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CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide

By : J. Ashley Hunt
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CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide

By: J. Ashley Hunt

Overview of this book

The CompTIA Project+ exam is designed for IT professionals who want to improve their career trajectory by gaining certification in project management specific to their industry. This guide covers everything necessary to pass the current iteration of the Project+ PK0-004 exam. The CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide starts by covering project initiation best practices, including an understanding of organizational structures, team roles, and responsibilities. You’ll then study best practices for developing a project charter and the scope of work to produce deliverables necessary to obtain formal approval of the end result. The ability to monitor your project work and make changes as necessary to bring performance back in line with the plan is the difference between a successful and unsuccessful project. The concluding chapters of the book provide best practices to help keep an eye on your projects and close them out successfully. The guide also includes practice questions created to mirror the exam experience and help solidify your understanding of core project management concepts. By the end of this book, you will be able to develop creative solutions for complex issues faced in project management.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

Summary

In this chapter, you reviewed all the necessary information about the CompTIA Project+ exam as well as study tips, and why certification is beneficial to your career. It's never a bad idea to reread this chapter after you finish your studies to remind yourself what to expect. Use the domain review as a guide to focus your studies prior to your exam. It's a great checklist for a knowledge review. The assessment test is a great overall gauge of current knowledge and where you should focus as you move forward.

In Chapter 2, Project Initiation, we will cover project initiation, review the definition of a project, program, and portfolio. Then, we will cover different organizational structures that will impact how a project is managed. We will also review different project selection techniques, development of a business case, and your role as a project manager.