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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)

Who this book is for

In a world that is becoming more focused on technology, understanding project management across multiple industries is an essential career skill. CompTIA Project+ certification proves that you have the knowledge and skills to solve business problems in virtually any business environment running small- to medium-sized IT projects on a regular basis. If you are a new project manager or a seasoned project manager in the field of IT, certification can help you become more competitive and employable.

Certification also shows dedication to your organization and your career trajectory. Research shows that people who study project management best practices get hired or promoted more often than those who do not. Job applicants with high school diplomas or college degrees who included project management coursework or certifications on their resumes fared consistently better in job interviews and were hired or promoted more often.

Testing for certification can be an invaluable competitive advantage for IT project management professionals.