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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)

Introduction to the CompTIA Project+ Exam (PK0-004)

In this chapter, we'll provide an overview of the CompTIA Project+ exam (PK0-004), how to apply for the exam, and some study tips to get you started. You'll also have an assessment test at the end of this chapter to see where your knowledge lies and areas to target for further study. While this information is readily available online in a variety of places, this overview will provide you with all of the information you need to know in one place.

This chapter covers the following:

  • The CompTIA Project+ exam
  • How to apply for the exam
  • What to expect on exam day
  • Study tips
  • Assessment test