Duration estimating is more of an art form than a science. Some people are good at it and others, well, not so much. You know that one friend you have that is always early or the other friend who is always late? Both are annoying, but you love them anyway. Which one do you love more? The first one probably. Most estimates are either too much or not enough, and that is because time is a concept. If we turn to the story of the three bears to explain this, we are looking for exactly right. Exactly right is tough to attain though, so we must use a multitude of different techniques to get a duration estimate that is realistic for each activity. Dates, duration, and effort are three totally different things that affect your project schedule equally. These concepts and sequencing activities can drive a project manager into hurling the computer out of the window....
CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide
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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.
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CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide
Table of Contents (13 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to the CompTIA Project+ Exam (PK0-004)
Project Initiation
Project Roles and Responsibilities
Developing a Project Charter
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Developing a Project Schedule
Resource Management Planning and Communication Considerations
Budget and Contingency Plans for Risk
Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
Formal Project or Phase Closure and Agile Project Management
Assessments
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