CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide: Learn project management best practices and successfully pass the CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 exam

J. Ashley Hunt

Sept 2018 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this eBook

Your perfect companion to prepare for and pass the CompTIA Project+ PK0-004 examKey FeaturesManage project changes and deliver desired project outcomesGain confidence in passing the PK0-004 exam with the help of practice questionsObtain insight from J. Ashley Hunt, an accomplished subject matter expertBook Description

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.

What you will learnDevelop a project charter and define team roles and responsibilitiesPlan the project scope, schedule, budget, and risksProcess change requests and work with procurement documentsClose a formal project or phase and get an overview of Agile Project Management principlesCreate a work breakdown structure (WBS) and dictionaryDiscover best practices for identifying, analyzing, and responding to riskGain important exam information and discover the next stepsWho this book is for

The CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide is for entry-level project managers who are looking for a common language and best practices in the IT project management space as well as a certification to excel in their career.

About the author

J. Ashley Hunt is currently the senior project management instructor at StormWind Studios for Waterfall and Agile project management. A nationally and internationally known subject-matter expert in the areas of Project Management and Professional Development, she has created training offerings for and delivered project management training to more than 10 thousand people working for enterprise clientele around the world. Ashley has developed an admirable reputation as a consultative trainer and engaging speaker in several disciplines, consistently receiving exemplary evaluations from her students and clientele. This is her second published study guide. Relevant technical experience: PMP®, Project+, PMI-ACP®, CSM, MCAS, LSSGBC certified.