CompTIA Project+ Certification Guide

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 DescriptionThe 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 forThe 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.