CompTIA Project+
Credential: CompTIA Project+
Credentialing Agency: Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Renewal Period: Lifetime
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), Project+ is a certification for individuals who have fundamental project management skills. Project+ covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. Project+ demonstrates project managers have the skills necessary to complete projects on time and within budget, and create a common project management language among project team members. Project+ is appropriate for any managerial position across occupations. Although there are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam, one year of managing, directing or participating in small- to medium-scale projects is recommended.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
CompTIA Project+
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: Lifetime
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
3500 Lacey Road
Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 866.835.8020
Fax: 630.678.8300
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Written Exam PK0-004
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1.0 Project Basics (36%)
- 1.1 Summarize the properties of a project.
- 1.2 Classify project roles and responsibilities.
- 1.3 Compare and contrast standard project phases.
- 1.4 Identify the basics of project cost control.
- 1.5 Identify common project team organizational structures.
- 1.6 Given a scenario, execute and develop project schedules.
- 1.7 Identify the basic aspects of the Agile methodology.
- 1.8 Explain the importance of human resource, physical resource, and personnel management.
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2.0 Project Constraints (17%)
- 2.1 Given a scenario, predict the impact of various constraint variables and influences throughout the project.
- 2.2 Explain the importance of risk strategies and activities.
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3.0 Communication and Change Management (26%)
- 3.1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate communication method.
- 3.2 Compare and contrast factors influencing communication methods.
- 3.3 Explain common communication triggers and determine the target audience and rationale.
- 3.4 Given a scenario, use the following change control process within the context of a project.
- 3.5 Recognize types of organizational change.
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4.0 Project Tools and Documentation (21%)
- 4.1 Compare and contrast various project management tools.
- 4.2 Given a scenario, analyze project centric documentation.
- 4.3 Identify common partner or vendor-centric documents and their purpose.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the CompTIA Project+ examination:
- Best Sources
- Related Training
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the CompTIA Project+ credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
CompTIA Project+
Renewal Period: Lifetime
Additional considerations for the CompTIA Project+ include:
- Although there are no experience or education requirements that must be met prior to taking the exam, at least 12 months of cumulative project management experience or equivalent education is recommended.