Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - CompTIA Project+

CompTIA Project+

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+

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0211 Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT) Specialist	MOS	Other
0291 Intelligence Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0399 Infantry Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0411 Maintenance Management Specialist	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0511 Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Planning Specialist	MOS	Other
0627 Satellite Transmissions System Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0629 Transmissions Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0639 Network Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0671 Data Systems Administrator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0679 Data Systems Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0681 Information Security Technician	MOS	Other
0699 Communications Chief	MOS	Other
0848 Field Artillery Operations Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1711 Offensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
1721 Defensive Cyberspace Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
1799 Cyberspace Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2629 Signals Intelligence/ Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Technician	MOS	Other
2651 Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer	MOS	Other
2659 Intelligence Technology & Data Chief	MOS	Most	COOL Bucks
2691 Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare/Cyberspace Operations Chief	MOS	Other
2891 Ground Electronics Systems Maintenance Chief	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
8999 Sergeant Major-First Sergeant	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Leader	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
Preventive Maintenance	Collateral Duty/Out of Billet MOS	Some	COOL Bucks

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Information Technology Project Managers	Computer and Mathematical			find local salary

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

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
Fee
Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

3500 Lacey Road
Suite 100
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: 866.835.8020

Fax: 630.678.8384
Contact Page

Written Exam PK0-004

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.
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.
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.
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
- CompTIA IT Training & Classes

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

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.

Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by 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:

RECERTIFICATION

CompTIA Project+

Renewal Period: Lifetime

The CompTIA Project+ credential has the following recertification information:

The CompTIA Project+ certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current billing cycle. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).

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.