16 Topics
5 Days
80 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
Session Objectives
- Understand the core concepts and methodologies of project management.
- Master the phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
- Learn to effectively manage project resources, stakeholders, and communication.
- Develop skills for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks.
- Gain proficiency in using common project management tools and documentation.
- Understand agile and waterfall methodologies and their applications.
- Prepare for and successfully pass the CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) certification exam.
About the Course
The Elevate Your Career: CompTIA Project+ Training Course prepares professionals with the essential project management knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully manage projects across a variety of industries. The course is aligned with the core competencies covered by the CompTIA Project+ certification, including project concepts, project lifecycle management, communication, risk management, change management, and project delivery.
Participants will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects while managing stakeholders, resources, schedules, risks, issues, and project changes. The course combines project management theory with practical scenarios to help participants apply project management principles in real-world environments and prepare effectively for the certification examination.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 80 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The definition and characteristics of a project.
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Workshop 1.2:
An overview of the project lifecycle phases.
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Workshop 1.3:
The role of the project manager and their responsibilities.
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Workshop 1.4:
The difference between projects, programs, and portfolios.
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Workshop 1.5:
Key terminology and concepts used in project management.
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Workshop 2.1:
A deep dive into the Waterfall methodology.
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Workshop 2.2:
The principles and values of Agile.
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Workshop 2.3:
An introduction to the Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
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Workshop 2.4:
When to use agile versus waterfall approaches.
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Workshop 2.5:
The role of a project manager in different environments.
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Workshop 3.1:
The importance of the discovery and preparation phase.
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Workshop 3.2:
Creating a project charter and a business case.
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Workshop 3.3:
Identifying and assessing key project stakeholders.
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Workshop 3.4:
Defining project goals and success criteria.
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Workshop 3.5:
Conducting a project kickoff meeting.
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Workshop 4.1:
Developing a comprehensive project management plan.
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Workshop 4.2:
Creating a detailed scope statement.
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Workshop 4.3:
Breaking down project work with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
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Workshop 4.4:
Defining project requirements and deliverables.
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Workshop 4.5:
Planning for a minimum viable product (MVP) in an agile context.
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Workshop 5.1:
Techniques for developing a project schedule.
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Workshop 5.2:
Estimating task durations and resource needs.
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Workshop 5.3:
Identifying the critical path of a project.
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Workshop 5.4:
Creating a project budget and tracking costs.
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Workshop 5.5:
The use of Gantt and burndown charts.
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Workshop 6.1:
Understanding different types of project resources.
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Workshop 6.2:
The process of acquiring and assigning resources.
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Workshop 6.3:
Managing human and physical resources effectively.
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Workshop 6.4:
Assessing team performance and providing feedback.
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Workshop 6.5:
Planning for resource needs and potential gaps.
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Workshop 7.1:
Developing a detailed communication plan.
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Workshop 7.2:
Identifying communication needs for different stakeholders.
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Workshop 7.3:
Best practices for synchronous and asynchronous communication.
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Workshop 7.4:
How to run effective project meetings.
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Workshop 7.5:
Overcoming common communication challenges.
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Workshop 8.1:
The difference between a risk and an issue.
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Workshop 8.2:
Identifying and documenting project risks.
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Workshop 8.3:
Creating a risk register and a mitigation plan.
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Workshop 8.4:
Performing a qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
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Workshop 8.5:
Planning for and handling project issues.
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Workshop 9.1:
The purpose and process of formal change control.
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Workshop 9.2:
Creating and documenting a change request.
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Workshop 9.3:
Assessing the impact of a proposed change.
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Workshop 9.4:
The role of a change control board (CCB).
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Workshop 9.5:
Updating the project plan after a change.
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Workshop 10.1:
Defining project quality and success.
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Workshop 10.2:
Developing a quality assurance plan.
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Workshop 10.3:
Conducting quality audits and inspections.
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Workshop 10.4:
Using performance metrics to measure quality.
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Workshop 10.5:
The importance of verification and validation.
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Workshop 11.1:
The project manager's role during execution.
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Workshop 11.2:
Directing the project team and managing performance.
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Workshop 11.3:
Implementing the various project management plans.
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Workshop 11.4:
Managing stakeholder expectations.
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Workshop 11.5:
Handling conflicts and providing leadership.
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Workshop 12.1:
An introduction to project procurement.
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Workshop 12.2:
The steps involved in vendor selection.
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Workshop 12.3:
Preparing and managing procurement documents.
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Workshop 12.4:
Creating a vendor management plan.
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Workshop 12.5:
The process of accepting a vendor's deliverables.
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Workshop 13.1:
Formally closing a project or a project phase.
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Workshop 13.2:
The steps involved in a project closing process.
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Workshop 13.3:
Conducting a post-project review and lessons learned.
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Workshop 13.4:
Documenting and archiving project records.
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Workshop 13.5:
The final project report and its importance.
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Workshop 14.1:
An overview of various project management software.
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Workshop 14.2:
Creating and maintaining key project artifacts.
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Workshop 14.3:
Using diagrams like PERT and network diagrams.
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Workshop 14.4:
The purpose of a responsibility assignment matrix (RACI).
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Workshop 14.5:
Managing a project knowledge base.
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Workshop 15.1:
Understanding basic IT concepts in project management.
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Workshop 15.2:
Relevant information security and privacy considerations.
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Workshop 15.3:
The role of compliance in a project environment.
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Workshop 15.4:
Operational change control processes.
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Workshop 15.5:
The impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
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Workshop 16.1:
A comprehensive review of all course topics.
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Workshop 16.2:
A breakdown of the Project+ (PK0-005) exam objectives.
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Workshop 16.3:
Strategies for answering multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
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Workshop 16.4:
Timed practice exams to build confidence.
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Workshop 16.5:
Final Q&A session to address any remaining questions.
