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CompTIA Project+ (2009 Edition)

Overview
Skills Taught
Audience		 Prerequisites
Outline
Duration: 30 hours
Skill Level: Basic
Certifications: Project+ (2009 Edition); 24 PDUs for certified PMPs
Delivery Type: Expert Live; Expert Encore

 

Description
This course provides project managers and project personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to attain the CompTIA Project+ 2009 certification. CompTIA Project+ is a vendor-neutral certification that covers key project management processes throughout the project life cycle. This course is intended to provide formal project management principles with a focus on enhancing the ability of managers and coordinators to lead project teams to deliver exceptional project results within the constraints of schedule, budget, scope, quality and resources.

Skills Taught
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
  • Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor and Control and Close a project across the knowledge areas of Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement
  • Gain an understanding for the level of competency required for the CompTIA Project+ exam
  • Lead projects and build teams more effectively
  • Complete projects on time and within budget

Audience
The CompTIA Project+ Certification course is intended for project managers or project personnel who wish to improve project results, gain a solid project management foundation, and pass the CompTIA Project+ exam. This course also provides PDUs towards retaining the PMP certification.

Prerequisites
Although this certification is focused on project management principles, anyone who has project experience can benefit from the principles in this course. CompTIA recommends that exam takers have one year of practical project management experience.

Outline
Module 1: Initiating a Project 
  • Project Management Overview
  • Project Selection
  • Alligning the Project with the Organization

Module 2: Planing the Scope and Schedule

  • Planning the Project
  • Scope Planning
  • Time Planning

Module 3: Planning for Resources, Risks, and Quality

  • Human Resources Planning
  • Risk Management Planning
  • Quality Management Planning

Module 4: Planning for Communication, Procurement and Cost

  • Planning Communcations
  • Planning Procurement
  • Planning Cost
  • The Kick-Off Meeting

Module 5: Executing the Project

  • Execute the Path
  • Acquire, Develop, and Manage a Project Team
  • Distribute Information, Manage Expectations and Conflicts
  • Perform Quality Assurance
  • Conduct Procurements

Module 6: Monitoring and Controlling the Project

  • Monitor and Control Project Work
  • Report Performance
  • Monitor and Control Risks
  • Conduct Procurements

Module 7: Closing a Project

  • Cosing a Project