Here the details of the chapters and the corresponding domains that they cover:
Chapter 1: Introduction to the CompTIA Project+ Exam (PK0-004)
Understanding what CompTIA is and the value of Project+ certification
- How to apply for the Project+ exam
- Having a good understanding of the best study tips and tricks to pass the exam the first time
- Review question types pertaining to the chapters to help target your studies
Chapter 2: Project Initiation
Project basics
- Defining organizational structures and influencing factors on projects
- Recognizing the different knowledge areas that can be utilized on projects
- Understanding the role of the project manager including skills like communication and problem solving
Project constraints
- Understanding the development of a business case and how projects are selected
Chapter 3: Project Roles and Responsibilities
Project basics
- Defining the different roles on a project team and what each role is responsible for
- Understand the different types of PMO and why they are important to the project
Project basics, communication, and change management
- Understanding the importance of managing stakeholder needs and interests on the project
Project tools and documentation, communication, and change management
- Creating a stakeholder matrix and determining a strategy for managing stakeholder engagement
Chapter 4: Developing a Project Charter
Project basics
- Understanding the different types of life cycles and process groups in project management
Project constraints
- Knowing the necessary information to build a comprehensive project charter
Project constraints, project tools, and documentation
- Listing the steps to gain formal approval of the project charter
Project communication and change management
- Recognizing the elements of an effective kickoff meeting
Chapter 5: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Project Constraints, Project Tools, and Documentation
- Recognizing the importance of creating a scope-management plan
- Identifying acceptance criteria and performance measurements
- Developing a scope statement
- Developing a work breakdown structure and WBS dictionary
Chapter 6: Developing a Project Schedule
Project Basics and Project Constraints
- Creating and navigating a network diagram
- Understanding different techniques to estimate duration
Project Basics
- Identifying the different types of resources that can affect duration
- Review the importance of a schedule baseline
Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation
- Navigate critical path methods and how schedule-compression works
Chapter 7: Resource Management Planning and Communication Considerations
Project Tools and Documentation
- Using matrix, hierarchical, and text-based documentation to determine resource needs
Project Basics
- Recognizing different conflict-management techniques and when they are appropriate
- Reviewing team-building and motivation techniques
Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation
- Determine ways to monitor team performance throughout the project
Chapter 8: Budget and Contingency Plans for Risk
Project Basics
- Demonstrating different ways to estimate costs based on the situation
Project Constraints, Project Tools, and Documentation
- List the typical information found in a cost baseline
Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation
- Using earned value formulas to track performance
Project Constraints
- Best practices for identifying, analyzing, and responding to risk
Chapter 9: Monitoring and Controlling Project Work
Communication and Change Management
- Understanding the change-control system and how to process changes through formal change-control systems
Project Tools and Documentation
- Understanding the procurement process and the different types of contracts
- Reviewing how sellers are selected and the project manager's role in procurement
Chapter 10: Formal Project or Phase Closure and Agile Project Management
Project Basics
- Identifying best practices for closing out a project
- Understanding different project-ending types
- Understanding the basics of Agile project management
- Hybrid project management
Project Tools and Documentation
- Learning how to create lessons learned
- Preparing a final project report
