CompTIA Project+ Training
CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
CompTIA Project+
Course Overview
The Project+ Certification Study Guide was designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to manage the project life cycle, ensure appropriate communication, manage resources, and maintain documentation covered in the latest exam objectives and is packed with informative and accessible content.
After reading this text, you will be able to:
- Identify the fundamentals of project management
- Initiate a project, including: creating project plans, stakeholder strategies, and scope statement
- Develop a work breakdown structure and activity lists
- Develop a project schedule and identify the critical path and costs
- Create project staffing and quality management plans
- Create effective communication, change management, and transition plans
- Create a risk management plan: perform risk analysis and develop a risk response plan
- Monitor and control project performance, constraints, risks and procurements
- Perform project closure activities
Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Defining Project Management Fundamentals
- Lesson 2: Initiating the Project
- Lesson 3: Planning the Project
- Lesson 4: Preparing to Develop the Project Schedule
- Lesson 5: Developing the Project Schedule
- Lesson 6: Planning Project Costs
- Lesson 7: Planning Human Resources and Quality Management
- Lesson 8: Communicating During the Project
- Lesson 9: Planning for Risk
- Lesson 10: Planning Project Procurements
- Lesson 11: Planning for Change and Transitions
- Lesson 12: Executing the Project
- Lesson 13: Executing the Procurement Plan
- Lesson 14: Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
- Lesson 15: Monitoring and Controlling Project Constraints
- Lesson 16: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
- Lesson 17: Monitoring and Controlling Procurements
- Lesson 18: Closing the Project
Intended Audience
CompTIA Project+ is designed for business professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium-size projects, inside and outside of IT. It is recommended that you have at least 12 months of cumulative project management experience or equivalent education. The CompTIA Project+ examination is designed for IT professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium-sized projects.
The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills required to:
- Manage the project life cycle
- Ensure appropriate communication
- Manage resources and stakeholders
- Maintain project documentation
Prerequisites
Equivalent to at least 6–12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment.
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Sample training request letter
Subject: Request for Project Management & Agile training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, CompTIA Project+ Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
CompTIA Project+ is ideal for IT professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in project management & agile that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in project management & agile. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/comptia-training/project-plus-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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