CompTIA Project+ Full Prep Course (PK0-005)

Welcome to this beginner friendly, stress-free and practical course on project management fundamentals to prepare you for for the 90 minute, 90 question CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) exam to earn your Project+ certification!

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Course curriculum

1. Course Introduction
2. Instructor Introduction
3. Introduction to the Project+ Certification
4. Project+ Exam Details
5. Study and Course Tips
1. Introduction To Project Management
2. Project Management Use Case
3. Project Life Cycle
4. Project Management Skills
5. Applying Project Management
6. Project Business Case
7. Financial Impacts
8. Projects and Operational Work
9. 3 Types of Organizational Structures
10. Programs, Portfolios, and the PMO
11. Common Project Management Roles
12. Section 2 Conclusion
13. Project Management Fundamentals Study Sheet
14. Organizational Structures- Organizational Structures Quick Reference
1. Introduction to Methodologies and Frameworks
2. Introducing Waterfall
3. Agile Project Management
4. Comparing Waterfall and Agile
5. Scrum
6. Scrum Roles
7. Scrum Artifacts, Terms, and Events
8. Kanban
9. Extreme Programming (XP)
10. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
11. DevOps
12. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
13. Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2)
14. Section 3 Conclusion
15. Study Sheet_ Agile and Scrum
16. Study Sheet_ Agile vs Waterfall
17. Study Sheet_ Methodologies and Frameworks
1. Introduction to Project Initiation
2. Project Initiation Documents
3. Project Charter
4. Preliminary Scope Statement
5. Records Management Plan
6. Project Kickoff
7. Reviewing Artifacts
8. OKRs_ KPIs_ and SMART goals
9. Timeline Charts
10. Section 4 Conclusion
11. Smart Goals PDF
12. Study Sheet Project Timeline
1. Introduction to the Project Team and Stakeholders
2. Main and Extended Project Team Members
3. Selecting Project Team Members and Building the Project Team
4. Project Organizational Chart
5. Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) and RACI
6. Stakeholder Engagement
7. Section 5 Conclusion
8. Study Sheet RACIs and RAMs
1. Introduction to Meetings, Communication, and Conflict
2. Leading Effective Meetings and Meeting Roles
3. Informative, Decisive, and Collaborative Meetings
4. Meeting Artifacts
5. Communication Challenges
6. Communication Methods
7. Communication Plan
8. Project Team Life Cycle
9. Conflict Management
10. Conflict Resolution Strategies
11. Conflict Escalation Explained
12. Conflict Escalation Plan
13. Sectno 6 Conclusion
14. Conflict Resolution Strategies
15. Escalation Plan Matrix
16. Project Meeting Toolkit
1. Introduction and Using Project Management Tools
2. Software Installation Options
3. Project Tools
4. Meeting Tools
5. Productivity Tools
6. Common Diagrams
7. Collaboration Tools
8. Section 7 Conclusion
9. Study Sheet Software Installation Options
1. Introduction and Solution Design Overview
2. Creating a Solution Design Document
3. Functional and Nonfunctional requirements
4. Solution Design Approach
5. Law of Diminishing Returns
6. Technology Infrastructure
7. Cloud Models and Common Enterprise Software
8. Data classification and data handling considerations
9. Physical Operational and Digital Security
10. Section 8 Conclusion
11. Project_ Section 8 Study Sheet_ Cloud_Infrastructure Options - TeachMeIT
12. Study Sheet Data Classification
13. Study Sheet Functional and Non Functional Requirements
1. Introduction to Resources and The Resource Life Cycle
2. Types of Resources
3. Resource Sourcing Methods (Procurement)
4. Resource Allocation Methods
5. Needs Assessment
6. Gap Analysis
7. Resource Optimization
8. Common Resource Tools
9. Section 9 Conclusion
10. Study Sheet Resource Optimization Toolkit
11. Study Sheet Resource Allocation Methods
1. Introduction to Managing Risk
2. Compare Risk, Issues, and Changes
3. Risk Management Overview
4. Common Internal Risks
5. Common External Risks
6. Treating and Monitoring Risk
7. Tracking and Reporting on Risks
8. Risk Management Plan
9. Transition Plan
10. Probability and Impact
11. Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
12. Scenario Analysis
13. Section 10 Conclusion
14. Study Sheet Risk Management Strategies
15. Study Sheet Common Risk Terms & Risk Probability Matrix
1. Introduction to the Project Schedule
2. Milestones and Units of Work
3. Project Cadences
4. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS_ Waterfall)
5. Project Backlog
6. Project Tasks
7. Sequencing and Dependencies
8. Estimation Techniques - Estimate Time and Effort
9. Assigning Resources
10. Section 11 Conclusion
11. Study Sheet Project Schedule
12. Project Schedule
1. Introduction to CPM, Baselines and Project Plans
2. Refine the Timeline
3. Project Network Diagrams
4. Introduction to the Critical Path Method (CPM)
5. In-Depth Critical Path Method (CPM)
6. Establishing Project Baselines and Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
7. Detailed Scope Statement
8. Project Reserves and Methods for Calculating Reserves
9. Project Baselines
10. Project Budget
11. Quality Assurance Plan Creation and Overview
12. Verification Activities
13. Types of Software Tests
14. Creating a Test Plan
15. Validation Activities
16. Project Management Plan
17. Section 12 Conclusion
18. Study Sheet Baselines and Project Plans
1. Introduction to Procurement
2. The Procurement Process
3. Common Procurement Options
4. Market Assessment
5. Evaluating Alternatives
6. Reviewing, Evaluating, and Selecting Vendors
7. Financial Evaluation Methods
8. Practical Evaluation Techniques
9. Fit Evaluation Methods
10. Contract Types and Terms
11. Managing Vendors
12. Section 13 Conclusion
13. Procurement Proces
1. Project Execution Introduction and Overview
2. Documenting Progress and Maintaining Project Momentum
3. Requirements Traceability Matrix
4. Time and Work Tracking Tools
5. Version Control Tool
6. Event logs
7. Communicating Progress and Meetings
8. Burnup and Burndown Charts
9. Velocity and Throughput
10. Giving Feedback
11. Section 14 Conclusion
12. Study Sheet Project Execution
1. Issue Management Introduction and Overview
2. Identify the Issue
3. Analyze the Issue
4. Resolve the Issue
5. Monitor the Issue
6. Issue Prioritization Tools
7. Control Charts
8. Section 15 Conclusion
9. Study Sheet Change Management
1. Change Control Introduction and Overview
2. Scope Change and Scope Creep
3. Initiating a Change Request
4. Evaluating Impacts
5. Deciding on an Outcome
6. Section 16 Conclusion
1. Managing Performance Introduction and Overview
2. Scope Burndown Chart
3. Budget Burndown Chart
4. Project Performance Gap Analysis
5. Earned Value Management_ Cost
6. Managing the Project Schedule
7. Rebaselining
8. Updating the Schedule and Budget
9. Distributing the Schedule
10. Project Dashboards
11. Types of Project Dashboards
12. Section 17 Conclusion
13. Study Sheet Managing Performance
1. Project Closure Introduction and Overview
2. Closing the Project
3. Project Evaluation
4. Connecting with Customers and End Users
5. Final Aspects of Project Closure
6. Section 18 Conclusion
7. Quick Guide Project Closure
1. Final Study and Exam Tips
2. Common Mistakes to Avoid on the Exam
3. You’re Ready
4. Course Conclusion and What’s Next
5. Terms, Formulas, & Acronyms
1. Introduction to Leveraging Your Certification
2. Optimizing your LinkedIn
3. Building your Resume
4. Creating a Professional Gmail Signature For Job Hunting
5. Resources - LinkedIn Checklist, Resume Template, Interview Prep

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CompTIA Project+ Full Prep Course (PK0-005)

Course curriculum

Course & Instructor Introduction

Project Management Fundamentals

Choosing The Project Approach

Project Initiation

The Project Team

Common Meetings & Communication

Project Management Tools

Solution Design

Resources

Managing Risk

The Project Schedule

CPM, Baselines and Project Plans

Procurement

Project Execution

Managing Issues

Managing Changes & Change Control

Managing Performance

Project Closure

Course Conclusion, Practice Exams, & What's Next

BONUS Leverage your certification

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