Prepare for the CompTIA Project+ certification exam with this comprehensive course. This course will provide a thorough review of the PK0-003 2009 exam objectives, covering the full project life cycle. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: project management foundation, project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure. This course also provides a detailed review of the project management basics, based on industry best practices and standards. Use this course to validate your experience by preparing for and passing the CompTIA Project+ exam or simply to enhance your project management skills! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Introduction
Course Contents Who Should Take this Course About CompTIA CompTIA Project+ Exam Overview Purchasing a Voucher How to Get the Most From this Course Exam Domains
Section Introduction Pre-Project Setup & Initiating Project Planning Project Execution & Delivery Change / Control & Communication Project Closure Foundation of a Project
Section Introduction What is a project? The PMBOK Guide Project Life Cycles Process Groups Project Management Knowledge Areas Triple Constraints Organizational Structures - Functional Organizational Structures - Project Based Organizational Structures - Matrix Stakeholders
Initiating The Project
Section Introduction
Project Validation
Project Selection Methods
Project Charter
Identifying Stakeholders
Defining the Project Management Plan
Section Introduction
Scope Management Plan
Schedule Management Plan
Cost Management Plan
Quality Management Plan
Human Resource Plan
Communications Management Plan
Risk & Procurement Management Plans
Performance Baselines
Additional Plans
Planning - Developing the Project\'s Scope
Section Introduction
Progressive Elaboration
Building the Requirements
Scope Document
Using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) pt. 1
Using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) pt. 2
Planning - Developing the Schedule
Section Introduction
Building the Activity List
Sequencing Activities
Creating Network Diagrams
Estimating Techniques
Estimating Resources
Estimating Durations
Performing CPM pt. 1
Performing CPM pt. 2
Calculating Float
Modifying the Schedule
Schedule Baseline & Formats
Planning - Building the Budget & Human Resource Plan
Section Introduction
Estimating Costs
Cost Budgeting
Planning Quality
Planning - Managing Communications & Risk
Section Introduction
Planning Communications
Calculating Communication Channels
Planning Risk Management
Developing the Risk Register
Analyzing Risks
Generating Risk Responses
Project Execution
Section Introduction
Transition Plan
Project Kick-Off Meeting
Identifying & Assigning Resources
Managing the Project Team
Managing Conflict
Stages of Team Development
Influence of Organizational Governance
Managing the Project Management Plan
Quality Assurance
Change Control
Section Introduction
Change Management Procedures
Reviewing Change Requests
Controlling the Triple Constraints
Section Introduction
Monitoring & Controlling the Project Work
Controlling the Schedule pt. 1
Controlling the Schedule pt. 2
Controlling the Budget
Earned Value Management pt. 1
Earned Value Management pt. 2
Earned Value Management pt. 3
Earned Value Earning Rules
Conformance vs. Non-Conformance
Controlling Quality pt. 1
Controlling Quality pt. 2
Controlling Scope / Risk & Communications
Section Introduction
Controlling Scope
Monitoring & Controlling Risk
Distributing Project Information
Managing Stakeholder Expectations
Managing Special Communication Needs
Managing Procurements
Section Introduction
Defining Contract Types
Procurement Planning
Administer Procurements
Conduct Procurements
Project Closure
Section Introduction
Closing the Project
Steps to Project Closure pt. 1
Steps to Project Closure pt. 2
Closing Documentation
Course Summary
Course Review pt. 1
Course Review pt. 2
Test Day
Credits
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