Project Management According to the Project+ Standard

Success as an Project manager depends on the ability to define, plan, organize, control and complete a variety of tasks with a finite set of resources. Project + course develops and tests critical business knowledge, interpersonal skills and Project Management techniques, focusing on the development of the Project manager rather than on a collection of tasks and terms.

• Project managers;
• Project team members;
• Individuals who want to work in the field of project management.

• Creating the scope of an  project;
• Developing a work breakdown structure (WBS);
• Defining critical path and interdependencies in a project;
• Developing a complete project management plan and scope definition;
• Creating a useful project management team;
• Developing status and tracking reports;
• Common mistakes of the beginning project manager;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Contract management.

At least 3 months project management experience and familiarity with project teams.

CompTIA training materials.

CompTIA Project+ certification exam (the exam fee is already included in the course price). 

1. Project

• What is a Project?
• What is Project Management?
• Project Management Skills
• Why is Project Management Needed?
• Checklist for a Doomed Project
• Leading Contributors to Project Success
• The Cost of Failure: An Example.

2. Identify Stakeholder Needs and Expectations

• Identify Business Requirements
• Perform a Systems Requirements Analysis
• Identify Roles and Responsibilities
• Create a Scope Document
• Gain Stakeholders Consensus and Approval
• ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 1.

3. Planning

• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Performing Risk Management
• Developing Effort, Time, and Cost Estimates
• Creating a Project Schedule
• Creating a Budget
• Creating a Project Team.

4. Creating a Vendor Management Plan

• Creating a Resource Management Plan
• Creating a Communication Plan
• Creating a Quality Management Plan
• Creating a Project Management Plan
• ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 2
• Execution
• Track the Project and Resolve Issues
• Manage Resources.

5. Manage Quality

• Manage the Project Team
• Manage Change
• BC Financials Product Database Case, Part 3
• Project Closure
• Hold a Customer Acceptance Meeting
• Conduct a Project Review
• Identify the Lessons Learned
• Compile a Project Report
• ABC Financials Product Database Case, Part 4.