Project+ (2009 Objectives)

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
About the Author