CompTIA Project+ Certification
Project+ Certification
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January 27, 2025 - January 31, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Overview
In this course, students will apply recognized practices of project management and understand a project’s life cycle and roles and skills necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project.
Course Objectives
- Identify the fundamentals of project management.
- Perform the pre-project setup.
- Initiate a project.
- Plan project strategies.
- Develop project schedules.
- Plan project staffing, communication, and quality.
- Plan project risk management.
- Plan project costs.
- Plan project procurements.
- Plan for change management and transitions.
- Manage project execution.
- Manage project procurement.
- Control project performance.
- Monitor and control the triple constraints.
- Monitor project risks and procurements.
- Perform the project closure processes.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals in various job roles who are involved in leading, managing, and participating in small to medium scale projects.
Course Prerequisites
Agenda
1 – Exploring Project Management Fundamentals
- Examine the Basics of Project Management
- Describe the Project Life Cycle
- Examine Organizational Influences on Project Management
2 – Performing the Pre-Project Setup
- Create a Project Concept Definition Statement
- Examine Project Selection
- Determine Strategic and Operational Relevance
- Perform Project Feasibility
- Determine Technical Requirements
3 – Initiating a Project
- Prepare a Project Statement of Work
- Create a Project Charter
- Identify Project Stakeholders
4 – Planning Project Strategy
- Identify Elements of the Project Management Plan and Subsidiary Plans
- Determine Stakeholder Needs
- Create a Scope Statement
- Develop a Work Breakdown Structure
5 – Developing the Project Schedule
- Create an Activity List
- Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram
- Identify Resources
- Estimate Time
- Develop a Project Schedule
- Identify the Critical Path
- Optimize the Project Schedule
- Create a Schedule Baseline
6 – Planning Human Resources, Communication, and Quality
- Create a Human Resource Plan
- Create a Communications Management Plan
- Create a Quality Management Plan
7 – Planning Project Risk Management
- Examine a Risk Management Plan
- Identify Project Risks and Triggers
- Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Develop a Risk Response Plan
8 – Planning Project Costs
- Estimate Project Costs
- Estimate the Cost Baseline
- Reconcile Funding and Costs
9 – Planning Project Procurements
- Plan Project Procurements
- Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work
- Prepare a Procurement Document
10 – Planning for Change Management and Transitions
- Develop an Integrated Change Control System
- Develop a Transition Plan
11 – Managing Project Execution
- Direct Project Execution
- Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
- Assemble a Project Team
- Develop a Project Team
- Manage a Project Team
- Distribute Project Information
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
12 – Managing Project Procurement
- Obtain Responses from Sellers
- Determine Project Sellers
13 – Control Project Performance
- Monitor and Control Project Work
- Manage Project Changes
- Report on Project Performance
14 – Monitor and Control the Triple Constraints
- Control Project Scope
- Control Project Schedule
- Control Project Costs
- Manage Project Quality
15 – Monitoring Project Risks and Procurements
- Control Project Risks
- Managing Vendors and Procurements
16 – Performing the Project Closure Processes
- Deliver the Final Product
- Close Project Procurements
- Conduct a Closeout Meeting
- Close a Project
Venue: LIVE Online
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Description:
Live Online Training
Get the same training you expect in the classroom without leaving your office or home. These are NOT recorded classes. They are LIVE sessions with an expert instructor. We use the latest in video conferencing technologies and audio so you can confidently participate in any class just like being right there in person. We guarantee the effectiveness of our online training delivery approach that we will give you your money back if you are not totally satisfied. Ask us for a demo.
Online class requirements:
- Moderate to fast Internet
- A phone or computer headset is required in order to hear the instructor/moderator). You can use Computer Audio (VoIP) or you can dial in from a regular phone. For convenience, we recommend a hands-free headset or phone.
- Training software must be installed on your computer (trial versions are acceptable)
- RECOMMENDED: Dual Monitors or computers. For optimal online learning experience, we recommend participants have dual monitors or two computers. Your online classroom credentials allow you to join multiple times from multiple computers. Participants should use one monitor or computer to view the instructor’s shared screen and another monitor or computer to work with the software.
What happens when you enroll in an online class
When you register for an online class, you will receive a welcome email followed by login access to the Citrix GoToTraining virtual classroom. A workbook (printed copy or eBook) will be sent to you prior to the start of class.
Online Training Advantages
Convenience: You don’t have to travel and can attend from your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Our online classes are conducted using GoToTraining, a more robust version of the popular GoToMeeting screen sharing and conferencing platform. To accommodate multiple time zones, courses are typically scheduled from 10am – 5pm Eastern with a one-hour lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern and a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. When conducting custom online course for your group, class times can be modified to accommodate your timezone.
Interactive Learning: Our online training is fully interactive. You can speak and chat with the instructor and classmates at any time. Various interactive techniques are used in every class. Our small class sizes (typically 4 – 8 students), allow our instructors to focus on individual performance and issues and to work closely with you to meet your unique needs. Classes are designed to be a hands-on learning experience, providing opportunities for you to try your new skills while the instructor is available for review, questions, and feedback. You have the option to give the instructor permission to view your computer to provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
