Chapters and corresponding domains

Here the details of the chapters and the corresponding domains that they cover:  

Chapter 1: Introduction to the CompTIA Project+ Exam (PK0-004)

Understanding what CompTIA is and the value of Project+ certification

• How to apply for the Project+ exam
• Having a good understanding of the best study tips and tricks to pass the exam the first time
• Review question types pertaining to the chapters to help target your studies

Chapter 2: Project Initiation

Project basics

• Defining organizational structures and influencing factors on projects
• Recognizing the different knowledge areas that can be utilized on projects
• Understanding the role of the project manager including skills like communication and problem solving

Project constraints

• Understanding the development of a business case and how projects are selected

Chapter 3: Project Roles and Responsibilities

Project basics

• Defining the different roles on a project team and what each role is responsible for
• Understand the different types of PMO and why they are important to the project

Project basics, communication, and change management

• Understanding the importance of managing stakeholder needs and interests on the project

Project tools and documentation, communication, and change management

• Creating a stakeholder matrix and determining a strategy for managing stakeholder engagement

Chapter 4: Developing a Project Charter

Project basics

• Understanding the different types of life cycles and process groups in project management

Project constraints

• Knowing the necessary information to build a comprehensive project charter

Project constraints, project tools, and documentation

• Listing the steps to gain formal approval of the project charter

Project communication and change management

• Recognizing the elements of an effective kickoff meeting

Chapter 5: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Project Constraints, Project Tools, and Documentation

• Recognizing the importance of creating a scope-management plan
• Identifying acceptance criteria and performance measurements
• Developing a scope statement
• Developing a work breakdown structure and WBS dictionary

Chapter 6: Developing a Project Schedule

Project Basics and Project Constraints

• Creating and navigating a network diagram
• Understanding different techniques to estimate duration

Project Basics

• Identifying the different types of resources that can affect duration
• Review the importance of a schedule baseline 

Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation

• Navigate critical path methods and how schedule-compression works

Chapter 7: Resource Management Planning and Communication Considerations

Project Tools and Documentation

• Using matrix, hierarchical, and text-based documentation to determine resource needs

Project Basics

• Recognizing different conflict-management techniques and when they are appropriate
• Reviewing team-building and motivation techniques

Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation

• Determine ways to monitor team performance throughout the project

Chapter 8: Budget and Contingency Plans for Risk

Project Basics

• Demonstrating different ways to estimate costs based on the situation

Project Constraints, Project Tools, and Documentation

• List the typical information found in a cost baseline

Project Basics, Project Tools, and Documentation

• Using earned value formulas to track performance

Project Constraints

• Best practices for identifying, analyzing, and responding to risk

Chapter 9: Monitoring and Controlling Project Work 

Communication and Change Management

• Understanding the change-control system and how to process changes through formal change-control systems

Project Tools and Documentation

• Understanding the procurement process and the different types of contracts
• Reviewing how sellers are selected and the project manager's role in procurement

Chapter 10: Formal Project or Phase Closure and Agile Project Management

Project Basics

• Identifying best practices for closing out a project
• Understanding different project-ending types
• Understanding the basics of Agile project management
• Hybrid project management

Project Tools and Documentation

• Learning how to create lessons learned
• Preparing a final project report