Course Outline - Days One through Three
The public course duration is three days - for onsite and weekend courses this may be varied.
Below is the overview of the 4 Domains (knowledge and skill areas). The course design is based on the listed domains and provides in-depth concepts and hands-on skill development for each.
1.0 Project Basics
2.0 Project Constraints
3.0 Communication and Change Management
4.0 Project Tools and Documentation
Lesson 1: Defining Project Management Fundamentals
- Topic A: Identify Project Management Basics
- Topic B: Describe the Project Life Cycle
- Topic C: Identify Organizational Influences on Project Management
- Topic D: Define Agile Methodology
Lesson 2: Initiating the Project
- Topic A: Identify the Project Selection Process
- Topic B: Prepare a Project SOW
- Topic C: Create a Project Charter
- Topic D: Identify Project Stakeholders
Lesson 3: Planning the Project
- Topic A: Identify Project Management Plan Components
- Topic B: Determine Stakeholder Needs
- Topic C: Create a Scope Statement
Lesson 4: Preparing to Develop the Project Schedule
- Topic A: Develop a WBS
- Topic B: Create an Activity List
- Topic C: Identify the Relationships Between Activities
- Topic D: Identify Resources
- Topic E: Estimate Time
Lesson 5: Developing the Project Schedule
- Topic A: Develop a Project Schedule
- Topic B: Identify the Critical Path
- Topic C: Optimize the Project Schedule
- Topic D: Create a Schedule Baseline
Lesson 6: Planning Project Costs
- Topic A: Estimate Project Costs
- Topic B: Estimate the Cost Baseline
- Topic C: Reconcile Funding and Costs
Lesson 7: Planning Human Resources and Quality Management
- Topic A: Create a Human Resource Plan
- Topic B: Create a Quality Management Plan
Lesson 8: Communicating During the Project
- Topic A: Identify Communication Methods
- Topic B: Create a Communications Management Plan
Lesson 9: Planning for Risk
- Topic A: Create a Risk Management Plan
- Topic B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers
- Topic C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
- Topic D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
- Topic E: Develop a Risk Response Plan
Lesson 10: Planning Project Procurements
- Topic A: Collect Project Procurement Inputs
- Topic B: Prepare a Procurement Management Plan
- Topic C: Prepare Procurement Documents
Lesson 11: Planning for Change and Transitions
- Topic A: Develop an Integrated Change Control System
- Topic B: Develop a Transition Plan
Lesson 12: Executing the Project
- Topic A: Direct the Project Execution
- Topic B: Execute a Quality Assurance Plan
- Topic C: Assemble the Project Team
- Topic D: Develop the Project Team
- Topic E: Manage the Project Team
- Topic F: Distribute Project Information
- Topic G: Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations
Lesson 13: Executing the Procurement Plan
- Topic A: Obtain Responses from Vendors
- Topic B: Select Project Vendors
Lesson 14: Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance
- Topic A: Monitor and Control Project Work
- Topic B: Manage Project Changes
- Topic C: Report Project Performance
Lesson 15: Monitoring and Controlling Project Constraints
- Topic A: Control the Project Scope
- Topic B: Control the Project Schedule
- Topic C: Control Project Costs
- Topic D: Manage Project Quality
Lesson 16: Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks
- Topic A: Monitor and Control Project Risks
Lesson 17: Monitoring and Controlling Procurements
- Topic A: Monitor and Control Vendors and Procurements
- Topic B: Handling Legal Issues
Lesson 18: Closing the Project
- Topic A: Deliver the Final Product
- Topic B: Close Project Procurements
- Topic C: Close a Project
Appendix A: Taking the Exams
Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004
