Project+ Certification

CompTIA Project+ Certification identifies skilled and qualified project managers.

Project+ certified professionals possess the technical project management skills, business acumen and interpersonal communication ability to successfully deliver IT and business projects on time and under budget.

The CompTIA Project+ certification exam covers the entire project management life cycle including initiation, planning, execution, control and closure. Project+ certified professionals can secure employment in any industry as project managers, business analysts & project team members.

There are numerous project management training programs and accredited degrees featuring Project+ certification exam prep and testing. Compare the top-rated Project+ certification training & degree programs in the U.S. and online below.

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Skills Measured by Project+ Certification

These are some of the key skills measured by the CompTIA Project+ certification exam:

• Project+ certified PMs can plan & execute a business or IT project within time and budget constraints.
• Project+ certified professionals can outline and explain the process groups of the project life cycle.
• Project+ certified professionals can explain the different types of organizational structures.
• Project+ certified PMs write project scope documents based on approved project charters.
• Project+ certified professionals can plan a complex project and develop a project schedule.
• Project+ certified PMs can use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to organize project planning.
• Project+ certified PMs can plan and execute risk, communication, quality and cost management plans.
• Project+ certified professionals coordinate human resources and project teams to maximize performance.
• Given a scenario, Project+ certified professionals can implement the proper change management procedures.
• Using the risk management plan, Project+ certified PMs can predict responses to potential risks & opportunities.
• Project+ certified professionals can explain the appropriate steps to ensure the quality of project deliverables.
• Given a scenario, Project+ certified pros can calculate and interpret Earned Value Measurement (EVM) results.
• Project+ certified PMs recognize the special communication needs of remote and indirect project team members.
• Project+ certified PMs can explain the importance and benefits of formal project closure & closing documentation.

Download the CompTIA Project+ Exam Objectives for a complete curriculum.

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CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam

• Project+ Certification (exam number PK0-003)

CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam Objectives | PK0-003

Project+ Exam Type: Computer based, Multiple choice questions (of which there may be more than one correct answer)
Project+ Test Duration: 90 minutes
Project+ Exam Length: 100 questions
Project+ Exam Price: $253 USD
Project+ Passing Score: 710/900

Breakdown of CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam Questions by Project Lifecycle Domain:

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CompTIA Project+ Certification Prerequisites

• Required: There are no required prerequisites to sit for Project+ certification exam.
• Recommended: One year of managing or participating in small to medium scope projects, or equivalent training

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Project+ Certification Training & Degree Programs

Browse the top-rated undergrad & graduate degrees, professional certificates, online training programs, and self-paced courses matching Project+ certification and related career tracks.

The following education programs are accredited by PMI's Global Accreditation Center for Project Management. The Project Management Institute ensures GAC accredited programs meet its exacting standards for quality while successfully preparing students for in-demand project management positions and career advancement.

Accredited School	Project Mgmt. Training Program	Course Highlights & Certifications
Request More Info	Master's Degree in Project Mgmt. Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	PMI Globally Accredited Master's Degree Business Continuity, Security & Risk Mgmt. Learn PMI Program Management Processes International Business, Economics & Cultures The Internet, E-Commerce & Web Design Quantitative & Qualitative Decision-Making Developing New Products and Services Learn Cost-Effective Project Management Communication Skills for Project Managers Project Risk and Cost Management Training Financial Concepts, Problems & Solutions Graduates Get 1500 Hours of PM Experience Toward Earning the PMP Certification
Request More Info	B.S.B.A. in Project Management Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	PMI Globally Accredited Bachelor's Degree PMI PMBOK Processes & Knowledge Areas Manage Time, Cost, Resources & Specification Success Working w/ International Businesses Data-Driven Decision Making with Statistics Project Performance and Quality Assurance Effective Marketing in the Virtual Marketplace Project Scheduling, Cost & Risk Management Graduates Get 1500 Hours of PM Experience Toward Earning the PMP Certification CTU's Virtual Campus won Computerworld Honors "Best of the Best" Academia Award CTU is a PMI Registered Education Provider Option to Attend Individual Online Courses
Request More Info	Master's Degree in IT Project Mgmt. Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	PMI Globally Accredited Master's Degree Advanced IT Project Management Training Degree Credits Transfer to PMP, CAPM, etc. Learn the Concepts Embodied in PMI PMBOK Quantitative Methods for Information Systems Enterprise-Level Information Security Training Business Data Communication and Networks Business Database Design & Implementation Information Systems Analysis and Design Distributed Software Dev. & Management Java Object-Oriented Development Training Traditional & Web Enterprise Architecture Graduates Get 1500 Hours of PM Experience Toward Earning the PMP Certification
Request More Info	B.B.A. in Project Management Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	PMI Globally Accredited Bachelor's Degree Credits can be Applied to PMP & CAPM Certs Advanced Cost and Resource Management Contracts and Bid Negotiation Workshops Project Risk Assessment & Risk Management Learn Just-In-Time (JIT) Business Strategies Business Systems Analysis & Problem Solving Advanced Interview Skills and Best Practices Coordinating Human Resources for Projects Degree Aligns with PMI PMBOK Curriculum Graduates Get 1500 Hours of PM Experience Toward Earning the PMP Certification
Request More Info	MBA - Technology Management Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	Provides the Skills to Pursue a Career as an IT Manager, Client Technology Manager or CIO Prepare to Lead Organizations in the Planning, Development, Operation & Management of IT Applied Managerial Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing & Decision-Making Courses Led by Real-World IT Management Practitioners Use IT to Foster a Real Competitive Advantage Learn to Manage Relational Database Systems Networking & Telecommunication Management IT Innovation's Impact on Strategy & Operations IT Management and Team Leadership Training IT Management Capstone featuring Research, Analysis & Study of Real Business / IT Issues CTU's Virtual Campus won Computerworld Honors "Best of the Best" Academia Award CTU is a PMI Registered Education Provider Option to Attend Individual Online Courses
Request More Info	Project Management Certificate Method: Online Training Degree Level: Grad. Certificate Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	PMI Globally Accredited Certificate Program Learn to Organize, Plan & Manage Projects Master the Project Management Life Cycle Effective Team Leadership and Motivation Learn the Essential PM Tools & Techniques Manage Costs, Quality, Procurement & Risk Graduates Get 1500 Hours of PM Experience Toward Earning the PMP Certification

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CompTIA Project+ Certification Jobs

Your project management training, experience & Project+ certification qualifies you for a variety of positions including:

• Project Manager jobs: Browse and apply to Project Manager Job Openings
• IT Project Manager jobs: Browse and apply to IT Project Manager Job Openings
• Project Manager/Business Analyst: Browse and apply to Project Manager/Business Analyst Jobs
• PMP Certified Project Manager: Browse and apply to PMP Certified Project Manager Jobs
• CAPM Certified Project Manager: Browse and apply to CAPM Certified Project Manager Jobs
• Process Manager jobs: Browse and apply to IT Process Manager Job Openings
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Project+ Certification Salary

Average salary for Project+ certified professionals and other CompTIA certification holders:

• CompTIA A+ Certification salary: $67,608
• CompTIA Network+ Certification salary: $68,963
• CompTIA Server+ Certification salary: $70,880
• CompTIA Security+ Certification salary: $75,508
• CompTIA Linux+ Certification salary: $78,339
• CompTIA Project+ Certification salary: $87,057

Average Salary by CompTIA Certification
Source: 2011 IT Skills & Salary Report by Global Knowledge and TechRepublic

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Project+ Related Certifications

• ISC2 CISSP Certification
• PMI PMP Certification
• PMI CAPM Certification

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Project+ Related Careers

• IT Security Specialist
• Project Manager
• IT Project Manager

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