Comptia Project+ Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) 3rd Edition by Kim Heldman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Prepare for the Project+ exam and a new career in project management quickly and efficiently with a newly updated guide

In the newly revised Third Edition of the CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, veteran project manager and tech educator Kim Heldman delivers a fully updated and comprehensive guide to the foundational CompTIA Project+ exam. This all-in-one study aid focuses on the job-critical skills demanded by employers and will help you hit the ground running on your first day in a new project management role.

In this Study Guide, you'll learn to manage the project lifecycle, coordinate small- and medium-sized projects, establish communication plans, manage resources and stakeholders, maintain project documentation and artifacts, and support the completion of larger projects within an information technology environment. It also offers:

• Hands-on, concrete guidance designed to banish test anxiety and prepare you for the entry-level CompTIA Project+ exam
• Detailed advice on project management concepts, lifecycle phases, project tools and documentation, and IT and governance basics required by on-the-job project managers
• Complimentary access to Sybex's interactive, online learning environment and test bank, complete with an assessment test, hundreds of practice questions, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms

Full of practical examples and insights drawn from the author's extensive, real-world experience, the newest edition of CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, Third Edition, is a must-read for anyone considering a new career in project management or preparing for the CompTIA Project+ exam.

From the Back Cover

Your one-stop roadmap to mastering the CompTIA Project + Exam PK0-005

The completely updated third edition of the CompTIA^(R) Project+^(R) Study Guide is your comprehensive resource for accurate coverage of the foundational PK0-005 exam. This Sybex Study Guide covers all the PK0-005 objectives, including managing the project life cycle, coordinating small to medium-sized projects, establishing a communication plan, managing resources and stakeholders, maintaining project documentation and artifacts, and supporting the completion of larger projects within an information technology (IT) environment. The Study Guide also covers waterfall and agile methodologies. You'll prepare for the exam smarter and faster with Sybex thanks to real-world examples and scenarios, practical exercises, and focused chapter review questions. Reinforce what you've learned with the Sybex online learning environment and test bank. Get prepared for the CompTIA Project+ exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Project Management Concepts
• Project Life Cycle Phases
• Tools and Documentation
• Basics of IT and Governance

ABOUT THE COMPTIA PROJECT+ CERTIFICATION

The CompTIA^(R) Project+ certification is the ideal credential for those seeking to prove their skills in foundational project management concepts in an IT setting. The certification exam measures knowledge equivalent to that of professionals who have 6 12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment. Closely aligned with A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, earning this certification is considered a stepping stone for the coveted PMP credential.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams to help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you re ready to take the certification exam.
• 300+ electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kim Heldman, MBA, PMP, is Senior Manager and IT/Chief Information Officer for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado. She has over 25 years' experience in IT project management and directs IT resource planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and strategic and tactical planning. Learn more about her at www.kimheldman.com.