
CompTIA, the leading trade association for the world's information technology industry, has announced that the content of its CompTIA Project+ exam has been updated.
CompTIA Project+ certification is a globally recognized project management certification catered for those who want to be qualified for project management skills. It covers the entire project life cycle including initiation, planning, execution, acceptance, support and closure.
By testing the business and technical project management skills to successfully manage business projects, CompTIA Project+ demonstrates the skills necessary to complete projects on time and within budget and create a common project management language among project team members.
Previously, to achieve CompTIA Project+, 80 questions are covered with 90 minutes in duration. Now, it includes 100 questions within 90 minutes to test the knowledge and skills in 5 categories or domains.
Certification Domains of CompTIA Project+:
1. Pre-project setup and initiation
2. Project planning
3. Project execution and delivery
4. Change control and communication
5. Project closure
"The first step to achieving good ROI is professional project planning and implementation, led by a project manager equipped with the right combination of people skills, organization leadership and technical savvy," said Terry Erdle, senior vice president, skills certification, CompTIA, "CompTIA Project+ is a widely recognized measurement tool for those skills, both for individuals who participate in projects and those who lead them. It’s also relevant for organizations wishing to build a culture where project management concepts are regularly practiced."
As to the prior version of CompTIA Project+ exam, the deadline will be March 31, 2011.