Module 1: Preparing for the Project
Topic 1A: Understand Project Management Basics
Exam objectives covered:
- This topic covers the foundational concepts of project management and does not address a specific exam objective
Topic 1B: Develop the Business Case
Exam objectives covered:
- 1 Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/concept preparation phase for a project.
- 1 Summarize basic environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors related to project management activities.
Topic 1C: Identify Project Characteristics
Exam objectives covered:
- Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Module 2: Selecting the Project Framework
Topic 2A: Identify Project Methodologies
Exam objectives covered:
- Explain the basic characteristics of a project and various methodologies and frameworks used in IT projects.
- 7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project.
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Topic 2B: Compare Agile and Waterfall Projects
Exam objectives covered:
- 2 Compare and contrast Agile vs. Waterfall concepts
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management
Module 3: Initiating the Project
Topic 3A: Build a Project Team
Exam objectives covered:
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 3B: Prepare Project Initiation Documents
Exam objectives covered:
- 7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Module 4: Facilitating Effective Meetings
Topic 4A: Lead Effective Meetings
Exam objectives covered:
- 8 Compare and contrast communication management concepts.
- 9 Given a scenario, apply effective meeting management techniques.
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
Topic 4B: Use Project Management Tools
Exam objectives covered:
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
- 2 Compare and contrast various project management productivity tools.
- 3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 4C: Create a Communication Plan
Exam objectives covered:
- 8 Compare and contrast communication management concepts.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase
Module 5: Implementing Solution Design
Topic 5A: Create a Solution Design Document
Exam objectives covered:
- 2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 5B: Evaluate IT Infrastructure Needs
Exam objectives covered:
- 2 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project initiation phase.
- 2 Explain relevant information security concepts impacting project management concepts.
- 3 Explain relevant compliance and privacy considerations impacting project management.
- 4 Summarize basic IT concepts relevant to IT project management.
Module 6: Managing Resources
Topic 6A: Describe the Resource Life Cycle
Exam objectives covered:
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
Topic 6B: Conduct a Needs Assessment
Exam objectives covered:
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions.
Module 7: Managing Risk
Topic 7A: Identify and Analyze Risk
Exam objectives covered:
- 4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 5 Given a scenario, perform issue management activities.’
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 7B: Treat and Monitor Risk
Exam objectives covered:
- 4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Module 8: Creating a Project Schedule
Topic 8A: Define Units of Work
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 8B: Sequence the Activities
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Module 9: Creating a Project Plan
Topic 9A: Refine the Timeline
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
Topic 9B: Establish Project Baselines
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
Topic 9C: Create a Quality Assurance Plan
Exam objectives covered:
- 7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management concepts.
- 3 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project planning phase.
- 5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project.
Module 10: Procuring Solutions
Topic 10A: Compare Procurement Options
Exam objectives covered:
- 11 Explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts
- 1 Explain the value of artifacts in the discovery/ concept preparation phase for a project.
Topic 10B: Evaluate and Select Vendors
Exam objectives covered:
- 11 Explain important project procurement and vendor selection concepts.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
Module 11: Managing Project Execution
Topic 11A: Document Progress
Exam objectives overed:
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 11B: Communicate Progress
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 10 Given a scenario, perform basic activities related to team and resource management.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle.
- 3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Module 12: Managing Issues and Changes
Topic 12A: Resolve Issues
Exam objectives covered:
- 4 Given a scenario, perform risk management activities.
- 5 Given a scenario, perform issue management activities.
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 3 Given a scenario, analyze quality and performance charts to inform project decisions
Topic 12B: Control Changes
Exam objectives covered:
- 3 Given a scenario, apply the change control process throughout the project life cycle.
- 5 Explain operational change control processes during an IT project
Module 13: Managing Performance
Topic 13A: Measure Performance
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 7 Compare and contrast quality management concepts and performance management
concepts.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Topic 13B: Maintain the Project Schedule
Exam objectives covered:
- 6 Given a scenario, apply schedule development and management activities and techniques.
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 1 Given a scenario, use the appropriate tools throughout the project life cycle
Module 14: : Wrapping Up the Project
Topic 14A: Prepare for Project Closure
Exam objectives covered:
- 4 Given a scenario, perform activities during the project execution phase.
- 5 Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.
Topic 14B: Close the Project
Exam objectives covered:
- 5 Explain the importance of activities performed during the closing phase.