CompTIA Project+
A foundational project management credential focused on managing smaller IT projects, communication, documentation, schedules, resources, and project delivery.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
Overview
CompTIA Project+ is a foundational project-management certification designed for professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium technology projects. It covers project-management concepts, life-cycle phases, tools and documentation, and IT governance considerations across predictive and agile environments.
- Recommended experience
- CompTIA recommends 6–12 months of hands-on experience managing or supporting projects in an IT environment. There is no formal prerequisite.
- Estimated study time
- 50–90 hours
- Target job roles
- Project CoordinatorJunior Project ManagerIT Project CoordinatorBusiness AnalystProject Team LeadTechnical Team Lead
Exam Details
CompTIA Project+ Certification Exam
- Exam code
- PK0-005
- Number of exams
- 1
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Question count
- Up to 90 questions; current CompTIA materials should be checked because some objective documents list a higher maximum
- Delivery method
- Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
- Price
- Pricing varies by country or region; verify current CompTIA pricing
Skills and Domains
Project Management Concepts
33%Project characteristics, methodologies, roles, constraints, risk, issue, change, and stakeholder management.
Project Life Cycle Phases
30%Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, closure, scheduling, resources, and delivery activities.
Tools and Documentation
19%Project artifacts, communication tools, charts, registers, schedules, documentation, and reporting.
Basics of IT and Governance
18%IT concepts, security, privacy, compliance, change control, cloud, infrastructure, and governance considerations.
Study Resources
CompTIA Project+ Certification
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official certification overview and registration information.
View resourceCompTIA Project+ PK0-005 Exam Objectives
Official resourceOfficial Guide · Free
Official PK0-005 exam objectives and domain blueprint.
View resourceCompTIA Continuing Education Renewal Options
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official CompTIA renewal pathways and CE guidance for current CE credentials.
View resourceRenewal
- Validity period
- 3 years for credentials earned on or after October 1, 2025
- Renewal method
- Use CompTIA Continuing Education and current approved renewal methods.
- Notes
- Project+ credentials earned before October 1, 2025 were issued as Good-for-Life credentials. Credentials earned on or after October 1, 2025 participate in the CE program and require renewal every three years.
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