CompTIA Project+ Study Guide (2026) - Pass on Your First Attempt
📋 2026 Edition  ·  Updated May 2026

CompTIA Project+
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Complete exam coverage for the CompTIA Project+. Every domain, every key topic — structured so you study smart, not hard. Built around the official exam blueprint.

95
Questions
90 min
Duration
71
Passing score
5
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Exam at a Glance

Everything you need to know before you start

Key facts about the CompTIA Project+ exam structure, format, and scoring.

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comptia-project-plus
Exam code
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95 questions
Total questions
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90 minutes
Duration
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71
Passing score
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5 domains
Exam domains
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Valid 3 years
Certification validity
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Online / In-person
Testing mode
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Globally recognised
Credential type
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Scoring method: Scaled scoring (100-900). A score of 710 or higher is required to pass. Maximum 95 questions in 90 minutes including MCQ and performance-based questions.. The exam may include unscored pilot questions — treat every question seriously.
Focus Areas

What should you study for the CompTIA Project+ exam?

To pass the CompTIA Project+ certification exam, you should focus on these core domains. The exam tests your ability to apply concepts in real-world scenarios — not just memorise definitions.

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Common mistake: Candidates memorise terminology but struggle with scenario-based questions. Focus on when to use what, not just what exists.
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Project Management Concepts (19%)
Covers fundamental project management principles, methodologies, roles, and organizational structures.
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Project Initiation and Planning (33%)
Covers creating a project charter, scope definition, WBS, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and quality planning.
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Project Execution and Delivery (26%)
Covers leading the project team, resource management, quality assurance, procurement, and communication during project execution.
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Change, Control, and Communication (16%)
Covers integrated change control, version control, communication planning, and escalation procedures.
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Project Closeout (6%)
Covers formal project closure activities including product acceptance, lessons learned, administrative closure, and team release.
Full Syllabus

CompTIA Project+ Exam Syllabus and Topics

The CompTIA Project+ exam is divided into 5 domains. Each domain tests specific skills and contributes to your overall score. Click any domain to expand topics.

Project Management Concepts
Covers fundamental project management principles, methodologies, roles, and organizational structures.
19% ▼
Project Management Overview
Project vs program vs portfolio vs operations
Project lifecycle phases
Waterfall vs Agile vs Hybrid methodologies
PMI, PRINCE2, and Agile framework comparison
Organizational Structures and Roles
Functional, matrix, and projectized organizations
PM authority in different organizational structures
Stakeholder identification and roles
Sponsor, PM, team member, and vendor roles
~18 questions
171 marks
19% of exam weight
Project Initiation and Planning
Covers creating a project charter, scope definition, WBS, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and quality planning.
33% ▼
Project Charter and Business Case
Project charter components and purpose
Business case development and feasibility
Identifying project constraints: scope, time, cost, quality
Stakeholder register and communication requirements
Scope and WBS
Project scope statement development
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS dictionary
Scope baseline and scope creep prevention
Requirements documentation
Schedule and Cost Planning
Activity sequencing and network diagrams
Critical Path Method (CPM) and float/slack calculation
Gantt chart development and milestone tracking
Resource loading and leveling
Budget development and cost baseline
Risk and Quality Planning
Risk register: identification, probability, impact
Risk response strategies: avoid, mitigate, transfer, accept
Qualitative vs quantitative risk analysis
Quality management plan and quality metrics
Issue log management
Agile Planning
Product backlog creation and grooming
Sprint planning and velocity estimation
User stories and acceptance criteria
Agile ceremonies: standup, retrospective, review
~31 questions
297 marks
33% of exam weight
Project Execution and Delivery
Covers leading the project team, resource management, quality assurance, procurement, and communication during project execution.
26% ▼
Project Team Leadership
Team development stages: forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
Motivation theories: Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor X/Y
Conflict resolution techniques: collaborate, compromise, force, smooth, avoid
Virtual team management and communication tools
Resource Management
Resource allocation and overallocation resolution
Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI chart)
Make-or-buy decisions
Vendor selection and contract types
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance vs quality control
Inspection, audits, and process analysis
Benchmarking and checklists
Continuous improvement and lessons learned during execution
Project Tracking and Performance
Earned Value Management (EVM): CPI, SPI, EAC, VAC
Status reports and dashboards
Milestone tracking and schedule performance
Burndown charts for Agile tracking
~25 questions
234 marks
26% of exam weight
Change, Control, and Communication
Covers integrated change control, version control, communication planning, and escalation procedures.
16% ▼
Change Management Process
Change request initiation and documentation
Change Control Board (CCB) review and approval
Impact analysis: scope, schedule, cost, and quality
Change log maintenance
Project Communication
Communication management plan development
Communication channels formula: n(n-1)/2
Meeting management and status reporting
Escalation paths and escalation triggers
Reporting: progress reports, variance reports, forecasts
~15 questions
144 marks
16% of exam weight
Project Closeout
Covers formal project closure activities including product acceptance, lessons learned, administrative closure, and team release.
6% ▼
Formal Closure Activities
Formal acceptance of project deliverables
Lessons learned documentation and repository
Administrative closure and contract closure
Resource release and team recognition
Post-implementation review and success metrics
~6 questions
54 marks
6% of exam weight
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Study Plan

CompTIA Project+ Structured Study Roadmap

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Exam Strategy

Tips to pass CompTIA Project+ on your first attempt

Tactical advice beyond content knowledge — what separates candidates who pass from those who retake.

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Project Initiation and Planning is the heaviest domain at 33% — master scope management, WBS creation, scheduling, and risk planning thoroughly.
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Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas appear on every Project+ exam — memorize CPI = EV/AC, SPI = EV/PV, and EAC = BAC/CPI.
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Critical Path Method: know how to calculate float (Total Float = LF - EF) and identify the critical path through a network diagram.
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The change control process always flows: request → evaluate impact → CCB approval → implement → update baseline — never skip steps.
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Conflict resolution: the preferred approach in project management is collaboration (win-win); forcing is least preferred as it damages relationships.
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Tuckman's team development stages (Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning) appear regularly in scenario questions about team behavior.
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Risk responses: avoid (change plan), mitigate (reduce probability/impact), transfer (insurance/contract), accept (acknowledge risk, plan contingency).
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For Agile questions: understand the Scrum framework (product backlog, sprint backlog, daily standup, sprint review, sprint retrospective).
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RACI chart: Responsible (does the work), Accountable (owns the outcome), Consulted (input required), Informed (kept up to date) — each task has exactly one Accountable.
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Communication channels = n(n-1)/2 — if team grows from 5 to 10, channels grow from 10 to 45; this formula justifies stakeholder management practices.
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Official
Official Exam Guide
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Practice Tests
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Reference
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