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CompTIA · Project Management & Agile · Associate

CompTIA Project+ exam guide

Exam PK0-005

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) validates foundational project management skills for IT and technical projects across predictive and agile approaches, including tools, documentation and IT governance basics. It has no experience requirement, making it an accessible alternative to CAPM for technical staff.

QuestionsUp to 90
Time limit90 minutes
Passing score710 (100-900 scale)
Exam fee$399 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)

Format: Multiple choice and performance-based. Fee note: 2026 US retail price; about $519 with retake.

Who it's for

IT professionals who coordinate or lead small to mid-sized technical projects, with 6-12 months of project experience.

What the exam covers

Project Management Concepts33%
Project Life Cycle Phases30%
Tools and Documentation19%
Basics of IT and Governance18%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Equivalent to 6-12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in an IT environment.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Renew through CompTIA Continuing Education: earn 30 CEUs in the 3-year cycle and pay the $150 CE fee, or pass a newer version or a higher-level CompTIA exam that renews it automatically, or complete the matching CertMaster CE course.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Predictive, agile and hybrid project approaches
  • Scope, schedule, budget and resource management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Change control and communication planning
  • Project documentation and tools
  • IT governance, compliance and security basics

Job roles

IT Project CoordinatorProject ManagerBusiness AnalystScrum MasterTechnical Team Lead

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Project management concepts (33%): roles, methodologies, change control, risk, communication.
  2. Week 2: Project life cycle phases (30%): initiation through closure, with agile ceremonies.
  3. Week 3: Tools and documentation plus IT governance basics: charts, artifacts, compliance, data privacy.
  4. Week 4: Two timed practice exams, focusing on scenario questions.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Concepts and life cycle phases are 63% of the exam.
  • Know which document is produced in which phase (charter, WBS, RACI, closure report).
  • Learn scrum roles, events and artifacts as well as predictive terms.
  • Expect IT-specific scenarios such as change freezes, cloud migration and security requirements.
  • Read for the FIRST or NEXT action; process order matters.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Project+ cost?

$399 USD at CompTIA's 2026 US retail price.

Project+ vs CAPM?

Both are entry-level. CAPM is PMI-specific and requires 23 hours of education; Project+ has no prerequisite and is more IT-focused.

Project+ vs PMP?

PMP requires 3-5 years of project leadership experience and is much harder; Project+ is a starting point.

How do I renew Project+?

Earn 30 CEUs within 3 years and pay the $150 CE fee.

Is Project+ worth it?

It is useful for IT staff who run projects informally and want a credential without PMP's requirements.

Official page: www.comptia.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.