CompTIA Project+ Study Guide

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Thank you for buying the second edition of CompTIA Project+Study Guide Exam PK0-004 to help you study and prepare for the CompTIA Project+ exam. I believe this book is a good introduction to the in-depth world of project management and certification and will open up many opportunities for you.

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Special thanks go to Vanina Mangano for her work as technical editor. I appreciate her diligence and great suggestions that helped make the content stronger.

And a thank-you, as always, goes to my family for their understanding of my crazy schedule. Kate and Juliette, you’re the best!

Kim Heldman, MBA, PMP^>® is the CIO for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado. Kim directs IT resource planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and strategic and tactical planning. She directs and oversees IT design and development, enterprise resource planning systems, IT infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, IT program management office, intelligent transportation systems, and data center operations.