6–12 months managing projects
RecommendedHands-on experience managing projects in a technology environment.
CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)
Validates foundational knowledge of project management concepts, life cycle phases, tools and documentation, and IT governance basics.
Summary
CompTIA Project+ is an entry-level project management certification for people who run small and medium projects in a technology setting. One exam covers project concepts, the project life cycle, tools and documentation, and IT governance basics.
Good fit if
- You work in IT and coordinate small or medium projects
- Your employer or degree program requires or pays for Project+
- You want project basics without PMI's education or experience requirements
Look elsewhere if
- You want a project management career: CAPM or PMP
- You have 3+ years leading projects: PMP
- Your employer uses PRINCE2 or Scrum: PRINCE2 Foundation or PSM I
Salary & jobs
Prerequisites
Cost
What holders say
A resume add-on for IT staff
IT managers call Project+ a soft-skill credential that supports other qualifications rather than standing alone. Holders not applying for project roles say it did little for their job search.
PMI credentials for a project management career
When people ask whether to choose Project+ or a PMI credential for a project management career, the usual advice is CAPM or PMP, because hiring managers and project teams know them better.
Renewal
Project+ is valid for 3 years from the day you pass.
- Validity
- 3 years
- Renewal requirement
- 30 CEUs per cycle
- Renewal fee
- $150 USD
The $150 fee covers the whole three-year cycle. You pay no fee if you renew with CertMaster CE or by passing the latest Project+ exam. Renewing Project+ does not renew other CompTIA certifications.
CompTIA continuing education fees ↗Alternatives
CAPM$330 required · Entry
PMI's entry-level project management certification, better known to project hiring managers.
PMP$695 required · Advanced
For people with several years of project leadership experience.
Google Project Management$294 required · Entry
Online course certificate with project-based practice and no proctored exam.
PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation$701 required · Entry
Process-based alternative if your employer uses PRINCE2.
FAQ
Is CompTIA Project+ worth it?
It suits IT staff who coordinate projects as part of their job, especially when an employer or degree program pays for it. For a project management career, CAPM or PMP carry more weight.
How hard is the Project+ exam?
It has up to 90 questions in 90 minutes and needs 710 out of 900 to pass. Candidates find the concepts manageable but the question wording tricky.
Does Project+ require experience?
No. CompTIA recommends 6–12 months of hands-on experience managing projects in a technology environment, but you can book the exam directly.
Is Project+ still good for life?
No. Since October 1, 2025, Project+ is part of CompTIA's continuing education program and must be renewed every three years. People who already held it received the CE version, due for renewal by October 1, 2028.
Project+ or CAPM?
Choose Project+ if you work in IT and want a short, practical overview. Choose CAPM if you want a project management career, since it follows PMI's standards and leads toward PMP.
Last updated October 2026