CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) Courses

Validates foundational knowledge of project management concepts, life cycle phases, tools and documentation, and IT governance basics.

Project+ tests project basics across the whole lifecycle with scenario questions, so a good course follows the PK0-005 objectives and includes practice. We compared the main options on coverage, length, practice and price.

Most people should start with Jason Dion's Udemy course, which covers every PK0-005 objective for $95 and includes a study guide and practice exam. Choose CBT Nuggets for a shorter 12-hour course, and the Sybex study guide if you learn by reading.

Course	Best for	Format	Price
CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) Complete Course & Practice Exam	Full course with practice	Video	$95
CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)	Short course	Video	$59/month
CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd edition	Learning by reading	Book	$30

Full course with practice

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) Complete Course & Practice Exam

A video course of 16.5 hours organized by the PK0-005 objectives, with a study guide and a full practice exam. It covers every objective in one structured course.

Great fit if you want one structured course that covers every objective

Poor fit if you want a shorter course; choose CBT Nuggets

Short course

CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005)

A video course of about 12 hours from Bob Salmans and Simona Millham, with quizzes and practice exams. It comes in a full IT training subscription, so you pay only for the months you study.

Great fit if you can finish within the free trial week or already subscribe

Poor fit if you want a one-time purchase; choose Dion or the Sybex book

Learning by reading

CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, 3rd edition

Kim Heldman's chapter-by-chapter guide to the PK0-005 objectives, with practice exams and flashcards online. It doubles as a reference you can return to after you finish a course.

Great fit if you learn by reading and want a reference for later

Poor fit if you prefer video; choose Dion or CBT Nuggets

How to choose a Project+ course

Match the PK0-005 objectives. All three options here cover PK0-005. Check that any other course names PK0-005.
Pick the length that fits. Project+ needs about 40 hours of preparation. Dion's course runs 16.5 hours and CBT Nuggets about 12, so most of your time goes on review and practice.
Look for built-in practice. Dion's course includes a practice exam, CBT Nuggets includes quizzes and practice exams, and the Sybex guide includes practice exams and flashcards online.
Choose the payment model you prefer. Dion's course and the Sybex book are one-time purchases. CBT Nuggets is a subscription at $59 a month with a 7-day free trial.

Recommended Project+ course combinations

Lowest cost: The Sybex study guide e-book ($30), CompTIA's free Project+ practice questions, and Crucial Exams' PK0-005 tests ($20 for 3 months).
Learning by video: Jason Dion's course ($95) with his PK0-005 practice exams ($70) for more questions.
Already managing projects: CBT Nuggets' 12-hour course during the free trial, with Pocket Prep's Project+ questions ($21 a month).
Employer pays: Dion's course ($95) with CompTIA's CertMaster Practice ($209) for official practice questions.

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Project+ course FAQ

What is the best CompTIA Project+ course?

For most people, Jason Dion's Udemy course: it covers every PK0-005 objective, includes a study guide and practice exam, and costs $95.

Can I pass Project+ with free resources?

There is no free full course on this list. CompTIA offers free practice questions, which work best next to a $30 study guide or a paid course.

How long does a Project+ course take?

Dion's course runs 16.5 hours and CBT Nuggets about 12. Plan for about 40 hours of preparation in total, including practice exams.

Do I need project experience before a Project+ course?

No. CompTIA recommends 6 to 12 months of managing projects in a technology environment but does not require it.