For all those who are preparing for the pmp exam, one of the most difficult thing to memorize is the 47 processes spread across the 5 process groups in 10 knowledge areas. Oct 29, 2018 the pmbok guide describes 47 separate project management processes, which can be divided into either 10 knowledge areas or five process groups. Click on the figure below to access the process groups and knowledge areas mapping via an online itto tool. Executing process group those processes performed to complete the work defined in the project management plan to satisfy the project specifications. These processes are developing the project charter, developing the project management plan, directing and managing the project work, monitoring and controlling the project work, performing integrated change control and closing the project or phase. Knowledge areas group the 47 processes by subjectcontent area. Because the project management processes, process groups, and knowledge areas span the entire project lifecycle, questions discussing their relationships appear frequently in the pmp exam. The body of knowledge evolves over time and is presented in a guide to the project management body of knowledge the guide to the pmbok or the guide, a book whose sixth edition was released in 2017. Time management will be renamed to schedule management this change will place an emphasis the importance of scheduling in project management human resource management will be renaming to resource management this change will also place a boarder perspective on all resources that a project will need. Project integration management includes the processes and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and.
There are two main categories in the realm of project management, which are to be skillfully mastered to succeed. Each of the ten knowledge areas contains the processes that need to be accomplished within its discipline in order to achieve effective project management. Project management process group and knowledge area mapping. And the processes belong to these pmbok project management knowledge areas as well. The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas are vertical. Time management will be renamed to schedule management this change will place an emphasis the importance of scheduling in project management. Knowledge areas a knowledge area represents a complete set of concepts, terms, and activities that make up an area of specialization. Jan 18, 2018 updated for pmp exam thru 2020 one of the most discussed tables in the project management institutes pmi, a guide to the project management body of knowledge, pmbok guide is the project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping matrix.
Scope management the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. Jun 25, 2019 project integration management how we are going to incorporate the output of the rest of the 9 knowledge areas processes. Here i have presented to you a summary of some of the things that will be taught. This article provides a highlevel view of each of these areas in relation to what you need to know and do as a project manager. Part 2 describes at a glance the remaining three process groupsexecuting, monitoring and controlling, and closing. In the project management body of knowledge pmbok the process groups are the chronological phases that the project goes through, and the knowledge areas occur throughout any time during the process groups. Why are project management process groups necessary. Pmis models of project management knowledge life cycles. The project management institute created terminologies and guidelines to help you to successfully manage your project that is known as project management process groups and knowledge areas. Processes and knowledge areas the goal of this article is to outline project management processes and pm knowledge areas of a project that you will encounter in class. Pm world journal life cycles, process groups and knowledge. Project integration management how we are going to incorporate the output of the rest of the 9 knowledge areas processes. Briefly, we can say that there is a strong matrix structure which includes process groups, and project management knowledge areas. Each of the pmbok knowledge areas has several processes and these processes belong to one of the process groups.
This association did not only focus on costs but on the overall process of planning and scheduling. The project management institute created terminologies and guidelines to help you to successfully manage your project that is known as project management. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Project management process groups and knowledge areas. According to pmbok guide, project management has five interrelated processes. Download pmbok guide 6th edition process group and. The 49 processes are placed into process groups based on their overall function they are used to apply the appropriate skills and knowledge during the project.
Project management is a holistic approach to management dominated by a set of processes and behaviors. These two categories are the backbone of the pmbok guide project management body of knowledge. In pmbok 6th edition, it is still belonging to planning process group but now it will be part of resource management knowledge area. The project management process groups include initiating processes, planning processes, executing processes, monitoring and controlling processes, and closing processes. You will cover five project management process groups and nine pm knowledge areas. It is important to know both the process group and knowledge area for each process. You will learn what each of the process groups consists of and the processes you need to perform within each group during your project.
Another way to think about knowledge areas, is they comprise all the components of your overall project management plan. Jul 31, 2009 process group and knowledge area mapping tool. Integration management is the processes required to ensure that the various elements of the project are properly coordinated. This means that questions regarding ethics can appear in the initiating.
Project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. How to memorize the pmp process chart in the pmbok guide. Oct 24, 2019 a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide provides a bestpractice approach to tackling project management challenges across the industry at all professional levels. Each of these processes also falls into one of the five process groups, creating a matrix structure such that every process can be related to one knowledge area and one process group. Jul 14, 2019 there are 10 project management knowledge areas covered by the pmbok guide. The knowledge areas take place during anyone of these process groups.
Human resource management will be renaming to resource management this change will also place a boarder perspective on all resources that a project will need. Project management process groups are not project phases. Project management processes free ebook in pdf format. Dec 19, 2019 estimate activity resources was belonging to planning process group and time management knowledge area. Project management process mapping as i stated earlier in the article, project management is composed of 44 processes that are mapped to one of nine project management knowledge areas listed in the previous section. Knowledge areas pmbok guide 47 processes are organized by process groups the project management skills set of ebooks on our website includes a separate.
Project management processes process groups project management process groups are a logical classification of tasks that are arranged in a system that the projects are being performed. These are the chronological phases that every project goes through. Pmp certification study notes 23 project management. The projects product, service or result has high visibility andor major initiative by the administration andor the university. Aug 28, 2019 an identified area of project management defined by its knowledge requirements and described in terms of its component processes, practices, inputs, outputs, tools, and techniques. Project management processes and knowledge areas projectcubicle. All project management processes belong to these process groups. Pmbok knowledge areas and process groups 27 figure 4 thematic analysis example 29. Figure 11 overview of project management knowledge areas and project management processes 7. The knowledge areas are found in the rows of the process chart. The project management body of knowledge is a set of standard terminology and guidelines a body of knowledge for project management. This free ebook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project. You can view a powerpoint of the knowledge areas and grab a pdf download below. If knowledge area is just similar characteristics of processes in different process group dont process like develop project management plan higher importance relative to some processes attached to other knowledge area.
Dec 19, 2019 this is the only project management knowledge area that has processes in each five process groups. In 1969, the project management institute was initiated in. Pm world journal life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas of. Dec 08, 2016 in the project management body of knowledge pmbok the process groups are the chronological phases that the project goes through, and the knowledge areas occur throughout any time during the process groups. Those processes performed to finalize all activities across all process groups to formally close the project or phase. Remember that the knowledge areas focus on what the project manager needs to know, while the process groups describe the actions the project manager and.
There are 10 project management knowledge areas covered by the pmbok guide. May 15, 2018 project management 5 basic process groups. Project management process groups introduction the 47 project management process described in the pmbok guide can be organized in two different ways. Project management knowledge the history of project. Requiring involvement by andor work from one or more departments. Project management is achieved through the use of logically grouped processes, which are categorized into five process groups. These two categories are considered as the backbone of the pmbok guide project management body of knowledge. How to memorize the 49 processes from pmbok 6th edition in. They cover each of the 47 project management processes.
Nov 27, 2019 project management knowledge areas coincide with the process groups, which are project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closing. In the field of project management, there are two main categories which every project manager will require mastery of in order to succeed. What is the knowledge area of develop project management plan. All together, the pmbok guide, 6th edition defines 49 project mangement processes, mapped across five process groups and ten knowledge areas. How the pmbok got its name is largely related to how it categorizes key aspects of a project, which are termed as knowledge areas. The 10 pmbok knowledge areas building better project. Project management process group and knowledge area mapping project management process groups knowledge areas process initiating process group planning group executing group monitoring and controlling process group closing process group 4. They are the core technical subject matter of the project management profession, and they bring the project to life. This is the only project management knowledge area that has processes in each five process groups. The 47 project management process described in the pmbok guide can be organized in two different ways. The pmbok guide contains 49 project management processes distributed across 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas.
Learn about the pmbok 6 process groups and 10 knowledge areas mappings for the project management guide 6th edition. Project management processes and knowledge areas edwel pmp. Understanding how the knowledge areas and project management process groups function together will lend con text to the remaining chapters. Process group the 5 process groups will remain the same. An easy way to remember the process groups is to use the following sentence. Process group and knowledge area mapping knowledge areas project management process groups initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling closing 4.
Basically, each knowledge area which you might see abbreviated to ka is a category of concepts and processes with a common goal. Planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing process groups. The integrative approach of five essential process groups, also referred to as the traditional approach to project management, yields positive results. The following table maps 44 processes to process groups and knowledge areas. The pmbok knowledge areas february 5, 2016 by jon hartney leave a comment in the project management body of knowledge pmbok the process groups are the chronological phases that the project goes through, and the knowledge areas occur throughout any time during the process groups. They are the core technical subject matter of the project management profession, and they bring the project. What is process groups and knowledge areas in pmbok. The pmbok guide identifies 47 processes of project management that are instrumental to. Project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping1.
Knowledge areas project management process groups initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling closing 4. Certified project managers will want to brush up on the complete list of processes featured here on a dynamic color poster. Pm world journal life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas vol. The pmbok guide identifies 47 processes of project management that are instrumental to project success. Project quality management project procurement managementp 1. Project management process columbus state university. Project management process groups and knowledge areas based on pmbok 4th edition slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Process group and knowledge area in the pmbok guide pm. Project management practices in small healthcare projects 1 chapter 1. The 10 pmbok knowledge areas a brief introduction invensis.
The guide is a document resulting from work overseen by. A guide to the project management body of knowledge. This knowledge area binds the complete project life cycle. Project quality management project procurement management p 1.