What is the purpose of each project management process groups. Knowledge area and process name changes for consistency three new processes manage project knowledge, implement risk responses, and control resources and one removed close procurements for a total of 49 processes process descriptions state when used. This isnt meant to be a pmi process group study guide if youre studying for the pmp. Project management processes consist of five process groups and a control system used to apply knowledge and skills to a project. The two bookends, the initiating and closing process groups, have only 2 and 1 process each, respectively. The pmbok guide contains 49 project management processes distributed across 5 process groups and 10 knowledge areas. Process groups are executed at a high level for the whole project but they are also repeated at lower levels even down to that of individual work packages when this is necessary. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Project management institute, a guide to the project management body of knowledge. Why are project management process groups necessary. An easy way to remember the process groups is to use the following sentence.
Oct 24, 2019 these five essential phases or process groups are. Project management process training pdf uits columbus. Initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and. How a traditional project leader transitions to scrum.
You will learn what each of the process groups consists of and the processes you need to perform within each group during your project. Project management process groups and knowledge areas. This free ebook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project. The tenstep process mapped to the pmbok process groups. How to plot the 47 processes of pmbok 5, in 3 minutes flat. The columns at the top of the chart below show the process groups.
This article provides a breakdown of whats involved. If any of answer is yes, this blog will give you a kick start in your pmp exam preparation. Planning process group those processes required to establish the scope of the project, refine the objectives, and define the course of action required to attain the. Over the years, i exchanged a few emails with max wideman who provided. In this article i will try to give some insight on how to memorize pmp processes, and how to relate them to the correspondent process group, and knowledge area. The process groups pmbok guide sixth edition description this course covers the process groups and knowledge areas in the pmbok guide, along with their key interactions with each other. Pmi, pmp, capm, pmbok, pm network and the pmi registered education provider logo are registered marks of the project management institute, inc. Nov 24, 2017 learning about process groups and implementing them is not quite the same thing. You do not need to write down the term definitions in the final pmp exam i.
Project management institute, a guide to the project management body of knowledge, pmbok guide fifth edition, project management institute, inc. Pmbokguide knowledge areas and process group izenbridge. Apr 14, 2016 the level of project process rigor has varied among them. Download free pmp process chart for pmbok guide 6th edition. Its a sophisticated word for a simple concept, because process groups are simply phases that each project goes through. This process is mainly concerned with defining guidelines for the planning and controlling project schedule activities.
Oct 09, 2017 the two bookends, the initiating and closing process groups, have only 2 and 1 process each, respectively. Dec 19, 2019 thus all of the schedule management processes are distributed between planning and monitoring and controlling process groups only. Project management processes and knowledge areas edwel pmp. Pmi uses the term process groups to refer to stages in the project life cycle, which appear as the columns in the below figure. How a traditional project leader transitions to scrum 20110711. Finally, the process group interactions also cross phases such that closing one. 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. Every project is unique, and so the implementation of process groups will necessarily be molded and shaped to fit your project in order for it to be successful. Ive discovered that despite where ive worked, many of the basics of the pmi process groups apply. Dec 19, 2019 pmbok also discussed the basic of project management, importance of organizational structures and the five process groups. Another important concept to understand is that projects involve five project management process groups.
Learn the fundamentals of pmi s framework duration. The project management institute pmi offers certifications that provide project management professionals with both information and credibility. Project management processes free ebook in pdf format. How a traditional project manager transforms to scrum. The pmstudy process chart should be dumped from memory in 15minute tutorial time before you start the actual pmp exam. Pmis models of project management knowledge life cycles. The breakdown of the number of questions on the pmp exam by process group is as follows based on the pmp exam outline published by pmi in 2015 based on the 5th edition pmbok guide. Setting all permits, authorizations, and initial work orders in place to secure an effective and logical progression of initial project. Download free pmp process chart for pmbok guide 6th. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok. Here are the basic principles of the 5 project management process groups. The pmbok defines 5 process groups initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing, and 9. V 1 develop project charter management plan plan scope management collect requirements validate scope control scope define scope create wbs close procurements final product, service, or result transition direct and.
The initiating process group involves the processes, activities, and skills needed to effectively define the beginning of a project. So lets see how it defines the five project management process groups, one by one. The matrix shows the knowledge areas down the side, the process groups along the top and then maps the difference processes in the relevant boxes where those two axes cross. The study is completed by a comparison of the pmi methodology vs agile methodology and the practice application on the own tfc. Pmi aligns its process with certification industry best practices, such as those found in the standards for educational and psychological testing. Hints for pmstudy process chart no need to reproduce in final pmp exam 1. We will be using the famous project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping table from pmbok guide, which is shown below, to demonstrate how we. Pmstudy process chart pmp and pmi registered education provider logo are registered marks of the project management institute, inc. Scrum roles, artifacts, and ceremonies scrum is the leading agile development methodology for completing projects with a complex, innovative scope of work. The application of a knowledge area can occur at any time within any process group. Leading and directing the project as identified with the tasks, knowledge, and skills specific in the project management professional examination content outline. Dec 08, 2016 the 10 pmbok knowledge areas december 8, 2016 by jon hartney 3 comments 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. The 10 pmbok knowledge areas december 8, 2016 by jon hartney 3 comments 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. Are you confused with new terms like knowledge areas, process groups, and a process.
Memorize pmp processes the easy way wafi mohtasebwafi. You should have experience in all five process groups across all your project management experience submitted on the application. Itto are a necessary evil for cracking the pmi certification tests. This means that questions regarding ethics can appear in the initiating. Figure 32 illus trates how the process groups overlap and vary within a phase. Initiating process group those processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. The tenstep process can be fully mapped to the ten pmbok guide.
This video provides a short overview of project managements five process groups and ten knowledge areas table of contents. Simply make a copy of the relevant page of the pmbok guide, mark the error, and send it to. The intent is to provide insight into what is included in each of these pmi process groups. Click the pdf icon below to download the ebook from the online library. What is process groups and knowledge areas in pmbok. How to memorize the pmp process chart in the pmbok guide. Two of these certifications are the project management professional pmp and certified associate in project management capm. Foreword i started to think about these points in 2010, when all of the pmi standards used a processbased approach. Pmis models of project management knowledge life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas crispin kik piney b.
The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas are vertical. So will be defined the process groups involved, as well as areas of knowledge and their interaction. Know the changes about process groups, knowledge areas and processes. It is an extremely useful learning tool for memorization and quick reference. Dec 12, 2016 in the project management body of knowledge pmbok, the process groups form the master framework within which the other knowledge areas rest. Process group the 5 process groups will remain the same. Jan 21, 2019 how to plot the 47 processes of pmbok 5, in 3 minutes flat. Download pmbok guide 6th edition process group and. The project management skills set of ebooks on our website includes a separate ebook for each. The five traditional process groups explained project.
Although there are many ways to learn itto but you should start with a pmp process chart that summarizes itto from 10 knoweldge areas, 5 process groups and 49 processes. The planning process group consists of those processes performed to establish the total scope of the effort, define and refine the objectives, and develop the course of action required to attain those objectives. A brief overview of the 5 project management process groups. Process group and knowledge area mapping knowledge areas project management process groups initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling closing 4.
The processes are spread across these five process groups and ten knowledge areas in pmbok pdf. 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. Knowledge areas and the five pmbok guide process groups. 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. How to memorize the 49 processes from pmbok 6th edition in. Project management process columbus state university. The pmbok guide describes 47 separate project management processes, which can be divided into either 10 knowledge areas or five process groups. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok guide. This paper highlights the unique terms, tools, and outputs involved in managing an agile project while still using these five process groups. The table below represents a view for how the tenstep process covers each element of the pmbok guide when viewed by process group. Project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping1. Pmp certification study notes 23 new pmp, pmiacp, itil.
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