This is based on the philosophy that project management consists of a oneoff and recurring processes for which the pmbok describes common good practices. Process groups bundle together processes that often operate around the same time on a project or with similar input and outputs. Project management process groups and knowledge area mapping. The pmbok outlines a framework and best practices that project managers can utilize to manage projects successfully. This knowledge area in pmbok pdf brings all of the process groups together. How to memorize the 49 processes from pmbok 6th edition in. If you follow the genesis of pmbok guide and the approach and structure of it over the years, what pmbok 7th edition brings to the table is completely different from what it built upon in the previous 6 editions. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fourth edition, 2008 project management institute, 14 campus blvd, newtown square, pa 190733299 usa. Figure 32 overlap of process groups in a phase 29 figure 33 interaction between phases 29 figure 3. It added agile processes and changed knowledge area names. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok. Add new material reflecting the growth of the knowledge and practices in the field of project management by capturing those practices, tools, techniques. The latest pmbok guide standard is organized into the following major sections. This document supersedes pmis project management body of knowledge pmbok document that was published in 1987.
The 6th edition is the largest shift in pmis foundational standards since its first edition. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guidesixth edition is the project management institutes flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry. The five traditional process groups explained project. Why are project management process groups necessary. Project management processes free ebook in pdf format. Pmbok, pmi, pmp and opm3 are registered marks of the project management. Knowledge pmbok guide pmi, 2017 present knowledge using. A new approach to managing lessons learned in pmbok process groups.
Dec 24, 2020 how to plot the 47 processes of pmbok 5, in 3 minutes flat. Mar 07, 2021 if you are a pmi member, you can get a personalized copy of the pmbok pdf. 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. Pdf pmbok five process groups and essence standard. It basically pulls all the pieces of a project together into a cohesive whole. Learning the 47 process groups can be pretty intimidating at first but once you. 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. Outputs of the planning process group include completing the project scope. How to memorize the 49 processes from the pmbok 6th edition process chart. Pmbok process groups to allow a thorough overview of the project. The body of knowledge in pmbok guide latest edition also addresses agile processes.
The adoption of this model can help academics and practitioners using pmbok process groups to acquire a better understanding of managing. 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. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok guide. Download free pmp process chart for pmbok guide 6th.
Jan 18, 2018 alreday updatedwill be updated for pmp exam in 2021. The scope of the project to update the 1996 publication was to. This iterative fourstep management method is used for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products. You may login to and under mypmi, you can find the link to download pmbok pdf. It is an extremely useful learning tool for memorization and quick reference. The process which helps you in doing scope planning falls under the planning process group. An easy way to remember the process groups is to use the following sentence. The standard for project management and the guide to the project management body of. As described earlier, there are five process groups in the pmbok guide. Pdf a guide to the project management body of knowledge. The pmbok is currently on the 6th edition, which was published in 2017. For example, at the junction of project integration management and the initiating process group you have the process to. Monitoring and controlling processes measure progress toward the project objectives, monitor deviation from the plan, and take corrective action to match progress with the plan. 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.
Organizational process assets developing a document that formally authorizes a project or a phase and documenting initial requirements that satisfy the stakeholders needs and expectations 1. Pmbok 9 knowledge areas to 5 process group mapping pdf pmbok guide process groups, knowledge areas and 47 processes of. Are project management processes correctly mapped to the. 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. The whole subset of the project management body of knowledge addressed by pmi is translated into a number of processes 49 in all. The process groups are not project life cycle phases2. Project charter, and preliminary project scope statement. The project management body of knowledge is a set of standard terminology and guidelines a body of knowledge for project management. This ebook is not a substitution for the pmbok guide 6th edition. Those processes performed to finalize all activities across all process groups to formally close a project or phase.
Oct 10, 2017 a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guidesixth edition is the project management institutes flagship publication and is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry. It has been updated to reflect the latest good practices in project management. A short history of the pmbok guide published by pmi updated. To assist users of this document who may be familiar with its predecessor, we have summarized the major differences here. This is the only project management knowledge area that has processes in each five process groups.
Pmi 2017 groups project management processes into the following five project management process groups. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide. The executing process group should overlap the other process groups and generally requires the most resources. Pmbok 9 knowledge areas to 5 process group mapping pdf. Most pmp certification aspirants have the misconception that the pmbok guide is the syllabus for the pmp exam. Mapping of project management processes to the process groups and knowledge areas 38. We will be using the famous project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping table from pmbok guide, which is shown below, to. The controlling process group covers change control, performance reporting, quality control, risk monitoring and control. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing. The pmbok pdf is the gold standard for project managers everywhere.
Process groups and knowledge areas mapping matrix, found in. Pdf pmbok represents an established body of knowledge in project. Oct 24, 2019 the initiating process group involves the processes, activities, and skills needed to effectively define the beginning of a project. Project management body of knowledge 2000 edition caricom. The pmbok guide process groups are derived from a business process model devel. While, if you are a nonmember, you can purchase your copy of paperback edition of pmbok pdf from pmi. Oct 15, 2019 pmbok 6 will contain a new chapter on the role of the project manager which discusses the pmi talent triangle and the skill sets nellai seo organizations demand that make project managers more competitive and relevanttechnical project management, leadership, and strategic and business management.
A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fifth edition. Know the changes about process groups, knowledge areas and processes. Project management process groups pmi 2017 describes a project management process group as a logical grouping of project management inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. Pmis models of project management knowledge life cycles. 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. How to plot the 47 processes of pmbok 5, in 3 minutes flat. A new approach to managing lessons learned in pmbok. Project management body of knowledge, pmbok guide fifth edition is the project. Project management processes and knowledge areas edwel pmp. This table maps the 49 processes of project management an increase from 47 processes in pmbok guide 5th edition to 49 processes in pmbok guide 6th edition to their corresponding knowledge areas, as well. Pdf a new approach to managing lessons learned in pmbok. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fourth edition, 2008 project management institute, 14 campus blvd, newtown square, pa 190733299 usa title. Figure 34 relationships among the initiating processes 30. An exploratory focus group was set up to validate the model qualitatively within a constructivist ontology and an interpretive epistemology.
A beginners guide to project management process groups the. Project integration management is the hardest ka to get your head. A project management plan is a detailed report indicating the. Click the pdf icon below to download the ebook from the online library. 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.
The 10 pmbok knowledge areas a brief introduction invensis. Management process groups and knowledge areas mapping matrix, found in. The pmi framework of project management consists of 49 processes which are categorized in 10 knowledge areas as set out in the project management body of knowledge pmbok, 6 th edition. The process of finalizing all activities across all of the project management process groups to formally complete a project or phase. Jan, 2020 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. Download free pmp process chart for pmbok guide 6th edition. Here, the project manager integrates the work of everyone on the team through all of these major activities to keep the project on track. Pmi standards and guideline publications, of which the document contained herein is one, are developed through a voluntary consensus standards development process. Smit, phd background in a commentary article that was published in the pm world journal in october 2019 the author mentioned that he is now in a new phase of his life after he had to exit employment with his. It is the knowledge area which contains the tasks that withhold the. Project management process group and knowledge area mapping. Pmp certification study notes 9 project human resource.
Data gathering brainstorming focus groups interviews 3. Jun 07, 2017 pmbok guide is an acronym for a guide to the project management body of knowledge. A new approach to managing lessons learned in pmbok process. Project management process groups and knowledge areas pmp. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fifth edition 11 1 1 introduction 1. A guide to the project management body of knowledge. 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. It is the single most important publication by the pmi for pmp aspirants to study and prepare for the pmp exam. Pmbok groups process interactions this takes the 5 process groups and describes them in terms of their inputs, outputs tools and techniques. Book description isbn 9781626209596 49 pages this free ebook will help you to identify the appropriate project management process to apply at any point in your own project.
Process group and knowledge area mapping knowledge areas project management process groups initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling closing 4. The guide is a document resulting from work overseen by. A process can only belong to a single pg and a single ka. A short history of the pmbok guide published by pmi. They are the core technical subject matter of the project management profession, and they bring the project to life. Life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas pm world library. Setting clear phases for work to be completed, initializing teams, and having the budget in place before work begins are vital for a strong start. Setting all permits, authorizations, and initial work orders in place to secure an effective and logical progression of initial project activities sets the stage for subsequent success throughout all project phases.
The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas are vertical. In this post, i have explained the utility of a pmp process chart for learning itto. Additionally, pmi published a separate companion document called the agile practice guide along with the sixth edition. View pmbokguide6theditionprocessgroupknowledgearea.
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