Plan schedule management the key benefit of this process is that it provides guidance and direction on how project schedule will be managed throughout the project. Click on the figure below to access the process groups and knowledge areas. Project management knowledge areas include all the aspects of the project management that are required for the successful completion of a project on time with the best output. The project management body of knowledge is a set of standard terminology and guidelines a body of knowledge for project management. The ten knowledge areas of project management video. Lessons from working in and managing virtual teams article pdf available in acm sigmis database 414. 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. Table 3 identifies and lists the project management practices by the knowledge area categories and process groups. Project quality management project procurement management p 1. Pdf guide to the project management body of knowledge. 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. Introduction to the project management knowledge areas.
Project management as a practice is rapidly growing and spreading worldwide, and is now seen globally as a recognized and strategic competency, a career path and a subject for training and education. The project management knowledge areas are essentially what you need to know about effective project management. Below well cover each of the 10 areas at a high level along with a few of the process groups or action items associated with each of them. They cover each of the 47 project management processes. In project life cycle there are five process groups. You will cover five project management process groups and nine pm knowledge areas. The body of knowledge evolves over time and is presented in a guide to the project management body of knowledge. The pmbok framework consists of five process groups, ten knowledge areas and 47 project management. Knowledge areas also assume specific skills and experience in order to accomplish project goals.
In particular, there are very few cases in program management and organizational project management. Owned by the project management institute pmi the project management body of knowledge pmbok is a collection of processes and knowledge areas accepted as best practice within the project management discipline pmp. There are ten knowledge areas of project management. Here i have presented to you a summary of some of the things that will be taught. It is the glue that holds the project together due to coordinates all aspects of a project project integration, when properly performed, ensures that all processes in a project run smoothly. The project management knowledge areas are defined in the project management body of knowledge pmbok, which is a collection of all the process, procedures and knowledge areas. Project management is the implementation of processes, knowledge areas, talents, techniques, and methods to project tasks in order to achieve the project s goals. Project management professional pmp is a globally recognised certi. This video explains the 10 project management knowledge areas in detail, their role and importance in project management and consolidates the processes belonging to each knowledge area. Project management tools and techniques an introductory course in project. The ten knowledge areas are the skills a project manager must practice and master to manage a project efficiently. Pm world journal life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas vol. Project integration management helps a project manager get their arms around a new project with the project charter, scope, and highlevel.
Deemphasize or avoid areas of differences and emphasize areas. The skills acquired by understanding these knowledge areas will assist the project manager to avoid crisis, and scope deviation and enable the project manager to make proactive decisions. 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. Pdf a case study of project management practices in. Project management has several dimensions based on the type and magnitude of the project.
The primary objective of this whitepaper is to give you an introduction and precise descriptions to the ten knowledge areas in project management. The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas. Pmbok knowledge areas for project management guide 6. Project integration management mar 23, 2017 an area of knowledge is, according to pmbok project management body of knowledge, an identified area of project management defined by its knowledge. The 10 pmbok knowledge areas building better project. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs. Project management knowledge areas bring a project to life, but that life can be chaotic and complex, which is why a project manager needs a tool to help manage all these moving parts of a project.
The relative importance of the pmbok guides nine knowledge areas during project planning article pdf available in project management journal 404. This article provides a highlevel view of each of these areas in relation to what you need to know and do as a project. When the project manager is well aware of all the project management knowledge areas, they can execute a project more efficiently and productively. Pdf the relative importance of the pmbok guides nine. The pmbok is structured in 10 knowledge areas with 49 processes. If you are managing a project or preparing for your pmp or capm exam, read this guide to get a comprehensive overview.
Basically, each knowledge area which you might see abbreviated to ka is a category of concepts and processes with a common goal. Project management process groups and knowledge areas. The process groups are horizontal, and the knowledge areas are vertical. Pm world journal life cycles, process groups and knowledge areas. This area does not deal with a specific area of expertise of the project manager, it is something of a catchall. 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. Requiring involvement by andor work from one or more departments. 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. Project management process columbus state university. A k munns and b f bjeirmi defining the requirement of work, establishing the extent of work, allocating the resources required, planning the. Projects are divided into components, and a project manager must be knowledgeable in each area. The role of project management in achieving project success. All project management processes belong to these process groups.