PMP Review Notes (Chapter 2) – Exploring the Project Management Knowledge Areas
Exploring the Project Management Knowledge Areas
- Each process group is made up of a collection of processes used throughout the project life cycle
- PMBOK Guide groups these processes into nine categories that it calls The Project Management Knowledge Areas Read more
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Project Management Process Groups
Project Management Processes
- Organize and describe the work of the project
- Per PMBOK Guide: 5 process groups
- Initiating
- Planning
- Execution
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Understanding Project Life Cycles and Project Management Processes
Project Phases and Project Life Cycles
- Most projects are divided into phases, and all projects, large or small, have a similar project life cycle structure
- Project Phases
- Generally consist of segments of work that allow for easier management, planning and control of the work
- Project Life Cycle
- All the collective phases the project processes through in concert
- Similar for all projects regardless of their size and complexity
- Phases are typically sequential, and sometimes overlap each other
- Most projects at least the 4 following project life cycles:
- Beginning the project
- Planning and organizing the work of the project
- Performing the work of the project
- Closing out the project
PMP Exam Prep PMBOK Version 4 Secrets
Found this YouTube video on some techniques to help one easily visualize the PMBOK Knowledge Areas and Process Groups. If you’ve just started reading the book you will notice it was a real doozy. The advice seems to make sense, so I figured to share it here.
Synopsis: Jeff Minder uses his interactive whiteboard to show you some tips you need to follow if you expect to pass the PMP Exam. Jeff is an award winning instructor and entrepreneur who teaches Project Management and Business Analysis classes all over the nation. You can contact Jeff at www.VictoryVets.com.
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – What is Project Management?
Project Management
- Brings together a set of tools and techniques – performed by people – to describe, organize and monitor the work of project activities
- According to PMBOK Guide: involves applying knowledge skills, tools and techniques during the course of the project to accomplish the project’s objective; it is the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that project management techniques are applied and followed









