PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Characteristics of the Process Groups
Characteristics of the Process Groups
- The progression through the project management process groups exhibits the same characteristics as progression through the project phases
- Costs are lowest during the initiating processes and few team members are involved
- Costs and staffing levels increase in the executing process group and decrease as you approach the closing process group 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

