PMBOK Knowledge Areas

Project Communication Management Most of the time project managers spend in communication. Communication does not mean only writing, speaking, explaining, justifying, and defending. It is just one part of communication. Communication means listening, comprehending, analyzing, and then responding. For effective communication, a project manager needs to understand the following aspects of communication Who should be…

Project Cost Management A project is not like typical operations which earn money for the organization, during the life of a project. Projects are funded by a sponsor based on the benefits which he perceives. A project exists to create a unique product, service, or results. This output of the project is useful only after…

Project Integration Management All the processes and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the Project Management Process Groups are part of this knowledge area. This knowledge area has 7 processes. Process Group Process Name Initiating Develop Project Charter Planning Develop Project Management Plan Executing…

Project Procurement Management A project is a catalyst for change. If an organization cannot manage that change independently then they outsource the work to somebody who is more competent or who is the sole supplier of product or services. Sometimes a project can be managed by the organization independently but not by the project manager….

Project Quality Management Project Quality Management knowledge area has processes and activities of the performing organization that determines quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities so that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken. It has processes related to quality planning, quality control, and quality assurance. This knowledge area has 3 processes. Process…

” Project Resource Management PMBOK 6 Changes the name of the knowledge area from “Project Human Resource Management” (PMBOK 5) to “Project Resource Management”. Therefore the scope of this knowledge area extends from Human resources to other resources like material, machines, etc. This knowledge also takes care of the process required to plan, acquire. and…

Project Risk Management   Project Risk Management knowledge area has the processes required for conducting risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning, and monitoring and control on a project. This knowledge area has 7 processes. Process Group Process Name Planning Identify Risks Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Management Plan Risk…

Project Schedule Management Project Schedule Management knowledge area has processes that are required for establishing the policies, procedures, and documentation for planning, developing, managing, executing, and controlling the project schedule. This knowledge area has 6 processes. Process Group Process Name Planning Plan Schedule Management Define Activities Develop Schedule Estimate Activity Durations Sequence Activities Monitoring and…

Project Scope Management Project Scope Management Knowledge Area has the processes which outline both, the project scope and product scope. Project Scope is the work that needs to be accomplished to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions. Product Scope is The features and functions that characterize a product, service,…

Project Stakeholder Management Different people, organization, or interest group have their vested interests in the success or failure of a project. They work as a force either against or in favor of the project. Project Stakeholder Management has processes which helps the project manager in identifying these forces on time and manage their expectation, monitor…