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Now in its fifth edition, the Project Management

Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a collection of

processes and knowledge areas accepted as best practice

for the project management profession. As an internation-

ally recognised standard (ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008 and IEEE

1490-2011) it provides the fundamentals of project manage-

ment, irrespective of the type of project be it construction,

software, engineering, automotive, etc.

PMBOK recognises 5 basic process groups and 10 knowl-

edge areas typical of almost all projects. The basic concepts

are applicable to projects, programmes and operations. The

five basic process groups are:

1. Initiating

2. Planning

3. Executing

4. Monitoring and Controlling

5. Closing

Processes overlap and interact throughout a project or

phase. Processes are described in terms of:

• Inputs (documents, plans, designs, etc.)

• Tools and Techniques (mechanisms applied to inputs)

• Outputs (documents, products, etc.)

The ten knowledge areas are:

• Project Integration Management

• Project Scope Management

• Project Time Management

• Project Cost Management

• Project Quality Management

• Project Human Resource Management

• Project Communications Management

• Project Risk Management

• Project Procurement Management

• Project Stakeholder Management (added in the 5th

edition)

Each knowledge area contains some or all of the project

management processes. For example, Project Procurement

Management includes:

• Plan Procurements

• Conduct Procurements

• Administer Procurements

• Close Procurements

Much of PMBOK is unique to project management, for exam-

ple, critical path and work breakdown structure (WBS). Some

areas overlap with other management disciplines including

planning, organising, staffing, executing and controlling the

operations of an organisation. Financial forecasting, organi-

sational behaviour and planning techniques are also similar.

The Project Management Institute has created a suite of ac-

crediations, but by far the two most popular are:

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - A

project manager with this certification has demonstrated a

common base of knowledge and terms in the field of project

management. It requires a secondary degree (high school

diploma or global equivalent) and either 1500 hours of work

on a project team or 23 contact hours of formal education in

project management.

Project Management Professional (PMP) - A project man-

ager with this certification has met specific education and

experience requirements, has agreed to adhere to a code

of professional conduct and has passed an examination

designed to objectively assess and measure project manage-

ment knowledge. In addition, a PMP must satisfy continuing

certification requirements or lose the certification.

Quality matters

The PMI Registered Education Provider logo is a registered mark of Project Management Institute, Inc. PMI is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

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Who should attend PMI® training?

Making projects workPMI global standards provide guidelines, rules and char-

acteristics for project, program and portfolio manage-

ment. These standards are widely accepted and, when

consistently applied, they help you, your global peers

and your organisation achieve professional excellence.

The PMBOK guide identifies a subset of ten knowledge

areas that the project management body of knowledge

generally recognised as a good practice.

In PMBOK, the term ‘generally recognised’ means the

knowledge and practices described are applicable to

most projects most of the time and there is a consensus

about their value and usefulness.

The term ‘good practice’ means there is a general agree-

ment that the application of the knowledge, skills, tools,

and techniques can enhance the chance of success over

many projects.

Anybody can apply for a Project

Management Institute certification

that matches their qualification and

experience; no certification serves as

a prerequisite for another. There is no

need to be a PMI member but there

are member discounts on application

and credential maintenance costs. But

which certification should you target?

The Certified Associate in Project Man-

agement (CAPM) is designed for less

experienced project practitioners look-

ing to demonstrate their commitment

to project management, improve their

ability to manage larger projects and

earn additional responsibility. CAPM

demonstrates your understanding of

the fundamental knowledge, terminol-

ogy and processes of effective project

management. The audience for the

PMI CAPM course may include:

• Project Team Members

• Managers

• Project Leaders

• Senior Management

• New Project Managers

The Project Management Professional

(PMP) credential is one of the most

important industry-recognised certifi-

cation for project managers. Globally

recognised and demanded, the PMP

demonstrates that the holder has the

experience, education and compe-

tency to lead and direct projects. The

audience for the PMI PMP course may

include:

• Project Managers

• Project Leaders

• Project Directors

• Senior Project Officers

• Program Coordinator/Managers

• Development Managers

• Planning Managers

• Professional Consultants

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The PMBOK 10 knowledge areas Project Integration Management: includes the processes

and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify,

and coordinate the various processes and project manage-

ment activities within the PM Process Groups.

Project Scope Management: includes the processes

required to ensure that the project includes all the work re-

quired, and only the work required, to complete the project

successfully.

Project Time Management: includes the processes required

to manage the timely completion of the project.

Project Cost Management: includes the processes involved

in planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding,

managing, and controlling costs so that the project can be

completed within the approved budget.

Project Quality Management: includes the processes and

activities of the performing organisation that determine

quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities so that the

project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken.

Project Human Resource Management: includes the pro-

cesses that organise, manage, and lead the project team.

Project Communications Management: includes the pro-

cesses required to ensure timely and appropriate planning,

collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, manage-

ment, control, monitoring, and disposition of information.

Project Risk Management: includes the processes of con-

ducting risk management planning, identification, analysis,

response planning, and controlling risk on a project.

Project Procurement Management: includes the processes

necessary to purchase or acquire products, services, or

results needed from outside the project team.

Project Stakeholders Management: includes the processes

required to identify all people or organisations impacted by

the project, analysing stakeholder expectations and impact

on the project, and developing appropriate management

strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project

decisions and execution.

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