The 47 project management process described in the pmbok guide can be organized in two different. Overview of the initiating process group in pmbok 5. In order to verify the print run of your book or pdf, refer to the bottom of the. It outlines the organizations vision for the project and the business case for it. Jul 21, 2018 we are committed to providing clear understanding of the pmbok guide, project management, project management tools, techniques and concepts to participants worldwide. If youve ever worked on a team tasked with a goal of completing a project within a set timeframe, you. A guide to the project management body of knowledge. Pmi about the substance of a guide to the project management body of knowledge, please. This means you are getting access to the world class, global best practices. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok. I was in a gathering of pms the other day, where we were marveling at how many of us had been told, heres a couple million dollars, and a team of talented individuals.
Project management body of knowledge 2000 edition caricom. It was originally published by pmi in 1996 and is now in its 6th edition. Project integration management according to the pmbok january 31, 2017 by bernie roseke, p. This copy is a pmi member benefit, not for distribution, sale or reproduction. I prepared this for the first time in 1998 when i was studying for the pmp exam from pmi. Project initiation and planning chapter 7 contents reading 1. The project charter is the document which defines and authorizes the project. In the beginning you need to prepare a high level description of project project charter and identify stakeholders. Implementation of pmbok along with cmmi qcg experience.
Initiating a project using pmbok way processes according to project management body of knowledge pmbok published by project management institute pmi, the initiating process group consists of those processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. Advantage of adopting pmbok initiating project project planning executing project p r o j e c t m a n a g e m e n t a s p e c t s this aspect is elaborated in pmbok recommends development of project charter and preliminary project scope documents that helps in understanding, developing project management plan and associated plans. The pmbok contains stakeholder identification as the only other process within the initiating phase, hence it has special significance to the project charter, even though it is listed among the other items, above. Project management process groups and knowledge areas mapping1. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide 2000 edition 2000 project management institute, four campus boulevard, newtown square, pa 190733299 usa ix preface to the 2000 edition this document supersedes the project management institutes pmi a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide. Pmbok that it is a piece of software or a set of templates. Description of program management processes initiating. Project initiation and planning pmbok guide sixth edition skillsoft. A project charter contains an overview of the project, the approach the project will take and all signatures needed to approve the proejct. Finally, although the pmp examination content outline and a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide have commonalities, it is important to note that those involved in 1 published jointly by the american education research association, national council on measurement in education, and american psychological association. This next series of posts goes through the five process groups, but before i start on the initiating process group, i would like to summarize some general points about the five process groups. Initiating a project using pmbok way processes testingbrain. Pmbok also describes interactions with senior management for approvals, resource authorizations, and fundingbudget approvals.
Highlevel project description, boundaries, and key deliverables. Simply make a copy of the relevant page of the pmbok guide, mark the error, and send it to. Measurable project objectives and related success criteria. The preparation of a detailed project scope statement builds upon. In several editions of kathy schwalbe text, information technology project management, a case study was provided describing key outputs produced in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project to develop an intranet site for a. After evaluation of the project, if the decision is to initiate the project, sponsor of the project authorizes the project and financially supports. It is at this point where the opportunity or reason for the project is identified and a project is developed to take advantage of that opportunity.
Project management process groups 10 tips for initiating. Guide, which is ed material of and owned by, project management institute, inc. The forms used to document initiating information include. Project management institute, a guide to the project management body of knowledge, pmbok guide fifth edition, project management institute, inc. Before you start you need to get familiar with terminology. It aligns the stakeholders expectations with the projects purpose, gives them visibility of the scope and objectives, and demonstrates to them how their participation in the project can ensure those expectations are achieved. Employers benefit as well, when more than onethird of their project managers are pmpcertified, organizations complete more of their projects on time, on budget and meeting original goals.
Both of these certifications are based on the project management body of knowledge pmbok which outlines the. Two of these certifications are the project management professional pmp and certified associate in project management capm. Overview of project management according to pmbok guide 5th. Capm, pmbok, pmi a pmp are registered trademarks of the project management. The project management body of knowledge identifies only two processes within this phase. During initiating a project, the project manager will be creating a collection of management products to show. This course will assist learners in preparing for the pmi certification exam. Learn more about a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok since inherent in a solid project initiation the foundation for project. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fifth edition. Demystifying the 5 phases of project management smartsheet.
Globally project managers have got a platform through pmp certification to work in any industry and in any. Overview of the initiating process group in pmbok 5 updated. Overview of project management according to pmbok guide 6th. Initiating a project with sharepoint sharepoint simplifies project initiation, starting with the submission of a new project idea through to project site creation. Project management institute a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fifth edition licensed to. May 12, 2020 pmbok is a guide to project management body of knowledge. Resources for project kickoff, project value assessment, and initial scope definition, which can be used at the beginning of a project, and at the beginning of a phase if desired, to ensure that the goals of the upcoming work are understood as the foundation for the work to. The current pmbok guide does not include five stages, so the first proposed stage by the authors is an innovation. It is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. This document authorizes a project manager to utilize organizational resources for the sake of the project. Did you know pmbok pdf is updated periodically by the volunteer community comprising of project management professionals from world over. Pmbok is a guide to project management body of knowledge. Initiating and planning stages of project quality management.
Tailor them to meet the needs of your project by editing, combining, or revising them. The new project quality initiation stage is warranted by the number and range of preplanning activities that had previously been presupposed or were loosely linked with the planning stage. Project management is the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria. Project initiation project management bc open textbooks. Pmp prep test bank initiating process group questions answer section multiple choice 1. Activities related to project initiation and planning are actually part of the integration management area. Project initiation is the first phase of a project s life cycle. This standard addresses all types of projects, from bridge building to information systems implementation. A project manager must identify each stakeholder and determine their interests, level of involvement, interdependencies, and also their risk appetite, tolerances, and thresholds. Project management institute, pmi covers this vast field of knowledge by diving this in 10 knowledge areas and 5 process group in the project management body of knowledge pmbok ver 6. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is strictly prohibited. Jan 31, 2017 project integration management according to the pmbok january 31, 2017 by bernie roseke, p.
Project initiation and planning watermark learning. Project initiation the ultimate checklist for initiating. Initiation is the first pmbok guide knowledge area and is designed to start the project off on the right foot. Now, lets get into the process group and understand what this one. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok guide. According to pmbok, the project sponsor is the primary governance entity during the project initiation phase. When compared with pmbok guide 5th edition was only 616 pages, the 6th edition is one of the major content updates. In the uk and europe, prince2 is the project management methodology of choice, and is required by the uk government for all projects it commissions. This is the process of identifying the people, groups, or organizations that could impact or be impacted by the project pmbok, 20. The final output of the initiating a project process is a request to the project board to deliver the project or, in other words, to sign off on the pid and allow the project to continue. The two word phrase initiating process refers specifically to a particular group or processes, the purpose of which is for the sole and express authorization by those who have the power to make the determination as to when it may be feasible and or appropriate to resume work on any particular work schedule activity that has been halted previously for one reason or another. These are two formal methods for project initiation and documenting the project approval and authorization.
Reprinted from a guide to the project management body of knowledge by pmi, 20, pg 393. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fifth. How to memorize the 49 processes from pmbok 6th edition in. A common misconception is that the plan equates to the project time line, which is only one of the components of the plan. Both of these certifications are based on the project management body of knowledge pmbok which outlines the pmi approach. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide fourth edition 2008 project management institute, 14 campus blvd. Pmp prep test bank initiating process group questions.
Feb 03, 2018 project charter documents the highlevel information on the project and on the product, service, or result the project is intended to satisfy, such as. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide. The completion and approval of the feasibility study triggers the beginning of the planning phase. Use this study guide to prepare for the project management professional pmp exam administered by the project management institute pmi. Pmi, pmp, and pmbok are registered marks of the project management institute, inc. Project integration management according to the pmbok. Project charter documents the highlevel information on the project and on the product, service, or result the project is intended to satisfy, such as. The feasibility study may also show that the project is not worth. The project management institute pmi offers certifications that provide project management professionals with both information and credibility. However, this topic is so important for achieving project success that it has been selected for special focus. The pmi project manager traditional project manager manages the project by ensuring that these intermediate project deliverables are planned and. The derivative work is the ed material of and owned by, master of.
This publication is a derivative work of a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok. To use an article thread, position the cursor over the start of the text in a document. Briefly, the project initiation phase starts with authorizing the project and assignment of the project manager. According to project management body of knowledge pmbok published by project management institute pmi, the initiating process group consists of those. The revised third edition of the bestselling pmp in depth, updated to the sixth edition of pmbok, has a lasersharp focus on the exam objectives for project managers and others who want to pass the pmp exam. Oct 10, 2017 understand the pmbok guide 6th edition processes in a simple way. Your project will be successful if your stakeholders are happy. Pmp chapter 2 of 6 initiating process group 2 processes. Such terms as artifacts, baseline, budget, business case and communication plan will be referred to in this free online pmp sample test. Introduction pmbok approach towards project management is planoriented and activity centric, and thereby, results in a number of processes that has various inputs and outputs. Project management process groups and knowledge areas. Pmbok, pmi, pmp, capm are registered trademarks of the project management. Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Apr, 2018 the pmbok contains stakeholder identification as the only other process within the initiating phase, hence it has special significance to the project charter, even though it is listed among the other items, above.
The initiating process group consists of those processes performed to define a new project or a new phase of an existing project by obtaining authorization to start the project or phase. These two categories are the backbone of the pmbok guide project management body of knowledge. Managing a project using an agile approach and the pmbok. This flow does not replace the need for reading the pmbok guide. Resources for project kickoff, project value assessment, and initial scope definition, which can be used at the beginning of a project, and at the beginning of a phase if desired, to ensure that the goals of the upcoming work are understood as the foundation for the work to follow and that work is authorized to start.
How prince2 can complement pmbok and your pmp jay m. The new pmbok guide 6th edition contains 978 pages, including the agile practice guide 186 pages. Initiating a project ip process is intended to lay a solid foundation for the whole project by formulating the project management strategies and understanding the work to deliver the project products that needs to be done in more details before committing more project spending. Pmp certification holders earn 20% more than their noncertified peers according to the earning power. Initiating a project can be a big investment for a company but its a necessary investment to plan and run the rest of the project. Jul 20, 2017 initiating a project ip process is intended to lay a solid foundation for the whole project by formulating the project management strategies and understanding the work to deliver the project products that needs to be done in more details before committing more project spending.
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