ITA Premium: Clear the Fog Surrounding PMBOK Basics

The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) has become the de facto standard for project management information and know-how. Developed and managed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the PMBOK is a collection of project knowledge based on years of experience and project management advice from academics and project professionals.

This note covers the following topics:

• Defining the PMBOK.
• Understanding Project Management Processes.
• Project Processes, Process Groups, and Knowledge Areas.
• Limitations of the PMBOK.

Strong project managers have a clear understanding of the core PMBOK process groups, project activities, and knowledge areas. Review PMBOK basics to make the guide a valuable project management reference tool.