Overview of the Initiating Process Group in PMBOK 5 - Updated October 2013. Written by: Rupen Sharma, PMP • edited by: Michele McDonough • updated: 10/4/2013 The Initiating Process Group is an essential step in completing your process.
This is the phase where you define your project and obtain authorization to complete your goals. Similar to how a referee starts a match with the blow of his whistle, a project or a new phase of project needs some authorization to start it. The Planning Process Group in Project Management: Containing the Most Processes of Any Other Group. Written by: Rupen Sharma, PMP • edited by: Michele McDonough • updated: 10/4/2013 In the Planning Process Group, you will be creating all of the project documents that will enable you to deliver project.
This group has the most processes of any other group. Read on to understand the complexity. Recap of the PMBOK5 Process Groups The PMBOK5 categorizes project management processes into five groups. Overview of the ProcessesUnlike the other process groups, the Planning Process Group has processes from each knowledge area. References. The Executing Project Group: 3rd Stage in Project Management According to the PMBOK 5.
Processes in the Executing Process Group As you can see from the diagram above, there are a number of processes to follow in the Executing Process Group.
Definition of the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group, the Fourth Stage of Project Management. Processes in the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group There are several processes in the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group.
These processes belong to knowledge areas ranging from Project Scope Management to Project Risk Management to Project Quality Management. This section provides a brief of each process. Monitor & Control Project Work & Perform Integrated Change Control These processes belong to the Project Integration Management knowledge area. Monitor and Control Project Work: This process involves tracking, reviewing, and reporting project progress.
Validate and Control Scope. Definition of the Closing Process Group in Project Management. Written by: Rupen Sharma, PMP • edited by: Michele McDonough • updated: 10/4/2013.
PMP Certification: Quick Tips to Prepare. September 24, 2013 | Author: PM Hut | Filed under: Certification, PMP PMP Certification: Quick Tips to Prepare By Christian Bisson For those who want to dive into the PMP exam and feel like they don’t know where to start once they applied, here are some quick tips to help guide you: Avoid setting your exam date too quickThis may vary depending of how much free time you have in your schedule, but give yourself at least 2 months to study, some even need 3 to 4.Plan your studyingYou want to avoid studying at the very last minute, like most of us are most likely to do.
Build a weekly study plan that includes every detail to how many pages of the PMBOK per day you’ll read, to how many quiz simulations you do.It may seem overkill for some, but it works if you stick to it, assuming your plan is realistic towards your schedule.PMBOK doesn’t have to come firstThe PMBOK guide is great but not necessarily “fun” to read. Christian Bisson is a project manager from Montreal, QC, Canada. How to Earn PDUs. How to Earn PDUs Did you think you left studying behind when school ended?
Think again. Being a project manager is a constant journey to learn new skills and techniques. That isn’t a bad thing – as the way we work evolves, it is very useful to keep your skills up to date. Five Easy Steps to Apply for the PMP. November 4, 2012 | Author: PM Hut | Filed under: PMP Five Easy Steps to Apply for the PMP By Amanda Alderman - Global Knowledge Instructor Applying for the PMP can be easy if you know what to plan for and cover.
Make sure you have enough PDUs, know how to fill out the application, take the exam, and maintain your certification with these five steps. Take a look at the application and make sure you meet the requirements. The main things are thirty-five contact hours (PDUs) and hours of experience working on projects. If you need more information, check out the PMP information handbook. This article was originally published in Global Knowledge’s Business Brief e-newsletter. . © Copyright 2012, Global Knowledge. No comments yet. Project Management Questions for the PMP certification - Project Quality Management PMP Test Questions. PMP Project Management Questions 1) By looking at the Fishbone diagram below, which action will not have a positive impact on the miscommunication problem hounding the project team.
A) Cross-culture training B) Training on third-party tools, such as WebEx C) Survey the team on compensation-related issues D) Documenting meeting notes after every meeting 2) The following Scatter Plot describes the relationship between compensation and team motivation. A) By increasing compensation, team motivation is bound to increase. B) By increasing compensation, team motivation is bound to decrease. C) By increasing compensation, team motivation will probably increase. D) By increasing compensation, team motivation will probably not be impacted. 3) Cost of Quality is used in which Project Quality Management process: A) Plan Quality B) Inspect Quality.