Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
Key Differences
Process Groups
Cover what you need to DO
Process Groups have clear dependencies and are typically performed in each project and highly interact with each other. Methodologies are often based on their names or concepts.
Knowledge Areas
Cover what you need to KNOW
Knowledge Areas are used on most projects most of the time. It is up to the project management team to define the appropriate depth of implementation for each project.
Risk Management
Resource Management
Communications Management
Stakeholder Management
Procurement Management
Schedule Management
Quality Management
Cost Management
Integration Management
Scope Management
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Planning
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Planning
Executing
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Initiating
Monitoring and Controlling
Closing
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Planning
Planning
Executing
Monitoring and Controlling
Initiating
Executing
Processes that done to accomplish work in the project management plan to complete the project requirements
Monitoring and Controlling
Processes required to track, review, and regulate progress and performance of the project; identifies areas that changes plans; and initiates corresponding changes
Planning
Processes that establish scope of a project, refine objectives, and define the action course required to obtain objectives in the project
Closing
Processes that are used to formally complete or end a project, phase, or contract
Initiating
Processes which requires authorization before starting and defining new projects or phases of an existing project
References
Fichtner, C. The Difference Between Knowledge Areas and Process Groups? The PM PrepCast. https://www.project-management-prepcast.com/pmp-exam/131-pmp-exam-tips/716-pmp-exam-tip-what-is-the-difference-between-knowledge-areas-and-process-groups.
Project Management Institute. (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge: (Pmbok guide) (Sixth).