The Guide to the Project

Management Body of Knowledge

(PMBOK Guide)
Prepared by :

Hayder sattar abed Mahdi Ayad Mousa

AND 13 others in Evening study

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

• PMBOK is the entire collection of processes, best practices, terminologies, and

guidelines that are accepted as standard within the project management industry.
• PMBOK is considered valuable for companies as it helps them standardize practices
across various departments, tailor processes to suit specific needs, and prevent project
failures.
• Project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) was first published by the project
management institute (PMI) in 1987 ,but was improved throughout years by Guides
published.
 Purpose of the (PMBOK)
Guide

• The acceptance of project management as a profession indicates that the application of

knowledge, processes, skills, tools, and techniques can have a significant impact on
project success.

• “Good practice” does not mean that the knowledge described should always be applied
uniformly to all projects; the organization and/or project management team is
responsible for determining what is appropriate for any given project.
 (PMBOK) groups

(PMBOK) is broken into five process groups, 10 knowledge areas, and 49 processes.
Having a set of standard best practices makes it easier for employers to identify
project managers with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, organize, and direct
projects successfully. Let’s take a look at more specific ways the PMBOK helps with
project management tasks.
 How can PMBOK help with project
management?
• The PMBOK provides a detailed overview of the project management process, along with
guidelines to help project managers make wise decisions.
• By reading the PMBOK guide, new project managers can improve their skills in cost
management, human resource management, and quality management.
• Experienced project managers can also benefit
from using the PMBOK guide to prepare for their
PMP certifications, which are based on the
PMBOK standards.
The five project management BOK process
groups
• Initiating: Initiating processes are all the processes involved in getting approval for a new
project or starting a new phase of an existing project, along with defining the project’s initial
scope and key stakeholders.
• Planning: Planning processes help establish the full scope of the project. This process group
contains 24 processes
• Executing: Executing processes are the processes involved in doing the work necessary to
complete the project successfully.
• Monitoring and controlling: Project managers use monitoring and controlling processes to
assess how the project is going and make any necessary changes.
• Closing: Closing processes are essential for completing a project or a phase. During closing, the
project manager is responsible for archiving relevant records
 project managers and PMBOK?

• Project managers can use PMBOK to familiarize themselves with the standardized
processes, guidelines, and best practices used in project management, making them more
versatile.
• The PMBOK guide contains key terms, information about project-related functions, and
basic principles of effective project management. No matter how much experience you
have, you can use the PMBOK content to gain new knowledge and skills, increasing your
effectiveness as a project manager.
• Additionally, if you run into a problem with a project, you can consult the PMBOK guide
to find out what the experts recommend.
(PMBOK) helps project managers and their
teams in several ways:
• Definingthe project early on ensures that everyone is on the same page, which helps prevent
costly delays as the project progresses.
• Mapping out the activities required to complete the project makes it easier for the project
manager to determine what resources the team needs and how those resources should be used.
• Estimating project costs helps project managers identify when a specific activity is over budget,
making it easier to budget for future costs.
• Monitoring and controlling let project managers spot small problems before they turn into big
ones.
• Following the closing processes ensures that the project manager has a record of all project-
related activities.
 PMBOK 10 knowledge areas

• The PMBOK guide also contains 10 knowledge areas that can help project managers do a
better job planning, executing, and closing their projects. These 10 knowledge areas are as
follows:

• Integration • Procurement
• Scope • Human resources
• Time • Communications
• Cost • Risk management
• Quality • Stakeholder management
 Project management techniques
1. Gantt Charts
Gantt charts are one of the most important project management tools due to their
versatility. Gantt charts can be used throughout the various phases of your projects to help
with project planning, project scheduling and project tracking.

2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Projects big and small can feel overwhelming at first glance as there’s so much to do. The
idea of diving in and learning how to swim is how projects drown in time and costs. As any
experienced project manager knows, everything requires a plan before its put into action.
 Project management techniques
3. Project Network Diagrams
Project network diagrams are graphical representations of a project. They look like a series
of arrows that connect to boxes and they show how activities interact in a project. The
boxes are called nodes and they represent an activity in the project, while the arrows show
the relationship among the activities.
4. Risk Matrix
A risk matrix is another key project management tool that any project manager should
know. They’re a simple tool that helps you to figure out the likelihood and severity of
potential project risks. By having the means to access risk this way, you can chart their
impact on the project.
 Project management techniques
5. Timesheets
In project management, timesheets do more than just facilitate payment. They’re used as
project controls to record the amount of time that the team member has spent on their
specific tasks, though they can also track time on a project or for a particular client.

6. Project Dashboards
Just as you have a dashboard on vehicles that gauge speed, amount of fuel remaining in the
tank and mileage, project dashboards track metrics in the project. It’s one page where you
can view the project’s progress and performance at a glance.