Introduction to the 49 processes

Now that we've defined the individual process groups and knowledge areas that are used in a project at a high level, we can look at the individual processes that are used. Each process is attached to both a knowledge area and a process group. There are 49 processes, 10 knowledge areas, and 5 process groups. For example, the develop the project charter process is a function of project initiation and is found under the knowledge area of integration.

Even though it will look overwhelming at first, it is essential to memorize this chart at some point before your exam. This way, you will be able to ask yourself, "where in the chart am I? Am I in planning? Execution?". That understanding will go a long way to knowing what has already been done and what is still left to do. I recommend being able to duplicate this chart in less than 5 minutes. With that being said, there is some contention between experts about writing out the chart on...