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Let us now consider what are project management knowledge areas. Scroll down to learn more about the topic.
Introduction
The project management knowledge areas contain all procedures and documentation required to plan, manage, and complete a project.
Most of the processes are used in any type of project. However, the nature of the project will determine the degree to which each process is used. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that these processes are adhered to and that they are completed on time. The Project Manager will also assist the team in completing all work in a manner that ensures that project objectives are met.
What Are Project Management Knowledge Areas?
Project management knowledge areas are a set of procedures and documentation that define how a project manager should plan, manage and complete a project. The five main knowledge areas are:
1 – Planning
Recall that a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service. The planning phase is the first part of the project management process. Also, it is responsible for getting all of the necessary plans in place. These plans are essential when it comes to completing a project successfully and on time.
2 – Executing the Project
One of the most important elements of project management is the ability to successfully implement the actions and procedures that were performed in the planning phase.
Projects require a great deal of time and effort to complete. The project manager must ensure that all projects are carried out efficiently.
This means that all team members must be responsible for getting their part of the job done on time and in a quality manner. This is a very important step in completing the project on time and within budget.
3 – Monitoring and Controlling
Projects are constantly changing and so the project manager must stay up-to-date with any changes made by upper management. These changes could include revised project goals, an extended timeline, or even a budget increase.
This step is also responsible for looking at the progress of the project and making sure that all of the planned actions are being carried out on time. This phase is also responsible for identifying any problems that may occur within the project.
Once a problem has been identified, the project manager will take action to resolve these issues. However, if a problem cannot be resolved within the time and budget constraints of the project manager then the problem must be escalated to upper management. This is necessary as it would be very difficult to complete the project if the project manager and his or her team had to deal with all of the issues that may arise.
4 – Closing the Project
Once the project has been completed, it is time to close and document the project. This phase is responsible for making sure that all of the lessons learned from this particular project are documented and then used when planning future projects.
This is also an important step for future business growth. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that all of the documentation associated with the project is sent to the company’s documentation department. This documentation is then used as a training tool for future project managers.
5 – Quality Assurance
Project quality assurance is equally as important as the other four knowledge areas. Project quality assurance is responsible for making sure that the project meets all of its requirements and standards, both external and internal.
