A project team operates in 9 knowledge areas through a number of basic processes as summarized below:
Integration. Develop the Project Charter, Scope Statement and Plan. Direct, Manage, Monitor and Control Project Change.
Scope. Planning, Definition, Work Break-down Structure (WBS) Creation, Verification and Control.
Time. Definition, Sequencing, Resource and Duration Estimating, Schedule Development and Schedule Control.
Cost. Resource Planning, Cost Estimating, Budgeting and Control.
Quality. Quality Planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Human Resources. HR Planning, Hiring, Developing and Managing Project Team.
Communications. Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting, Managing Stakeholders.
Risks. Risk Planning and Identification, Risk Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative), Risk Response (Action) Planning and Risk Monitoring and Control.
Procurement. Acquisition and Contracting Plan, Sellers Responses and Selection, Contract Administration and Contract Closure.