PMP candidates and project management students
Studying for the PMP certification exam and need a visual overview of all processes and their relationships.
About
The PMBOK 5th Edition mind map by domain organizes all 47 project management processes across 10 Knowledge Areas and 5 Process Groups into a single, color-coded visual reference. With 848 nodes, this template covers every process from Develop Project Charter to Close Procurements, including the Iron Triangle constraints of Time, Budget, and Scope. It maps inputs, tools & techniques (T&T), and outputs for each process, such as Create WBS under Scope and Qualitative Risk Analysis under Risk. Project managers and PMP candidates use this comprehensive cheat sheet to study process interactions and prepare for certification exams. The template uses consistent color coding to highlight similar activities across domains, making it easy to trace inputs and outputs between processes like Direct and Manage Project Work and Monitor and Control Project Work.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Project managers and team leads
Planning a new project and want to ensure all Knowledge Areas are addressed from initiation to closure.
Project auditors and quality assurance teams
Conducting a project audit or review to verify that all required processes have been executed with proper documentation.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web application.
Step 2
Explore Knowledge Areas
Navigate through the Knowledge Areas (e.g., 4-Integration, 5-Scope) by expanding the top-level branches.
Step 3
Review Process Details
Click on any process node (e.g., Develop Project Charter) to view its Inputs, T&T, and Outputs sub-nodes.
Step 4
Personalize Project Data
Customize the template by adding your own project-specific data, such as actual risk events or budget figures, using the edit mode.
Step 5
Analyze Process Interdependencies
Use the color legend to trace similar activities across domains and understand process interdependencies.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes all 47 processes from the PMBOK 5th Edition, organized by 10 Knowledge Areas (Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, HR, Communication, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder) with inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs for each process.
Use the color-coded branches to trace process interactions across Knowledge Areas. Focus on the Inputs and Outputs connections, such as how the Project Management Plan feeds into Direct and Manage Project Work, to understand process flows.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can modify node text, add notes, or reorganize branches to suit your study style or project management documentation needs.
The Iron Triangle is a top-level node under Organizational Inputs and Restrictions, listing Time, Budget, and Scope as the triple constraints that project managers must balance throughout the project lifecycle.
Similar activities across domains are marked with the same color to help identify common inputs and outputs, making it easier to see how processes like Quality Assurance and Quality Control relate to each other.
Absolutely. You can expand the Risk Identification, Qualitative Risk Analysis, and Quantitative Risk Analysis nodes with your own risk data, probabilities, and impact ratings directly in Xmind.
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