PMP aspirants and project management students
Preparing for the PMP certification exam and needing to memorize process groups and knowledge areas.
Use cases
About
The Project Management Process Groups and Knowledge Area Mapping + Output (PMBOK v5) mind map template maps all 47 processes across 10 knowledge areas and 5 process groups, as defined by the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition. This comprehensive template includes 211 nodes covering areas such as '4. Project Integration Management' and '11. Project Risk Management', with specific processes like '4.1 Develop Project Charter' and '6.6 Develop Schedule'. It serves as a visual cheat sheet for PMP exam prep and project planning, organizing inputs, tools, and outputs for each process. The template is structured as a matrix, making it easy to trace relationships between knowledge areas and process groups.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Project managers and team leads
Kicking off a new project and wanting to ensure all PMBOK processes are considered during planning.
Project auditors and quality assurance teams
Conducting a project audit or review to verify compliance with PMBOK standards.
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the PMBOK Framework
Open the template in Xmind to visualize the 47 processes mapped across the five process groups and ten knowledge areas.
Step 2
Customize Processes and Add Project Notes
Personalize the 211 nodes by adding specific project notes, highlighting key exam areas, or attaching documents to individual process outputs.
Step 3
Navigate via Outline and Export Results
Use the Outline view to quickly locate specific knowledge areas like Risk Management before exporting your map as a PDF or image for sharing.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes all 47 processes from the PMBOK Guide 5th Edition, organized into 10 knowledge areas and 5 process groups. Each process node lists its key outputs, making it a comprehensive study aid for PMP certification.
Use the mind map to visualize the relationships between knowledge areas and process groups. Focus on memorizing the sequence of processes within each group, such as '6.2 Define Activities' leading to '6.3 Sequence Activities'.
Yes, you can open the .xmind file in Xmind desktop or web and customize it. Add notes, attach files, or rearrange nodes to suit your study or project planning needs.
The template is organized as a matrix with knowledge areas as main branches (e.g., '4. Project Integration Management') and process groups as sub-branches. Each process node contains its outputs, such as 'Project Charter' for '4.1 Develop Project Charter'.
Absolutely. Use it as a checklist to ensure all required processes are addressed in your project. For example, refer to '11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis' to assess risks during planning.
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