## Overview

Our free PMI PMP Process section notes cover what you need to know for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam. Highlighting the technical parts of managing a project, this guide details key processes such as project planning, execution, risk management, procurement, and quality control. Whether you're in a formal training program or studying on your own, these notes provide added reassurance, helping you consolidate and revise effectively for the PMP exam. Think something could be better? [Send us a message on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all PMP topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [People](./pmi-pmp-people)
- [Process](./pmi-pmp-process)
- [Business Environment](./pmi-pmp-business-environment)
- [Project Management Approaches](./pmi-pmp-project-management-approaches)

## 1. Introduction to process management in projects

- [Overview of the Process section tasks](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-process-management-in-projects-overview-of-the-process-domain-tasks)
- [Importance of technical project management skills](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-process-management-in-projects-importance-of-technical-project-management-skills)
- [Role of PMBOK Guide in process management](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-process-management-in-projects-role-of-pmbok-guide-in-process-management)
- [Key project management processes](./pmi-pmp-introduction-to-process-management-in-projects-key-project-management-processes)

## 2. Project planning

- [Planning and managing scope](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-planning-and-managing-scope)
- [Planning and managing schedule](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-planning-and-managing-schedule)
- [Planning and managing budget and resources](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-planning-and-managing-budget-and-resources)
- [Planning and managing quality](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-planning-and-managing-quality)
- [Combining project planning activities](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-integrating-project-planning-activities)
- [Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-work-breakdown-structure-wbs)
- [Critical Path Method (CPM)](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-critical-path-method-cpm)
- [Cost estimation techniques](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-cost-estimation-techniques)
- [Resource allocation and leveling](./pmi-pmp-project-planning-resource-allocation-and-leveling)

## 3. Project execution and delivery

- [Executing the project to deliver business value](./pmi-pmp-project-execution-and-delivery-executing-the-project-to-deliver-business-value)
- [Managing communications](./pmi-pmp-project-execution-and-delivery-managing-communications)
- [Engaging stakeholders](./pmi-pmp-project-execution-and-delivery-engaging-stakeholders)
- [Managing project artifacts](./pmi-pmp-project-execution-and-delivery-managing-project-artifacts)
- [Communication models and methods](./pmi-pmp-project-execution-and-delivery-communication-models-and-methods)

## 4. Risk and change management

- [Assessing and managing risks](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-assessing-and-managing-risks)
- [Managing project changes](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-managing-project-changes)
- [Managing project issues](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-managing-project-issues)
- [Risk identification techniques](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-risk-identification-techniques)
- [Risk response strategies](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-risk-response-strategies)
- [Change control processes](./pmi-pmp-risk-and-change-management-change-control-processes)

## 5. Project governance and methodologies

- [Determining appropriate project methodology](./pmi-pmp-project-governance-and-methodologies-determining-appropriate-project-methodology)
- [Establishing project governance structure](./pmi-pmp-project-governance-and-methodologies-establishing-project-governance-structure)
- [Ensuring knowledge transfer](./pmi-pmp-project-governance-and-methodologies-ensuring-knowledge-transfer)
- [Governance frameworks and policies](./pmi-pmp-project-governance-and-methodologies-governance-frameworks-and-policies)

## 6. Procurement and closure

- [Planning and managing procurement](./pmi-pmp-procurement-and-closure-planning-and-managing-procurement)
- [Planning and managing project/phase closure or transitions](./pmi-pmp-procurement-and-closure-planning-and-managing-project-phase-closure-or-transitions)
- [Contract types and management](./pmi-pmp-procurement-and-closure-contract-types-and-management)
- [Lessons learned and knowledge management](./pmi-pmp-procurement-and-closure-lessons-learned-and-knowledge-management)

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