Memorizing the PM Network Diagram – Your Key to Passing PMP
Memorizing the PM Network Diagram – Your Key to Passing PMP
By Brian Denis Egan, B.Sc, M.Sc., M.B.A., PMP – Global Knowledge Course Director
The Project Management Network Diagram is an overview. Only the important input, output, and tools and techniques are listed. Anyone preparing for the PMP Exam needs to commit the diagram to memory.
Being able to memorize the diagram means that you will be able to answer about 50 – 70 percent of the questions on the exam.
The other 50 – 30 percent of the exam relates to specifics of the tools and techniques. That is, things like network diagrams and earned value analysis.
But mostly, you need to know how PMI believes projects should be run and the terminology they use to describe it. That is what the PM Network Diagram is designed to help you learn.
About the Author
Brian Denis Egan is CEO of a manufacturing company (Book Box Company) and a management consultant. He has written three professional development manuals and numerous white papers on aspects of management science. Since 2000, Brian has been a part-time instructor for Global Knowledge within the Management product line.
This article was originally published in Global Knowledge’s Business Brief e-newsletter. Global Knowledge delivers comprehensive hands-on project management, business process, and professional skills training. Visit our online Knowledge Center at www.globalknowledge.com/business for free white papers, webinars, and more.
Is the diagram valid for both PMBOK V3 and V4?
I wouldn’t think this diagram is accurate for PMBOK v4 only b/c there are some dropped processes and combined processes from V3 to V4.
This is only for the 3rd edition. I looked at all of the processes and they match the 3rd edition.
Does anyone have a current PPMBox Book IV Network Diagram
what i need to know is what step i need to take to become a project manager. like what kind of education i need, what the work conditions are like, the responsibilites of a project manager, and the salary