---
ref_id: C4-INDEX
ref_type: Index
ref_name: "PMBOK 8 Process Records Index"
version: "1.0.0"
status: Active
pmbok8_source: "Process Groups: A Practice Guide"
file_path: "reference/processes/index.md"
---

# PMBOK 8 Process Records Index

**Ref ID:** C4-INDEX  
**Type:** Index  
**PMBOK8 Source:** Process Groups: A Practice Guide  
**Version:** 1.0.0  
**Status:** Active  

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## Overview

This index maintains the complete list of all **41 active process records** documented in `reference/processes/`. Each process record follows a structured schema: definition, inputs, tools & techniques, outputs, artifact connections, skill connections, and practitioner questions. All files are fully compliant with the PMOSkills `QUALITY-STANDARDS.md` reference schema.

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## Process Groups at a Glance

| Process Group | Count | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initiating | 2 | PR01–PR02 | ✅ Complete |
| Planning | 25 | PR03–PR27 | ✅ Complete |
| Executing | 2 | PR28–PR29 | ✅ Complete |
| Monitoring & Controlling | 11 | PR30–PR39, PR41 | ✅ Complete |
| Closing | 1 | PR40 | ✅ Complete |
| **Total** | **41** | **PR01–PR41** | **✅ 100% Compliant** |

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## Detailed Process Catalog

### 1. Initiating Process Group (2 Processes)

| ID | Process Name | Performance Domain | Primary Output | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR01 | Develop Project Charter | Governance | A04 Project Charter | [PR01-develop-project-charter.md](./PR01-develop-project-charter.md) |
| PR02 | Identify Stakeholders | Stakeholders | A07 Stakeholder Register | [PR02-identify-stakeholders.md](./PR02-identify-stakeholders.md) |

### 2. Planning Process Group (25 Processes)

| ID | Process Name | Performance Domain | Primary Output | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR03 | Develop Project Management Plan | Governance | A14 Integrated PMP | [PR03-develop-project-management-plan.md](./PR03-develop-project-management-plan.md) |
| PR04 | Plan Scope Management | Scope | Scope & Requirements Plans | [PR04-plan-scope-management.md](./PR04-plan-scope-management.md) |
| PR05 | Collect Requirements | Scope | A13 Traceability Matrix | [PR05-collect-requirements.md](./PR05-collect-requirements.md) |
| PR06 | Define Scope | Scope | Project Scope Statement | [PR06-define-scope.md](./PR06-define-scope.md) |
| PR07 | Create WBS | Scope | Scope Baseline | [PR07-create-wbs.md](./PR07-create-wbs.md) |
| PR08 | Plan Schedule Management | Schedule | Schedule Management Plan | [PR08-plan-schedule-management.md](./PR08-plan-schedule-management.md) |
| PR09 | Define Activities | Schedule | Activity List & Milestones | [PR09-define-activities.md](./PR09-define-activities.md) |
| PR10 | Sequence Activities | Schedule | Schedule Network Diagram | [PR10-sequence-activities.md](./PR10-sequence-activities.md) |
| PR11 | Estimate Activity Durations | Schedule | Duration Estimates | [PR11-estimate-activity-durations.md](./PR11-estimate-activity-durations.md) |
| PR12 | Develop Schedule | Schedule | A15 Schedule Baseline | [PR12-develop-schedule.md](./PR12-develop-schedule.md) |
| PR13 | Monitor and Control Schedule | Schedule | Schedule Forecasts | [PR13-monitor-and-control-schedule.md](./PR13-monitor-and-control-schedule.md) |
| PR14 | Plan Cost Management | Finance | Cost Management Plan | [PR14-plan-cost-management.md](./PR14-plan-cost-management.md) |
| PR15 | Estimate Costs | Finance | Cost Estimates | [PR15-estimate-costs.md](./PR15-estimate-costs.md) |
| PR16 | Determine Budget | Finance | A16 Cost Baseline | [PR16-determine-budget.md](./PR16-determine-budget.md) |
| PR17 | Plan Quality Management | Scope / Quality | Quality Management Plan | [PR17-plan-quality-management.md](./PR17-plan-quality-management.md) |
| PR18 | Plan Resource Management | Resources | Resource Management Plan | [PR18-plan-resource-management.md](./PR18-plan-resource-management.md) |
| PR19 | Estimate Activity Resources | Resources | Resource Requirements | [PR19-estimate-activity-resources.md](./PR19-estimate-activity-resources.md) |
| PR20 | Plan Communications Management | Stakeholders | Communications Plan | [PR20-plan-communications-management.md](./PR20-plan-communications-management.md) |
| PR21 | Plan Risk Management | Risk | Risk Management Plan | [PR21-plan-risk-management.md](./PR21-plan-risk-management.md) |
| PR22 | Identify Risks | Risk | A19 Risk Register | [PR22-identify-risks.md](./PR22-identify-risks.md) |
| PR23 | Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis | Risk | Prioritized Risk Register | [PR23-perform-qualitative-risk-analysis.md](./PR23-perform-qualitative-risk-analysis.md) |
| PR24 | Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis | Risk | Numerical Risk Exposure | [PR24-perform-quantitative-risk-analysis.md](./PR24-perform-quantitative-risk-analysis.md) |
| PR25 | Plan Risk Responses | Risk | Risk Response Plan | [PR25-plan-risk-responses.md](./PR25-plan-risk-responses.md) |
| PR26 | Plan Procurement Management | Resources | A11 Procurement Plan | [PR26-plan-procurement-management.md](./PR26-plan-procurement-management.md) |
| PR27 | Plan Stakeholder Engagement | Stakeholders | Stakeholder Engagement Plan | [PR27-plan-stakeholder-engagement.md](./PR27-plan-stakeholder-engagement.md) |

### 3. Executing Process Group (2 Processes)

| ID | Process Name | Performance Domain | Primary Output | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR28 | Direct and Manage Project Work | Delivery | Deliverables, Work Perf Data | [PR28-direct-and-manage-project-work.md](./PR28-direct-and-manage-project-work.md) |
| PR29 | Manage Project Knowledge | Team / Delivery | Lessons Learned Register | [PR29-manage-project-knowledge.md](./PR29-manage-project-knowledge.md) |

### 4. Monitoring and Controlling Process Group (11 Processes)

| ID | Process Name | Performance Domain | Primary Output | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR30 | Monitor and Control Project Work | Measurement | Work Performance Reports | [PR30-monitor-and-control-project-work.md](./PR30-monitor-and-control-project-work.md) |
| PR31 | Perform Integrated Change Control | Governance | Approved Change Requests | [PR31-perform-integrated-change-control.md](./PR31-perform-integrated-change-control.md) |
| PR32 | Validate Scope | Scope | Accepted Deliverables | [PR32-validate-scope.md](./PR32-validate-scope.md) |
| PR33 | Control Scope | Scope | Work Performance Info | [PR33-control-scope.md](./PR33-control-scope.md) |
| PR34 | Control Schedule | Schedule | Work Performance Info | [PR34-control-schedule.md](./PR34-control-schedule.md) |
| PR35 | Control Costs | Finance | Cost Forecasts | [PR35-control-costs.md](./PR35-control-costs.md) |
| PR36 | Monitor Communications | Stakeholders | Work Performance Info | [PR36-monitor-communications.md](./PR36-monitor-communications.md) |
| PR37 | Control Quality | Scope / Quality | Verified Deliverables | [PR37-control-quality.md](./PR37-control-quality.md) |
| PR38 | Control Resources | Resources | Work Performance Info | [PR38-control-resources.md](./PR38-control-resources.md) |
| PR39 | Monitor Risks | Risk | Work Performance Info | [PR39-monitor-risks.md](./PR39-monitor-risks.md) |
| PR41 | Control Procurements | Resources | Closed Procurements | [PR41-control-procurements.md](./PR41-control-procurements.md) |

### 5. Closing Process Group (1 Process)

| ID | Process Name | Performance Domain | Primary Output | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR40 | Close Project or Phase | Integration | Final Project Report | [PR40-close-project-or-phase.md](./PR40-close-project-or-phase.md) |

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*Authority: PMBOK8 Guide §2.1–§2.8; Process Groups Practice Guide §4–§12*
