PMP Mind Map for Exam Study
See how the five process groups and ten knowledge areas connect, then build your own map from your PMP notes or PDF.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
- Sign-up
- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Why a PMP Map Helps
A visual map shows how processes, inputs and outputs link across the exam domains.
Build from your own material
Upload your PMP prep PDF, slides or notes and the AI turns them into a branched map.
See process links clearly
Follow each knowledge area through its initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing processes.
Turn the map into a quiz
Test yourself on processes and tools, and use the same notes to make flashcards.
How to Make a PMP Map
Three steps from your study material to a map you can revise from.
- 1
Add your PMP notes
Upload a PDF, slides, a text file or an image, or type the topic PMP process groups.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups content into process groups, knowledge areas and tools as expandable branches.
- 3
Study, expand, quiz
Expand weak branches with AI, edit text, then quiz yourself or export the map as PNG or PDF.
Using a PMP Mind Map to Study
A PMP mind map organizes the exam content around the five process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing) and the ten knowledge areas such as scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk. Each knowledge area lists the processes that belong to it, plus the key inputs, tools and outputs. Seeing these links in one view makes it easier to remember which tool applies at which stage.
- Process groups: the five phases a project moves through
- Knowledge areas: ten domains, each with its own processes
- Key tools: common techniques such as earned value and RACI
- Inputs and outputs: documents produced and used at each step
- Agile and hybrid: how approaches differ from predictive work
Use the map to review one knowledge area at a time, then test recall with a quiz. CogniGuide can build a personalized PMP map from your own notes, so your study map matches your course.
PMP Mind Map FAQ
Common questions about PMP maps and studying with them.
What are the five PMP process groups?
The five process groups are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. They describe the phases a project passes through, and most processes belong to one group and one knowledge area.
How many knowledge areas does the PMP cover?
The PMP framework covers ten knowledge areas: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Each contains processes that map to the process groups.
Which files can I use to make my PMP map?
You can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image of your notes. You can also type a topic instead.
Can I turn my PMP map into a quiz for free?
Yes. CogniGuide has a free plan with 5 creations a week, and a map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself.