PMBOK® Guide 6th Ed Processes Explained with Ricardo Vargas!

Understand the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition processes in a simple way! I prepared this for the first time in 1998 when I was studying for the PMP Exam from PMI, including how to read the ITTO for the 49 processes correctly. Since then, I decided to publish this type of video to make sure people lose the fear and the thick guide and learn that you can benefit from the process and the approach in your projects.
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PMBOK® Guide 6th Ed Processes Explained with Ricardo Vargas!
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Jump to a process group:
Intro (00:00)
Initiating (02:24)
Planning (06:09)
Executing (30:19)
Monitoring & Controlling (39:29)
Closing (49:00)
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[@m.a.2169]

Give this guy a Nobel Peace Prize for saving so many people's potential careers. How can I like this twice?

[@prakashlavania3543]

absolutely agree with Maria....Maria I will help you with liking this video.

[@baitsepk]

And I love his accent. His honesty is on another level.

[@Helloworldwrjfjrjrj]

Great. Business case and PID. What’s the view on when this is done. Maybe prior to all of this some say ?

[@VanessaKlinger]

Amen! I have been studying for a year because I was terrified to sit for my PMP... Now, I believe I will be ready after watching him... When I get ready to sit, I will be investing in his pre-training prior to sitting. Excellente, Ricardo!!!

[@christ5459]

I just got my PMP certification, and this was the last video I watched before the exam. Thanks!!!

I was sooo prepared to pay for this download. And he gives it for FREE? This guy is not just a genius, but a saint!

[@tiagolourenco4859]

Where is the downloadable file?

[@venuc8675]

The moment he said Project Charter is like BIRTH CERTIFICATE, this video got my respect and full attention.

[@dboshen]

I just passed the 2021 exam. I was consistently scoring 40-60% on prepcast exam simulator quizzes. I watched this video once, and I jumped to 70-90% instantly. No I'm not kidding, and yes this video is that useful for people who visually learn.

[@rvvargas]

Nice feedback. Thanks from my heart.

[@ogostok]

could you share an exam simulator you were using?

[@samantham9175]

I've been studying non stop and this finally makes everything make sense.

[@anshulmehta1603]

Is there an updated chart on this channel for the new exam?

[@winnielai-fong8094]

I just passed the 2021 exam today, and this video was very helpful in tying all the processes together to have a holistic understanding. Thank you Ricardo!

[@merceedeforge1297]

Elect this man to the PMI Board of Directors!

[@rvvargas]

I was a board member from 2007 to 2009 and Chairman in 2009 :)

[@muhammadabdulazeembaig7402]

@@rvvargas thats awesome

[@amrindersingh2942]

Magic

[@olalekanojoola9552]

@@rvvargas It really show. u understand d process deep down

[@g-com7052]

@@rvvargas then you should come back.

[@LaKimmie]

This guy is a legend! He completely untangled the mess in my head about these 49 processes. Why didn't the PMBOK Guide structure it like how Vargas did? This video is a must watch for any PMP aspirant. I would say watch this video first before doing anything else.

[@tasmiasworld8110]

i am actually looking for this kind of video before jumping into the big pmbook.

[@rktoday]

very true

[@chamarakarunanayake8535]

Yes totally agree with Kimberly Tholl...! You have clearly stated what I have to say. Ricardo is right on the ball about our thought about the PMBOK 6.0. Thank you so much Ricardo....Cheers

[@latedesca5]

Totally agree. Am taking the classes from PMI directly and have 2 more guides to explain the PMBOK. Just more confusing. This man is a true teacher. Thank you for your comment. I guess I am not crazy after all!....

[@rexencatz9075]

i did'nt skip the ads.. my way of saying thank you.. God bless sir..

[@stevenjacobs2750]

Just chiming in with the rest of the crowd here to say how helpful these videos are and they deserve to be so widely recommended. Got certified today. 71m left to spare.

[@rvvargas]

Congratulations!

[@Cenpon]

What resources did you use to get through the exame with so much time to spare?

[@lazadinho]

Lovely, congratulations 🎊.

[@christoperpineda9181]

Wow. After the 1st 5mins I simply cant stop watching! and Im not even into project management. im just a programmer. Didn't know that project managers have these things on their mind. I thought they where hired just to do 1 thing.... to ask the question "hey is it done yet?" everyday

[@syedjawahar8542]

You are right. Project Manager will behave like “is it done?.. please follow up and get this done by today.”. All these are only to get PMP certifications but in reality no project manager knows anything.. they just want to promote the project to production as they agreed the go live dates...

[@krishnamohan4036]

@@syedjawahar8542 dude you have zero understanding of project management. What is explained in the video above is what a PjM breathes day in and day out. We ask is it done that's what is on the exterior. But the storm of pressures and milestones and deadlines and what not we go through the inside is a different ball game altogether. The flow what he mentioned is what a project manager goes through day in and day out and since folks like you do not understand project management (which precisely you proved it here), we ask one line - "hey is it done?" PS: It's just a clarification.

[@bhuppi13]

Well you're actually correct.. In the end that's what most managers actually do.. These courses teach you about how a gun is made, and in most projects, the gun is already there, they have people who need to know how to aim and shoot and how much to shoot etc

[@onlyrisingstar]

@@krishnamohan4036 There are few who are technical but mostly they don't go through that phase of development so they cant understand the pain of developer or the technicality so what Syed Jawahar is talking about are those who didn't even program a single line of code so if the technical person tell him in there language they cant understand.

[@kablanamon8601]

So basically PMBOK 7th edition is mirroring Ricardo Vargas's work. Tells how he really broke the book down. Great Work Ricardo!!!

[@adedayoadeyinka4873]

I just passed my PMP. Thank you Ricardo Vargas. You made the whole process look like a piece of cake. I am grateful.

[@namig6]

Where did you passed and how many days took it?

[@manishvaish3180]

The longest time ever spent on KZbin in single stretch is watching your 53.22 minutes video. The best time ever on youtube.

[@rvvargas]

Thanks Manish. Glad to hear that.

[@pmohu]

Hi Ricardo, I passed my PMP last week and I would like to thank you for your content that was really useful to me to understand the flow easily and help me pass the exam. THank you, Mohan

[@MrBcet]

Wow great.. Give me some tips

[@rugponggrachangpun1535]

Congratulations

[@absher786]

This should be declared the official refresher video by PMI for their PMP course. This guy is amazing. Thanks a lot, coach.

[@tuvodaoanh8981]

I was shocked at how well this guy could break down the complex idea into the smallest chunk. By using simple words to explain the complex concepts, I wonder how long did he study this material to get to this well organized. I was truly impressed. Ricardo, you deserved tons of millions of views for this video.

[@andargachewdessie2793]

*Comment for Richard:* Thank you so much for consolidating all the information together. I just came from watching your commentary on the PMBOK 7th edition and found this video to be a good too. *Comment for the viewer:* Everyone! I recommend watching Vargas' 7th edition before/after watching this video to understand the latest restructuring of the PM body of knowledge! This will help you stay current!

[@user-uz3fe4dv4h]

Waterfall isn't 'the water that falls but doesn't come back'. Everything can/will come back, even for projects using a waterfall methodology. Amen to this.

[@agirlnamedyukti1635]

I didn't even realize how quickly 1 hour passed as I was so focused while he was explaining. Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. It's precious.

[@mohshii6672]

This class never gets old. I pray my career in project management will be as smooth and feasible as this class has been

[@qaziyasir7624]

I believe that without this presentation; preparation of PMP exam is incomplete. Well Explained.

[@AlexisUrueta]

this person teach me more in 1 hour than my teacher in the university for 1 year, thank you so much for you invest in this

[@Budgies3]

Why on earth anyone help others life so much so that they never forget in their life. God bless you. Iloveit xoxox

[@dinocelot6833]

He's the master of clarity!! There are people naturally gifted with this talent and Ricardo is one of them. Thanks a lot for your availability to share your knowledge, much appreciated.

[@laismussarra9418]

This video was able to turn something so boring and convoluted as something super easy, logical, and engaging. Thank you so much!

[@veileddesires]

This is best video ever , I have just appeared for an exam on 6th edition and have cleared all with above target. At a point when I was unable to understand the pmbok, I saw this video through a search and OHMG, the video was a gold..... I drew the chart by pausing and along with the intsructor, the visual impact was tremendous. Helped me remember the process chart and flow and did not need to learn ITTOs as this flow chart made them understandable and logical!! Loved each second of the video and amazing examples!! Thanks!!!

[@syedjawahar8542]

ishani gandhar Congrats on your PMP. Could u guide the topics to cover most for PMP? Thanks

[@dhikeshmm620]

ishani gandhar , exactly right

[@Selllikeher]

Congrats pmp. I am preparing for pmp

[@promixedactions]

@@Selllikeher Hi how is your preparation going

[@nehasharma-kz9nb]

glad to know that no ITTO :)

[@nachomunoz4861]

Ricardo, I passed my PMP test last week. Just wanted to thank you. I saw this video several times before my test, it was key

[@rvvargas]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Very happy for you.

[@fernandaoliveira4898]

Congratulation! I am doing the same now :). I am very very happy I found it on the internet. Ricardo "saved many life" :).

[@sermenozukhra160]

@@rvvargas, do you have flash cards for sale? I am amazed by this video

[@VanessaKlinger]

@@sermenozukhra160 That's a great idea! I am just going to cut out mine by phases and assemble a training book by including the relevant chapters that way its organized by phases and processes, etc..

[@shantalderboghosian4525]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! I passed my PMP exam yesterday with 4 above targets and 1 target (closing). Closing is a lot more difficult than people think! I watched this video at least 10 times, re created the chart and added in some cheat notes (inputs and outputs) and studied it like crazy up to the exam. Morning of the test I woke up to watch this video one more time and it saved my ass! RICARDO YOU DESERVE SO MANY AWARDS and I wish I could hug you!!!! My advice to others, aside from this wonderful video, you NEED to buy the right exam simulator. I purchased one that came highly touted and it was crap. Thanks to redditors I learned of another simulator called prepcast and that is hands down what helped me pass. The exam questions were almost identical in format. This simulator also explains WHY options are wrong and not only why it is right. Do not underestimate this exam!!! Know the processes in and out! You don't need to memorize the ITTOS but it helps to understand them. I got a lot of situational questions that required emotional intelligence. Good luck everyone! Thank you again!!!!!!

[@neilgoldsmith3516]

Shantel- Can i have a copy of that chart please??

[@MsCommentatrice]

Shantal Derboghosian hello! congratulations for your certification! would you please share a link for the simulator you advising to use? thanks !

[@singlekm]

Just passed today!! This video was the last thing I watched before going into the test. Thanks for your content!!

[@andyjack692003]

I love his cartoon voice and expression. watched this on TV at home and even my 4 years old can understand PMBOK because of him now. Thanks...amazing works.

[@susanpevensie8254]

Mr. Vargas!!!!! Like a boss!!!! I just passed my CAPM exam and I KNOW that I scored above target in 12 of the 13 domains because I watched your video a couple times before taking the test. I will be watching this video about 30 times, minimum, before I sit for the PMP exam. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!

[@natashalennex305]

I'm studying for my CAPM and will be using this guide and watching the video.

[@sunitapandey26]

This guy should be the PMI Director. His understanding is par excellence and much more than anyone around. I guarantee that.

[@moshiyazee3034]

i just finished my Project Management course in my Masters level from University of Calgary ..... i learned about 90% of the things which he has explained here but my problem was how to relate them .... most times i used to feel like many processes are the same .... but this guy just made everything so clear to me for free .... May Almighty bless you and your family .... you deserve Noble Prize .....

[@kebitsaonekeabetswe9414]

I just love how passionate you are when you elaborate.

[@nielsenvega5713]

Excelent Exposure! The best 54 minutes ever spent.

[@cilice13]

Oh my sweet lord, thank you! I've probably wasted a hundred hours trying to understand the word salad of the PMBOK guide and PMI-provided educational resources, and this is the FIRST time I have come remotely close to understanding how these processes are supposed to actually be applied.

[@ahlanguide9528]

Every time I watch this, I fell in love with Ricardo.. I wish all teachers become like him...

[@shanikayrs9116]

You are an angel came down to rescue us from a great misery. Man we love you

[@laviniamonique2592]

OMG!!!! THIS is how every instructor should start explaining Project Management!!! This is like the Geico commercial, instead of saving on car insurance, you just saved me STUDY TIME on the PMP exam!!!! This made it all come together so brilliantly! Bravo and thank you!!!!

[@sarahwalsh5570]

Finally someone who explains this in a way that makes sense. Thank you so much for sharing and making it accessible for free!

[@mglbloke]

This video helped me understand PMBOK and pass PMP in Dec 2020. I lost a count of listening to this video, A LOT. Thank you Ricardo for this generous support! Much appreciate, from Mongolia 🇲🇳

[@abu4m9ja]

This was exactly what I was looking for to help as a refresher and see how some of the differences between PMBOK5 and effect process. Very well broken down. Kudos.

[@TheVoicefrombeyond]

I wouldn't say that the 25+ hours I've spent so far learning about the PMBOK knowledge areas, process groups and processes were a waste of time, but they were definitely emotionally lackluster. In contrast, seeing everything tied together perfectly by Ricardo was an almost orgasmic experience. Thank you Ricardo, I'll definitely get your course when it's time to get the PMP with PMBOK V7.

[@TheRichiemart]

This was the last video I watched before taking the PMP exam and passing it! It has been beyond helpful. Thank you Ricardo! You truly are an PMP Guardian Angel.

[@neocyberphile]

I like Ricardo’s passion for sharing his deep understanding of PMBOK processes. Thank you

[@albender1]

In one word: GENIUS. Thank you, Ricardo. Thank you!

[@sully199]

The was great, I wish I had found this prior to starting my studying for the PMP. I have a much better grasp as to how all this fits together. Thank you sir.

[@torstenhollerbach]

Dear Ricardo. I am totally impressed with how you explain the PMP/PMI flow. I am a certified PM for PRINCE2, Hermes 5, SCRUM, ITIL, and an Executive MBA in Project Management and practise expert PM for over 2 decades. What I saw here was the best explanation I can ever recognize for PMI. What a wonderful hour of qualitative presenting. Keep going. This is a high Masterclass.

[@rvvargas]

Thanks dear Torsten. Very kind of you.

[@nicoletaenache6393]

Thank you so much! I understood the essence of project management in one hour because of you! After two months and half of struggle at uni, I can say I am finally understanding what is all bout! You make it so easy to understand, interesting and fun to watch! Forever your fan! :)

[@Eibo63]

I can't thank you enough for this excellent tutorial and the practice files. You're the only one who managed to demonstrate how the knowledge area and process groups integrate together to form the PMP. Hats off.

[@CETIFORMACION]

Thank Ricardo, is fantastic the way he explains such a complex process

[@gerdhu2022]

Ricardo, I love your passion. While the topic is somewhat dull you do a terrific job making it as exciting as possible. Many thanks.

[@emmacakes]

This has made everything so much simplier. I cannot thank you enough for breaking everything down!

[@danieln.laurence1485]

Thanks so much Mr. Ricardo, this is the best video so far considering its version 6 and you did it like nothing change/ nothing to worry about hope to see many videos.

[@ameerudinkkqaimkhani5340]

This is first time I have been watching Ricardo's video. Such a brilliant style of communication has really attracted me. How simple, and how effective his lectures are, I can't just imagine. Highly recommended

[@kiranpandey5970]

We were confused going through the PMBOK and other trainings to prepare for the PMO certification. Saw this video and it all made sense, just connected the process groups, process and whole nine yards! Thank you Ricardo. This is invaluable.

[@meeranchand2970]

No word to praise you.... speechless ,humbled, obliged of you.... what a master piece video on YT. Thanks a Ton Ricardo ❤

[@Supermie123]

Bless you for making this video and making the resources available. Students would learn a lot more about the essence of subjects if there are more teachers like you.

[@sakyzai]

Every second spent on this video Worth's a million. Preparing a presentation on PM and gone through 50+ videos online this video simply helped solve the PM puzzle.

[@GrahamScholton]

Ricardo you are a legend. I haven't watched anything that has explained this as well and as logically as you have. Major shout out!

[@delishasiddharth1262]

I watch his videos to get back on track. So passionate about teaching in simple words. I'm sure many of us watch it again and again. Thank you

[@XplusN]

Just wanted to personally thank you Ricardo for being so generous in sharing your knowledge and expertise. This was tremendously helpful to me and many others who are taking their PMP. Thank you so much and god bless.

[@bharath3854]

One of the best video on PMP processes. I totally recommend it to understand the logic flow of processes.

[@Chinfray]

This is a must watch to understand the PMBOK guide! Ricardo does an amazing job at explaining clearly and logically all the processes and flow of a project. Thanks so much for doing this

[@angieandersonmay6796]

Such an awesome resource! I passed my PMP exam (above target in all areas) yesterday. This video and the process flow download were part of my go-to study resources. Thank you, Ricardo!

[@ascolletti]

even as a PMP for over a decade - this was the most well spent hour in a long time - well done

[@arifurrahmankhan572]

Thanks Ricardo Vargas, your well explained video was helpful to under understand Project Management Concept / Processes. I have obtained my PMP credential recently.

[@heidilai1196]

thank you so much for going through all the steps, I was in puzzles after reading the PMBOK guide and with video, everything can finally come together in one piece!!!

[@ABurns-lk5lp]

The simplicity and relevance of your explanations is exceptional. Outstanding. Thank you.

[@AlexSanchez-mb9nh]

Thank for taking the time to make this video. I'll be testing for the PMP in 40 days, so i need all the help i can get, subscribed.

[@Gautammokan]

My heartfelt joy when I saw this content! cannot believe how underrated this video is-> let's all like and share to get the youtube algorithm going up! this guy deserves a lot of credit.

[@johnnycash7553]

Thank you Ricardo for breaking these processes down in a simple and relatable manner. I watched this video while on my way to my CAPM exam and passed my first time! You are awesome, keep up the good work!

[@gracialitano1723]

This is beyond what i was looking for! This is amazing! Thank you for providing this to people! So useful!

[@immanuel5283]

I would like to say thank you very much Ricardo Vargas, it's been 7 years my job as Planner in Oil & Gas industry and this video is really refresh my knowledge. Appreciate.

[@KJ-4-Chiefs]

I am very impressed with this method of mapping. This makes the dense information in the PMBOK so much easier to ingest. Thank you, Ricardo

[@asmaemeziane5136]

you are just unbelievable Mr. Vargas ! -simple precise concise- thank you for this quality of explaining and sharing

[@mayurphapale8013]

What a wonderful way to explain this. This becomes so much clear now after hearing this. Great way to explain this. This comes only when you have clarity of thoughts and conceptual understaning. Keep posting more videos like this

[@paulinak100]

today I passed PMP and this material helped me a lot to understand the processes, thank you

[@giberti]

Wow Ricardo, this video is by far the best summary of PMBOK 6 I have seen so far... the way you visualize, summarize and connect the concepts is amazing and extremely helpful. Thank you for putting this together, including the process flow download

[@kesh086]

The best summarisation of PMBOK processes and their interactions!! Many thanks 🙏

[@parvezansari16061985]

OMG this guy is a genius … having gone through training classes and dump of so many processes I was craving to see something like this that explains end to end process … and I finally find this video. This is EPIC , simplification level is out of the box .

[@Truthisindelible]

As you said, it is very logical. Thank you for mapping the PMBOK in this excellently simplified way. Great job in explaining it.

[@loikvokhidov7688]

What a passionate guy, I can see how much he cares about all this. I watched without a blink. I was always scared about reading PMBOK, but now it makes to approach it in logical way as Mr. Vargas explains.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

So glad I found this video. This guys speaks to me. He removes the confusion and speaks in realistic terms and simplifies them.

[@KrlosG147896]

Wow man, I watched this video the day before my exam and it was like everything clicked, I was a bit confused with all those processes and information but you made them see like a piece of cake! Thanks for everything!

[@Michaelcneumann]

Absolutely the best presentation available! Ricardo's website provides even greater resources, a true legend in his field!

[@jaspalvirdee]

Thank you for this. I passed on my first attempt today, I could literally visualize this and recall a lot of this information during my exam. Much appreciated!

[@CaesarBhirawa]

I'm so glad I came across your video, reading through PMBOK by itself is rather confusing and frustrating, even after I enrolled in a PMP prep class. This answer the questions in my head on how to stitch and connect them together. Thanks so much, Ricardo, you gain another sub.

[@hatemkahouach282]

Absolutely Amaizing ! I have no words to describe this performance ! Thank you so much for that piece of knowledge.

[@mattersthatmatter]

This is the best video on the subject. Not only does he present the concepts with passion but he simplified it and made it very interesting. This video provided me with the conceptual understanding and the inter-relationship that were vital for understanding the subject . Many times people just focus on the ITTO that actually limits appreciating the beauty of this subject. Ricardo has done this job well and I can say it’s the best in the world. I passed my PMP with above target and I am extremely grateful to Ricardo for his help. It also inspired me to write my own book on the subject to help PMP aspirants in the last phase. It wouldn’t have been possible without the conceptual clarity.

[@actraveler8309]

Thank you. This was one of the most practical and useful training videos I have watched on KZbin.

[@jeremysnow5481]

Phenomenal video. I'm taking my PMP in just under a month and this has helped lay out the flow better than anything I've come across so far. I have your process flow documents and ready to do some practice! Thank you so much for this video!

[@RutvikBoudhankar]

Thank you for this video, Ricardo. The processes and their relationships are so well explained and described, this video is now a standard on a checklist for what one needs to study to pass the PMP. Highly recommended.

[@GPHealthandWellbeing]

This is the best video on PMBOK Project Management Processes. Your presentation was excellent.

[@funduvar]

This is the best video so far i have watched for PMP exams - Before watching this video PMP was an exam to grow in career and after watching this it made it so interesting.

[@MuhammadArshad-xt4ws]

I have no words to appreciate this guy but I can only say, God bless him. The words like great or excellent will not explain my appreciation, it's beyond these words. Simply God bless him.

[@laszlobazjuk7810]

This is the best explanation of the Knowledge Areas / Process Groups matrix i have ever experienced, even more, it reveals the true mindset and essence behind. This should be the first thing to do before even opening the PMBOK. Hats off Ricardo!

[@khushbupatel1465]

Awesome presentation, I must say you totally changed my approach of learning PMP and now I bet it would be way easier to handle PMBOK. Thanks a lot!!

[@plastichand6623]

Wow, I'm only 25 minutes in and already have a better grasp than I had in my 3-day crash course. Fantastic work, Ricardo

[@troublekick]

Thank you for creating a mind map and helping me visualize. I dont think once ppl watch this video, they will ever forget this. Thanks to you sir 🙏🏽

[@brandonlesgo8739]

This guy is a real teacher, hats off to you. Thank you for a great video!