Project Management has evolved into a well defined discipline which requires the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. To be successful as a Project Manager, one must have very good understanding of all the Knowledge Areas*** related to Projects namely:

• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Communications Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Procurement Management

Understanding the best practices in each of these knowledge areas and being well versed in the Project Management Context and Processes is essential for being a successful Project Manager.
It is highly recommended that every Project Manager should read the PMBOK^® 2000 (publication of PMI^®) which provides an excellent overview of the concepts mentioned above.
Taking the PMP^® Certification Exam is also highly recommended because PMP^® certification is the profession’s most globally recognized and respected certification credential. The PMP^® designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a solid foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily applied in the workplace.
*** : As defined by PMI^®