An estimating technique in which an algorithm is used to calculate cost or duration based on historical data and project parameters.

A relationship in which a schedule activity has more than one predecessor.

A relationship in which a schedule activity has more than one successor.

An estimate whose personnel are the most directly involved in doing the work of the project or program.

An enterprise whose personnel are the most directly involved in doing the work of the project or program.

An estimate of the longest activity duration, which takes into account all of the known variables that could affect performance.

A review at the end of a phase in which a decision is made to continue to the next phase, to continue with modification, or to end a project or program.

The authorized budget assigned to scheduled work.

Projects, programs, subportfolios, and operations managed as a group to achieve strategic objectives.

The process of optimizing the mix of portfolio components to further the strategic objectives of the organization.

The centralized management of one or more portfolios to achieve strategic objectives.

A technique used for constructing a schedule model in which activities are represented by nodes and are graphically linked by one or more logical relationships to show the sequence in which the activities are to be performed.

An activity that logically comes before a dependent activity in a schedule.

An intentional activity that ensures the future performance of the project work is aligned with the project management plan.

A grid for mapping the probability of each risk occurrence and its impact on project objectives if that risk occurs.

A component of the project or program management plan that describes how a team will acquire goods and services from outside of the performing organization.

The series of phases that represent the evolution of a product, from concept through delivery, growth, maturity, and to retirement.

A group of related projects, subprograms, and program activities that are managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually.

The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a program to meet the program requirements and to obtain benefits and control not available by managing projects individually.

A management structure that standardizes the program-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques.

The iterative process of increasing the level of detail in a project management plan as greater amounts of information and more accurate estimates become available.

A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

A calendar that identifies working days and shifts that are available for scheduled activities.

A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

The series of phases that a project passes through from its initiation to its closure.

The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.

A management structure that standardizes the project-related governance processes and facilitates the sharing of resources, methodologies, tools, and techniques.

The document that describes how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled.

The person assigned by the performing organization to lead the team that is responsible for achieving the project objectives.

A collection of logically related project activities that culminates in the completion of one or more deliverables.

An output of a schedule model that presents linked activities with planned dates, durations, milestones, and resources.

A graphical representation of the logical relationships among the project schedule activities.

The work performed to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions.

The description of the project scope, major deliverables, assumptions, and constraints.