A starting place to see which PMBOK Area Knowledge skills are part of your work environment:

#	Area of Knowledge	Reality Check	Description
1	Communication		Develop/expand PMIS
2	Integration, Communication & Scope		Interface between customer and service provider
3	Risk		Measure/analyze/reduce risk
4	Quality		Define/measure/collaborate/enhance quality
5	Quality & Risk		Define/improve business processes
6	Integration		Collaborate with other PMs and departments
7	HR		Identify skills needed in resource pool
8	HR		Evaluate/track skills available
9	HR		Encourage ongoing training
10	Procurement		Budget projects
11	Procurement		Execute (and plan) RFPs
12	Cost		Estimate/measure/track earned value
13	Time		Facilitate duration estimating
14	Time		Track reality against plan
15	Time & Integration		Make network diagram
16	Scope		Facilitate scope definition
17	Scope		Gain agreement on scope
18	Scope		Work to minimize scope change
19	Time		Adjust task estimates in Gantt as needed
20	Scope		Facilitate WBS creation
21	HR		Apply lessons learned
22	Communication		Organize/lead meetings
23	Communication		Celebrate victories/accomplishments
24	HR		Negotiate to use talent needed
25	Procurement & HR		Identify tools needed
26	Communication		Manage requirements

The sequence is not in any specific order.

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