Before we go into the whys and hows of the PMP ITTO mind map, it is crucial to understand every letter of the ITTO. The ITTO in PMP stands for Input, Tools, Techniques, and Outputs. An example can simplify the whole thing.
Let us imagine that we will have to build a house. At first, we will need Inputs, such as financing, plans, permits, and many other things.
After that, we will go forward with the Tools and Techniques we have in building the house. These Tools and Techniques can be labor, plumbing, electricity, framing, trades, and other aspects of making something. Finally, when the project is finished, we will have an Output.
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The PMP certification exam takes a project manager through all these processes in completing a project. There is an interrelationship between all these stages of decision making and completion of a project. Here is a brief description of the ITTO.