A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) – Seventh Edition and The Standard for Project Management

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Seventh Edition
Publisher: Project Management Institute (PMI)

The PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition) is the global standard reference for project management professionals, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It serves as both a foundational resource and a practical guide, offering a comprehensive framework that applies to projects across industries and sectors.

Key Features:

• Shift to Principles-Based Approach: Unlike previous editions that emphasized processes, the 7th Edition focuses on 12 principles of project management and a system of value delivery.

• Performance Domains: Introduces eight performance domains, including stakeholders, team, development approach, delivery, measurement, and uncertainty.

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Encourages tailoring of practices to suit different project environments, methodologies, and organizational contexts.

• Standards Integration: Includes The Standard for Project Management, aligned with ANSI/PMI 99-001-2021.

• Global Relevance: Reflects current practices across agile, hybrid, and predictive approaches.

• Practical Tools & Models: Offers models, methods, and artifacts for effective project delivery.

This guide is essential for project managers, team leaders, and professionals preparing for PMI certifications such as PMP®, CAPM®, and PgMP®. It ensures practitioners are equipped with the latest principles and practices for successful project outcomes.