Pmbok is a guide to project management body of knowledge. Written for the new and revised pmbok 6th exam version per 26 march 2018 herbert g. While the pmbok guide update contains the standard changes to knowledge areas, processes and itto, the latest version integrates agile, scrum and other iterative approaches for the first time and includes new chapters emphasizing the growing. In todays generation, change is the new constant and keeping yourself updated with the latest practices in the field of project management can.
Apr 27, 2020 pmbok is a guide to project management body of knowledge. Although there is no clarity on this issue from the pmi, it is assumed that around 1020% of the questions change, regardless of whether the change is due to a new version of the pmbok. If you just acquired the fourth edition, you will see a new focus on scope management. The pmbok guide 5th edition is and will still be valid. A new version of the pmp exam launched on january 12, 2016. Based on the calendar that pmi announced on its website, new pmp exam.
Ricardo comments on the new features of this new version of the standard and presents his new video, showing the development of the new processes flow, that you can download on the site at. Pmi updates the pmbok guide and the pmp exam every several years as the practices of project management evolves. Oct 10, 2017 understand the pmbok guide 6th edition processes in a simple way. The new pmp exam content outline is out now and will come into effect.
Jun 29, 2019 whats new in pmbok guide, 6th edition a summary of changes. If pmi, pmp, capm, and the pmbok guide are not familiar concepts to you, the links. Previous version of exam new version of exam available until january 11, 2016 available after january 11, 2016 based on eco from august 2011 based on eco from june 2015. Changes in pmbok guide, 6th ed if you would like to learn more about the changes in the pmbok guide, 6th ed, please refer to this post. The body of knowledge evolves over time and is presented in a guide to the project management body of knowledge the guide to the pmbok or the guide, a book whose sixth edition was released in 2017. This time, on september 26, 2017, they published the pmbok guide 6th edition and announced the cutoff date for shifting the pmp certification exam would be march 26, 2018. That is the first day the revised version of the exam will be administered to reflect the latest version of the pmbok. Although the rise has has not been even there was a big jump from my 4th editions 42 to the 5th editions 47, it has averaged at 2. I hope we can do a good job and provide the community with a new standard that. We will continue to share updates on our standards transformation. Jan 16, 2018 in this second part, i suggest an approach to digesting the new version and share some thoughts about the exam changes.
Pmp exam changes 2019, will come into effect from 1 july, 2020. Heres the top 6 things you need to know about this new edition. In the fifth edition, there is a new knowledge area created focusing on stakeholder management. The project management body of knowledge is a set of standard terminology and guidelines a body of knowledge for project management. Pmbok 7th edition coming in q4 2020 what is changing. Apr, 2016 the exam will continue to align with the currrent pmbok guide 5th edition and the latest role delineation study until after the new pmbok guide is officially approved and released.
Introduction to project management body of knowledge pmbok6. The pmi has made many changes to the latest version first, lets discuss the two most important changes. Worth mention, there is no overlap between the old version and new version of the exam. The new pmbok guide what it means for pmp certification, part 2. Previous version of exam new version of exam available until january 11, 2016 available after january 11, 2016 based. Every 35 years, pmi releases a new version based on the role delineation study rds. Pmi, pmp, pmbok and the registered education provider logo are registered marks of the project management institute, inc. What the new pmbok guide means for pmp certification and how. By now you probably have noticed the pattern a newer version every 4.
In 6th version of pmbok guide, pmi introduced the whole new agileangle to the whole proceedings. The pmbok guide 6th edition was just given a release date for september. See whats new in the pmbok guide sixth edition, including four new sections in each knowledge area. From 1 july, 2020 2 january 2021, candidates will take the new version of. In january, the project management institute pmi will begin shipping version 5 of its globally recognized standard known simply as the pmbok. Pmi will release pmbok guide 6th edition in q3 2017.
The pmp exam is changing on 2 january 2021 the pm prepcast. The standard for project management and a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide will be the first standards products to transform. However, there has been always delays in pmi releases in pmboks and exam changes in the past. Did you know pmbok pdf is updated periodically by the volunteer community comprising of project management professionals from world over. Nov 26, 2017 the pmi publishes a new version of the pmbok guide every four years. You will not be able to make an attempt for the pmp exam based on pmbok 5 th edition after march 26 th, 2018, 12. Pmi will release pmbok guide 6th edition and announce dates for new pmp exam in 2017. The pmi publishes a new version of the pmbok guide every four years.
A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide 6th edition was released september 2017. This is the second of a twopart article pertaining to the new pmbok guide. Pmbok, 4th edition revisited earlier this year, i had reported that the new version of the project management body of knowledge, the fourth edition. Pmbok guide and standards project management institute. There are three domains in the new exam, covering people, processes, and business environment.
Though the pmi has made many changes to the pmbok guide, first i would like to discuss the two most important changes that you are going to see in the current version of the guide. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok. The most significant update is the addition of a new knowledge area, project stakeholder management. The 100% legal pdf copy of pmbok sixth edition is available for all pmi members. Starting 1 july 2020, the pmp exam will reflect the new exam content.
If you follow the genesis of pmbok guide and the approach and structure of it over the years, what pmbok 7th edition brings to the table is completely different from what it built upon in the previous 6 editions. The exam will continue to align with the currrent pmbok guide 5th edition and the latest role delineation study until after the new pmbok guide is officially approved and released. Apr 28, 2018 whether you an aspirant, who have just started pmp journey or a pmp certified, it is for your information that you can download a free pdf copy of pmbok6 from pmi website. I prepared this for the first time in 1998 when i was studying for the pmp exam from pmi. All new terms of the pmbok 5th edition project management. The pmbok guide is only one of several references pmi uses to design their pmp exam. This time, on september 26, 2017, they published the pmbok guide 6th edition and announced the cutoff date for shifting. There are more than 200 new terms in the 5th edition of the pmbok, and we. Although there is no clarity on this issue from the pmi, it is assumed that around 1020% of the questions change, regardless of whether the change is due to a new version of the pmbok guide or because of a new exam content outline. The project management institute pmi has released the newest version of a guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide. Based on pmi pages, pmbok 7th edition is scheduled for release in q4.
The pmp exam is changing july 2020, with the last opportunity to take the current version of the exam on july 1, 2020. After a few months, they align the pmp exam with it. The current one pmi pmbok guide fifth edition was published in 20. Note that, pmp exam changes do not mean that pmbok will change as well. For me it replaces a quite old edition and therefore becomes a valuable current reference for recognised practices and processes. The new exam will combine predictive pmbok approaches with agile, and hybrid approaches. A guide to the project management body of knowledge pmbok guide sixth edition. The last update was in december 2012, when they published the pmbok guide 5th edition. Whether you an aspirant, who have just started pmp journey or a pmp certified, it is for your information that you can download a free pdf copy of pmbok6 from pmi website. In the first part, i highlighted the changes in this second part, i suggest an approach to digesting the new version and share some thoughts about the exam changes. This means you are getting access to the world class, global best practices. This does not mean that pmbok 7th edition will be published at a later date for sure, but if the trend in the past will continue, new pmbok will be released in 2021.
If history is any guide, even after the new version is released, it typically takes several weeks to months before the exam changes. Mar 02, 2020 the new exam content outline mentions meeting management techniques which you wont find covered in the pmbok guide. How the pmp exam is changing in 2020 girls guide to. The last time was in december 2012, when the pmi published the 5th edition of the pmbok guide. If you have any questions about how this change may affect you, please contact customer care. The current version in pmp exam preparation is the pmbok 6 th edition. I would suggest you to get pmp certified before the changes happen. Launch of pmbok version 6 we, at cambridge education, proudly announces the launching of pmp 6th edition pmbok based training at all our centers, with all the batches starting from february onwards.
Mar 26, 2018 if you are preparing for the capm exam based on pmbok guide, 5th ed then write to us, and well switch your account to the older version until may 20, 2018. Aug 12, 2017 the pmbok guide 6th edition was just given a release date for september. Pmi released pmbok 6th edition on march 26th, 2018 only and its not. Download to get details on the new structure of the pmp exam available after. The new pmbok guide 6th edition contains 978 pages, including the agile practice guide 186 pages. Gain an understanding of what other changes and updates there are by reading this overview. We remain committed to providing our customers with unparalleled value over the course of their careers. Soon you can find more information about the 7th edition of the pmbok guide in the critical path blog, and especially, the announcement about the exposure draft and the invitation to contribute. Agile project management is becoming much more important. Pmbok new version releasing soon by pmi, pmbok 6th edition is coming up on april 2017 with few modifications to existing pmbok 5th edition. Based on pmi pages, pmbok 7th edition is scheduled for release in q4 2020. There is no new pmbok guide version coming along with those changes.
Yes, this new version of project management professional pmp exam is based on the project management body of knowledge 6 th edition pmbok 6. If youve got enough experience to qualify to sit the pmp exam then managing to answer a question about whats ethical behaviour or how to chair a meeting probably isnt going to phase you, even if youve not. Mar 04, 2020 the pmi publishes a new version of the pmbok guide every four years. Guide to pmbok sixth edition project management academy. The new exam content outline mentions meeting management techniques which you wont find covered in the pmbok guide. Download pmbok guide 6th edition pdf free for pmi members. This is the first day to take the new version of the pmp exam.
Find out what you need to know to prepare for and pass the pmp certification. The new pmbok guide what it means for pmp certification, part 1. Jan 04, 2018 if you begin your exam preparation now, the pmp exam will be based on pmbok guide 5th edition by the pmp exam update. According to the update history of pmbok guide, pmi would release a new version of the pmbok guide every 4 to 5 years in order to catch up with the changes in project management practices and trend e. Not only it is legal but you can save a few dollars with your capm or pmp certification. Pmbok 5 was released mid 20 and there are many changes and updates from the prior version. This new edition of the pmbok keeps project managers up to date with the excellent guidance from the pmi. Jun 05, 2019 for more videos on the new version of pmbok guide please enroll with us for project management professional pmp certification online course. Pmbok new version releasing soon by pmi, pmbok 6th edition. Pmi released a draft version of 6th edition of the guide in 2016. If history is any guide, even after the new version is released, it typically. From version 4 to version 5, there were few signs of the tilt towards agile, when the iterative project management methodology was introduced.
As we approach a new exam with the release of the pmbok guide sixth edition, learn what has changed and what is new in the first of this twopart article. A few things to keep in mind, depending on how far you are on your path to the pmp. It is a misconception that in each update most of the questions will be new. When compared with pmbok guide 5th edition was only 616 pages, the 6th edition is one of the major content updates.