{"id":2927,"date":"2021-08-31T16:14:31","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T21:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=2927"},"modified":"2022-10-03T12:25:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T17:25:32","slug":"pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"PMBOK\u00ae Guide 7th Edition vs 6th Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released the newest edition of their <em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>). The changes in the new <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> reflect changes in the profession since the 2017 PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; Sixth Edition was published. PMI members can <a href=\"https:\/\/pmi.bookstore.ipgbook.com\/a-guide-to-the-project-management-body-of-knowledge--pmbok---guide------seventh-edition-and-the-standard-for-project-management--english--products-9781628256642.php\">access a digital copy of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> with an active membership<\/a>. In this article, we will compare and contrast <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7th Edition vs 6th Edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#why-new-editions\">Why new editions are created<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#new-edition\">The new edition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#differences\">Differences between <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7 and 6<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#structure\">Structure and Focus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#standards\">Standards of Project Management<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#knowledge-areas\">Knowledge Areas to Project Performance Domains<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#value-delivery-system\">Value Delivery System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#new-platform\">New Platform: Standards Plus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#pmp-exam\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> and the PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-vs-6th-edition\/#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/07154948\/7-Secrets-Thumbnail-2022-809x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5030\" width=\"309\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/07154948\/7-Secrets-Thumbnail-2022-809x1024.png 809w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/07154948\/7-Secrets-Thumbnail-2022-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/07154948\/7-Secrets-Thumbnail-2022-768x972.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/07154948\/7-Secrets-Thumbnail-2022.png 1010w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"block-eef25254-e22e-41f6-826b-cab064e3d095\"><strong>7 Secrets to Passing the PMP\u00ae Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-14690051-2796-4b03-bcb7-95d54bd01fcd\"><em>Learn the secrets to passing the PMP\u00ae exam on your first try.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"4091cf73-280a-4cd8-be87-aec72cada392\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1776465537000-9053805018\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1776465537000-9053805018\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-new-editions\">Why new editions are created<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is published by the PMI to provide a global standard for all things project management. Each new edition reflects careful consideration of project management profession changes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-tutorials\/Why-PMBOK-Guide-changing\/2831005\/2304102-4.html\">The standard for project management, which is contained inside of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide,&nbsp;is an American National Standards Institute&nbsp;or ANSI standard, which means that every four to five years,&nbsp;it has to be updated, reaffirmed, or retired<\/a>. Changes to the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> are driven by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-tutorials\/Why-PMBOK-Guide-changing\/2831005\/2304102-4.html\">PMI research, both with market surveys&nbsp;and working with practitioners around the globe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-edition\">The new edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<em>PMBOK\u00ae\u00a0Guide<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 7th Edition is intended to document high-level principles, across 8 performance domains, and to inform all project practitioners about the key concepts which are influential to running a successful project, regardless of the methodology used to administer that project (i.e., predictive, incremental, iterative, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/educate360.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/pkN--MTtkMPkmcp-2w5qHt3KtjqNFC-WqlAGIJHCb3rGixURMFg7r_Bgr2OisGdO.NFReSTF4sU3Tjjhx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/03\/29141739\/PMI-Certification-Overview-Webinar-1.png\" alt=\"PMI Certification Overview Webinar\" class=\"wp-image-6993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/03\/29141739\/PMI-Certification-Overview-Webinar-1.png 728w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/03\/29141739\/PMI-Certification-Overview-Webinar-1-300x37.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"differences\">Differences between <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7 and 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas the <em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; 6th&nbsp;edition is grounded in technical processes, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs for the project manager, the <em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;seventh&nbsp;edition is driven by skills and resources for the team to deliver value-based outcomes. The most significant difference between the <em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;7<sup>th<\/sup> and 6th editions is the shift of focus from very technically driven processes and tools to more over-arching principles anyone involved with project management work can use to be successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085546\/image-7-15-1024x499.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085546\/image-7-15-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085546\/image-7-15-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085546\/image-7-15-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085546\/image-7-15.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the most basic level, one big difference between <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7 vs 6 is the sheer size of the printed book: <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 Sixth edition is&nbsp;756 pages compared to the significantly slimmed down <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 Seventh edition at 274 pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"structure\">Structure and Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How was the reduction in pages accomplished for the seventh edition? It is in part due to a shift in the structure and focus of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085624\/image-7-16-1024x247.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085624\/image-7-16-1024x247.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085624\/image-7-16-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085624\/image-7-16-768x185.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085624\/image-7-16.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/other-images\/standards\/changes-to-pmbok-guide-7th-edition.png?la=en&amp;v=ae1c02cf-a00f-48f5-bed4-479bccf6c53c\">PMI\u2019s handout comparing the 6<sup>th<\/sup> to 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition<\/a> <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> for a point-by-point comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085647\/image-7-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085647\/image-7-17.png 864w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085647\/image-7-17-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11085647\/image-7-17-768x853.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source: https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/other-images\/standards\/changes-to-pmbok-guide-7th-edition.png?la=en&amp;v=ae1c02cf-a00f-48f5-bed4-479bccf6c53<\/em>c<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 Sixth edition was designed by the PMI to be project manager and process-focused, while the new seventh edition is project team and outcome-focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcf0ef\"><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; 6th Edition<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td>Project Manager tailors the knowledge areas, processes, inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs tailored for project environment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em><strong>PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; 7th Edition<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td>Teams use principles to inform project outcomes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Comparing the Structure Between <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> &#8211; 6th and 7th Edition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standards\">Standards of Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/pmbok-guide-public-faqs-1-july-2021.pdf?v=18e3382e-0c61-4b86-b0e8-daaf5ea2b13d\">defines a standard<\/a> as: \u201ca document established by consensus and approved by a recognized body.\u201d In the context of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>, the sixth edition standard is process-based, whereas the seventh edition is principle-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090251\/image-7-19-1024x354.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090251\/image-7-19-1024x354.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090251\/image-7-19-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090251\/image-7-19-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090251\/image-7-19.png 1355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Comparing the Standards of Project Management Between <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> &#8211; 6th and 7th Edition<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the PMI, the seventh edition\u2019s 12 principles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/about\/current-projects\">\u201c\u2026are built around a set of statements that guide the actions and behaviors of project management practitioners regardless of development approach<\/a>.\u201d The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is one example of foundational standards for the profession of project management. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/foundational\">foundational standards at PMI.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"knowledge-areas\">Knowledge Areas to Project Performance Domains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ten knowledge areas of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition<\/em> have been replaced by a set of 8 performance domains in the PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition. The PMI defines a domain as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/about\/current-projects\">groups of related activities that are critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090742\/image-7-20-1024x360.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090742\/image-7-20-1024x360.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090742\/image-7-20-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090742\/image-7-20-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090742\/image-7-20.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Comparing the Project Performance Domains in <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> &#8211; 6th and 7th Edition<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMI has created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/pmbok-project-performance-domains.pdf?v=ffd77553-1316-424f-83d1-83c95469ce2c\">\u201cclickable reference guide\u201d for the eight performance domains<\/a> in support of the seventh edition. When considering the PMBOK\u00ae Guide, in terms of 6<sup>th<\/sup> vs 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition, it is important to know the information included in the 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition is still relevant for potential PMP\u00ae credential holders\u2019 expected knowledge base. For example, the 10 knowledge areas all contain testable information for potential PMP\u00ae certification exam questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"value-delivery-system\">Value Delivery System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide\u2019s<\/em> pivot from a process focus to a value delivery focus is reflective of the global shift in project management itself. Organizations of all sizes and in all industries find themselves needing to be flexible to address multiple unexpected market shifts as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the world\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those preparing for the PMP\u00ae exam or those PMP\u00ae credential holders seeking to keep their skills relevant will benefit from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/value-delivery-system-explainer.pdf?v=8cf8f772-736c-4cb7-b3f9-814e29f40c94\">PMI\u00ae\u2019s new Value Delivery System Explainer<\/a>. Open the resources to click through \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/value-delivery-system-explainer.pdf?v=8cf8f772-736c-4cb7-b3f9-814e29f40c94\">the concept of information flow in the creation of value to life.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090844\/image-7-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090844\/image-7-21.png 593w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/11090844\/image-7-21-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source:https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/value-delivery-system-explainer.pdf?v=8cf8f772-736c-4cb7-b3f9-814e29f40c94<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted in the explainer document, within the Value Delivery System, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/value-delivery-system-explainer.pdf?v=8cf8f772-736c-4cb7-b3f9-814e29f40c94\">each function plays a specific role when it comes to communication and information flows both down and up the chain<\/a>.\u201d The process is about how to maximize the potential for value throughout the project work, not just about following a process to prove it was followed. The Value Delivery System encapsulates the focus on outcomes which is reflected in the seventh edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-platform\">New Platform: Standards Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/standardsplus.pmi.org\/\">PMI Standards +\u201d<\/a> is a new online knowledge base providing PMI members with instant access to processes, terms, and tools from the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>. The purpose is to provide project management professionals, PMP\u00ae credential holders, and those preparing for the PMP\u00ae exam instant access to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/standardsplus.pmi.org\/\">PMI standards, guides, and original how-to content that you can apply to real world situations<\/a>.\u201d It is an evolving resource with knowledge being added over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmp-exam\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> and the PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the new&nbsp;<em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;takes a radically different approach to detailing the Body of Knowledge with which all project managers should be familiar, it does not invalidate nor replace the technical knowledge previously released in the&nbsp;<em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;&#8211; Sixth&nbsp;edition. Additionally, all the content in the&nbsp;<em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;sixth&nbsp;edition should still be considered relevant and testable material for the PMP\u00ae certification exam. Training companies who are using exam prep course materials provided by PMI are the best option for ensuring students are getting all the knowledge they need to pass the PMP\u00ae certification exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions?cat=pmbok\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMBOK Practice Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-tutorials\/Why-PMBOK-Guide-changing\/2831005\/2304102-4.html\">changes include performance domains,&nbsp;tailoring, and models, methods and artifacts<\/a>.&nbsp;Changes from the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> sixth edition include more than a few process tweaks. At a conceptual level, the seventh edition is an update in the way the project management discipline represents itself. 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