{"id":3079,"date":"2021-09-13T11:04:10","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T16:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=3079"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:24:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:24:32","slug":"pmbok-guide-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"PMBOK\u00ae Guide Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Project Managers at all stages of their career should aim to stay current with content contained in the Project Management Institute\u2019s (PMI) standards and publications. Available in multiple languages, and free to all current PMI members in a digital format, the <em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em>) has a 25+ year history. Whether for keeping skills relevant, adapting project management practices to meet current business needs, or preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification exam, Project Managers can benefit from a deep understanding of the latest release of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide.<\/em><\/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-release-date\/#pmp\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> and the PMP\u00ae Certification<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#why\">Why PMI has the <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#history\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> Origins and History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#latest-edition\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> Latest Edition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#formats\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7th Edition Formats<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#why-update\">Why the PMI\u00ae updates the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-release-date\/#pmp-exam-effect\">How the latest edition of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide affects the PMP\u00ae certification exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png\" alt=\"7 Secrets to Passing the PMP Exam\" class=\"wp-image-98\" width=\"402\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1.png 803w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/04\/05154613\/7-Secrets-Passing-PMP-Exam-1-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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-1778496498000-7882771190\",\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-1778496498000-7882771190\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmp\"><em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em>) and the Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the world, project managers and trainers have asked: \u201cWhat is the PMBOK\u00ae Guide release date?\u201d due to the far-reaching impact of this professional resource. The Project Management Institute released a new edition of their A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (<em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>) in August 2021. The changes for the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> are reflective of changes in the profession since the 2017 <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> &#8211; Sixth edition. The new edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> reflects conceptual shifts to value delivery over deliverables and the use of different project methodologies even within a single organization. Project Management Professionals (PMP)\u00ae can demonstrate their understanding of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> and many other foundational project management-focused skills through a passing score on the certification exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why PMI has the <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For PMI to propel its guide into global notoriety as the profession\u2019s most widely adopted standard, it must be a vetted body of knowledge backed by data and industry best practices. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visual-paradigm.com\/guide\/pmbok\/what-is-pmbok\/\">Benefits to having a guide for project management<\/a>, the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> as it is called, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allows companies to standardize practices across teams, departments, and divisions thus building unity and consistency no matter where in the company<\/li><li>helps project managers to work with a standardized system thus expanding career opportunities across companies<\/li><li>reduces project failure by documenting methods, tools, and techniques that consistently work while simultaneously sharing what does not work<\/li><li>allows for customization of processes to adapt to specific company requirements thereby balancing best practice with personalization<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13090945\/image-4.png\" alt=\"PMBOK\u00ae Guide Release Date\" class=\"wp-image-3081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13090945\/image-4.png 96w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13090945\/image-4-70x70.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">When thinking of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>, keep this old saying in mind: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visual-paradigm.com\/guide\/pmbok\/what-is-pmbok\/\">&#8220;To break the rules, first you have to know the rules.&#8221; When project managers invest time in learning the rules, they also are investing time in learning how and where rules can be broken<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\"><em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em>) Origins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/blog-post\/18705\/What-is-the-current-edition-of-the-PMBoK-Guide-and-when-will-the--new-edition-be-released----Updated-\">began as a report (1981), evolved into the \u201cEthics, Standards, and Accreditation Committee Final Report\u201d (1983), and changed into the resource document \u201cThe Project Management Body of Knowledge\u201d (1987)<\/a>. Each iteration was grounded in the need to advance the development of the profession of project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> was published as a standalone guide in 1996 by PMI to provide its members with a global standard for all things project management: tools, processes, and terms. The same drive to continuously improve that lead to the creation of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> itself remains in place as evidenced by the process used to update and make changes to the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>. It is not a static or \u201cdusty\u201d resource but one PMP\u00ae credential holders should understand when taking the PMP exam and stay current as changes are made in each edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> Release Date History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been twenty-five years since the 1<sup>st<\/sup> edition of PMI\u2019s <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> was first published. With each edition of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide, PMI has refined the content to reflect the evolution of the field of project management. Whether as a digital or printed book, each edition of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide has had a release date eagerly tracked by practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"143\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13091206\/image-5.png\" alt=\"PMBOK\u00ae Guide Release Date History\" class=\"wp-image-3084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13091206\/image-5.png 653w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13091206\/image-5-300x66.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted in the summary table below, there are roughly four years between the release of the latest edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>. Some editions are very different than their predecessor. Other editions include only minor updates to ensure the relevancy of content. One major change to note, the sixth edition (2017) content was revised to not be fully replaced by the 7th edition; rather, it has been refined and in some way now compliments some of the more technically focused content found in the Sixth Edition. Depending on the available technology at the time of the release of each <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>, there has been a digital version, a physical version, or both made available by PMI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of the PMBOK<strong><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong> Guide Publication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>7<sup>th<\/sup> Edition<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; 2021<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3<sup>rd<\/sup> Edition &#8211; 2004<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>6<sup>th<\/sup> Edition &#8211; 2017<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Edition &#8211; 2000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>5<sup>th<\/sup> Edition<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; 2013<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1<sup>st<\/sup> Edition<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; 1996<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4<sup>th<\/sup> Edition &#8211; 2009<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Whitepaper &#8211; 1987<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption><em>Sources: https:\/\/edward-designer.com\/web\/short-history-pmbok-guide-pmi\/<\/em><br><em>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/history-evolutions-pmbok-guide-suhaan-kkhanna\/<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its impact at an individual, business, and industry level, it is important to know the next <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> release date. As of August 2021, PMI has made available the latest edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> for free to active PMI members in a digital format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container 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><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex 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=\"latest-edition\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> Latest Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> includes The Standard for Project Management. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/foundational\/pmbok\">The standard is the foundation upon which the vast body of knowledge builds, and the guide serves to capture and summarize that knowledge<\/a>.\u201dFor project managers most familiar with the earlier versions including the Sixth, refer to <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 PDF handout mapping changes for the 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition<\/a> <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>. The passionate PMP\u00ae credential holder can connect with PMI to learn about progress made in the profession of project management in each new release by sending an email to PMI at <a href=\"mailto:standards@pmi.org\">standards@pmi.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide <\/em>7th Edition Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> latest edition (<em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 <em>7<sup>th<\/sup> edition<\/em>) has updates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-tutorials\/Why-PMBOK-Guide-changing\/2831005\/2304102-4.html\">including performance domains,&nbsp;tailoring, and models, methods, and artifacts<\/a>.&nbsp;Changes from the <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition are more than just small process-focused tweaks. At a conceptual level, the PMBOK\u00ae 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition is an update in all things project management for all PMP\u00ae credential holders. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/about\/current-projects\">Key changes for the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> include<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Standard for Project Management has moved from processes to principles<\/li><li>The knowledge areas have been replaced by performance domains<\/li><li>The focus has shifted from a single project manager to team members and roles<\/li><li>The traditional waterfall approach is now modified to include a tailored approach for project-related work<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One consideration for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/pmbok-guide-seven-facts.pdf?v=8dc5f84d-76f6-4405-8b1b-999dd3d4beef\">latest edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is it includes both<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Standard for Project Management, which carries the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) designation, and<\/li><li><em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>), a framework for applying the lessons in the standard using the broader body of knowledge most important to the project management profession.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those wondering how the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> relates to the PMP exam, PMI has published&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\/earn-the-pmp\/pmp-exam-preparation\/pmp-reference-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a list of sources<\/a>&nbsp;their exam creators have used to base their questions on and the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is featured as a major source. This reference list, along with the current exam content outline (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/pmp-examination-content-outline.pdf?v=149cfab8-bd04-4b7b-bacf-c4b1c5e2d164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ECO<\/a>),&nbsp;should be used to prepare to take the PMP\u00ae certification exam. According to PMI\u00ae, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\/earn-the-pmp\/pmp-exam-preparation\/pmp-reference-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the list of sources<\/a> is not the complete list, but it does provide a large cross-section for students to base their studies on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"formats\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7th Edition Formats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\/foundational\/pmbok\">PMI describes it, each release of their flagship guide<\/a> \u201c\u2026 is a fundamental resource for effective project management in any industry.\u201dNote current PMI members can download a full version of the last edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> in a PDF format. In the PDF file, project managers can easily search for keywords and terms in support of their current work and as part of the preparation for taking the PMP\u00ae certification exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"893\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13092509\/image-6.png\" alt=\"PMBOK\u00ae Guide 7th Edition\" class=\"wp-image-3089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13092509\/image-6.png 893w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13092509\/image-6-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/13092509\/image-6-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the digital version, project managers can use Adobe Acrobat software to highlight and bookmark key sections. The digital version is also helpful as there is no need to worry about leaving the printed book at a desk or having to lug it around between locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-update\">Why the PMI\u00ae updates the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each new edition reflects careful consideration of project management profession changes. Changes to the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> &#8211; 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition were made based on <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>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/pmbok-standards\/pmbok-guide-public-faqs-29-march-2021.pdf?v=9c15e470-5218-41d9-ac9f-223206220d16\">PMI\u00ae issued a FAQ in March 2021<\/a> sharing the motivation behind the release of the latest guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBased on feedback from project managers across industries and around the world, we heard there was room to improve the content and structure to reflect current ways of working. Practitioners are now tasked with identifying the right delivery approach (predictive, adaptive, or hybrid) to get the job done and deliver value. We recognized that we needed to update the PMBOK\u00ae Guide in order to stay relevant and meet the needs of our customers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition will not be the last. The history of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide will progress from the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th to undoubtedly the 8th edition and beyond. The continuous improvement efforts do not stop with a release of a new guide edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How often the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is updated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using industry research from job bank data, PMI.org data, and member surveys, PMI updates the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> about every 3 to 5 years to ensure alignment with where the profession is and where it is headed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-tutorials\/Why-PMBOK-Guide-changing\/2831005\/2304102-4.html\">The standard Standard for project Project management&nbsp;Management&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>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmp-exam-effect\">How the latest edition of the PMBOK\u00ae Guide affects the PMP\u00ae certification exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For both the latest and future versions of the&nbsp;<em>PMBOK<\/em><sup>\u00ae<\/sup><em>&nbsp;Guide<\/em>, students intending to sit for the PMP\u00ae exam should understand (not just memorize!) the concepts laid out in the guide and be able to apply them to a given scenario to determine the best course of action to be taken. The scenarios provided on the PMP\u00ae certification exam may lend themselves to having more than one plausible answer to the question. But when sitting for the PMP\u00ae exam students will be asked to choose the best&nbsp;answer among the choices given which requires more than just simply recalling a term based on memory. Students should possess a well-rounded understanding of project management concepts found in the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>, as well as the other texts found on the PMP exam reference list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does the release of <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide &#8211; 7th edition<\/em> affect students who were studying for the PMP\u00ae exam before its release?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The release of the 7<sup>th<\/sup><sup> <\/sup>edition does not directly affect students studying before its August 2021 release. <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\">According to PMI<\/a>, the PMP\u00ae certification exam will not have changes until fall 2021, but students who are anticipating taking the exam in late fall 2021 (Q3) or early winter 2021 (Q4) should be prepared to see questions that might have been sourced from the latest version of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will the changes made in PMBOK\u00ae Guide \u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition be reflected on the PMP\u00ae certification exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI\u00ae has stated there will be a slow rollout of new questions added to the PMP\u00ae exam question bank based on the new version of the PMBOK Guide, rather than a complete replacement of questions based on previous editions of the guide. Previous updates to the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> have resulted in a more complete replacement of the PMI question database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How can students prepare for editions following the 7<sup>th<\/sup>edition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI updates its standards every 3-5 years, so students should focus on the 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition for the foreseeable future. The PMP\u00ae certification exam may be impacted by a change to the exam content outline (ECO) prior to the next edition of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> being released, as it also typically follows a 3-5-year update cycle.&nbsp;The last PMBOK\u00ae Guide release date was August 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information, including access to the 6<sup>th<\/sup>, 7<sup>th<\/sup>, or future releases of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em>, look to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\">https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards<\/a>\u00ad. 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