{"id":3148,"date":"2021-09-15T13:56:37","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T18:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2021-12-20T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:24:17","slug":"pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"PMBOK\u00ae Guide 7th Edition and PMP Exam Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Project Management Institute (PMI) produces <em>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge<\/em> (<em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae<em> Guide<\/em>) as a global standard for all things project management. Each new edition of the guide reflects careful consideration of the evolution of project management. PMI\u2019s Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification is globally recognized as an achievement in the field of project management. The <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae<em> Guide<\/em> 7th edition is a key resource in PMP exam prep, staying current in the profession of project management standards, and maintaining your PMP\u00ae credential.<\/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-and-the-pmp-exam\/#pmp-exam\">PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/#pmbok-guide\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> and 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition content<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/#pmbok7\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition outline<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/#exam-prep\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> and PMP Certification Exam Prep<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/#exam-prep\">PMP Exam Prep Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmbok-guide-and-the-pmp-exam\/#practice-questions\">Free PMP&nbsp;Exam Practice Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\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-1779663853000-0886418994\",\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-1779663853000-0886418994\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmp-exam\">PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI is the professional association that presides over the Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification exam, which has become a global standard for the profession of project management. The PMP exam consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>230-minutes to complete exam<\/li><li>180 questions &#8211; combination of multiple-choice, multiple responses, matching, hotspot, and limited fill-in-the-blank<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI requires the potential PMP exam taker to complete at least <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmp-certification-requirements\">35 hours of prep<\/a> work. The PMP exam is designed by the PMI such that it \u201cutilizes knowledge and task-driven guidelines to assess the practitioner\u2019s competence, and determine the levels of salience, criticality, and frequency of each of the knowledge, tasks, and skills required to perform to the industry-wide standard in the role of a project manager.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmbok-guide\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em><em> <\/em>\u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> and 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em> \u2013 Sixth edition was designed by PMI to be a project manager and process-focused, while the new seventh edition is project team and outcome-focused. Refer to PMI\u2019s handout comparing the 6<sup>th<\/sup> to 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> for a point-by-point comparison. Students preparing to take the PMP exam should ensure they use both editions to study. The more technically focused Sixth edition provides a foundation of the processes and outputs used by project managers, while the principle-based <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide <\/em>7<sup>th<\/sup> edition will enhance your understanding of the outcomes in addition to the deliverables of a project. <em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition outlines 5 process groups, 10 knowledge areas, and 49 processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deepfriedbrainproject.com\/assets\/files\/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-process-group-knowledge-area.pdf\">Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping matrix<\/a> to enhance your understanding of the interconnectedness among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition process groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5 process groups are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring\/controlling, and closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition knowledge areas and processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 49 processes, organized by 10 knowledge areas are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Integration Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Develop Project Charter; Develop Project Management Plan; Direct and Manage Project Work; Manage Project Knowledge; Monitor and Control Project Work; Perform Integrated Change Control; Close Project or Phase.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scope Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Scope Management; Collect Requirements; Define Scope; Create WBS; Validate Scope; Control Scope.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Schedule Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Schedule Management; Define Activities; Sequence Activities; Estimate Activity Durations; Develop Schedule; Control Schedule.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<br>Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Cost Management; Estimate Costs; Determine Budget; Control Costs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quality Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Quality Management; Manage Quality; Control Quality.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resource Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Resource Management; Estimate Activity Resources; Acquire Resources;<br>Develop Team; Manage Team; Control Resources.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communications Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Communications Management; Manage Communications; Monitor Communications.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Risk<br>Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Risk Management; Identify Risks; Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis;<br>Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis; Plan Risk Responses; Implement Risk Responses; Monitor Risks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Procurement Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Plan Procurement Management; Conduct Procurements; Control Procurements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stakeholder Management<\/strong><\/td><td>Identify Stakeholders; Plan Stakeholder Engagement; Manage Stakeholder Engagement; Monitor Stakeholder Engagement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmbok7\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em><em> <\/em>\u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition outline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 7th Edition is intended to document high-level principles, across 8 performance domains, 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<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide <\/em>\u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition domains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide&nbsp;<\/em>\u2013 7th Edition presents eight domains of project management. PMI defines a domain as \u201cgroups of related activities that are critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eight domains are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Stakeholder<\/li><li>Themes<\/li><li>Development approach<\/li><li>Life cycle planning<\/li><li>Project work<\/li><li>Deliver<\/li><li>Measurements<\/li><li>Uncertainty<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition exam prep can be guided by information found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/project-management-professional-exam-outline.pdf\">PMI\u2019s exam content outline for 2021<\/a> which shows a distribution of questions by domains:<\/p>\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\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093334\/image-7.png\" alt=\"PMBOK Domains\" class=\"wp-image-3150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093334\/image-7.png 527w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093334\/image-7-300x106.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source: https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/project-management-professional-exam-outline.p<\/em>df<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pmbok-and-pmp\"><em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> 7th Edition Exam Prep and PMP Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 performance domains<\/a> in support of the seventh edition. When considering the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> in terms of 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition vs 7<sup>th<\/sup>edition it is important to know the information included in the 6<sup>th<\/sup> is still within the overall PMP\u00ae credential holder\u2019s expected knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">What the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is and what it isn&#8217;t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is a publication intended to document the knowledge and skills most useful to project managers carrying out their roles successfully across industries and in companies of different sizes. Project managers with any level of experience should see it as \u201cPMBOK best practices.\u201d However, it is not intended to be an all-encompassing study prep tool specifically aimed at passing the PMP exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093554\/image-8.png\" alt=\"PMBOK\u00ae Guide 7th Edition Exam Prep: What it is and what it is not.\" class=\"wp-image-3151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093554\/image-8.png 847w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093554\/image-8-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/09\/15093554\/image-8-768x278.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> to outline the core content needed as a refresher for on-the-job application or PMP exam prep. The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> contains helpful charts and diagrams to detail important project management concepts, but note those are more informative than formal PMP exam prep resources. It is important to do a <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> review, more than once, as part of an overall study approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Which <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> edition to use for PMP exam prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Sixth and Seventh editions of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> are primary resources for PMP exam prep as they align with many of the concepts on the PMP Examination Content Outline (\u201cPMP ECO\u201d). 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 handout comparing the 6<sup>th<\/sup> to 7<sup>th<\/sup> edition<\/a> of the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> for a mapping of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> is not the only PMI resource to use for PMP exam prep. Training professionals recommend incorporating the<em> Agile Practice Guide<\/em>, a companion document to the <em>PMBOK\u00ae Guide<\/em> \u2013 6<sup>th<\/sup> edition, as half of the PMP Exam now includes agile and hybrid concepts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exam-prep\">PMP Exam Prep Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Create an exam prep plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmp-course-materials\">Project Management Academy PMP\u00ae Certification Strategy Guide<\/a> includes great advice for the aspiring PMP exam taker. PMP exam prep should include these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmp-certification-requirements\">PMP certification requirements<\/a>\u00a0from PMI (passing the exam is only one part)<\/li><li>Select a PMP Exam prep course from a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/why-choose-a-pmi-authorized-training-partner-atp-for-your-training\/\">PMI Authorized Trainer<\/a><\/li><li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/pmp-examination-content-outline.pdf\">PMI PMP\u00ae examination content outline<\/a><\/li><li>Create (and stick to it!) a study plan that includes completing the exam application, reviewing materials, and taking practice exams<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Through years of experience helping professionals prepare for the very unique PMP exam,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/course-instructor-bio\">Project Management Academy instructors<\/a>&nbsp;have seen a consistently higher exam pass rate for students who have a plan with each of those components regardless of their project management experience on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Complete a PMP exam prep course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For project managers seeking to gain their PMP certification, it is important to complete a PMP prep course. As a Premier partner of PMI\u2019s Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Program, Project Management Academy teaches the PMI Authorized Exam Prep course materials, with exclusive lessons to ensure PMA students have a deep understanding of the content and are prepared to pass the PMP exam. The PMP Exam Prep sessions are structured to both upskill existing project management skills while also preparing for the current PMP Exam Content Outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Where to find PMP Exam study materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/\">Project Management Academy<\/a> provides many free PMP exam prep resources in support of learning project management processes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/\">Project Management Resource Center<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\">Free PMP exam questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/articles\/\">Project Management news and articles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/games\/games.php\">Terminology puzzles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a Project Management Professional goes beyond earning the PMP certification status. Join <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmaccelerate\"><em>PMAccelerate<\/em><\/a> for exclusive access to training, discounts, jobs, tools, and professional development opportunities to boost your skills, job impact, and career prospects.<\/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=\"practice-questions\">Free PMP&nbsp;Exam Practice Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\">Project Management Academy\u2019s free PMP exam practice questions<\/a> are based on relevant&nbsp;A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK\u00ae&nbsp;Guide)&nbsp;topics. There are 50 example PMP exam questions available to help prep for the PMP exam. Project Management Academy students through the purchase of a PMP exam certification course, have access to an additional 2,000 PMP exam questions utilizing an online PMP exam simulator software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMBOK\u00ae Guide is the most widely-recognized industry guide for project management so you should be familiar with it. Therefore, you should use the PMBOK\u00ae Guide 7th Edition, as well as online resources, to prep for your PMP exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a project manager, you know how to make a plan. If so inclined, you can even use project management software to plan your PMP exam prep. Commit to your professional development and create a plan that is actionable, measurable, and possible. Most importantly, put that plan into action so your ongoing professional development efforts are successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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 style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Upcoming PMP Certification Training &#8211; Live &amp; Online Classes<\/strong><\/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\"><table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered table-responsive-sm font-md mt-5 mb-0 d-none d-md-table\"><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Date<\/td><td>Place<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Project Management Institute (PMI) produces A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK\u00ae Guide) as a global standard for all things project management. 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