In December 2008, PMI® (Project Management Institute) released the 4th edition version of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide),the Project Management Institute's (PMI's) collection of published “generally recognized good practices” (according to PMI's 4th edition FAQs). This edition updates the current 3rd edition standard. Project managers, those who manage project managers, PMI members, and potential future Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) candidates should all be interested in the changes to the PMBOK® Guide, since this new edition updates the standard and outlined good practices that directly affect them.

What has changed in the new 4th edition Guide?

How will it impact those running projects as well as those studying for the PMP or CAPM exam?

This white paper answers these questions by discussing:

Improvements and general changes

How the differences between the editions will affect practitioners, with a breakdown by Process Group

How the differences between the editions will affect those studying for the PMP and CAPM exams, with a breakdown by Knowledge Area

Descriptions of new inputs, tools, techniques, and outputs introduced in the PMBOK® Guide, 4th edition