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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)

PMI's foundational standard and guide describing project management principles, performance domains, and practices.

Definition

The 7th edition (2021) shifted from 49 processes and 10 knowledge areas to 12 principles and 8 performance domains. The 8th edition (late 2025) reorganized again into principles, performance domains, and focus areas while reintroducing process guidance. PMI exams reference it alongside other PMI publications.

Example

Studying the PMBOK Guide's performance domains for stakeholders, team, and uncertainty.

Exam tip

The PMP exam is based on the Exam Content Outline, not on a single edition of the PMBOK Guide.

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