Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) describes the entire quantity of theory and learning that encompasses the practice of project management. These theories are dynamic, integrative processes that are in constant evolution as practice grows and changes. Similar to other disciplines, the content of the project management body of knowledge is defined, tested, and reformed by the individuals who utilize and foster increasing knowledge within the realm of project management. The entire project management body of knowledge incorporates scientifically sound theories in project management along with novel theories and processes that are being tested and proven. The project management body of knowledge includes formal written frameworks of practice as well as informal and unwritten knowledge. Project management is itself a complete science and as a discipline is useful in a wide variety of domains such as software engineering, construction, architecture, and automotive utilizations. There are five process groups (or steps) and nine knowledge areas is project management. Each of the nine knowledge areas in itself contains the five process groups. Each knowledge area needs all five process groups in order to function. Every process in a project management plan becomes interrelated to at least one knowledge area and one process group.

This term is defined in the 3rd and the 4th edition of the PMBOK.

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PMBOK, 4th edition | Project Management Knowledge
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Dr Chris Roux February 3, 2010 at 5:22 am

could you please enlighten me as to whether the PMBOk is unique to the PMI or whether it is a universal compendium resourced by all the different PM groups such as PMA and IPMA?

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theonlytom February 3, 2010 at 6:59 am

The PMBOK is a standard published by the PMI, the IPMA has a different standard. However, last year, the PMI and the IPMA signed a collaboration agreement, let’s the whether there will be a unique standard in the future…

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