What is New in the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition?

2017年9月6日，PMI发布了《 PMBOK指南》第六版。manbet最新版PMI每四年发布一次新版本的PMBOK指南。manbet最新版最后一个更新是在2012年12月，当时他们出版了PMBOK Guide 5th Edition.

The PMI has made many changes to the latest version First, let’s discuss the two most important changes:

1. Addition of the Agile framework
2. Counterfeit Measures

Addition of the Agile Framework

PMI通常添加，删除或扩展知识领域是很常见的，但是这次是不同的。PMI已向PMBOK指南添加了不同的框架：敏捷框架。manbet最新版

Agile methodology is gaining popularity these days, so the PMI has started the PMI-ACP certification and they developed the Agile Practice Guide with help from the Agile Alliance. This guide has 168 pages and provides general explanations of Agile concepts.

The PMI has acknowledged that there has been a gradual increase in the adoption of Agile methodologies in project management, so this update was not entirely unexpected.

本指南的目的是使项目管理团队更好地了解敏捷工具，技术和方法。

Now, you might be wondering how this will impact the PMP exam.

Well, that’s not clear just yet. The PMI has not updated the PMP Exam Content Guidelines, yet.

PMBOK指南的数字版本包括敏捷实践指南。manbet最新版如果您购买了纸质副本，则必须单独购买指南。

If you are a PMI member, you can buy both guides for 49 USD, after a 50% discount from the PMI store.

Counterfeit Measures

This time, the PMI has updated counterfeit measures for the digital and printed version of the Guide.

Counterfeit Measures of the Digital Version

The PMI has placed a watermark that states “Not for Distribution, Sale or Reproduction” on each page. They did this to avoid duplication and unauthorized distribution.

You cannot open the Guide file without your password, and once you open it your name and your PMI ID are printed on every page. These measures are enough to discourage unauthorized distribution. Adding a watermark on each page is irritating.

You cannot print the PMBOK Guide. Many people prefer to read from a printed page, so this nuisance may be a big blow to them.

I am afraid that the 7th digital version will be online only, with no opportunity to download, and the 8th edition will have an OTP (One Time Password) feature. Every time you need to access the guide, the PMI will send you a code to your mobile to verify your identity.

如果你喜欢读一本精装书,我建议that you buy one from the PMI store or Amazon, because you cannot print the digital edition.

Counterfeit Measures for the Printed Version

I purchased the print version of the PMBOK Guide from the PMI store.

The price was 49 USD after a 50% discount. After receiving the package, I opened the cover and found the following notice on the first page:

“This book was printed utilizing a potential anti-counterfeit print technology designed to prevent unauthorized reproductions. The paper color is gray instead of white. When the pages of the book are copied or scanned a hidden warning message will appear in the background. This security feature is intended to discourage anyone from attempting to illegally reproduce or counterfeit the book.”

I hope you get the idea.

页面是灰色的,它看起来很便宜,reading the book was not a good experience.

Anyway, let’s discuss the structural changes to the PMBOK Guide 6th edition.

Structure of the PMBOK Guide

The PMBOK Guide is divided into three sections:

• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
• The Standard for Project Management
• Appendix, Glossary, and Index

最后，您会找到敏捷实践指南。

每个知识领域的开头添加了四个新部分：

• Key Concepts
• Trends and Emerging Practices
• Tailoring Considerations
• Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments

The first explains key concepts of the knowledge area, and the second covers trends and emerging practices.

The third section explains tailoring conditions you should consider while developing processes for your project: e.g. how much emphasis you should give to each according to the scope.

The last section helps you consider if Agile methodologies can assist you in achieving your objectives.

所有过程分为三类：

• 一次或在预定点上使用
• Periodically used or as needed
• Used throughout the project

在此版本中，PMBOK指南讨论了福利管理计manbet最新版划。这始于项目的早期阶段，并描述了该项目将如何以及何时带来收益。它还提供了衡量这些好处的机制。

Net Present Value, IRR, benefit-cost ratio, payback period, etc., have all found a place in the PMBOK Guide.

The PMI introduced a new section devoted to the environment in which projects operate. Here, the PMBOK discusses theenterprise environmental and organizational process assets. Governance is also discussed.

A chapter on the role of the project manager in the team has been added, and how theTalent Trianglehelps an organization achieve its objectives.

It explains the project manager’s sphere of influence, their competencies, and their performance as an integrator.

The role of the project manager is now aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle concept, which was introduced in 2016.

Now we will discuss the changes in知识领域和过程.

Before we move on, please note that no knowledge areas were added or removed.

Changes in Processes

PMI对流程进行了以下更改：

删除：关闭采购过程。

添加：Manage project knowledge, control resources, and implement risk responses.

重命名:Perform quality assuranceto manage quality, estimate activity resources are relocated to the project resource management knowledge area.

The PMI changed the name of two knowledge areas: project time management to project schedule management and project human resource management to project resource management.

To get a glimpse of the processes and knowledge areas, please refer to the “Project Management Process Group and Knowledge Area Mapping” chart, available on page 25 of the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition.

Changes in Knowledge Areas

Now let’s take a look at the changes to each knowledge area.

Integration Management

添加了一个称为“管理项目知识”的新过程。

Here, the PMBOK emphasizes using existing knowledge and creating new knowledge to achieve项目目标和contribute to organizational learning.

计划管理

This used to be known as the time management knowledge area. Now, the PMI recognizes that only schedules can be managed, time cannot.

They moved the “Estimate Activity Resources” process to the project resource management knowledge area.

Quality Management

The “Perform Quality Assurance” process was renamed “Manage Quality.” They made this change to bring consistency to the terminology; moreover, this is more prominent in quality management.

资源管理

“人力资源管理”过程更名为“资源管理”。

项目经理管理资源 - 人力，机器和材料 - 因此，资源管新万博登录手机版理比人力资源管理更合适。

A new process called “Control Resources” has been added, and as mentioned earlier, Estimate Activity Resources was also moved to this knowledge area from the schedule management knowledge area.

Risk Management

A new process called “Implement Risk Responses” was added here. The control risks process was renamed to monitor risks process.

添加了一种称为“升级”的新风险响应策略positive risk response和负面风险反应策略.

Procurement Management

The close procurement process has been deleted.

In summary, the changes to the PMBOK Guide 6th Edition are:

流程总数现在为49。第五版有47个流程。

The following table shows the old and new names of knowledge areas.

下表显示了新添加和/或已删除的过程：

The name of the following processes have been changed:

I have received many emails regarding this update, so before ending this blog post, I will answer a few FAQs.

FAQ: 1

Should I base my preparation on the 5th edition of the PMBOK Guide or wait till the exam content changes?

请注意，考试内容将更改为2018年3月26日的PMBOK指南的第6版。manbet最新版

如果您打算在3月26日之前参加考试，请准备第5版《 PMBOK指南》。manbet最新版但是，如果您打算在此日期或之后参加考试，则您的准备工作应基于第六版。

You have over three months until the exam changes. This time is enough for your preparation.

When the test changes, it takes time for publishers to include the feedback of exam takers in the new study materials.

The first edition of any book or course will have some typos, errors, and mistakes, which they correct in the next edition.

This process takes time.

3月26日之后，更新的内容将需要几个月的时间才能与考试模式保持一致，并需要发布更抛光的版本。

The price of study materials may go up.

If you want to pass the PMP exam before it changes, I suggest you start your preparation now, attempt the exam before 26 March, andbecome a PMP.

FAQ: 2

我根据PMBOK指南的第五版通过了PMP认证。manbet最新版我是否必须再次参加考试，或者我需要参加任何考试时，考试内容与PMBOK指南第6版保持一致时，我需要升级自己？manbet最新版

You do not have to take the exam again or any upgrade test.

As long as you complete theCCR cycle, you will be a PMP in good standing. To complete a CCR cycle, earn60 PDUsin three years and report them to the PMI.

如果您无法维持CCR周期，您将失去凭证，并将被要求再次参加考试。

概括

Although no new knowledge areas were added or removed in this update, this change is major. The inclusion of Agile Practices, changing the names of a few knowledge areas, removing and adding a few processes, and the relocation of processes are a few updates that took place in this edition. This edition brings consistency, is aligned with the latest project management practices, and is the most polished version to date.

The only problem with this guide, from my perspective, is the anti-theft measures that affect the user experience. I believe the PMI will address these concerns soon.

I suggest you read Appendix X1 (page 639) in the PMBOK Guide 6th edition to learn more about the changes.

If you have any comments or questions, you can leave them in the comments section below.