A Quick Tour Through the PMBOK 6 -...

A Quick Tour Through the

PMBOK® 6

(…and why should I care about it?)

Chris DelGardo, PMP

www.knowledgeformation.com

Overview

• Introduction: Why did they change the PMBOK®?

• PMBOK® 6

– General Layout Changes

– Content Changes

– Things that have not changed

• What does the new PMBOK® mean to me?

– Existing PMP® Credential Holders

– Exam Changes

http://www.knowledgeformation.com/


Brief History of the PMBOK®

• 1981: First PMBOK® project was initiated

• 1983 :

– Ethics, Standards, and Accreditation Committee Final Report

– Project Management Professional Certification

• 1984: First PMP® Credential was awarded

• 1987: The Project Management Body of Knowledge

• 1996: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge




• 1996: PMBOK® (-2 PG)



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI


• October 1998: The American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited

the Project Management Institute (PMI)

as a standards developer.



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2


• Based on the PMBOK® 1st Edition

• Included knowledge and practices

generally accepted in the field of project

management

• Corrected some errors from previous

edition



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3


• After P2, PMI received thousands of

recommendations

• Key inclusion: generally recognized as

good practice on most projects most of

the time



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2009: PMBOK® 4


• Clear distinction between project

management plan and project

documents

• Triple Constraint expanded to include

scope, quality, schedule, budget,

resources, and risk



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2009: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS


• Global Study

• Reached consensus on the role of the

project manager

• Reached consensus on the tasks

required for competent performance +

the knowledge and skills required to

perform these tasks



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2008: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS

• 2011: Exam update


• PMP exam content update based on

the RDS



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2008: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS


• 2013: PMBOK® 5


• Added consistency and clarity by

standardizing terms, processes, and

inputs / outputs

• Intro of additional advancements in the

field of project management (e.g. rolling

wave planning and adaptive lifecycle)



• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2008: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS


• 2013: PMBOK® 5

• 2015: RDS (update)




• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2008: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS


• 2013: PMBOK® 5






• 1996: PMBOK®

• 1998: ANSI

• 2000: PMBOK® 2

• 2004: PMBOK® 3

• 2008: PMBOK® 4

• 2009: RDS


• 2013: PMBOK® 5



• 2017: PMBOK® 6!!!




Overview

• Introduction: Why did they change the PMBOK®?

• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes

We˄



So…why did we change the PMBOK®?

• The field of project management is constantly evolving

• Our knowledge of project management continually grows

• New or refined methods

• More clarification, consistency, standardization

• ANSI Standard requires periodic renewal



Overview

• Introduction: Why did we change the PMBOK®?

• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes



Layout

PMBOK® 5 Chapters

1. Introduction

2. Org Influences and

Project Lifecycle

3. PM Processes

4. Integration

5. Scope

( snip )

13.Stakeholder

Appendices

Knowledge

Areas



Layout

PMBOK® 6 Chapters

• Part 1: PMBOK

• Part 2: The Standard for

Project Management

• Part 3: Appendices, etc.

PMBOK® 5 Chapters

1. Introduction

2. Org Influences and

Project Lifecycle

3. PM Processes

4. Integration

5. Scope

( snip )

13.Stakeholder

Appendices



Layout

PMBOK® 6 Chapters

• Part 1: PMBOK


Project Management


1. Introduction

1. Overview and Purpose

2. Foundational Elements

2. The Environment in which Projects

Operate

1. Enterprise Environmental Factors

2. Organizational Process Assets

3. Organizational Systems

3. The Role of the Project Manager

1. Definition

2. Sphere of Influence

3. Competencies

4. Performing Integration

4. Integration

5. Scope

( snip )

13. Stakeholder

Knowledge

Areas



Layout

PMBOK® 6 Chapters

• Part 1: PMBOK


Project Management


Role of the Project Manager

• Incorporation of the PMI Talent

Triangle®

Each Knowledge Area Includes

• Key Concepts

• Trends and Emerging Practices

• Tailoring Considerations

• Considerations for Agile / Iterative

Environments



Layout

PMBOK® 6 Chapters

• Part 1: PMBOK


Project Management




Layout

PMBOK® 6 Chapters

• Part 1: PMBOK


Project Management


• 6th Edition Changes

• Contributors and

Reviewers

• Agile, Iterative, and

Adaptive Environments

• Summary of Key

Concepts

• Summary of Tailoring

Considerations

• Tools and Techniques

• Glossary and Index



Overview


• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes



Content

• Two Knowledge

Areas Renamed

• Three Processes

Added

• One Processes

Removed

• One Process

Moved

• Nine Processes

Renamed



Content: Two Knowledge Areas Renamed

• Project Time Management > Project Schedule Management

• Project Human Resource Management > Project Resource Management



Content: Three Processes Added



Content: One Processes Removed



Content: One Process Moved



Content: Nine Processes Renamed



Content: Summary

Knowledge

AreaChanges Made

IntegrationNew Manage Project Knowledge process added to

Executing process group

Scope No Change

Schedule

Knowledge Area renamed from Time to Schedule

Estimate Activity Resources process moved to Resource

Management knowledge area

Cost No Change

QualityPerform Quality Assurance process changed to Manage

Quality



Content: Summary

Knowledge

AreaChanges Made

Resource

Knowledge Area renamed from Human Resource to

Resource

Plan Human Resource Management process renamed to

Plan Resource Management

Estimate Activity Resources process moved from Time

Management knowledge area

Acquire Project Team process renamed to Acquire

Resources

Develop Project Team process renamed to Develop Team

Manage Project Team process renamed to Manage Team

New Control Resources process added to Monitoring and

Controlling process group



Content: Summary

Knowledge

AreaChanges Made

CommunicationControl Communication process renamed to Monitor

Communication

Risk

Control Risks process renamed to Monitor Risks

New Implement Risk Responses process added to

Executing process group

Procurement

Administer Procurements process renamed to Control

Procurements

Close Procurements process deleted

Stakeholder

Plan Stakeholder Management process renamed to Plan

Stakeholder Engagement

Control Stakeholder Management process renamed to

Monitor Stakeholder Engagement



Content: Summary

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47

42

39

39

37

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

6th Edition

5th Edition

4th Edition

3rd Edition

2nd Edition

1st Edition

Processes in Each PMBOK



Content: Summary

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Processes by Knowledge Area5th Edition 6th Edition



Other Key Changes

• ‘Ongoing’ vs. ‘non-ongoing’ processes.

• Project Scope vs. Product Scope

• Earned Schedule Management added to Earned Value

Management

• New Risk Response Escalate has been introduced

• Addition of Lessons Learned Register

• Project Management Plans vs. Project Management Plan Updates

• Inputs, Tools & Techniques, Outputs tables simplified

• Tools & Techniques grouped into headings

• Several Agile concepts have been added to the Develop Schedule

process

• Concept of Business Documents, including Business Case and

Benefits Management Plan



Overview


• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes



PMBOK® 6

What has remained the same?

• 5 Project Management

Process Groups

• 10 Knowledge Areas

• ITTO Process Organization

• Process mapping table is still

king



Overview


• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes



Existing PMP® Credential Holders

• Certification Renewal

– No changes to the process

– No changes to PDU requirements (but this upgrade discussion does provide you one of your PDUs!)

• Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

– It is our duty to keep appraised of the latest trends

and changes



Overview


• PMBOK® 6


– Content Changes




– Exam Changes



Exam Changes

• PMP® Exam Fees will NOT increase

• Exam Format will NOT change

• Exam Content Outline will NOT change

– PMP® Exam outline is based on the Role Delineation Study.

– The most recent study was conducted by PMI in 2015 and hence major

changes in exam outline may not be expected.

• The Exam WILL change

– Exam will be based on PMBOK® 5 until 26 Mar 2018

– After then, all tests will be based on PMBOK® 6

• Supporting Materials to the PMBOK® 6th Edition will NOT change

Domains Questions / Domain Processes / Domain

Initiating 13% 2%

Planning 24% 50%

Executing 31% 21%

Monitoring and Controlling 25% 25%

Closing 7% 2%

Total Scored Questions 175

Total Unscored Questions 25

Total Number of Questions 200



Countless Prep

Systems !!!!

Supporting Materials for the PMP® Exam

PMBOK®

Code of Ethics

Lexicon

Exam Outline

PMP Handbook



The Big Takeaway

• PMBOK® 6th Edition is now released

– Two Knowledge Areas Renamed

– Three Processes Added

– One Processes Removed

– One Process Moved

– Nine Processes Renamed

• Renewed focus within Knowledge Areas

– Key Concepts

– Trends and Emerging Practices

– Tailoring Considerations

– Considerations for Agile / Iterative Environments

• Existing PMP® credential holders should become appraised of the new content

• Aspiring PMP® applicants have until ~end of Q1 2018 to take the ‘5th Edition’ PMP® exam

The Big Takeaway!



Topics in this Presentation

• Why does PMBOK® change?

• General Layout Changes

• Content Changes

• Things that have not changed

• WIIFM?

– Existing PMP® Credential

Holders

– Exam ChangesChris DelGardo, PMP

[email protected]

+1 (512) 423-6806

linkedin.com/in/chris-delgardo


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