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

This edition combines The Standard for Project Management with the PMBOK® Guide, reflecting the latest evolution of the project management profession. It introduces 12 principles of project management and eight performance domains essential for delivering project outcomes effectively.

The guide expands on development approaches, including predictive, adaptive, agile, hybrid, and others. It features a dedicated section on tailoring methods to specific contexts, a new framework of models, methods, and artifacts, and a stronger emphasis on outcomes and value delivery. It also integrates with PMIstandards+, a digital content platform that offers practical resources for applying the guide in professional settings.

Intended for project practitioners, consultants, educators, students, sponsors, and stakeholders, this edition serves as a foundational reference for understanding modern project management across industries and organizational contexts.