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# PMBOK® Guide

Project Management Institute 408 pages

Backed by the authority of PMI and shaped by the voices of project professionals worldwide, the _PMBOK® Guide_ defines the global standard for project management.

**Publication Type**  
PMI Standard

## Overview  
_A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)_—Eighth Edition and _The Standard for Project Management_ represent the most data-driven and community-informed update in the guide’s history.

Developed through extensive global research and practitioner collaboration, it incorporates input from thousands of project professionals and more than 48,000 data points.

Building on the long-standing legacy of PMI, the Eighth Edition retains the principles and performance domains foundation of the Seventh Edition, but simplifies and clarifies them to be more actionable, blending **mindset, technical, and practical guidance** to reflect how project management is practiced today. It includes:

- **Six core principles** that influence effective project management behavior  
- **Seven performance domains** that represent key areas of practice  
- Expanded coverage of **AI, PMOs, and procurement**, with reintroduced process guidance presented in an evolved, non-prescriptive way.

Together, these updates connect the _why, what,_ and _how_ of project management. With an emphasis on **value delivery, adaptability, and accountability**, this edition helps professionals at all levels achieve meaningful outcomes across a range of approaches and environments.

Whether you manage traditional initiatives or lead agile transformations, the _PMBOK® Guide_– Eighth Edition provides clarity, relevance, and confidence for modern project delivery.

### Product Specifications

#### Pages

408

#### Publisher

Project Management Institute

#### Publication Date

November 2025

What You'll Learn

##### Connect projects to organizational value

Learn how to align project outcomes with strategic goals through a system for value delivery.

##### Apply six core principles for effective leadership

Adopt a holistic view, focus on value, embed quality, lead accountably, integrate sustainability, and build empowered teams.

##### Master the seven performance domains

Strengthen your capabilities in governance, scope, schedule, finance, stakeholders, resources, and risk.

##### Tailor for your context

Learn how to adapt practices, tools, and techniques to fit your team, organization, and environment.

##### Explore new and emerging topics

Gain insights into AI, PMOs, and procurement, with practical guidance informed by modern challenges.

##### Navigate with clarity and confidence

Benefit from an evolved structure that connects principles, domains, and focus areas in a clear, actionable way.

Looking for the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition?  
The _PMBOK® Guide_– Seventh Edition will be available for member download and purchase through PMI until 8 July 2026. After this date, retailers may continue selling remaining inventory while supplies last.