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If you are looking for a quick reference to PMBOK, or for a concise introduction to the subject, this must-have pocket guide is for you!

Use it in tandem with PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition to get an as complete understanding of the methodology as possible.

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has recently released the latest version of its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) project management methodology. The latest version was published in the form of the PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition.

The key changes that have been made to the latest version of PMBOK are as follows:

A standard language used throughout, aiding the reader’s understanding of the information conveyed. New diagrams clarify the operation, inputs and outputs of each process. The number of processes within PMBOK has been reduced from 44 to 42. Greater attention has been placed on how Knowledge Areas integrate in the context of Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing process groups. PMBOK is now closely integrated with the PMI’s other programme and portfolio management standards, rather than before where this integration was very inconsistent.

As ever, PMBOK remains the de-facto standard for project management in North America and the rest of the world. Though, sometimes, the prospect of getting to grips with such a meaty methodology in the form of such a large book can be daunting. PMBOK Guide – A Pocket Edition has been released to address this issue.

PMBOK Guide – A Pocket Edition is a concise overview and introduction to PMBOK. It answers most of the PMBOK process question that you might have, giving straightforward explanations of most of the critical information.

For an exceptionally affordable price – order today!

Tags: PMBOK, Pocket Guides, Project Management

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