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  1. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" ><generator uri="https://jekyllrb.com/" version="3.8.5">Jekyll</generator><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/" rel="alternate" type="text/html" /><updated>2024-04-03T17:27:55+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/feed.xml</id><title type="html">DEEP FRIED BRAIN</title><subtitle>PMP Exam Prep blog dedicated to help Project Managers achieve and maintain Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifications from PMI, and others certifications such as PMI-ACP, CAPM, and Scrum. Get help on PMP certification requirements, PMP training, Contact Hours (Prepcast, Rita Mulcahy), course reviews, FAQs, PMP study guides, PMP exam simulators, PMP exam questions, PMP ITTO, PMP renewal, lessons learned, tools, tips, and webinars.
  2. </subtitle><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><entry><title type="html">CAPM Certification 2023 - Practice Exams with 1000 Sample Questions</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/08/capm-2023-practice-exams-1000-sample-questions.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="CAPM Certification 2023 - Practice Exams with 1000 Sample Questions" /><published>2023-08-09T02:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-08-09T02:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/08/capm-2023-practice-exams-1000-sample-questions</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/08/capm-2023-practice-exams-1000-sample-questions.html"><![CDATA[<p>I’m excited to announce the release of a comprehensive set of 8 practice exams for the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification 2023 edition, featuring a total of 1000 realistic, unique, and challenging sample questions. Each question and exam has been meticulously crafted and calibrated to align with the CAPM Exam Content Outline (ECO) 2023, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and up-to-date preparation possible. I’m proud to have led the team that developed these exams.</p>
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  18.  <li><a href="#capm-certification-changes-2023" id="markdown-toc-capm-certification-changes-2023">CAPM Certification Changes 2023</a></li>
  19.  <li><a href="#capm-practice-exams-development-process" id="markdown-toc-capm-practice-exams-development-process">CAPM Practice Exams Development Process</a>    <ul>
  20.      <li><a href="#1-capm-exam-content-outline" id="markdown-toc-1-capm-exam-content-outline">1. CAPM Exam Content Outline</a></li>
  21.      <li><a href="#2-capm-new-exam-reference-list" id="markdown-toc-2-capm-new-exam-reference-list">2. CAPM New Exam Reference List</a></li>
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  24.  <li><a href="#capm-practice-exam-features" id="markdown-toc-capm-practice-exam-features">CAPM Practice Exam Features</a>    <ul>
  25.      <li><a href="#1-100-coverage-of-the-eco" id="markdown-toc-1-100-coverage-of-the-eco">1. 100% Coverage of the ECO</a></li>
  26.      <li><a href="#2-detailed-answer-explanations" id="markdown-toc-2-detailed-answer-explanations">2. Detailed Answer Explanations</a></li>
  27.      <li><a href="#3-multiple-references" id="markdown-toc-3-multiple-references">3. Multiple References</a></li>
  28.      <li><a href="#4-variety-of-question-formats" id="markdown-toc-4-variety-of-question-formats">4. Variety of Question Formats</a></li>
  29.    </ul>
  30.  </li>
  31.  <li><a href="#summary" id="markdown-toc-summary">Summary</a></li>
  32.  <li><a href="#get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment" id="markdown-toc-get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment">Get Started with CAPM 2023 Basics Assessment</a></li>
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  37.  
  38. <h2 id="capm-certification-changes-2023">CAPM Certification Changes 2023</h2>
  39.  
  40. <p>Before we get into the details of the practice exams, you may want to read the post - <a href="/2023/07/capm-certification-exam-change-july-2023.html">CAPM Certification Changes 2023</a> - to learn about the major changes to the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification program in 2023.</p>
  41.  
  42. <h2 id="capm-practice-exams-development-process">CAPM Practice Exams Development Process</h2>
  43.  
  44. <p>The process started with a thorough review of the two PMI documents that provide insights on the new exam.</p>
  45.  
  46. <h3 id="1-capm-exam-content-outline">1. CAPM Exam Content Outline</h3>
  47.  
  48. <p>The <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/capm-exam-content-outline">CAPM Exam Content Outline</a> (ECO) outlines the 4 domains and the respective tasks that project management professionals at the entry and associate level are required to perform on their job. It also provides the proportion of questions from each domain as outlined below.</p>
  49.  
  50. <table>
  51.    <thead>
  52.        <tr>
  53.            <th class="text-left"><span class="text-info"><b>Domain</b></span></th>
  54.            <th class="text-center"><span class="text-info"><b>Percentage of Items on Test</b></span></th>
  55.        </tr>
  56.    </thead>
  57.    <tbody>
  58.        <tr>
  59.            <td class="text-left">Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts</td>
  60.            <td class="text-center">36%</td>
  61.        </tr>
  62.        <tr>
  63.            <td class="text-left">Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies</td>
  64.            <td class="text-center">17%</td>
  65.        </tr>
  66.        <tr>
  67.            <td class="text-left">Agile Frameworks/Methodologies</td>
  68.            <td class="text-center">20%</td>
  69.        </tr>
  70.        <tr>
  71.            <td class="text-left">Business Analysis Frameworks</td>
  72.            <td class="text-center">27%</td>
  73.        </tr>
  74.    </tbody>
  75. </table>
  76.  
  77. <p>Each domain and its tasks were thoroughly  analyzed to align the exams and sample questions with PMI’s specifications.</p>
  78.  
  79. <h3 id="2-capm-new-exam-reference-list">2. CAPM New Exam Reference List</h3>
  80.  
  81. <p>PMI has published a list of <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/guide/capm/getting-started/reference-material/">7 CAPM Reference Guides</a> on which the majority of CAPM exam questions are based. As per PMI’s guideline, each exam question should be based on a minimum of two out of the seven references.</p>
  82.  
  83. <p>The <a href="https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/public/pdf/certifications/capm-references.pdf">CAPM New Exam Reference List</a> is matrix that links the chapters/sections of the 7 reference guides with the ECO domains/tasks. In other words, this matrix identifies the specific chapters/sections of each guide that are <b>in-scope</b> for the exam.</p>
  84.  
  85. <p>We performed an in-depth analysis of this matrix and developed the sample questions covering every identified chapter/section, while calibrating the exams according to the proportion of questions in each domain.</p>
  86.  
  87. <p>Note that the CAPM New Exam Reference List matrix has some notable omissions. For example, Domain 2 / Task 1 says:</p>
  88.  
  89. <ul>
  90.  <li>Determine the activities within each process.</li>
  91.  <li>Give examples of typical activities within each process.</li>
  92.  <li>Distinguish the differences between various project components.</li>
  93. </ul>
  94.  
  95. <p>But project management processes are not included in any of the 7 references. To address this gap, we have included about 5% questions covering the project management processes and their inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs (ITTO) from the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition.</p>
  96.  
  97. <h2 id="capm-practice-exam-features">CAPM Practice Exam Features</h2>
  98.  
  99. <p>The post <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/pmp-capm-practice-exam-simulator-sample-questions">CAPM Exam Simulator</a> explains the features of BrainBOK Exam Simulator application in detail. The section below emphasizes a few key areas that have been specifically improved for CAPM 2023.</p>
  100.  
  101. <h3 id="1-100-coverage-of-the-eco">1. 100% Coverage of the ECO</h3>
  102.  
  103. <p>The new CAPM exams cover every single domain and task identified in the ECO. For the sake of transparency, here’s the breakdown of questions per domain and task in each practice exam.</p>
  104.  
  105. <table>
  106.    <thead>
  107.        <tr>
  108.            <th class="text-left"><span class="text-info"><b>#</b></span></th>
  109.            <th class="text-left"><span class="text-info"><b>Domain/Task</b></span></th>
  110.            <th class="text-center"><span class="text-info"><b>No. of Questions</b></span></th>
  111.        </tr>
  112.    </thead>
  113.    <tbody>
  114.        <tr>
  115.            <td class="text-left"><b>1</b></td>
  116.            <td class="text-left"><b>Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts</b></td>
  117.            <td class="text-center"><b>54</b></td>
  118.        </tr>
  119.        <tr>
  120.            <td class="text-left">1.1</td>
  121.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes</td>
  122.            <td class="text-center">15</td>
  123.        </tr>
  124.        <tr>
  125.            <td class="text-left">1.2</td>
  126.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning</td>
  127.            <td class="text-center">13</td>
  128.        </tr>
  129.        <tr>
  130.            <td class="text-left">1.3</td>
  131.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities</td>
  132.            <td class="text-center">11</td>
  133.        </tr>
  134.        <tr>
  135.            <td class="text-left">1.4</td>
  136.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks (e.g., communication, risks, etc.)</td>
  137.            <td class="text-center">7</td>
  138.        </tr>
  139.        <tr>
  140.            <td class="text-left">1.5</td>
  141.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques</td>
  142.            <td class="text-center">8</td>
  143.        </tr>
  144.        <tr>
  145.            <td class="text-left"><b>2</b></td>
  146.            <td class="text-left"><b>Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies</b></td>
  147.            <td class="text-center"><b>26</b></td>
  148.        </tr>
  149.        <tr>
  150.            <td class="text-left">2.1</td>
  151.            <td class="text-left">Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach</td>
  152.            <td class="text-center">10</td>
  153.        </tr>
  154.        <tr>
  155.            <td class="text-left">2.2</td>
  156.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule</td>
  157.            <td class="text-center">9</td>
  158.        </tr>
  159.        <tr>
  160.            <td class="text-left">2.3</td>
  161.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects</td>
  162.            <td class="text-center">7</td>
  163.        </tr>
  164.        <tr>
  165.            <td class="text-left"><b>3</b></td>
  166.            <td class="text-left"><b>Agile Frameworks/Methodologies</b></td>
  167.            <td class="text-center"><b>30</b></td>
  168.        </tr>
  169.        <tr>
  170.            <td class="text-left">3.1</td>
  171.            <td class="text-left">Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach</td>
  172.            <td class="text-center">7</td>
  173.        </tr>
  174.        <tr>
  175.            <td class="text-left">3.2</td>
  176.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to plan project iterations</td>
  177.            <td class="text-center">6</td>
  178.        </tr>
  179.        <tr>
  180.            <td class="text-left">3.3</td>
  181.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project</td>
  182.            <td class="text-center">7</td>
  183.        </tr>
  184.        <tr>
  185.            <td class="text-left">3.4</td>
  186.            <td class="text-left">Explain the components of an adaptive plan</td>
  187.            <td class="text-center">4</td>
  188.        </tr>
  189.        <tr>
  190.            <td class="text-left">3.5</td>
  191.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps</td>
  192.            <td class="text-center">6</td>
  193.        </tr>
  194.        <tr>
  195.            <td class="text-left"><b>4</b></td>
  196.            <td class="text-left"><b>Business Analysis Frameworks</b></td>
  197.            <td class="text-center"><b>40</b></td>
  198.        </tr>
  199.        <tr>
  200.            <td class="text-left">4.1</td>
  201.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities</td>
  202.            <td class="text-center">7</td>
  203.        </tr>
  204.        <tr>
  205.            <td class="text-left">4.2</td>
  206.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication</td>
  207.            <td class="text-center">8</td>
  208.        </tr>
  209.        <tr>
  210.            <td class="text-left">4.3</td>
  211.            <td class="text-left">Determine how to gather requirements</td>
  212.            <td class="text-center">12</td>
  213.        </tr>
  214.        <tr>
  215.            <td class="text-left">4.4</td>
  216.            <td class="text-left">Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps</td>
  217.            <td class="text-center">5</td>
  218.        </tr>
  219.        <tr>
  220.            <td class="text-left">4.5</td>
  221.            <td class="text-left">Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes</td>
  222.            <td class="text-center">4</td>
  223.        </tr>
  224.        <tr>
  225.            <td class="text-left">4.6</td>
  226.            <td class="text-left">Validate requirements through product delivery</td>
  227.            <td class="text-center">4</td>
  228.        </tr>
  229.        <tr>
  230.            <td class="text-left">&nbsp;</td>
  231.            <td class="text-left"><b>Total</b></td>
  232.            <td class="text-center"><b>150</b></td>
  233.        </tr>
  234.    </tbody>
  235. </table>
  236.  
  237. <h3 id="2-detailed-answer-explanations">2. Detailed Answer Explanations</h3>
  238.  
  239. <p>The new CAPM sample questions include more detailed answers than before including explanation of every right and the wrong option. This is extremely significant because it helps develop a deeper understanding of the concepts and uncover knowledge gaps.</p>
  240.  
  241. <h3 id="3-multiple-references">3. Multiple References</h3>
  242.  
  243. <p>Each question has reference to one or more of the 7 reference guides. So, you can be assured that the questions are based on authoritative sources.</p>
  244.  
  245. <p>Many questions also include reference to the <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/guide">PM Study Guide</a> articles for additional information on the subject.</p>
  246.  
  247. <h3 id="4-variety-of-question-formats">4. Variety of Question Formats</h3>
  248.  
  249. <p>The new exam includes the following formats of questions:</p>
  250.  
  251. <ul>
  252.  <li>Multiple choice with single answer</li>
  253.  <li>Multiple choice with multiple answers</li>
  254.  <li>Drag-and-drop</li>
  255.  <li>Hot-spot</li>
  256.  <li>Animations/comic strip</li>
  257. </ul>
  258.  
  259. <p>Our exam simulator supports multiple choice questions with one or more answers, and drag and drop type questions. We plan to support the other types in the future.</p>
  260.  
  261. <div>
  262. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1691214549/capm-exam-simulator-2023-drag-and-drop-questions.jpg" alt="CAPM 2023 Exam Simulator with Drag-and-Drop Style Questions" style="width: 100%;" />
  263. </div>
  264. <p><br /></p>
  265.  
  266. <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2>
  267.  
  268. <p>In conclusion, our new CAPM practice exams are a powerful tool to efficiently guide you towards achieving your CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification. Aligned with the 2023 CAPM ECO, these exams offer comprehensive preparation, lucid explanations, and authoritative references, ensuring an effective preparation process. Elevate your project management skills and confidently embark on the path to CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification success.</p>
  269.  
  270. <p>If you have any questions or comments about the new practice exams or the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification in general, feel free to post your comments in the section below.</p>
  271.  
  272. <h2 id="get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment">Get Started with CAPM 2023 Basics Assessment</h2>
  273.  
  274. <p>We hope you are excited about the new CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification and eager to start your certification journey.</p>
  275.  
  276. <p>You can take the FREE 50-question CAPM Basics Assessment (2023) exam right now with the BrainBOK <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/app#exam">CAPM Exam Simulator</a>.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="CAPM" /><category term="Exam-Questions" /><category term="CAPM" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A comprehensive set of 8 practice exams for the CAPM Certification 2023 edition, featuring a total of 1000 realistic, unique, and challenging sample questions.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690643603/capm-2023-practice-exams-1000-questions.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690643603/capm-2023-practice-exams-1000-questions.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">CAPM Certification Changes 2023</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/07/capm-certification-exam-change-july-2023.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="CAPM Certification Changes 2023" /><published>2023-07-30T02:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-07-30T02:00:00+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/07/capm-certification-exam-change-july-2023</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2023/07/capm-certification-exam-change-july-2023.html"><![CDATA[<p>Effective from July 25, 2023, the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification underwent arguably its most significant update since its inception in 2003. With this update, the previous version of the exam is no longer available, making it essential for aspiring candidates to familiarize themselves with the new format. In this walkthrough, we will delve into the key modifications brought about by this overhaul, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect in the updated CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification program. Let’s explore the major changes in detail to ensure you are fully prepared for success in the revised exam.</p>
  277.  
  278. <p><a href="https://www.brainbok.com" target="_blank">
  279.    <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690648855/capm-certification-exam-changes-july-2023.png" alt="CAPM Certification Changes 2023" />
  280. </a></p>
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  289. <ul class="toc__menu" id="markdown-toc">
  290.  <li><a href="#getting-started-with-capm-certification" id="markdown-toc-getting-started-with-capm-certification">Getting Started with CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification</a></li>
  291.  <li><a href="#what-has-not-changed" id="markdown-toc-what-has-not-changed">What has NOT Changed</a></li>
  292.  <li><a href="#major-changes-in-capm-certification-exam-2023" id="markdown-toc-major-changes-in-capm-certification-exam-2023">Major Changes in CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification Exam 2023</a>    <ul>
  293.      <li><a href="#1-exam-content-changes" id="markdown-toc-1-exam-content-changes">1. Exam Content Changes</a></li>
  294.      <li><a href="#2-seven-reference-guides" id="markdown-toc-2-seven-reference-guides">2. Seven Reference Guides</a></li>
  295.      <li><a href="#3-new-formats-of-questions" id="markdown-toc-3-new-formats-of-questions">3. New Formats of Questions</a></li>
  296.      <li><a href="#4-two-sections-with-a-break" id="markdown-toc-4-two-sections-with-a-break">4. Two Sections with a Break</a></li>
  297.    </ul>
  298.  </li>
  299.  <li><a href="#summary" id="markdown-toc-summary">Summary</a></li>
  300.  <li><a href="#get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment" id="markdown-toc-get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment">Get Started with CAPM 2023 Basics Assessment</a></li>
  301. </ul>
  302.  
  303.  </nav>
  304. </aside>
  305.  
  306. <h2 id="getting-started-with-capm-certification">Getting Started with CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification</h2>
  307.  
  308. <p>If you are new to CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification and want to know only about the latest edition of the exam, and do not care about the changes from the previous edition, you can head over to the <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/guide/capm/getting-started/capm-introduction/">CAPM Introduction</a> page.</p>
  309.  
  310. <h2 id="what-has-not-changed">What has NOT Changed</h2>
  311.  
  312. <p>Before we get into the changes, let’s list out the major features that have not changed and get them out of the way. The <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/guide/capm/getting-started/capm-application-process/">CAPM application process</a>, eligibility criteria, the number of exam questions including pretest questions, the exam duration, the exam fees, the exam administration, and the renewal requirements have not changed.</p>
  313.  
  314. <h2 id="major-changes-in-capm-certification-exam-2023">Major Changes in CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification Exam 2023</h2>
  315.  
  316. <p>Let’s dive into the major changes in the exam.</p>
  317.  
  318. <h3 id="1-exam-content-changes">1. Exam Content Changes</h3>
  319.  
  320. <p>The previous edition of the exam was a test of mostly tradition predictive life cycle approach for project management. The PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition was the only reference guide. The new exam is divided into 4 domains.</p>
  321.  
  322. <table>
  323.    <thead>
  324.        <tr>
  325.            <th class="text-left"><span class="text-info"><b>Domain</b></span></th>
  326.            <th class="text-center"><span class="text-info"><b>Percentage of Items on Test</b></span></th>
  327.        </tr>
  328.    </thead>
  329.    <tbody>
  330.        <tr>
  331.            <td class="text-left">Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts</td>
  332.            <td class="text-center">36%</td>
  333.        </tr>
  334.        <tr>
  335.            <td class="text-left">Predictive, Plan-Based Methodologies</td>
  336.            <td class="text-center">17%</td>
  337.        </tr>
  338.        <tr>
  339.            <td class="text-left">Agile Frameworks/Methodologies</td>
  340.            <td class="text-center">20%</td>
  341.        </tr>
  342.        <tr>
  343.            <td class="text-left">Business Analysis Frameworks</td>
  344.            <td class="text-center">27%</td>
  345.        </tr>
  346.    </tbody>
  347. </table>
  348.  
  349. <p>As you can see, agile and business analysis frameworks and methodologies have been added to the exam and account for nearly 50% of the exam questions. This is a significant change.</p>
  350.  
  351. <h4 id="i-agile-and-hybrid-approaches">i. Agile and Hybrid Approaches</h4>
  352.  
  353. <p>The new edition tests your knowledge in predictive, adaptive (agile), and hybrid project environments.</p>
  354.  
  355. <p>This means that you need to understand agile project management, and agile frameworks/methodologies such as Scrum, eXtreme Programming (XP), Kanban, SAFe<sup>®</sup>, etc.</p>
  356.  
  357. <p>Learning agile project management empowers project managers to adapt quickly to rapidly changing environments, embrace iterative approaches, and foster collaboration among team members.</p>
  358.  
  359. <p>By adopting agile principles, project managers can enhance project flexibility, responsiveness, deliver high-quality results efficiently, and improve stakeholder satisfaction, making them well-equipped to thrive in today’s dynamic and fast-paced business landscape.</p>
  360.  
  361. <h4 id="ii-business-analysis-discipline">ii. Business Analysis Discipline</h4>
  362.  
  363. <p>The new edition includes an entirely new discipline - Business Analysis - which is not even included in the PMP<sup>®</sup> Certification content. While this makes the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification more challenging than the PMP<sup>®</sup> Certification in some ways, it also adds more value to the CAPM credential.</p>
  364.  
  365. <p>The two roles - project manager and business analyst - require close coordination in product and project life cycles.</p>
  366.  
  367. <p>Learning business analysis can help project managers to be more effective in their roles by providing them with a better understanding of the stakeholders’ needs, identify and mitigate risks, and make informed decisions, leading to more successful project outcomes and improved stakeholder satisfaction.</p>
  368.  
  369. <p>Business analysis perspective should provide the project managers increased visibility and influence, enhanced career opportunities, and a broader understanding of the business.</p>
  370.  
  371. <h3 id="2-seven-reference-guides">2. Seven Reference Guides</h3>
  372.  
  373. <p>The previous edition was based solely on the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition. So, you only had one resource to master. But, with the addition of agile and business analysis, the new edition is based on <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/guide/capm/getting-started/reference-material/">7 Reference Guides for CAPM</a> including the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition, Agile Practice Guide, and two business analysis guides.</p>
  374.  
  375. <p>So, preparing for the new edition of the exam is going to take more effort and be vastly more challenging than the previous edition.</p>
  376.  
  377. <h3 id="3-new-formats-of-questions">3. New Formats of Questions</h3>
  378.  
  379. <p>The previous edition included only multiple-choice questions with one or more correct choices, but the new edition includes additional formats such as drag-and-drop, hot-spot, and even animations/comic strip type questions.</p>
  380.  
  381. <p>Who knows, you might get a question based on your favorite Dilbert comic strip that makes you chuckle for the rest of your exam.</p>
  382.  
  383. <div>
  384. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690685162/dilbert-project-management-humor_kpepgm.jpg" alt="Dilbert project management comic" style="width: 100%;" />
  385. </div>
  386. <p><br />
  387. While this will make the exam more interesting and engaging, it will also make it more challenging. It will also be hard to find practice exams that cover all the formats of questions.</p>
  388.  
  389. <h3 id="4-two-sections-with-a-break">4. Two Sections with a Break</h3>
  390.  
  391. <p>The previous exam had no breaks and the entire exam with 150 questions was presented as a single section. The new exam is divided into 2 sections of 75 questions each. You get a 10-minute break after completing the first section.</p>
  392.  
  393. <p>The caveat is that once you have submitted the first section, you cannot revisit it again. Overall, including a break in a 3-hour long exam is a positive change.</p>
  394.  
  395. <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2>
  396.  
  397. <p>In summary, the new CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification seems to be a hybrid of PMP<sup>®</sup>, PMI-ACP<sup>®</sup>, and PMI-PBA<sup>®</sup> certifications. The changes will surely add a lot more value to the CAPM credential. It should open more professional opportunities for the new credential holders, and set them up for career success.</p>
  398.  
  399. <p>Please let me know your thoughts about the CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification 2023 edition. Do you think it’s a positive change in the right direction? If you have any questions, please post them in the comments section below.</p>
  400.  
  401. <h2 id="get-started-with-capm-2023-basics-assessment">Get Started with CAPM 2023 Basics Assessment</h2>
  402.  
  403. <p>Hope you are excited about the new CAPM<sup>®</sup> Certification and eager to start your certification journey.</p>
  404.  
  405. <p>You can take the FREE 50-question CAPM Basics Assessment (2023) exam right now with the BrainBOK <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/app#exam">CAPM Exam Simulator</a>, which includes 7 practice exams for CAPM with a total of 1000 questions.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="CAPM" /><category term="Updates" /><category term="CAPM" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Effective from July 25, 2023, the CAPM&reg; Certification has undergone arguably its most significant update since its inception in 2003.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690648855/capm-certification-exam-changes-july-2023.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://res.cloudinary.com/brainbok/image/upload/v1690648855/capm-certification-exam-changes-july-2023.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Functional Organizational Structure</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/functional-organizational-structure.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Functional Organizational Structure" /><published>2021-08-05T02:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2021-08-05T13:22:27+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/functional-organizational-structure</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/functional-organizational-structure.html"><![CDATA[<p>A functional organization (also called traditional or classical organization) is the most common form of organization structure where staff members are grouped by specialty, such as engineering, manufacturing, operations, human resources, and finance, and perform similar functions. Each department in a functional organization does its project work independently of other departments.</p>
  406.  
  407. <div>
  408.  
  409.  
  410.  
  411.  
  412.  
  413.  
  414.  
  415.  
  416.  
  417. <figure>
  418.    <img src="/assets/posts/functional-organizational-structure/functional-organizational-structure.png" alt="Functional Organizational Structure" title="Functional Organizational Structure" width="100%" />
  419.    <figcaption>Image Credit: BrainBOK CO</figcaption>
  420. </figure>
  421.  
  422.  
  423. </div>
  424.  
  425. <p>Functional organizational structures are used for businesses that produce and sell standard products, or in other words, do mass production of goods. In a functional organizational structure, resources are grouped into functions or departments according to their area of specialization. Each department or function focuses on technical excellence and cost competitiveness in order to support the company’s business goals.</p>
  426.  
  427. <p>For example, a large automotive company may have several functions such as Product Development or Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, Information Technology. Within Engineering, it may have departments for Engines, Transmission, Powertrain, Chassis, Body, Electrical and Electronics Systems, etc. Engine Engineering department may have sub-departments for Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission Engines, and so on.</p>
  428.  
  429. <div>
  430.  
  431.  
  432.  
  433.  
  434.  
  435.  
  436.  
  437.  
  438.  
  439. <figure>
  440.    <img src="/assets/posts/functional-organizational-structure/functional-organization-chart-sample.jpg" alt="Functional Organization Chart - IBM/Tabulating Maching Co." title="Functional Organization Chart - IBM/Tabulating Maching Co." width="100%" />
  441.    <figcaption>Image Credit: Flickr / Marcin Wichary</figcaption>
  442. </figure>
  443.  
  444.  
  445. </div>
  446.  
  447. <p>Another simple way to understand functional organizational structure is to think about the departments in your university or college. The faculty in the Science department only teaches science, the faculty in the Mathematics department only teaches Maths. They specialize in their own discipline.</p>
  448.  
  449. <p>Another analogy can be drawn with government departments. Most governments have departments for revenue, foreign affairs, education, public services, health etc. These departments usually function in “silos” and all communication and coordination is channeled through the top officials overseeing these departments.</p>
  450.  
  451. <p>Yet another example is armed forces - Army, Navy and Air Force - have very hierarchical and rigid structures.</p>
  452.  
  453. <p>Keep these examples in mind when you think of a functional organization structure.</p>
  454.  
  455. <h3 id="do-functional-organization-have-projects">Do Functional Organization have Projects?</h3>
  456.  
  457. <p>Yes, projects do exist in functional organization. However, Project Manager’s role is very limited in a functional organization. Project generally run within a single department and the department manager is the one who is fully in charge of the project and controls the project budget and resources. The project manager reports to the department manager and has little or no authority over the project team members, who report to the department manager.</p>
  458.  
  459. <p>A company may also form a project team to take up key organization-wide initiatives such as cost reduction by improving design and manufacturing efficiency, implementation of a new corporate IT application, set up of a new plant, etc. To drive such initiatives, a cross-functional project team may be formed with resources pooled from different departments. These resources are usually assigned part-time to the project and continue to perform their regular functional duties while they work on the project. A project manager can be appointed from one of the functions or it could be one of the functional heads.</p>
  460.  
  461. <p>In such a structure, the project manager may not have authority over the project team members because the team members continue to report to their functional managers. When conflicts arise on the project, they are usually reported up the management hierarchy and resolved through the intervention of top executives or department heads. Decisions are usually made in favor of the strongest department. Even if the project manager is given decision-making authority by a top executive, decisions may favor the project manager’s own department, rather than the interests of the company as a whole.</p>
  462.  
  463. <h2 id="key-success-factors-for-project-managers-in-a-functional-organization">Key Success Factors for Project Managers in a Functional Organization</h2>
  464.  
  465. <p>Since Project Managers do not have power or authority to make decisions in a functional organization structure, they must rely on their leadership, negotiation, persuasion, networking, and other soft skills to gain consensus, resolve conflicts, and get the work accomplished in order to meet the project objectives.</p>
  466.  
  467. <h2 id="advantages-of-functional-organization-structure">Advantages of Functional Organization Structure</h2>
  468.  
  469. <p>Functional organizational structure has the following advantages compared to Projectized and Matrix organizational structures:</p>
  470.  
  471. <ul>
  472.  <li>More operational efficiency is achieved through pooling together of similar resources into the same department</li>
  473.  <li>No duplication of effort as each department focuses on one function.</li>
  474.  <li>More flexibility in staff allocation and budgeting for projects.</li>
  475.  <li>Well established communication channels (vertically).</li>
  476.  <li>Better management of specialists as the departments are organized by areas of specialization.</li>
  477.  <li>Employees have a clearly defined career path in their area of specialization. - They have opportunities to move up the hierarchical ladder while gaining expertise in their discipline.</li>
  478.  <li>Better utilization of scarce resources.</li>
  479.  <li>Clearly defined reporting structure. Each employee has one boss.</li>
  480.  <li>Employees perform repetitive work and gain expertise in their discipline.</li>
  481.  <li>Employees in a department share similar knowledge, education and experience, so they can learn from each other and further hone their skills.</li>
  482.  <li>Projects are usually completed within cost.</li>
  483. </ul>
  484.  
  485. <p>Now you may ask why bother about other organizational structures if a functional organization has all these advantages. Well, for each positive, there’s a downside too. We’ll review those next.</p>
  486.  
  487. <h2 id="disadvantages-of-functional-organization-structure">Disadvantages of Functional Organization Structure</h2>
  488.  
  489. <p>Functional organizational structure has the following disadvantages compared to Projectized and Matrix organizational structures:</p>
  490.  
  491. <ul>
  492.  <li>Departments operate in “silos” and communication among departments is inefficient and slow, leading to slower decision making and problem resolution (more red tape).</li>
  493.  <li>No ownership of the projects - no central authority or individual responsible for the projects.</li>
  494.  <li>No customer focal point – slower response to customer needs.</li>
  495.  <li>There’s stronger allegiance to the function than to the project or the customer.</li>
  496.  <li>Organization wide changes are harder to implement as it’s difficult to get all functional departments to collaborate on organizational goals.</li>
  497.  <li>Decisions are made in favor of the strongest department.</li>
  498.  <li>Poor horizontal (departments-to-department) dissemination of information. This makes communication and collaboration on projects extremely challenging.</li>
  499.  <li>Functional units or departments do not always cooperate well with each other. Teamwork and collaboration with other functions is not promoted, and there is little or no cross pollination of ideas.</li>
  500.  <li>While projects usually deliver within costs, they usually tend to fall behind schedule because integration of project activities is difficult in a functional structure as priority is given to the interests of the functional departments rather than those of the projects.</li>
  501.  <li>Duplication of effort can occur on department-centric projects. From my own experience with such organizations, different departments within the same company hire their own IT staff to build very similar systems to those in the other departments. This results in waste for the organization as a whole.</li>
  502.  <li>Since the nature of work within the departments is repetitive, employee morale and innovation may suffer.</li>
  503.  <li>Organizations with a functional structure tend to be slow in responding to competition and change in market conditions.</li>
  504.  <li>More involvement is required from upper management because of conflict arising from struggle for power among the functional units, and due to customer complaints.</li>
  505.  <li>There is no clearly defined career path for project managers in a functional organization.</li>
  506. </ul>
  507.  
  508. <h2 id="tips-for-the-pmp-exam">Tips for the PMP exam</h2>
  509.  
  510. <ul>
  511.  <li>
  512.    <p>When it comes to the PMP exam, functional organizations are usually painted in bad light because they tend to give less authority to project managers.</p>
  513.  </li>
  514.  <li>
  515.    <p>If the organizational structure is not mentioned on a PMP exam question, you should assume a Matrix Organization (I’ll do a future post on other Organizational Structures).</p>
  516.  </li>
  517. </ul>
  518.  
  519. <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2>
  520.  
  521. <p>Functional organizational structure is used for businesses that mass produce goods with a focus on cost-effectiveness. Such organizations tend to lack customer focus and are slow to respond to competition and market changes. Communication channels are clearly defined vertically but there is little horizontal dissemination of information. Departments in such organizations tend to operate in “silos”. Projects usually take place within a single department, and Project Managers have little to no authority in such organizations.</p>
  522.  
  523. <h2 id="references">References</h2>
  524.  
  525. <ul>
  526.  <li><a href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok">PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition</a></li>
  527.  <li><a href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmp-kerzner">Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, 12th Ed by Dr. Harold Kerzner</a></li>
  528.  <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2vTOig1">Successful Project Management - By Jack Gido, Jim Clements, Rose Baker</a></li>
  529. </ul>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMP" /><category term="Study-Notes" /><category term="Organizational Structure" /><category term="Study Notes" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a functional organization is the most common form of organization structure where staff members are grouped by specialty, such as engineering, manufacturing, operations, and finance.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/functional-organization-chart-sample.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/functional-organization-chart-sample.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Download PMBOK Guide 7th Edition (PDF) - FREE for PMI Members</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/pmbok-version-7-available-for-download.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Download PMBOK Guide 7th Edition (PDF) - FREE for PMI Members" /><published>2021-08-02T12:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2021-08-30T14:18:47+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/pmbok-version-7-available-for-download</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2021/08/pmbok-version-7-available-for-download.html"><![CDATA[<div class="header-img-portrait">
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  539.    <img src="/assets/posts/pmbok-version-7-available-for-download/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-pdf-download-1.png" alt="PMBOK Guide 7th Edition PDF Download for PMP and CAPM Certification" title="PMBOK Guide 7th Edition PDF Download for PMP and CAPM Certification" width="100%" />
  540.  
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  543.  
  544. <p><span itemprop="keywords">PMBOK 7th Edition</span> PDF is available for download to all PMI Members for free. This edition of the guide reflects the evolving profession and enables you to get the job done and deliver value.</p>
  545.  
  546. <p>You need to login to the PMI website with your PMI user ID / password, to download the <span itemprop="keywords">PMBOK Guide PDF</span>. The PDF file is password-protected. You will be prompted for a password when you try to open it. In order to open the file, you will need to enter your PMI (www.pmi.org) password.</p>
  547.  
  548. <p><b>Note</b>: PMI User ID is different from your PMI Member ID (printed on your PMI membership card).</p>
  549.  
  550. <div class="clr"></div>
  551.  
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  554. <h2 id="links-to-pmbok-guide-7th-edition">Links to PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition</h2>
  555.  
  556. <h3 id="pmbok-guide-7th-edition-pdf-soft-copy-download-link">PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition PDF (soft copy) Download Link</h3>
  557.  
  558. <blockquote>
  559.  <p><a href="https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok" rel="nofollow">Download PMBOK Guide, Seventh Edition</a></p>
  560. </blockquote>
  561.  
  562. <h3 id="pmbok-guide-7th-edition-hard-copy-purchase-link">PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition (hard copy) Purchase Link</h3>
  563.  
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  566. <blockquote><a itemprop="url" href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok-7" rel="nofollow"><span itemprop="name">Buy PMBOK Guide, Seventh Edition (Hard Copy)</span></a></blockquote>
  567.  
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  569.  
  570. <p><b>Note</b>: PMI members also get a 50% discount on the hard copy purchased through IPG.</p>
  571.  
  572. <h2>PMP Exam Prep 2021</h2>
  573.  
  574. <p>If you are preparing for the PMP Exam 2021, check out our partner site BRAINBOK:</p>
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  579. </a>
  580. </div>
  581.  
  582. <h2 id="instructions-to-download-pmbok-guide-7th-edition-pdf-from-pmi-website">Instructions to Download PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition PDF from PMI Website</h2>
  583.  
  584. <h3 id="step-1---go-to-the-download-page">Step 1 - Go to the Download Page</h3>
  585.  
  586. <p>Go to the <a href="https://www.pmi.org/pmbok-guide-standards/foundational/pmbok" rel="nofollow"><span itemprop="keywords">PMBOK 7th Edition download</span></a> page. You’ll need to be signed in to the PMI website using your PMI account, and have an active <span itemprop="keywords">PMI membership</span> in order to see the download button.</p>
  587.  
  588. <p>If you are not logged in, the download button will be disabled, and you’ll see the Login button as shown below:</p>
  589.  
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  600.    <img src="/assets/posts/pmbok-version-7-available-for-download/pmbok-guide-7th-edition-pdf-download-login.png" alt="PMBOK Guide 7th Edition Download Page - Login Prompt" title="PMBOK Guide 7th Edition Download Page - Login Prompt" />
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  604.  
  605. <h3 id="step-2---login-with-pmi-credentials">Step 2 - Login with PMI Credentials</h3>
  606.  
  607. <p>Login with your PMI credentials if you are not already logged in.</p>
  608.  
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  623.  
  624. <h3 id="step-3---join-pmi-for-non-members">Step 3 - Join PMI for Non-Members</h3>
  625.  
  626. <p>After login, if you are not an active PMI Member, the download button will be disabled, and you’ll see Join PMI button as shown below:</p>
  627.  
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  639.  
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  641. </div>
  642.  
  643. <h3 id="step-4---download-button">Step 4 - Download Button</h3>
  644.  
  645. <p>If you are signed in and have an active PMI membership, you’ll see the download link.</p>
  646.  
  647. <p><b>Note</b>: As of Aug 3, 2021, the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition is only available in English. The other translations are expected to be released later this month.</p>
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  660.  
  661.  
  662. </div>
  663.  
  664. <h3 id="step-5---secure-download-page">Step 5 - Secure Download Page</h3>
  665.  
  666. <p>Click the Download button to get to the Secure PDF Download page.&lt;/li&gt;</p>
  667.  
  668. <h3 id="step-6---enter-pmi-credentials-to-download-pdf">Step 6 - Enter PMI Credentials to Download PDF</h3>
  669.  
  670. <p>On the download page, enter your PMI.org password and click on the Download button.</p>
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  683.  
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  685. </div>
  686.  
  687. <h3 id="step-7---save-pdf-file-on-your-device">Step 7 - Save PDF File on your device</h3>
  688.  
  689. <p>When prompted, select “Save” to save the PDF to your device.</p>
  690.  
  691. <h2 id="download-the-previous-edition">Download the Previous Edition</h2>
  692.  
  693. <p>PMI members can still download the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition. Simply scroll down on the same page and you’ll see the section PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide - Sixth Edition with a drop down list for language selection, and a Download button.</p>
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  708. </div>
  709.  
  710. <h2 id="print-pmbok-guide">Print PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide</h2>
  711.  
  712. <p>Note that the downloaded guide is purely for your personal educational use. Any form of distribution of the PMBOK Guide is strictly prohibited by PMI. Since the release of the 6th Edition of the Guide in 2016, PMI has revised its terms of use to <b>completely prohibit any form of printing</b> of the Guide. Read <a href="/2017/09/print-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf.html">Why can’t I Print the PMBOK Guide PDF?</a> for details.</p>
  713.  
  714. <h2 id="save-money-with-pmi-membership">Save Money with PMI Membership</h2>
  715.  
  716. <p>If you are serious about PMP Certification, I can help you get a free and 100% legal copy of the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 7th Edition and also save $11 on your exam cost. Read <a href="/2009/05/10-benefits-of-pmi-membership.html">10 Benefits of PMI Membership</a> to find out more.</p>
  717.  
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  723.  
  724. PMP aspirants are frequently asking this question, so I thought I should address it while we are at it. The PMP exam is still based on the PMBOK<sup>&reg;</sup> Guide, 6th Edition. PMI has "not" announced the dates for when the exam will switch to the seventh edition of the guide.  -->
  725.  
  726. <!-- ## About PMBOK<sup>&reg;</sup> Guide, 7th Edition -->
  727. <!--
  728. The PMBOK<sup>&reg;</sup> Guide, 7th Edition reflects the evolving profession and enables you to get the job done and deliver value.
  729.  
  730. This edition of the Guide:
  731.  
  732. - Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, traditional, adaptive, agile, hybrid, etc.)
  733. - Provides an entire section devoted to tailoring the development approach and processes
  734. - Expands the list of tools and techniques in a new section, "Models, Methods, and Artifacts"
  735. - Focuses on project outcomes in addition to deliverables
  736. - Integrates with PMIstandards+ for access to content that helps the user apply the PMBOK<sup>&reg;</sup> Guide on the job
  737.  
  738. Including both The Standard for Project Management and the PMBOK<sup>&reg;</sup> Guide, this modern edition presents 12 principles of project management and eight project performance domains critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes. -->
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  749.  
  750. <h2 id="questions-or-need-help">Questions or Need Help?</h2>
  751.  
  752. <p>If you have any questions or need help on this topic, please post them as comments below.</p>
  753.  
  754. <!-- ## Experimental Quiz
  755.  
  756. A project manager is in the process of selecting a suitable life cycle for the new project. Select the quadrant on The Continuum of Life Cycles figure below in which the Agile life cycle would be the most suitable.
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  849.  
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  859.  
  860.  
  861. </div>
  862. <p>BrainBOK is giving away a free full-length CAPM certification practice exam to all CAPM certification aspirants for a limited time. Follow the simple steps given below to claim your free exam.</p>
  863.  
  864. <div class="clr"></div>
  865.  
  866. <p><a name="more"></a></p>
  867.  
  868. <h2 id="steps-to-claim-the-free-exam">Steps to Claim the Free Exam</h2>
  869.  
  870. <p>To claim the free exam follow the 3 simple steps:</p>
  871.  
  872. <ol>
  873.  <li>Comment below to register your interest.</li>
  874.  <li>Register on <a href="/app">BrainBOK App</a> with a valid email address.</li>
  875.  <li><a href="/contact">Contact Customer Support</a> with your registered email address for them to add the subscription to your account.</li>
  876. </ol>
  877.  
  878. <h2 id="note-for-existing-subscribers">Note for Existing Subscribers</h2>
  879.  
  880. <p>All existing CAPM Pro and CAPM 5-Exam Pack subscribers will get this exam added to their subscription automatically.</p>
  881.  
  882. <p>The subscribers to other packages can also claim the exam by following the steps giving below.</p>
  883.  
  884. <h2 id="about-the-new-exam">About the New Exam</h2>
  885.  
  886. <p>The new exam has more focus on the Agile topics compared to our other CAPM practice exams, while ensuring that all the questions are within the scope of the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition.</p>
  887.  
  888. <p>The exam also has more multiple-answer questions, and the match-the-following (drag and drop) type questions compared to our other CAPM exams.</p>
  889.  
  890. <p>They will appreciate your feedback on the new exam.</p>
  891.  
  892. <h2 id="limited-time-offer">Limited time offer</h2>
  893.  
  894. <p>This is a limited-time offer and limited redemptions are available. So, claim your free exam soon.</p>
  895.  
  896. <h2 id="share-with-friends-and-colleagues">Share with Friends and Colleagues</h2>
  897.  
  898. <p>Please share this offer with your friends and colleagues who may benefit from it.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="CAPM" /><category term="Exam-Questions" /><category term="CAPM Exam Simulator" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[BrainBOK is giving away a free full-length CAPM certification practice exam to all CAPM aspirants. Claim your free exam now.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/capm-certification-practice-exam-giveaway-free-1.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/capm-certification-practice-exam-giveaway-free-1.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">EEF vs OPA Drag n Drop Game</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/eef-opa-game.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="EEF vs OPA Drag n Drop Game" /><published>2018-07-13T10:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2021-01-24T11:12:37+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/eef-opa-game</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/eef-opa-game.html"><![CDATA[<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="/assets/eef-opa-game-3089afc32f323a6fa7fc130c55fc3aac616dfda6ce6ef008f69fccbb2febe035.css" />
  899.  
  900. <script src="/assets/eef-opa-game-4a1a7e49890875a178c202eb51b6e4a92e270d0c9faa82c622d0836c694e8438.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
  901.  
  902. <p>The EEF vs OPA drag and drop game has been designed to help you learn and master the Enterprise Environment Factors (EEF) and Organizational Process Assets (OPA) names in a project environment, for the PMP and CAPM exam. A good understanding of this topic can help you score 2-5 additional marks on the exam, and can make the difference between a pass and a fail.</p>
  903.  
  904. <h4 id="instructions">Instructions</h4>
  905.  
  906. <ul>
  907.    <li>Drag and drop values from the Available section to the EEF or OPA section.</li>
  908.    <li>Submit button will be enabled when all the values are placed into EEFs or OPAs section.</li>
  909.    <li>Grading will be done and score displayed when you hit Submit.</li>
  910.    <li>Correct entries would be highlighted in green and incorrect in red.</li>
  911.    <li>Total 100+ unique EEF/OPA values are in the pool.</li>
  912.    <li>You have unlimited retries. Practice until perfect!</li>
  913. </ul>
  914. <p><br /></p>
  915.  
  916. <div class="main_window">
  917.    <div class="top_pane">
  918.        <h4 class="header">Available EEFs / OPAs (<span id="avail_count"></span>)</h4>
  919.        <div id="avail_list"></div>
  920.    </div>
  921.    <div class="eef_pane">
  922.        <h4 class="header">EEFs</h4>
  923.        <div id="sel_eef_list" class="sel_list"></div>
  924.    </div>
  925.    <div class="opa_pane">
  926.        <h4 class="header">OPAs</h4>
  927.        <div id="sel_opa_list" class="sel_list"></div>
  928.    </div>
  929.    <div class="button_group">
  930.        <button id="grade_button" type="button" onclick="grade()">Submit</button>
  931.        <button id="reset_button" type="button" onclick="reset()">Restart</button>
  932.    </div>
  933. </div>
  934. <p><br /></p>
  935.  
  936. <p>Your feedback and ideas for more such games are welcome.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMP" /><category term="Games" /><category term="Project Environment" /><category term="PMP Games" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn the difference between Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets (OPAs) for the PMP exam using this simple and fun drag and drop game based on the PMBOK Guide, 6th ed.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/eef-opa-game-1.jpg" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/eef-opa-game-1.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Enterprise Environmental Factors vs Organizational Process Assets</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Enterprise Environmental Factors vs Organizational Process Assets" /><published>2018-07-05T02:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2021-03-09T16:02:31+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/07/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets.html"><![CDATA[<p>In this post, we are going to learn about the difference between Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets with the help of examples and the new EEF/OPA game. Though this topic is explained pretty well in the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition, there are some pitfalls that I would highlight in this post. This post combined with the drag and drop game should provide you a solid reference and help you tackle the PMP or CAPM exam questions.</p>
  937.  
  938. <aside class="sidebar__right">
  939. <nav class="toc">
  940.    <header><h4 class="nav__title"><i class="fas fa-file-alt"></i> Table of Contents</h4></header>
  941. <ul class="toc__menu" id="markdown-toc">
  942.  <li><a href="#enterprise-environmental-factors-eefs" id="markdown-toc-enterprise-environmental-factors-eefs">Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs)</a>    <ul>
  943.      <li><a href="#key-points-about-eefs" id="markdown-toc-key-points-about-eefs">Key Points about EEFs</a></li>
  944.      <li><a href="#types-of-eefs" id="markdown-toc-types-of-eefs">Types of EEFs</a></li>
  945.      <li><a href="#examples-of-internal-eefs" id="markdown-toc-examples-of-internal-eefs">Examples of Internal EEFs</a></li>
  946.      <li><a href="#examples-of-external-eefs" id="markdown-toc-examples-of-external-eefs">Examples of External EEFs</a></li>
  947.    </ul>
  948.  </li>
  949.  <li><a href="#organizational-process-assets-opas" id="markdown-toc-organizational-process-assets-opas">Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)</a>    <ul>
  950.      <li><a href="#key-points-about-opas" id="markdown-toc-key-points-about-opas">Key Points about OPAs</a></li>
  951.      <li><a href="#types-of-opas" id="markdown-toc-types-of-opas">Types of OPAs</a></li>
  952.      <li><a href="#examples-of-processes-policies-and-procedures" id="markdown-toc-examples-of-processes-policies-and-procedures">Examples of Processes, Policies, and Procedures</a></li>
  953.      <li><a href="#examples-of-organizational-knowledge-bases" id="markdown-toc-examples-of-organizational-knowledge-bases">Examples of Organizational Knowledge Bases</a></li>
  954.    </ul>
  955.  </li>
  956.  <li><a href="#common-pitfalls-related-to-eefs-and-opas" id="markdown-toc-common-pitfalls-related-to-eefs-and-opas">Common Pitfalls related to EEFs and OPAs</a></li>
  957.  <li><a href="#some-exam-tips-on-eefs-and-opas" id="markdown-toc-some-exam-tips-on-eefs-and-opas">Some Exam Tips on EEFs and OPAs</a></li>
  958.  <li><a href="#quiz-time" id="markdown-toc-quiz-time">Quiz Time</a></li>
  959.  <li><a href="#infographic-on-eefs-vs-opas" id="markdown-toc-infographic-on-eefs-vs-opas">Infographic on EEFs vs OPAs</a></li>
  960.  <li><a href="#conclusion" id="markdown-toc-conclusion">Conclusion</a></li>
  961. </ul>
  962.  
  963.  </nav>
  964. </aside>
  965.  
  966. <p>The PMBOK Guide, 6th edition terms both EEFs and OPAs as “influences” on the project because they can influence the project outcome in favorable (positive) or unfavorable (negative) ways. Both EEFs and OPAs should be considered in order to achieve successful project outcomes.</p>
  967.  
  968. <h2 id="enterprise-environmental-factors-eefs">Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs)</h2>
  969.  
  970. <p>Enterprise environmental factors (EEFs) refer to conditions, not under the control of the project team that influence, constrain, or direct the project.</p>
  971.  
  972. <h3 id="key-points-about-eefs">Key Points about EEFs</h3>
  973.  
  974. <ul>
  975.  <li>can be internal or external to the organization</li>
  976.  <li>originate outside the project and often outside the organization</li>
  977.  <li>may have an impact at the organizational, portfolio, program, or project level</li>
  978.  <li>are used as inputs in many project management processes, especially Planning processes</li>
  979.  <li>can enhance or constrain project outcomes</li>
  980.  <li>can be positive or negative</li>
  981. </ul>
  982.  
  983. <h3 id="types-of-eefs">Types of EEFs</h3>
  984.  
  985. <p>EEFs can be of two types:</p>
  986.  
  987. <ul>
  988.  <li>Internal (to the organization)</li>
  989.  <li>External (to the organization)</li>
  990. </ul>
  991.  
  992. <h3 id="examples-of-internal-eefs">Examples of Internal EEFs</h3>
  993.  
  994. <ul>
  995.  <li>Organizational culture and structure</li>
  996.  <li>Organization’s infrastructure</li>
  997.  <li>Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), e.g.
  998.  Automated Tools; Configuration Management System; Scheduling Software, etc.</li>
  999.  <li>Resource availability</li>
  1000.  <li>Resource capability</li>
  1001. </ul>
  1002.  
  1003. <h3 id="examples-of-external-eefs">Examples of External EEFs</h3>
  1004.  
  1005. <ul>
  1006.  <li>Government or Industry standards</li>
  1007.  <li>Marketplace conditions</li>
  1008.  <li>Political climate</li>
  1009.  <li>Commercial Databases</li>
  1010.  <li>Cost Estimating Data; Risk Databases, etc.</li>
  1011. </ul>
  1012.  
  1013. <h2 id="organizational-process-assets-opas">Organizational Process Assets (OPAs)</h2>
  1014.  
  1015. <p>Organizational process assets (OPAs) are the plans, processes, policies, procedures, and knowledge bases specific to and used by the performing organization.</p>
  1016.  
  1017. <h3 id="key-points-about-opas">Key Points about OPAs</h3>
  1018.  
  1019. <ul>
  1020.  <li>influence the management of the project</li>
  1021.  <li>are used as inputs in many project management processes</li>
  1022.  <li>are internal to the organization</li>
  1023. </ul>
  1024.  
  1025. <h3 id="types-of-opas">Types of OPAs</h3>
  1026.  
  1027. <p>OPAs are also of two types:</p>
  1028.  
  1029. <ul>
  1030.  <li>Processes, policies, and procedures: these are usually established by the PMO, and not updated as part of the project work</li>
  1031.  <li>Organizational knowledge bases: these are updated throughout the project with project information</li>
  1032. </ul>
  1033.  
  1034. <h3 id="examples-of-processes-policies-and-procedures">Examples of Processes, Policies, and Procedures</h3>
  1035.  
  1036. <ul>
  1037.  <li>Standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to:
  1038.    <ul>
  1039.      <li>Communication</li>
  1040.      <li>Risks</li>
  1041.      <li>Procurements</li>
  1042.      <li>Costs</li>
  1043.      <li>Change Control</li>
  1044.      <li>Work Authorization</li>
  1045.      <li>Closure</li>
  1046.    </ul>
  1047.  </li>
  1048.  <li>Templates for project plans and documents</li>
  1049.  <li>Product and project life cycles, and methods and procedures</li>
  1050.  <li>Preapproved supplier lists and contractual agreements</li>
  1051.  <li>HR and Admin Policies</li>
  1052. </ul>
  1053.  
  1054. <h3 id="examples-of-organizational-knowledge-bases">Examples of Organizational Knowledge Bases</h3>
  1055.  
  1056. <ul>
  1057.  <li>Project files</li>
  1058.  <li>Lessons learned knowledge base</li>
  1059.  <li>Issue and defect management databases</li>
  1060.  <li>Configuration management knowledge base</li>
  1061.  <li>Process measurement databases</li>
  1062.  <li>Financial databases</li>
  1063. </ul>
  1064.  
  1065. <h2 id="common-pitfalls-related-to-eefs-and-opas">Common Pitfalls related to EEFs and OPAs</h2>
  1066.  
  1067. <p>I noticed a few items that could be potential pitfalls. Take note of these for your exam.</p>
  1068.  
  1069. <ol>
  1070.  <li>
  1071.    <p>Pg 38 lists “approved providers and subcontractors, and collaboration agreements” as an internal EEF., whereas Pg 40 lists “Preapproved supplier lists and various types of contractual agreements” as OPA for Initiating and Planning processes. My interpretation is that the (pre)approved suppliers/subcontractors are EEFs, whereas the processes, policies, and procedures guiding the contracts are OPAs.</p>
  1072.  </li>
  1073.  <li>
  1074.    <p>Ethics and code of conduct are listed as both internal and external EEFs (Pg 38 and 39).</p>
  1075.  </li>
  1076.  <li>
  1077.    <p>Configuration management systems are EEFs, where configuration management knowledge repositories are OPAs.</p>
  1078.  </li>
  1079.  <li>
  1080.    <p>Commercial risk databases are EEFs, whereas risk categories are OPAs. Think of risk categories as those developed by the organization.</p>
  1081.  </li>
  1082.  <li>
  1083.    <p>Work authorization systems are EEFs, whereas procedures for issuing work authorizations are OPAs.</p>
  1084.  </li>
  1085.  <li>
  1086.    <p>Information technology systems including issue and defect management databases are EEFs, whereas issue and defect management data repositories (information that you store in those databases) are OPAs.</p>
  1087.  </li>
  1088.  <li>
  1089.    <p>Human resources are EEFs, whereas human resource policy is an OPA.</p>
  1090.  </li>
  1091.  <li>
  1092.    <p>Environmental policies are OPAs. Don’t get mislead by the word “environmental” and choose EEF.</p>
  1093.  </li>
  1094. </ol>
  1095.  
  1096. <h2 id="some-exam-tips-on-eefs-and-opas">Some Exam Tips on EEFs and OPAs</h2>
  1097.  
  1098. <ol>
  1099.  <li>
  1100.    <p>If it’s an organizational process, procedure, or policy, it’s an OPA. These are usually not updated by the project, but influence the project. For example, change control procedures, human resource policy, quality policy, etc.</p>
  1101.  </li>
  1102.  <li>
  1103.    <p>If it’s an artifact (plan, document, report, file etc.) created by the project, it’s an OPA. For example, project management plan, risk register, traceability matrices, lessons learned, status reports, etc.</p>
  1104.  </li>
  1105.  <li>
  1106.    <p>Anything outside of a process, procedure, or policy but pertaining to your organization is an EEF. For example, organizational structure, culture, facilities, systems (hardware or software), resources (internal and external) including manpower, etc.</p>
  1107.  </li>
  1108.  <li>
  1109.    <p>Any influence from outside the organization is obviously an EEF. For example, market conditions, political climate, legal restrictions, commercial databases, governement or industry standards, etc.</p>
  1110.  </li>
  1111.  <li>
  1112.    <p>If it’s a “system”, it an EEF, but if it’s a repository (think data) it’s an OPA. For example, configuration management system is an EEF, whereas configuration management knowledge repository is an OPA.</p>
  1113.  </li>
  1114.  <li>
  1115.    <p>Templates developed or tailored by the organization are OPAs. But if it’s an industry standard template, then it would be considered an EEF.</p>
  1116.  </li>
  1117. </ol>
  1118.  
  1119. <h2 id="quiz-time">Quiz Time</h2>
  1120.  
  1121. <p>Now it’s time to test your knowledge on this subject. Click on the image below to head over to the EEF OPA Drag n Drop game, which I created recently to spice up to this otherwise dry topic.</p>
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  1133.    <img src="/assets/posts/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets/eef-opa-game-screenshot.png" alt="Enterprise Environmental Factor and Organizational Process Assets Drag and Drop Game" title="Enterprise Environmental Factor and Organizational Process Assets Drag and Drop Game" width="100%" />
  1134.  
  1135. </a>
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  1137. <figcaption>Click on the image above to open the game</figcaption>
  1138.  
  1139. <h2 id="infographic-on-eefs-vs-opas">Infographic on EEFs vs OPAs</h2>
  1140.  
  1141. <embed src="/assets/files/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets.pdf" width="100%" height="130%" type="application/pdf" />
  1142. <p><br /></p>
  1143.  
  1144. <h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
  1145.  
  1146. <p>I hope you found this post useful and it helps you get 1-2 more questions right on the exam. If you have other good examples that could enrich this post, please share them with me through the comments section below. Do give me some feedback on the game as well.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMP" /><category term="Study-Notes" /><category term="Project Environment" /><category term="Study Notes" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Learn about the difference between Enterprise Environmental Factors (EEFs) and Organizational Process Assets with the help of examples and a cool new drag and drop game.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets-1.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/enterprise-environmental-factors-vs-organizational-process-assets-1.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Download PMBOK Guide 6th Edition (PDF) - FREE for PMI Members</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/03/pmbok-version-6-available-for-download.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Download PMBOK Guide 6th Edition (PDF) - FREE for PMI Members" /><published>2018-03-16T14:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2021-08-30T14:18:47+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/03/pmbok-version-6-available-for-download</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2018/03/pmbok-version-6-available-for-download.html"><![CDATA[<div class="header-img-portrait-small">
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  1333. <script language="JavaScript" src="https://feed2js.org/feed2js.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deepfriedbrainproject.com%2Ffeeds%2Fposts%2Fdefault%2F-%2FPMI%2BMembership%3Fmax-results%3D10&chan=n&num=5&desc=0&date=n&tz=+8&targ=y" type="text/javascript"></script> -->]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMI" /><category term="PMI Membership" /><category term="PMBOK 6th Edition" /><category term="PMI" /><category term="Free" /><category term="PDF" /><category term="PMBOK" /><category term="Download" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[PMBOK 6th Edition PDF Download for PMP Certification: PMBOK Guide Sixth Ed (PDF) is available for download FREE of cost for PMI Members.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-download.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-download.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">Why can’t I Print the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition PDF?</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/print-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="Why can’t I Print the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition PDF?" /><published>2017-09-23T16:10:00+00:00</published><updated>2018-08-11T03:19:45+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/print-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/print-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf.html"><![CDATA[<div class="header-img-small">
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  1342.  
  1343.    <img src="/assets/posts/print-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf/no-printing-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf-1.png" alt="No Printing Allowed on PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition PDF" title="No Printing Allowed on PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition PDF" width="100%" />
  1344.  
  1345.  
  1346. </div>
  1347.  
  1348. <p>Many PMI Members who <a href="/2018/03/pmbok-version-6-available-for-download.html">downloaded the PDF version of the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition</a> were surprised to find the “Print” button disabled on the PDF file. It caught my attention too, though I had no intention to waste 400 sheets of paper (for an 800-page guide). In an old blog post, I had emphatically stated that PMI allows you to <a href="/2009/07/can-i-print-pmbok-guide-fourth-edition.html">legally print the PMBOK Guide PDF</a> for your personal educational use. I had even linked to PMI’s Terms page and shared an email reply from their customer care confirming the same. I decided to investigate.</p>
  1349.  
  1350. <div class="clr"></div>
  1351.  
  1352. <p><a name="more"></a></p>
  1353.  
  1354. <p>The first thing I did after noticing the disabled Print button was to hop over to <a href="https://www.pmi.org/terms" rel="nofollow">PMI’s Terms</a> page. On Sep 9, 2017, it had the following paragraph:</p>
  1355.  
  1356. <blockquote>
  1357.  <p>3.2 <b>PMI Content</b>. As a courtesy to our customers and members, we have posted to the Site certain PMI Content. Unless otherwise specifically set forth on the Site or we give you written permission, you may only use and access, download and copy the PMI Content (and <u>print a single copy</u>) for your personal use, and you agree you will not alter, erase or otherwise obscure our copyright, proprietary or other notices on the PMI Content.</p>
  1358. </blockquote>
  1359.  
  1360. <p>It clearly stated that you were allowed to print a single copy of the Guide for your personal use. But if that’s the case, then why was the Print button disabled on the Sixth Edition of the guide? Was it due to a technical glitch or have the Terms changed? I thought it would be best to seek clarification from PMI directly. So, I immediately shot an email to PMI customer care.</p>
  1361.  
  1362. <h2 id="my-email-to-pmi-customer-care">My Email to PMI Customer Care</h2>
  1363.  
  1364. <p>Here’s what I wrote in the email on Sep 9, 2017:</p>
  1365.  
  1366. <blockquote>
  1367.  <p>I’m a PMI member (membership ID: XXXXXXX). I would like to print 1 copy of the PMBOK Guide for my own personal educational use. However, the printing on the downloaded PDF is disabled.<br /><br />
  1368. PMI’s terms section 3.2 states that I can print a single copy of the PMI standards for personal educational use:<br /><br />
  1369. https://www.pmi.org/terms<br /><br />
  1370. How am I supposed to print the guide then if printing is disabled? Please clarify.</p>
  1371. </blockquote>
  1372.  
  1373. <h2 id="pmis-response">PMI’s Response</h2>
  1374.  
  1375. <p>Here’s a response I received from PMI Customer Care 1 week later on Sep 16, 2017:</p>
  1376.  
  1377. <blockquote>
  1378.  <p>Dear Harwinder,<br /><br />
  1379. Although previous versions of the PMBOK® Guide were printable, the incidence of piracy has increased significantly in recent years. It is important for us to protect the integrity of our publications so that we can continue to bring you the information you need to drive successful outcomes. As a PMI member, not only can you enjoy read-only access to all of our standards and practice guides, you can also purchase the PMBOK® Guide – Sixth Edition and the Agile Practice Guide bundle in print for 50 percent off the list price. Our terms are now consistent with this change.<br /><br />
  1380. We value you as a member and a credential holder.</p>
  1381. </blockquote>
  1382.  
  1383. <h2 id="update-to-pmis-terms">Update to PMI’s Terms</h2>
  1384.  
  1385. <p>I again headed over the PMI’s Terms page, and indeed they had been updated. Here’s how they read today on Sep 24, 2017:</p>
  1386.  
  1387. <blockquote>
  1388.  <p>3.2 <b>PMI Content</b>. As a courtesy to our customers and members, we have posted to the Site certain PMI Content. Unless otherwise specifically set forth on the Site or we give you written permission, you may only access and download the PMI Content for your personal use, and you agree you will not alter, erase or otherwise obscure our copyright, proprietary or other notices on the PMI Content. You may not do or allow anyone else to do anything with the PMI Content which is not specifically permitted under this Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that the PMI Content is made available for informational and educational purposes only without representation or warranty of any kind and is not a substitute for legal advice or your professional judgment. Your reliance upon PMI Content obtained by you on or through the Services is solely at your own risk. All rights not expressly granted in this Agreement are reserved to PMI.</p>
  1389. </blockquote>
  1390.  
  1391. <h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
  1392.  
  1393. <p>So, long story short:</p>
  1394.  
  1395. <blockquote>
  1396.  <h3 id="you-are-not-allowed-to-print-the-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-even-for-your-personal-educational-use">You are NOT allowed to Print the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition even for your personal educational use.</h3>
  1397. </blockquote>
  1398.  
  1399. <p>Note that the same restriction applies to PMI’s other standards as well.</p>
  1400.  
  1401. <h2 id="my-opinion-on-the-permissions-change">My Opinion on the Permissions Change</h2>
  1402.  
  1403. <p>In my opinion, the move is unfortunate and PMI is going too far with their protectionist measures.</p>
  1404.  
  1405. <ul>
  1406.  <li>In the Fourth Edition, they added password-protection and disabled the ‘copy’ feature on the PDF.</li>
  1407.  <li>In the Fifth Edition, they started stamping PMI Member Name and ID in the footer section of every page of the PDF version.</li>
  1408.  <li>In the Sixth Edition, they have added a big, bold and ugly watermark “Not for Distribution, Sale or Reproduction” running diagonally across every single page of the Guide. The watermark is super distracting, annoying, and directly interferes with the readability of the guide. On top of that, they have disabled the ‘print’ feature too.</li>
  1409. </ul>
  1410.  
  1411. <p>If the trend continues, I anticipate that they would prohibit the download of the Seventh Edition of the PMBOK Guide, and only let you read it online by logging onto their website.</p>
  1412.  
  1413. <p>In my view, the latest move does more harm than good. The only good that it hopes to achieve is to stop piracy. But would it really stop piracy? For anyone determined to break the protection on a PDF file, it takes less than 5 minutes to do so.</p>
  1414.  
  1415. <p>On the other hand, it is going to cause lot of inconvenience to thousands of PMI members who prefer to read from a hard copy than from an eBook, despite paying a membership fee. They will now have to fork out more $$$ to buy a hard copy version as well (adding to PMI’s bottomline). It also harms PMI’s reputation as a “nonprofit” organization.</p>
  1416.  
  1417. <p>Let me know what you think about the move. Do you have a better suggestion for PMI to stop the piracy without compromising the readability and usability of their standards?</p>
  1418.  
  1419. <p>Looking forward to the comments.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMI" /><category term="FAQ" /><category term="PMI Membership" /><category term="Ethics and Professional Conduct" /><category term="PMBOK 6th Edition" /><category term="PMI" /><category term="PMBOK" /><category term="Download" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[PMI has updated its terms regarding the printing of the PDF version PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition and their other standards in a move that they describe as aimed at fighting piracy.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/no-printing-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf-1.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/no-printing-pmbok-guide-6th-edition-pdf-1.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry><entry><title type="html">What’s New in PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition - A Summary of Changes</title><link href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes.html" rel="alternate" type="text/html" title="What’s New in PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition - A Summary of Changes" /><published>2017-09-23T02:00:00+00:00</published><updated>2023-08-09T14:08:23+00:00</updated><id>https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes</id><content type="html" xml:base="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/2017/09/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes.html"><![CDATA[<div class="header-img-portrait-small">
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  1429.    <img src="/assets/posts/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-cover-1.png" alt="PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition Changes" title="PMBOK Guide Sixth Edition Changes" width="100%" />
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  1432. </div>
  1433.  
  1434. <p>The PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition was released on Sep 6, 2017. Being an active <a href="/2009/05/10-benefits-of-pmi-membership.html">PMI member</a>, I was able to <a href="/2018/03/pmbok-version-6-available-for-download.html">download PDF version of the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition</a> on the same day for free. To my surprise, the PDF file had 2 guides inside - the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition and the Agile Practice Guide. The first 800-odd pages are the PMBOK Guide, and the next 180 are the Agile Practice Guide. The former is applicable to the PMP<sup>®</sup> and CAPM<sup>®</sup> certifications, while the latter is applicable to the PMI-ACP<sup>®</sup> Certification.</p>
  1435.  
  1436. <p>Appendix X1 of the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition provides a complete list of changes to the Sixth Edition. This post is a summary of changes compared to the 5th edition of the guide, and my analysis of the changes.</p>
  1437.  
  1438. <div class="clr"></div>
  1439.  
  1440. <p><a name="more"></a></p>
  1441.  
  1442. <aside class="sidebar__right">
  1443. <nav class="toc">
  1444.    <header><h4 class="nav__title"><i class="fas fa-file-alt"></i> Table of Contents</h4></header>
  1445. <ul class="toc__menu" id="markdown-toc">
  1446.  <li><a href="#whats-new-in-the-pmbok-guide-6th-edition" id="markdown-toc-whats-new-in-the-pmbok-guide-6th-edition">What’s New in the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition</a>    <ul>
  1447.      <li><a href="#the-structure-of-the-guide" id="markdown-toc-the-structure-of-the-guide">The Structure of the Guide</a></li>
  1448.      <li><a href="#role-of-the-project-manager" id="markdown-toc-role-of-the-project-manager">Role of the Project Manager</a></li>
  1449.      <li><a href="#knowledge-area-changes" id="markdown-toc-knowledge-area-changes">Knowledge Area Changes</a></li>
  1450.      <li><a href="#knowledge-area-front-material" id="markdown-toc-knowledge-area-front-material">Knowledge Area Front Material</a></li>
  1451.      <li><a href="#process-changes" id="markdown-toc-process-changes">Process Changes</a></li>
  1452.      <li><a href="#inputs-tools-and-techniques-outputs-itto-changes" id="markdown-toc-inputs-tools-and-techniques-outputs-itto-changes">Inputs, Tools and Techniques, Outputs (ITTO) Changes</a></li>
  1453.      <li><a href="#other-key-changes" id="markdown-toc-other-key-changes">Other Key Changes</a></li>
  1454.    </ul>
  1455.  </li>
  1456.  <li><a href="#pmbok-pdf-file-permission-changes" id="markdown-toc-pmbok-pdf-file-permission-changes">PMBOK PDF File Permission Changes</a></li>
  1457.  <li><a href="#summary" id="markdown-toc-summary">Summary</a></li>
  1458. </ul>
  1459.  
  1460.  </nav>
  1461. </aside>
  1462.  
  1463. <h2 id="whats-new-in-the-pmbok-guide-6th-edition">What’s New in the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition</h2>
  1464.  
  1465. <p>The Sixth Edition of the PMBOK Guide aligns the guide with <a href="/2016/02/pmp-exam-change-role-delineation-study-rds-content-outline-pmbok.html">PMI’s Role Delineation Study (RDS)</a> of 2015. The <a href="/2016/02/pmp-exam-change-2016-new-topics-study-guidance.html">PMP Exam was updated in Jan 2016</a> to align with the RDS findings, but the PMBOK Guide was not. This Sixth Edition of the Guide is now “catching up”.</p>
  1466.  
  1467. <p>The Sixth Edition aims to make the guide more consistent and to provide better clarity on the project management processes and their inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. The guide also ensures harmonization with other PMI foundational standards.</p>
  1468.  
  1469. <p>There are many significants updates in the Sixth Edition.</p>
  1470.  
  1471. <p>PMI acknowledges that in recent years there has been more adoption of agile and adaptive methodologies in the management of projects. Therefore, there’s a greater focus on Agile/Adaptive methodologies in the Sixth Edition.</p>
  1472.  
  1473. <p>Let’s start with the changes to the structure of the guide.</p>
  1474.  
  1475. <h3 id="the-structure-of-the-guide">The Structure of the Guide</h3>
  1476.  
  1477. <p>The Guide is now divided into 3 parts:</p>
  1478.  
  1479. <ol>
  1480.  <li>A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)</li>
  1481.  <li>The Standard for Project Management</li>
  1482.  <li>Appendices, Glossary, and Index</li>
  1483. </ol>
  1484.  
  1485. <p>The Introduction (Chapter 1), Project Management Processes (Chapter 3), and Annex A1 of the Fifth Edition have now been consolidated into Part 2 (The Standard for Project Management) of the Sixth Edition.</p>
  1486.  
  1487. <h3 id="role-of-the-project-manager">Role of the Project Manager</h3>
  1488.  
  1489. <p>The Role of the Project Manager, which was part of Chapter 1 in the Fifth Edition is now a separate chapter (Chapter 3) in itself.</p>
  1490.  
  1491. <p>It ties the project managers skills to the <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/blog/pmp/pmi-ccrs-changes-pmp-pdu-talent-triangle/">PMI’s Talent Triangle</a>. Expect greater weightage on this area in the next update of the PMP exam.</p>
  1492.  
  1493. <div class="text-center">
  1494.  
  1495.  
  1496.  
  1497.  
  1498.  
  1499.  
  1500.  
  1501.  
  1502.  
  1503.    <img src="/assets/posts/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes/pmi-talent-triangle.png" alt="PMI Talent Triangle" title="PMI Talent Triangle" />
  1504.  
  1505.  
  1506. </div>
  1507.  
  1508. <h3 id="knowledge-area-changes">Knowledge Area Changes</h3>
  1509.  
  1510. <p>Two Knowledge Areas names were changed to more closely reflect the work that is done in those Knowledge Areas.</p>
  1511.  
  1512. <table>
  1513. <tr>
  1514. <th>Old Name</th>
  1515. <th>New Name</th>
  1516. </tr>
  1517. <tr>
  1518. <td>Project Time Management</td>
  1519. <td>Project Schedule Management</td>
  1520. </tr>
  1521. <tr>
  1522. <td>Project Human Resource Management</td>
  1523. <td>Project Resource Management</td>
  1524. </tr>
  1525. </table>
  1526.  
  1527. <p>Let’s understand the rationale for these changes.</p>
  1528.  
  1529. <ol>
  1530.  <li>
  1531.    <p>Project Time Management has changed to Project Schedule Management.</p>
  1532.  
  1533.    <p>It took just a few decades for PMI to realize that project managers do not manage “time”, but rather define and manage the project “schedule”. Well, better late than never.</p>
  1534.  </li>
  1535.  <li>
  1536.    <p>Project Human Resource Management has changed to Project Resource Management.</p>
  1537.  
  1538.    <p>Both team resources and physical resources are addressed in the Sixth Edition, and hence the name change.</p>
  1539.  </li>
  1540. </ol>
  1541.  
  1542. <h3 id="knowledge-area-front-material">Knowledge Area Front Material</h3>
  1543.  
  1544. <p>Every Knowledge Area chapter now includes 4 sections at the beginning:</p>
  1545.  
  1546. <ul>
  1547.  <li>
  1548.    <p>Key Concepts: This section summarizes the key concepts of each knowledge area. For those preparing for PMP or CAPM certification, this section can be used for revising the key concepts quickly.</p>
  1549.  </li>
  1550.  <li>
  1551.    <p>Trends and Emerging Practices: This section identifies some of the trends or emerging practices that are
  1552. occurring, but that may not be practiced on most projects.</p>
  1553.  </li>
  1554.  <li>
  1555.    <p>Tailoring Considerations: The PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition puts a lot of emphasis on tailoring all aspects of the project to meet the specific needs of the organization and stakeholders. This section identifies the areas that project managers can consider when tailoring their project.</p>
  1556.  </li>
  1557.  <li>
  1558.    <p>Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments: This section identifies areas where Agile/Adaptive approaches may differ from predictive approaches.</p>
  1559.  </li>
  1560. </ul>
  1561.  
  1562. <h3 id="process-changes">Process Changes</h3>
  1563.  
  1564. <p>Five processes have been either added, or moved to a different Knowledge Area, or entirely removed from the Sixth edition.</p>
  1565.  
  1566. <table>
  1567.  
  1568. <tr> <th>Process</th> <th>Change</th> </tr>
  1569.  
  1570. <tr> <td>Manage Project Knowledge (Section 4.4)</td> <td>Added</td> </tr>
  1571.  
  1572. <tr> <td>Estimate Activity Resources (Section 6.4)</td> <td>Moved to Project Resource Management</td> </tr>
  1573.  
  1574. <tr> <td>Control Resources (Section 9.6)</td> <td>Added</td> </tr>
  1575.  
  1576. <tr> <td>Implement Risk Responses (Section 11.6)</td> <td>Added</td> </tr>
  1577.  
  1578. <tr> <td>Close Procurements (Section 12.4)</td> <td>Eliminated</td> </tr>
  1579.  
  1580. </table>
  1581.  
  1582. <p>Let’s understand these changes better.</p>
  1583.  
  1584. <ol>
  1585.  <li>
  1586.    <p>Manage Project Knowledge (Section 4.4) - Added.</p>
  1587.  
  1588.    <p>This was added to address the need for knowledge management in projects. Due to the distributed and mobile nature of the modern workforce, there’s more focus on knowledge management and information management, so that knowledge and information does not get lost.</p>
  1589.  
  1590.    <p>A key output of this process is the lessons learned register. This aligns with the “lessons learned management” task that was introduced in Jan 2016 update of the PMP exam.</p>
  1591.  
  1592.    <p>PMI emphasizes the need to learn continually throughout the project rather than waiting until the end to reflect.</p>
  1593.  </li>
  1594.  <li>
  1595.    <p>Estimate Activity Resources (Section 6.4) - moved to Project Resource Management</p>
  1596.  
  1597.    <p>Since the Knowledge Area Project Human Resource Management has been repurposed as Project Resource Management (taking both human and physical resources into its folds), the Estimate Activity Resources process has been moved to the Project Resource Management.</p>
  1598.  </li>
  1599.  <li>
  1600.    <p>Control Resources (Section 9.6) — added</p>
  1601.  
  1602.    <p>In the Fifth Edition, Project Human Resource Management had no “Monitoring and Controlling” process. That was indeed puzzling. With the Sixth Edition, the Control Resources process has been added under the Monitoring and Controlling Process Group.</p>
  1603.  </li>
  1604.  <li>
  1605.    <p>Implement Risk Responses (Section 11.6) — added</p>
  1606.  
  1607.    <p>Implementing Risk Responses was previously considered part of Monitor and Control Project Risk Process. But now it has been separated into a separate process under the Executing Process Group. This change makes sense to me.</p>
  1608.  </li>
  1609.  <li>
  1610.    <p>Close Procurements (Section 12.4) — eliminated, and merged into Control Procurements and Close Project or Phase processes</p>
  1611.  
  1612.    <p>According to market research done by PMI, contracts are usually closed by contracts, procurement or legal departments, and not by project managers. Therefore, information from Close Procurements about evaluating all completed deliverables and comparing them to the contract was moved into Control Procurements. Information about administrative, communications, and records was moved to Close Project or Phase.</p>
  1613.  </li>
  1614. </ol>
  1615.  
  1616. <p>Total processes have increased from 47 in the Fifth Edition to 49 in the Sixth Edition.</p>
  1617.  
  1618. <p>The use of the term “Control” has been replaced with “Monitor” especially in processes that involve people. Nine processes have been renamed.</p>
  1619.  
  1620. <table>
  1621.  
  1622. <tr> <th>Old Name</th> <th>New Name</th> </tr>
  1623.  
  1624. <tr> <td>Perform Quality Assurance (Section 8.2)</td> <td>Manage Quality</td> </tr>
  1625.  
  1626. <tr> <td>Plan Human Resource Management (Section 9.1)</td> <td>Plan Resource Management</td> </tr>
  1627.  
  1628. <tr> <td>Acquire Project Team (Section 9.2)</td> <td>Acquire Resources</td> </tr>
  1629.  
  1630. <tr> <td>Develop Project Team (Section 9.3)</td> <td>Develop Team</td> </tr>
  1631.  
  1632. <tr> <td>Manage Project Team (Section 9.4)</td> <td>Manage Team</td> </tr>
  1633.  
  1634.  
  1635. <tr> <td>Control Communications (Section 10.3)</td> <td>Monitor Communications</td> </tr>
  1636.  
  1637. <tr> <td>Control Risks (Section 11.6)</td> <td>Monitor Risks</td> </tr>
  1638.  
  1639. <tr> <td>Plan Stakeholder Management (Section 13.2)</td> <td>Plan Stakeholder Engagement</td> </tr>
  1640.  
  1641. <tr> <td>Control Stakeholder Engagement (Section 13.4)</td> <td>Monitor Stakeholder Engagement</td> </tr>
  1642.  
  1643. </table>
  1644.  
  1645. <p><br /></p>
  1646.  
  1647. <p><em>Question to PMI</em> - Why was the new process “Control Resources”, not named “Monitor Resources”?</p>
  1648.  
  1649. <h3 id="inputs-tools-and-techniques-outputs-itto-changes">Inputs, Tools and Techniques, Outputs (ITTO) Changes</h3>
  1650.  
  1651. <p>I have good news and bad news here.</p>
  1652.  
  1653. <p>The good news is that the Guide is more consistent than the previous editions and does a much better job of explaining “why” an input or a tool or technique is used in a process. This had been a problem area with the previous editions.</p>
  1654.  
  1655. <p>Now the bad news.</p>
  1656.  
  1657. <p>PMI claims that the number of tools and techniques has been reduced. But contrary to that, my analysis tells me that the number has increased from 118 to 131 unique tools and techniques (11% increase).</p>
  1658.  
  1659. <p>The commonly used tools and techniques are now grouped by their purpose or intent. The groups are:</p>
  1660.  
  1661. <ul>
  1662.  <li>Data gathering, e.g. Brainstorming, Interviews, Market Research</li>
  1663.  <li>Data analysis, e.g. Cost-benefit Analysis, Earned Value Analysis, Performance Reviews</li>
  1664.  <li>Data representation, e.g. Cause-and-effect Diagrams, Flowcharts, Histograms</li>
  1665.  <li>Decision-making, e.g. Multicriteria Decision Analysis, Voting</li>
  1666.  <li>Communication skills, e.g. Feedback, Presentation</li>
  1667.  <li>Interpersonal and team skills, e.g. Active Listening, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence</li>
  1668. </ul>
  1669.  
  1670. <p>The overall number of ITTOs has increased from 618 to 722 (17% increase) and that is despite the grouping mentioned above. If you count the leaf nodes (without grouping), the total ITTOs are 1452 (135% increase). I can’t help but feel sorry for those who’ll be taking the PMP and CAPM exams for the Sixth Edition. Refer to <a href="/2009/07/pmp-itto-understanding-or-memorization-trick.html">ITTO tricks for PMP Exam</a> for tips and tricks for mastering ITTOs.</p>
  1671.  
  1672. <p>If you want to absolutely nail the ITTOs like a pro, then ITTO Explorer is the tool for you. Click on the image below to access the tool.</p>
  1673.  
  1674. <div class="text-center">
  1675. <a href="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/brainbok/itto">
  1676.  
  1677.  
  1678.  
  1679.  
  1680.  
  1681.  
  1682.  
  1683.  
  1684.    <img src="/assets/posts/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-changes/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-itto-tool-pmp.png" alt="PMBOK 6th Edition ITTO Tool for PMP" title="PMBOK 6th Edition ITTO Tool for PMP" />
  1685.  
  1686.  
  1687. </a>
  1688. </div>
  1689. <p><br /></p>
  1690.  
  1691. <h3 id="other-key-changes">Other Key Changes</h3>
  1692.  
  1693. <p>(Note: This section is work in process)</p>
  1694.  
  1695. <ul>
  1696.  <li>Greater emphasis on <a href="https://www.brainbok.com/blog/pmp/benefits-realization-management-pmp-certification-exam/">Benefits Management</a></li>
  1697.  <li>A new risk response “escalate” has been introduced</li>
  1698.  <li>Several Agile concepts have been introduced to the Develop Schedule process</li>
  1699.  <li>The concept of Business Documents, which consists of the Business Case and the Benefits Management Plan has been introduced</li>
  1700.  <li>Several new tools and techniques have been introduced</li>
  1701. </ul>
  1702.  
  1703. <h2 id="pmbok-pdf-file-permission-changes">PMBOK PDF File Permission Changes</h2>
  1704.  
  1705. <p>Unfortunately, PMI has forbidden the <a href="/2009/07/can-i-print-pmbok-guide-fourth-edition.html">printing of the PDF version with the PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition</a>. Previously, you were allowed to print 1 copy of the guide for your personal educational use. But not anymore.</p>
  1706.  
  1707. <p>To top that, there’s a big, bold and ugly watermark on every single page of the guide now. It is super distracting and annoying. I hate it. The file owner’s name and PMI ID are already stamped in the footer section of each page. PMI is getting overzealous in protecting its content with each edition of the guide and it’s got to the extent where it’s directly impacting the readability.</p>
  1708.  
  1709. <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2>
  1710.  
  1711. <p>The changes to the Sixth Edition of the PMBOK Guide are quite significant. There’s greater focus on Agile and adaptive methodologies, benefits management and knowledge management. All these changes are aligned with the recommendations of RDS 2015 and some have already been incorporated into the PMP exam since Jan 2016.</p>
  1712.  
  1713. <p>Overall the guide is indeed more consistent, detailed and clear compared to the previous editions.</p>
  1714.  
  1715. <p><a href="https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/project-management-pmp/update">PMP Exam has changed on March 26, 2018</a> to align with the PMBOK<sup>®</sup> Guide, 6th Edition and the CAPM Exam is going to follow suit on May 21, 2018. If you are <a href="/2013/11/pmp-certification-how-to-become-pmp-step-by-step-guide.html">preparing for the PMP Exam</a>, you’ll need to refer to the Sixth Edition of the Guide.</p>
  1716.  
  1717. <p>Hope you found this post useful. I look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions.</p>]]></content><author><name>Harwinder Singh</name></author><category term="PMI" /><category term="PMBOK 6th Edition" /><category term="PMBOK" /><category term="PMI" /><summary type="html"><![CDATA[PMBOK Guide, 6th Edition changes compared to PMBOK 5th Edition - 5 project management processes added, moved, or removed, 9 processes updated, alignment with PMI Talent Triangle, greater focus on agile/adaptive methodologies, benefits management, and alignment with RDS.]]></summary><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-cover.png" /><media:content medium="image" url="https://www.deepfriedbrainproject.com/pmbok-guide-6th-edition-cover.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></entry></feed>

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