This article is a brief overview of the release date for A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Sixth Edition and how this affects the PMP Exam

1. PMBOK 6th Edition Release Date
and Timeline
This article is a brief overview of the release date for A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®
Guide) Sixth Edition and how this affects the PMP Exam

2. When will PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition be released?
According to PMI, we can expect the following release dates:
• Draft Release is scheduled for the first quarter of 2017 (Jan-
Mar 2017)
• Final Release is scheduled for the third quarter of 2017 (Jun-
Aug 2017)
The Draft Release is mainly intended for training companies, so
that we can begin updating our training materials. Students do
not need to worry about that particular version at all.

3. When will The PMP Exam change?
The PMP Exam is largely based on the content found in
the PMBOK® Guide. The exam changeover from version 5 to 6 is
scheduled as follows:
• PMP Exam update to PMBOK 6 will happen in Q1 of 2018
(Jan-Mar 2018)

4. Which version of the PMBOK Guide should I use to study?
That’s easy:
• Are you taking the exam before Jan 1, 2018? Use PMBOK 5.
• Are you taking the exam after Jan 1, 2018? Use PMBOK 6

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