In 1983,a dedicated group of Project Management Instutute(PMI) volunteers gathered for a ground-breaking purpose–to create a project management body of knowledge.This effort would later evolve into the global standard for project management:A Guide to the Projet Management Body of Knowlege (PMBOK Guide).Though business has changed considerably through the decades,good project management practices remain critical drivers of the most successful business outcomes.They add value,advance strategeies,and increase an organization’s competitive advantage.

Today,the PMBOK Guide is widely acknowledged as the comprehensive authority on effective project management practice.Why?Because it is uniquely developed by project managers ,for project managers.A core team of 100 global practitioners/volunteers contribute to each edition of the PMBOK Guide.In its draft phase,the PMBOK Guide-Sixth Edition,making it a true product of the project management community and an essential tool for all practitioners.