The Project Management Institute – PMI announced on December 31, 2008 the availability of PMBOK Version 4, in English language. This paper informs on the differences between versions 4 and 3.

Initiating point

The PMI- Project Management Institute published on December 31, 2008 the fourth version of the PMBOK- Project Management Body of Knowledge in English language. This version replaces in its entirety the third version. There is a transition period to present the certification examinations up to June 30, 2009 in which exams must be presented based on Version 3. From July the 1st on all certifications will be based on Version 4.

New format: consistency and clarification

A.  Format in all the processes was changed to the noun form. This makes easier the understanding of the referred names for processes.

B.  Processes’ content was written all over again in regard to input, tools and techniques, and results or outputs in a consistent manner.

C.  Clarification was made related to interaction between processes and groups of processes. Several images were added to enhance clearness.

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About the Author German Bernate German Bernate is General Manager and Founder of ALMAGESTON Consulting Firm. Based in Bogotá, he is also an International Correspondent for PMForum and PM World Today in Colombia. Germán holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas. He has over 45 years of experience in the engineering and software industry in the areas of strategic management, Balanced ScoreCard, and Project Management, including 30 years at IBM Colombia. He also worked as a Project Manager at NCR Colombia. Germán is the immediate past president of the PMI Santafé de Bogotá Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Germán Bernate can be contacted at gbernate@cable.net.co. For more information about German, please visit http://www.pmforum.org/pm%20forum%20team/index.htm.