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Changes in Guide to PMBOK® Ver. 4 to Ver.5


The changes in processes could be categorized as follows:


Planning Process Additions:

The Planning processes for few of the knowledge areas were clubbed. Now to bring uniformity new planning processes are introduced. These are:
  •        5.1 Plan Scope Management
  •        6.1 Plan Schedule Management
  •        7.1 Plan Cost Management

Modification of Process Name for Process Consistency:

The process names are changed to bring uniformity across the naming conventions. These are:
  •        4.3 Direct & Manage Project Work (Execution)
  •        5.5 Validate  (Verify) Scope 
  •        8.1 Plan Quality Management
  •        8.3 Control Quality (Perform Quality Control)
  •        11.6 (Monitor &) Control Risks
  •        12.1 Plan Procurement Management
  •        12.3 Control (Administer) Procurements

Split of Communication Mgmt.  To Communication and Stakeholder Management




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