A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®   Guide)— Eighth Edition  and  The Standard for Project Management  represents the most data-driven and community-informed update in the guide’ s history. Developed through extensive global research and practitioner collaboration, it incorporates input from thousands of project professionals and more than 48,000 data points. Building on the long-standing legacy of PMI, the Eighth Edition blends  mindset, technical, and practical guidance  to reflect how project management is practiced today. It introduces: • Six core principles  that influence effective project management behavior • Seven performance domains  that represent key areas of practice • Expanded coverage of  AI, PMOs, and procurement, with reintroduced process guidance presented in an evolved, non-prescriptive way. Together, these updates connect the  why,  what, and  how  of project management. With an emphasis on  value delivery, adaptability, and accountability, this edition helps professionals at all levels achieve meaningful outcomes across a range of approaches and environments. Whether you manage traditional initiatives or lead agile transformations, the  PMBOK® Guide –   Eighth Edition  provides clarity, relevance, and confidence for modern project delivery. What You’ ll Learn  1. Connect projects to organizational value  Learn how to align project outcomes with strategic goals through a system for value delivery.  2. Apply six core principles for effective leadership  Adopt a holistic view, focus on value, embed quality, lead accountably, integrate sustainability, and build empowered teams. 3. Master the seven performance domains  Strengthen your capabilities in governance, scope, schedule, finance, stakeholders, resources, and risk.  4. Tailor for your context  Learn how to adapt practices, tools, and techniques to fit your team, organization, and environment. 5. Explore new and emerging topics  Gain insights into AI, PMOs, and procureme