Simply explained by a PMI-certified Project Manager
By Tom, PMP-certified since 2004. Last updated: July 2026. On 9 July 2026, PMI switched the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam over to a new Examination Content Outline (ECO). Anyone who tested on 8 July or earlier still sat the 2021 version; anyone testing now gets the new exam. It is the biggest revision since … Read more
Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to normal in the space of a few years. Predictive scheduling, automated status reporting, risk scoring, resource optimization — tools that touch portfolios, programs, and projects (PPPM) are already in daily use. What has been missing is an agreed, vendor-neutral answer to a simple question: how do we use … Read more
In short: The PMBOK Guide has changed shape dramatically across its recent editions — from the process-heavy 6th edition, to the principles-based 7th edition, to the 8th edition (2025) that blends both. This guide compares the three side by side. Last updated: 4 July 2026. By Tom, PMP (certified by PMI since 2004). The 6th … Read more
In the bustling city of Berlin, 2026, AI technology had advanced to realms beyond mere data analysis and automation. The most recent and remarkable development was AIVA (Artificial Intelligence for Versatile Assistance), a groundbreaking AI designed with advanced neural networks capable of handling complex tasks and understanding human emotions more deeply than ever before. At … Read more
In the vibrant world of Agile methodology, particularly Scrum, User Stories are an integral aspect of understanding and delivering the client’s needs. They serve as a vital link connecting the abstract visions of a project to tangible deliverables. In traditional project management, scope definition plays a similar role, providing a clear, agreed-upon framework of what … Read more