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Course Language: Persian
Training Materials: English
Course Introduction
Project management standards and guides continuously evolve in response to changes in the business environment, technology, delivery methods, and stakeholder expectations. The PMBOK Guide, Eighth Edition, is the latest revision by the Project Management Institute (PMI), aiming to create a clear and practical connection between the principle-based and domain-based approach of the Seventh Edition and project managers’ need for practical, process-oriented guidance.
The PMBOK 8 Booster Masterclass is designed for individuals who are already familiar with previous editions of the PMBOK standard or hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and now want to become familiar with the most important changes, new concepts, and applications of the Eighth Edition through an intensive and structured path, without repeating introductory training.
In this masterclass, participants will first examine the differences in the architecture and logic of the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Editions. They will then become familiar with the six principles, seven performance domains, life cycles and development approaches, the tailoring process, five focus areas, and 40 project management processes. Emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, the project management office, and procurement will also be analyzed in relation to real project environments.
This course is a professional update program and is not intended to repeat the fundamentals of project management or a complete PMP exam preparation course from the beginning. Its main focus is on understanding the changes, comparing the editions, and translating new concepts into practical decisions and actions within projects and organizations.
Course Resources
The main course resources include:
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Eighth Edition (PMBOK Guide – Eighth Edition) and The Standard for Project Management by PMI;
- The official table of contents, errata, and explanatory materials published by PMI regarding the structure of the Eighth Edition;
- PMI’s PMIstandards+ platform for access to supplementary guides and content;
- GIGAPM’s PMBOK 8 Project Management Process Map, Version 1.2, 2026, including 40 processes across five focus areas;
- The Process Groups Practice Guide and other relevant PMI standards and guides, where needed for comparison and explanation of changes;
- The 2026 PMP Exam Content Outline, solely to explain the relationship between the PMBOK standard and the structure of the professional PMP exam.
The main resources are in English; however, the teaching, analysis, exercises, and course discussions will be conducted in Persian, and key English terms will be presented alongside their Persian equivalents.
Introduction to the PMBOK 8 Standard and Its Connection to the PMP Certification
The PMBOK Guide, Eighth Edition was published in November 2025 and, together with The Standard for Project Management, presents PMI’s updated framework for guiding and managing projects. This edition preserves the foundation of principles and performance domains introduced in the Seventh Edition, while making the structure simpler, clearer, and more practical.
The most important structural features of the Eighth Edition include:
- Reducing and redefining the project management principles from 12 principles in the Seventh Edition to 6 core principles;
- Reorganizing the performance domains from 8 domains to 7 domains, including governance, scope, schedule, finance, stakeholders, resources, and risk;
- Reintroducing process-based guidance in an evolved and non-prescriptive form, with 40 processes across five focus areas: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing;
- Placing greater emphasis on value delivery, tailoring, accountability, sustainability, and an enabling culture;
- Expanding topics such as artificial intelligence, the project management office, and procurement and contracts;
- Providing dedicated sections for inputs and outputs, tools and techniques, and tailoring considerations.
The PMP certification is a professional credential, while PMBOK is considered a standard and knowledge guide. The PMP exam is not based on a single book alone; it is designed according to the exam content outline, job-related tasks, and the ability to apply concepts in real-world situations. Therefore, this course is highly valuable for keeping PMP holders’ knowledge up to date, but it is not a substitute for a comprehensive PMP exam preparation course.
Course Completion Certificate
Participants who complete the required minimum attendance and final assessment requirements will receive a **20-hour certificate of participation** for the **PMBOK 8 Booster Masterclass**. Holders of PMI credentials may record the eligible training hours as **Professional Development Units (PDUs)** in accordance with the current requirements of the **Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program**.
Fast and Targeted Professional Knowledge Update
Studying a new standard in full can be time-consuming, especially for busy managers. This course presents the most important changes and practical implications of the Eighth Edition in a structured and cohesive 20-hour learning path.
Preparing for the New Project Management Environment
The Eighth Edition places greater emphasis on topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, value delivery, the project management office, and procurement. Understanding these changes is essential for maintaining the professional and strategic role of project managers.
Clarifying the Differences Between the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Editions
Many project management professionals are familiar with the process and knowledge area structure of the Sixth Edition, or with the principles and performance domains of the Seventh Edition. This masterclass shows which concepts have been preserved, integrated, redefined, or reintroduced into the new structure.
Continuous Professional Development for PMP Holders
PMP credential holders need to continuously update their knowledge and working methods in order to maintain their professional credibility and effectiveness. This course provides an opportunity for structured learning, experience sharing, and earning Professional Development Units.
Turning the Standard into Decisions and Actions
The goal of the course is not merely to introduce the chapters. Participants will learn how to apply the principles, domains, processes, and tailoring considerations in project execution methods, organizational templates, governance systems, and project management office activities.
- A focused and targeted review of the Eighth Edition, without repeating introductory project management topics;
- A structural and content-based comparison of the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Editions in the form of a change map;
- Understanding the relationship between the six principles, seven performance domains, five focus areas, and 40 processes;
- Familiarity with the new logic of tailoring and selecting a predictive, adaptive, or hybrid approach;
- Analyzing the role of governance, value, quality, sustainability, and an enabling culture in project success;
- Reviewing the applications of artificial intelligence, the project management office, and procurement in the new edition;
- Receiving a summary booklet, process map, and project management methodology update checklist;
- Scenario-based exercises and discussions to turn the standard into real decisions;
- Knowledge-level assessment at the beginning of the course and learning assessment at the end;
- Receiving a 20-hour certificate and the opportunity to record Professional Development Units based on PMI requirements.
- Recommended Prerequisite : Prior familiarity with project management concepts and at least one of the previous editions of the PMBOK Guide is required. This course is not designed for complete beginners.
- PMP credential holders who want to update their knowledge based on the latest edition of the PMBOK Guide;
- Project managers, program managers, and portfolio managers who are familiar with previous editions of the standard;
- Project Management Office (PMO) managers and specialists responsible for updating project methods, processes, templates, and governance systems;
- Project management trainers, consultants, and coaches who need to align their educational content and professional services with the new standard;
- Planning and project control, risk, contracts, and stakeholder management specialists with experience in project environments;
- Organizations seeking to review and update their project management framework based on the Eighth Edition.
Course Delivery Format
Delivery Method
Live Online
Total Duration
20 Training Hours
Suggested Structure
5 Sessions of 4 Hours Each
Delivery Platform
Zoom or Google Meet
Language of Instruction
Persian, with the use of key English terms and original English resources
Learning Method
Interactive instruction, edition comparison, process map analysis, Q&A, scenarios, and practical exercises
Assessment
Short pre-test, mid-course exercises, and a post-test or final summary activity.
Special Course Features
- A dedicated and concise English booklet on PMBOK 8 changes;
- A comparative matrix of the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Editions;
- A comprehensive map of 40 project management processes across five focus areas;
- A list of the six principles and seven performance domains, along with their key relationships;
- Practical exercises and scenarios for project managers and PMO members;
- A final review session and answers to participants’ specialized questions;
- A course completion certificate based on attendance hours and completion of the assessment.
outlines
Session 1: The New Architecture of PMBOK 8 and the Change Map Across Editions
- The evolution of the PMBOK Guide and the logic behind the shift from the Sixth Edition to the Seventh and Eighth Editions;
- The relationship between The Standard for Project Management and the PMBOK Guide;
- Comparison of processes, knowledge areas, principles, performance domains, and focus areas;
- The value delivery system and the connection between projects, strategy, and organizational benefits;
- Project management roles and responsibilities within the new structure;
- he project management mindset: foresight, ownership, and value orientation;
Session 2: The Six Principles, Life Cycle, and Selection of the Development Approach
- Adopting a holistic perspective;
- Focusing on value;
- Embedding quality into processes and deliverables;
- Accountable leadership;
- Integrating sustainability across all areas of the project;
- Creating an enabling culture;
- Project phases, predictive, adaptive, and hybrid approaches;
- Considerations for selecting the development approach and delivery cadence;
Session 3: Governance, Scope, Schedule, and Finance Performance Domains
- Governance Performance Domain
- Scope Performance Domain
- Schedule Performance Domain
- Finance Performance Domain
- Processes, tailoring considerations, cross-domain interactions, and expected outcomes of each domain
Session 4: Stakeholder, Resources, and Risk Performance Domains and the Tailoring Process
- Stakeholder Performance Domain
- Resources Performance Domain
- Risk Performance Domain
- The interaction of these three domains with governance, scope, schedule, and finance
- The purpose and topics of tailoring
- Tailoring at the organizational and project levels and continuous improvement
Session 5: The 40 Processes, Emerging Topics, and Organizational Action Map
- Five focus areas
- Review of the 40 processes and their relationship with the seven performance domains
- Inputs and outputs, tools and techniques, and how to use them in a non-prescriptive way
- Artificial intelligence in the project environment and strategies for its responsible adoption
- Project Management Office
- Procurement, contract models, new trends in contract management, and claim management
- The impact of PMBOK 8 on project management methodology, templates, training, and the organizational governance system
FAQ
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
- This course is suitable for PMP credential holders, project managers, PMO members, trainers, and consultants who are already familiar with project management and one of the previous editions of the PMBOK Guide, and who want to update their knowledge based on the Eighth Edition.
Can beginners participate in the course?
- This course has an intensive and booster-oriented nature and does not teach the fundamentals from the beginning. Therefore, prior familiarity with project management concepts or the PMBOK standard is recommended.
Is this course a PMP exam preparation course?
- No. This course focuses on the changes and applications of PMBOK 8. The PMBOK standard is one of the important knowledge resources, but the PMP exam is designed based on the Exam Content Outline, along with a range of resources and practical experiences.
What is the main difference between PMBOK 8 and the Seventh Edition?
- The Eighth Edition preserves the foundation of principles and performance domains, but makes them simpler and more practical. It includes six principles and seven performance domains, and reintroduces process-based guidance through 40 processes in a non-prescriptive way.
How many hours is the course, and how many sessions does it include?
- The course duration is 20 hours, and the suggested delivery format is five 4-hour sessions.
What platform are the classes held on?
- The classes are held online and live on Zoom or Google Meet.
What is the language of instruction and course resources?
- The instruction and explanations are in Persian. The main resources and standard terminology are in English, and important equivalents will be explained throughout the course.
Are a certificate and Professional Development Units provided?
- Yes. After completing the attendance and assessment requirements, a 20-hour course completion certificate will be issued. PMI credential holders may record the eligible hours as Professional Development Units (PDUs) in accordance with PMI’s current requirements.
Are the PMBOK 8 processes also covered in the course?
- Yes. The course covers the map of 40 processes across five focus areas, the relationship between the processes and the seven performance domains, and how to use them in a tailored and non-prescriptive way.
What capabilities will participants have by the end of the course?
- By the end of the course, participants will be able to explain the differences between previous editions and the Eighth Edition, analyze the new structure, apply the principles and performance domains in projects, and develop a practical plan for updating their professional knowledge and project management methods.
TRAINER
Project Management Trainer, Consultant, and Executive Leader
Dr. Ali Vahedi is a project management trainer, consultant, and executive leader with more than 27 years of professional experience in project management, strategic planning, and organizational capability development. He is the CEO of GIGAPM and has played an active role in training and mentoring project managers across different industries. His academic background includes a PhD in Project and Program Management from SKEMA Business School in France.
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