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PMBOK® - Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK®):

PMBOKThe Project management Body of Knowledge describes the sum of knowledge within the profession of project management. This full body of knowledge includes knowledge of proven, traditional practices, which are widely applied, as well as knowledge of innovative and advanced practices, which may have seen more limited use.

The PMBOK® guide provides a common lexicon within the Project Management profession. The document provides a basic reference for anyone interested in the profession of project management.

Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)–Third Edition (ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004), is available in 11 languages and has over 2 million copies in circulation worldwide. As of 11 October 2006, the PMBOK® Guide–Third Edition ranks fourth on Business Week’s best seller list for paperback business books, and No. 10 in management and leadership book sales on www.amazon.com.

The Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI®), is the author and owner of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge – Third Edition. PMI® owns and maintains the exclusive rights and privileges in and to the copyright in the book. The PMBOK® Guide – Third Edition was made possible through the volunteer efforts of many dedicated and knowledgeable members of the Project Management Institute as well as non-members, seeking to advance the profession of project management. From time to time, revisions are made and new editions developed.