{"id":23588,"date":"2026-05-07T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/?p=23588"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:28:51","slug":"pmbok-8-the-current-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/en\/blog\/pmbok-8-the-current-version\/","title":{"rendered":"The current PMBOK\u00ae 8 version: Release date &amp; key changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23588\" class=\"elementor elementor-23588\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a9a5319 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a9a5319\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56479b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c56479b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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elementor-element-69b7f428 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial contenido-blog elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69b7f428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current PMBOK version is the <\/span><b>7th Edition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, released by PMI in 2021. But that&#8217;s about to change. PMI is working on the <\/span><b>PMBOK 8th Edition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expected throughout 2026. If you&#8217;re preparing for your PMP\u00ae certification right now, you&#8217;re probably wondering what this means for your exam prep. This article breaks it all down.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll cover the PMBOK 8 release date, what&#8217;s changing, how it compares to v7, and what you should actually do about your study plan. No fluff. Just the facts you need. If you want to understand the full history of this guide, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepm.com\/what-is-pmbok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the PMBOK Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0before reading on.<\/span>\n<h2>When will PMBOK 8 be released?<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMI hasn&#8217;t announced an exact date yet. The expected window is sometime in 2026. PMI typically updates the PMBOK Guide every four to five years, and the 7th Edition came out in 2021, so the timing makes sense.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why now? A few reasons. Project management has changed a lot since 2021. AI tools are everywhere. Hybrid work environments are the norm. And the feedback from practitioners has been clear: the 7th Edition was a bold move toward principles, but many teams still want more structure.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMI&#8217;s update cycle responds to that kind of feedback. You can track official updates directly on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/pmbok-guide-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Management Institute (PMI): Official PMBOK Guide Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span>\n<h2>Why a new edition? The evolution from PMBOK 7 to PMBOK 8<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the deal: PMBOK 7 was a big shift. It moved away from the rigid process groups of earlier editions and leaned into 12 guiding principles and 8 performance domains. A lot of experienced PMs loved the flexibility. Some newer practitioners found it harder to navigate without a clear process structure.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMBOK 8 is PMI&#8217;s answer to that tension. The goal is to blend the principle-based thinking of v7 with clearer, more actionable frameworks. Think of it as the best of both worlds.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two other forces are driving this update:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Artificial Intelligence. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI tools are reshaping how projects are planned, monitored, and delivered. PMBOK 8 is expected to address this directly.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hybrid environments. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most teams today don&#8217;t run purely predictive or purely agile. They mix both. PMBOK 8 is being built with that reality in mind.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key changes in PMBOK 8<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on what PMI has shared publicly, here are the main areas of change.<\/span>\n<h3>The 6 core principles of project management<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMBOK 8 is expected to consolidate the 12 principles from v7 into 6 core principles. This isn&#8217;t a downgrade, it&#8217;s a refinement. The idea is to make the foundational thinking more memorable and easier to apply across different project types.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 6 principles are likely to center around:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stewardship and accountability<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team collaboration and engagement<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stakeholder value creation<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems thinking<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptability and resilience<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change leadership<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMI hasn&#8217;t finalized the wording yet. But the direction is clear: simpler, more actionable, and easier to teach.<\/span>\n<h3>7 Performance domains: The new framework<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMBOK 7 used 8 performance domains. PMBOK 8 is expected to streamline this to 7. These domains describe the key areas where project managers need to deliver results not just follow steps.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shift here is subtle but important. Rather than replacing process groups entirely (as v7 did), PMBOK 8 looks to offer a clearer bridge between domain-based thinking and the structured guidance some practitioners rely on. This makes it more accessible for teams coming from PMBOK 6-era training.<\/span>\n<h3>Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and PMOs<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where PMBOK 8 really breaks new ground. For the first time, the guide is expected to include dedicated content on how AI tools fit into project management workflows.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does this matter? Because teams are already using AI for scheduling, risk analysis, status reporting, and resource planning. The PMBOK Guide has always been a reflection of how the profession actually works. Ignoring AI would mean ignoring reality.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepm.com\/pmo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMO (Project Management Office)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also getting updated attention. Modern PMOs are evolving from governance bodies into strategic enablers. PMBOK 8 is expected to reflect that shift, giving PMO leaders clearer guidance on supporting AI-driven project environments.<\/span>\n<h2>PMBOK 7 vs. PMBOK 8: Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a quick side-by-side look at where the two editions differ:<\/span>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PMBOK 7th Edition<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PMBOK 8th Edition<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles-based, outcome-driven<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balanced: principles + structured guidance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 Principles + 8 Performance Domains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Core Principles + 7 Performance Domains<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agile\/Hybrid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong agile focus, less prescriptive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native hybrid and adaptive frameworks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI Integration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not addressed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated section on AI tools and automation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMO Role<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentioned briefly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded PMO guidance for modern teams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removed predictive process groups<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reintroduces structured process guidance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table will evolve as PMI releases more details. But the direction is clear: PMBOK 8 is more structured, more hybrid-friendly, and AI-aware.<\/span>\n<h2>How PMBOK 8 affects the PMP exam content outline (ECO)<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s something a lot of candidates don&#8217;t realize: the PMP exam is based on the Exam Content Outline (ECO), not directly on the PMBOK Guide.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can review the current version at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/project-management-pmp\/pmp-exam-content-outline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latest PMP ECO updates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when PMBOK 8 launches, the exam doesn&#8217;t change overnight. PMI typically takes several months, sometimes closer to a year, to review the ECO, consult with practitioners, and update the exam accordingly.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does that mean for you? If you&#8217;re sitting for the PMP exam in 2026, you&#8217;ll likely still be tested on the current ECO. Changes to the exam format or content won&#8217;t happen the day the new book drops.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, it&#8217;s worth keeping an eye on PMI&#8217;s announcements. They&#8217;ll communicate any ECO updates well in advance of when they take effect.<\/span>\n<h2>Should I study PMBOK 7 or PMBOK 8 for the PMP exam in 2026?<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your exam is scheduled for 2026, especially the first half of the year, stick with PMBOK 7. That&#8217;s what the current ECO is built around, and it&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll be tested on.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you&#8217;re just starting your study plan and expect to take the exam in late 2026 or early 2027, it&#8217;s worth watching how PMI handles the transition. They&#8217;ll update the ECO before the exam changes, so you&#8217;ll have clear guidance.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, the fundamentals of project management don&#8217;t change between editions. The frameworks evolve. The core skills stay the same.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45fd7f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45fd7f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203d842 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"203d842\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d99236 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d99236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Boost your career<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a366a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36a366a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Project Management Professional (PMP\u00ae) Exam Prep Course<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5ac801 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5ac801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prepare with expert guidance and hands-on learning to earn the world&#8217;s most recognized project management certification and lead top-tier companies using innovative methodologies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3fc8f elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit hs-cta-trigger-button hs-cta-trigger-button-353885281516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ff3fc8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/en\/courses\/pmp-certification-training\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-double-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4085a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4085a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to download the PMBOK 8 pdf<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When PMBOK 8 is released, it will be available as a free PDF download for PMI members. That&#8217;s been PMI&#8217;s model for years, and there&#8217;s no reason to expect that to change.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not already a PMI member, the annual membership fee is generally worth it \u2014 especially when you factor in the free guide download, discounts on certification fees, and access to PMI&#8217;s learning library.<\/span>\n\n<b>Important: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid any site offering PMBOK 8 PDF downloads before the official release. Those files are either fabricated or illegal copies of earlier editions. Get your copy from PMI directly at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pmi.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<h3>Is the PMP exam changing because of PMBOK 8?<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not immediately. The PMP exam is based on the Exam Content Outline, not the PMBOK Guide itself. PMI updates the ECO separately and gives candidates advance notice before any exam changes take effect. If you&#8217;re studying now, keep going \u2014 your prep is still valid.<\/span>\n<h3>Will PMBOK 8 replace agile practices?<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. PMBOK 8 is designed to work alongside agile and hybrid methods, not replace them. The guide is moving toward better integration of adaptive approaches, which means more flexibility for teams using Scrum, Kanban, or any other hybrid framework.<\/span>\n<h3>What is the current version of the PMBOK Guide?<\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current PMBOK version is the <\/span><b>7th Edition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, published by PMI in 2021. It&#8217;s principles-based and organized around 8 performance domains. The 8th Edition is expected to release throughout 2026. Until PMI announces a specific date, all PMP exam prep should be based on v7 and the current ECO.<\/span>\n<h2>Staying ahead in project management<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMBOK 8 is coming. The expected release is throughout 2026, and it will bring real changes \u2014 a tighter set of principles, updated performance domains, and the first serious integration of AI into the guide&#8217;s core content.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here&#8217;s the bottom line: if you&#8217;re preparing for the PMP exam right now, don&#8217;t wait. The current ECO is still active, PMBOK 7 is still what matters for the exam, and every month you delay is a month you&#8217;re not moving forward in your career. Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepm.com\/what-is-project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Project Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how modern practices are shaping the profession.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed. Watch PMI&#8217;s official channels for ECO updates. And when PMBOK 8 drops, we&#8217;ll break it down for you \u2014 just like we did here.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be2d79 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5be2d79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa370c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"faa370c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8dd74 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff8dd74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PMP\u00ae Exam Simulator<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5503a56 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5503a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">If you are preparing for your certification, there comes a point where studying is no longer enough: you need to train.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Practice with various question types and domains just like the actual exam. Track your progress and refine your strategy with expert human support to ensure the best results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35112bc elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit hs-cta-trigger-button hs-cta-trigger-button-353885281516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"35112bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/en\/courses\/pmp-exam-test-simulator\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-angle-double-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24a571a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24a571a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8273b64 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8273b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/priscilla-medina-project-manager.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6317b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e6317b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42497e43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42497e43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWritten by Priscilla Medina\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7652fdaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7652fdaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>She has more than seven years of experience leading digital transformation, technology, and strategy projects in international corporate environments. She is PMP\u00ae, ACP\u00ae, RMP\u00ae, PBA\u00ae, Scrum Master, and Coach certified, applying predictive and agile methodologies in real high-impact projects. She is currently Vice President of PMI Levante (PMI Spain) and trains professionals who seek real results, not just passing an exam.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e7dd0d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45e7dd0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d1eaf2d e-grid-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"1d1eaf2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"social-icons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-social-icons-wrapper elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-grid-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-social-icon elementor-social-icon-linkedin elementor-repeater-item-e5cca6f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/priscillamedinaf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-screen-only\">Linkedin<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43430a05 elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"43430a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/en\/autor\/priscilla-medina\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Ver perfil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e519e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8e519e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-337051b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"337051b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b993aca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b993aca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e9c6b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46e9c6b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f255b7d elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f255b7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/favicon-bepm.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8955\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/favicon-bepm.png 500w, https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/favicon-bepm-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/favicon-bepm-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bepm.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/favicon-bepm-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5f5fde e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e5f5fde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a660cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a660cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About us<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f8aadf elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37f8aadf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We are an international academy founded in Switzerland that trains professionals in Project Management. 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