PMI's New Body of Knowledge
The new body of knowledge as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) effective
January 2, 2021 consists of 3 domains, and 35 tasks. PMI defines domains and tasks
as follows:
- Domain: Defined as the high-level knowledge area that is essential to the practice
of project management.
- Task: The underlying responsibilities of the project manager within each domain area.
The new exam will cover the domains at the following percentages:
- People 42%
- Process 50%
- Business Environment 8%
Below is a list from PMI of the domains and tasks. Approximately half of the new examination
will represent predictive project management approaches. The other half will represent
hybrid or agile project management approaches. All of these approaches will be found
throughout the three domain areas and are not isolated to any particular domain or
task.
Domain I People—42%
Task 1: Manage conflict
Task 2: Lead a team
Task 3: Support team performance
Task 4: Empower team members and stakeholders
Task 5: Ensure team members/stakeholders are adequately trained
Task 6: Build a team
Task 7: Address and remove impediments, obstacles, and blockers for the team
Task 8: Negotiate project agreements
Task 9: Collaborate with stakeholders
Task 10: Build shared understanding
Task 11: Engage and support virtual teams
Task 12: Define team ground rules
Task 13: Mentor relevant stakeholders
Task 14: Promote team performance through the application of emotional intelligence
Domain II Process—50%
Task 1: Execute project with the urgency required to deliver business value
Task 2: Manage communications
Task 3: Assess and manage risks
Task 4: Engage stakeholders
Task 5: Plan and manage budget and resources
Task 6: Plan and manage schedule
Task 7: Plan and manage quality of products/deliverables
Task 8: Plan and manage scope
Task 9: Integrate project planning activities
Task 10: Manage project changes
Task 11: Plan and manage procurement
Task 12: Manage project artifacts
Task 13: Determine appropriate project methodology/methods and practices
Task 14: Establish project governance structure
Task 15: Manage project issues
Task 16: Ensure knowledge transfer for project continuity
Task 17: Plan and manage project/phase closure or transitions
Domain III: Business Environment—8%
Task 1: Plan and manage project compliance
Task 2: Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value
Task 3: Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope
Task 4: Support organizational change
More information can be found at PMI’s exam change web page.
Jim Price, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDE, PMP 
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