PMP® Bridge Training in Jersey

PMP® Bridge Training Course Outline 

Module 1: Why the 8th Edition Exists 

• The PMI Standards Evolution Arc and Drivers Behind the 8th Edition Revision  
• What Stayed, What Shifted, What Was Removed  

Module 2: Structural Architecture Compared  

• PMBOK® 7th vs 8th Edition Document Structure  
• From Process Groups to Principle-Led Frameworks  
• The Role of the PMIstandards+ Digital Layer  
• Standards vs Guides: Redrawn Boundaries  

Module 3: Updated Project Management Principles  

• Which Principles Were Retained, Reworded, or Added  
• Stewardship, Systems Thinking, and Complexity  
• Stakeholder Engagement as a Core Principle  
• Value Delivery and Outcomes over Outputs  

Module 4: Performance Domains Evolved  

• Domain Changes from 7th to 8th Edition  
• Stakeholder and Team Domains: What Is New  
• Delivery, Measurement, and Uncertainty Domains Refined  
• Planning Domain: Beyond Gantt and Waterfall  

Module 5: Tailoring, Models, and Methods  

• Tailoring Framework: Updated Guidance and Tools  
• Selecting Delivery Approaches Across the Spectrum  
• Models and Artefacts: What the 8th Edition Endorses  
• Agile, Hybrid, and Predictive Positioning in the New Edition  

Module 6: Applying the 8th Edition at Work  

• Integrating 8th Edition Principles into Current Projects  
• Communicating the Standard Change to Your Organisation  
• Updating Governance Frameworks and Artefact Libraries  
• Leading a Team Through a Methodology Refresh 

Who Should Attend this PMP® Bridge Training? 

This course is ideal for delegates who want to understand the transition to the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition and confidently apply its updated guidance in project environments. It is particularly beneficial for: 

• PMP® Certified Professionals 
• Project Managers 
• Programme Managers 
• PMO Managers and PMO Analysts 
• Project Coordinators 
• Portfolio Managers 
• Delivery Managers 

Prerequisites of the PMP® Bridge Training 

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this PMP®Bridge Training. However, a basic understanding of project management concepts or familiarity with the PMBOK® Guide can be beneficial. 

PMP® Bridge Training Course Overview 

The PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition introduces important updates for modern Project Management. This PMP® Bridge Training helps delegates compare the 7th and 8th Editions and adapt confidently to the latest PMI guidance. 

Throughout this course, delegates will explore updated principles, refined performance domains, tailoring approaches, and PMI standards. They will also understand how the latest guidance supports predictive, Agile, and hybrid delivery. 

This 1-day course by The Knowledge Academy equips delegates to apply the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition within their organisation. Upon completion, delegates will be able to align project practices with the updated standard and communicate key changes effectively. 

PMP® Bridge Training Course Objectives 

• To compare the PMBOK® Guide 7th and 8th Editions 
• To understand updated project management principles 
• To explore refined performance domains and tailoring guidance 
• To apply the latest PMI guidance across project environments 
• To communicate key standard changes to stakeholders 
• To support governance updates and methodology refreshes 

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to align project practices with the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition and apply updated PMI guidance confidently. They will also be able to communicate key changes clearly and support methodology updates within their organisation.