The AMA Handbook of Project Management, Chapter 2: Bodies of Knowledge and Competency Standards in Project Management

Why a Body of Knowledge for PM? ûRationale for PMBOK development. PMIAÆs PMBOKÖ Guide. described in brief. UK Association of Project Management APMBOK described in brief. Various European and Japanese bodies of knowledge described in brief. Discussion of the development of a global body of knowledge. Competency standards: brief descriptions of the PMI, Australian National, UK and South African competency standards for project managers. Discussion of the development of a global competency standard.