: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now officially integrated as a core project management principle.
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: Replacing the 10 Knowledge Areas of older versions, the 8th edition uses seven domains: Governance, Scope, Schedule, Finance, Stakeholders, Resources, and Risk. 40 Streamlined Processes
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The was officially released in digital format on November 13, 2025 , with the physical paperback following on January 13, 2026 .