PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION

This document builds upon the framework developed in the Project Manager Competency Development Framework – Second Edition. Our task with this edition was to extend the previous framework both vertically (to include program and portfolio managers) and horizontally (covering the continued development within the roles of portfolio/program/project managers).

The PMCD Framework project team was asked to provide a revised document that:

• Tightly aligns the Project Manager Competency Development Framework – Third Edition with the Project Management Professional (PMP)^® Examination Content Outline;

• Aligns with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK^® Guide) – Fifth Edition;

• Aligns with The Standard for Program Management – Third Edition;

• Aligns with The Standard for Portfolio Management – Third Edition;

• Builds upon the framework in the second edition, in particular the personal competences;

• Provides examples of evidence required to demonstrate competence; and

• Recognizes and addresses the need for career development along a continuum of expertise and experience.

With the additional dimensions of alignment (program and portfolio management), the depth of detail surrounding the actual competencies has become extensive. To provide a more functional document, we rearranged the content, placing the tabular detail defining the elements of competence into individual appendixes. This allows for a more readable document, while maintaining a substantial level of specificity regarding the competencies themselves.

We would like to recognize the volunteers who participated in this project. They have been tireless in their pursuit of a document that all participants in the project management process are able to utilize to assess their current level of portfolio/program/project management competence.