Study Group Deep Dive: PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition & new PMP® ECO 2026 (Helmut Schneider)
Deep Dive: PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition & new PMP® ECO 2026
This compact 60-minute workshop offers a structured deep dive into the most important innovations of the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition as well as the changed content of the PMP® Exam Content Outline (ECO) 2026, which will shape the new PMP standard from July 2026.
The workshop is aimed at project managers, team leaders and PMP aspirants who want to prepare for the coming change.
About the Tutor

Helmut Schneider, PMP, PMI-ACP, PSM, PSPO has been a freelance senior project manager, consultant and trainer for all project management topics for more than 20 years. Since the end of 2020, he has also been a PMI-accredited PMI-ATP PMP®, ACP® and CAPM® trainer. He has experience from over 350 trainings, including more than 150 PMP® Exam Prep trainings, which he has held for international clients and partners since 2009.
In addition to classic and hybrid project management, his focus and passion lies in agility, especially the agile mindset. As a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, he has the relevant knowledge and experience. He has been a member of the PMI Germany Chapter since 2008.
Agenda
- Overview: What's new in PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition (2025/26)?
- Fundamental changes
- Structure of PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition
- Focus Areas & Processes - New PMP® ECO 2026 – What will change in the exam?
- Relevance: PMBOK® Guide ≠ exam, ECO = binding
- Domain Rebalancing (from July 2026)
- New topics
- New examination formats (from 2026) - PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition & ECO 2026 : What does it mean in practice?
- Q&A / Open Discussion
Information on registration / the event:
Language
The event will be held in German. At the same time, a translation into English is offered via subtitles.
Waiting-List
There is a waiting list for non-members - persons without PMI Germany Chapter e. V. membership. The organizer does not guarantee that non-members will receive an event link. This is also on a first come first served basis.
Contact
Contact for requests: E-Mail the Study Group Team
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8910815/
Event Information
| Event Date | 17.02.2026 18:00 |
| Event End Date | 17.02.2026 19:00 |
| Cut off date | 16.02.2026 19:00 |
| Available Place | 30 |



