Study Group Session - PMBOK Guide 8th edition: New Exam Content Outline

Description
Starting on the 9th of July 2026, the new Exam Content Outline (ECO) will be the valid reference for the PMP® exam. In this Deep Dive session, we will look onto these changes and major shifts, and inspect how they will affect the exam and its preparation. We will discuss each major change with our Panel experts, Antje Lehmann-Benz who is a 20+ years PMP® trainer and ATP, and Rick A.T. Simo - PMP® and specialist within SAP-project environments - moderated by another expert - Study Group Manager Pierre Corell.

Agenda

1. Introduction PMBoK Guide 8th edition changes
2. ECO 2026 Overview
3. Strategic mindshift - Outcomes over outputs
4. Rationale mindshift - Business Value & Principles over Processes
5. Business environment integration - Value Protection over Project Administration

About the Tutors:

1. Antje Lehmann-Benz

Antje Lehmann-Benz - Project management and training - both face-to-face and online - with a focus on agile topics, PM and Scrum, certifications, consulting and coaching.
She enjoys helping people and organizations improve their knowledge and skills as a trainer and agile coach. Agile and business games/exercises included! These can also be done virtually.
She has also volunteered for the Project Management Institute Germany Chapter e.V. for many years..
Her mantra for success: Bringing people together with project management and agile approaches.

2. Rick Arnold Todze Simo

Rick Arnold Todze Simo is a PMP-certified Senior IT Consultant with an MBA earned through an executive scholarship run program in the USA, combining strong project governance with strategic business insight. Former founder of two companies, with proven experience turning concepts into scalable, operational solutions across technology and consulting environments. Frequently operates as a Technical Lead for critical project milestones, bridging business objectives and technical execution to ensure high-quality delivery in complex in

3. Pierre Corell

Pierre's project management journey began in 2007, and he has spent nearly 30 years translating knowledge into clear, actionable lessons as an instructor. His deep expertise in dynamic sectors like cybersecurity, e-commerce, and software development provides a real-world foundation, offering the invaluable insights needed to excel.
Pierre is a certified PMP, PMI-PMOCP, P3GP, PSM I and PSPO I.

Information on registration / the event:

Language

The event will be held in English. At the same time, a translation into other languages 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.