What a Project Is and How It's Different from a Program
According to PMI, a project is “a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.” This is an important definition you need to know for the test because it emphasizes that a project is temporary and has a distinct beginning, duration, and clear-cut ending. According to the PMBOK, a program is “a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way and includes an element of ongoing work.”
 | The PMP exam will not be based on memorization only. You must know the definitions and concepts and be able to utilize them in a fictitious situation. |
A project is different from a ...
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