Standards in Project Management: IS 15883,

PMBOK, and PRINCE2

by Divya Yalavarthi
 Part 1: General (2009)
Establishes the foundational principles and general guidelines for construction project management.

Part 2: Time Management (2013)

Provides strategies and techniques for effective scheduling and timely completion of projects.

Part 3: Cost Management (2015)

IS 15883 - Focuses on budgeting, cost estimation, and nancial control measures.

Part 4: Quality Management (2015)

Construction Project Addresses quality assurance and control processes to meet project standards.

Part 5: Health and Safety Management (2013)

Management Emphasizes protocols to ensure the health and safety of workers and stakeholders.

Part 6: Scope Management (2015)

Deals with de ning and controlling the scope of the project to meet objectives.

Part 7: Procurement Management (2021)

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced IS 15883 as part of its Offers guidelines on acquiring goods and services essential for project execution.
effort to standardize construction project management in India.
Part 8: Risk Management (2015)
It was developed to align with global best practices like PMBOK and
Identi es potential risks and outlines mitigation strategies.
PRINCE2.
Part 9: Communication Management (2018)
Used by: Provides frameworks for effective information dissemination among stakeholders.
• Government infrastructure projects (Metro rail, highways, airports).
• Private real estate and industrial projects. Part 10: Human Resource Management (2021)
• Construction management consultancies. Focuses on workforce planning, development, and management.
• Project management training and certi cation programs in India.
Part 11: Sustainability Management (2021)
Introduces practices to ensure environmental and social sustainability in projects.

Part 12: Integration Management (2016)

Guides on coordinating various project elements to work cohesively.
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 PMI PMBOK
Project Management Book Of Knowledge

Founded in 1969, in Pennsylvania, USA. First introduced in 1987 by PMI as a whitepaper on project management best practices.
The rst full edition was published in 1996.
Project Management Institute (PMI) is a global nonpro t
organization that sets project management standards, Latest Version: PMBOK 7th Edition (Released in 2021)
provides certi cations, and promotes best practices
• The latest edition focuses more on principles rather than strict processes.
worldwide.
• It introduces value-driven project management rather than only process-driven approaches.
• Standardize project management practices globally. It follows a structured methodology, organizing project management into:
• Provide certi cations to recognize professional expertise.
• Advance project management research and innovation. • 10 Knowledge Areas (like Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Risk, Stakeholder Management, etc.).
• Create a professional network for project managers
• 5 Process Groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing).
PMI offers several certi cations based on PMBOK, • Best Practices and Techniques applicable across industries.
including:
🎯 PMP (Project Management Professional) – Most Used worldwide in industries like IT, construction, healthcare, nance, and manufacturing. It is widely
recognized globally. adopted in multinational companies and government projects.
🎯 CAPM (Certi ed Associate in Project Management) – Countries where PMBOK is highly popular:
Entry-level certi cation.
• USA & Canada (Most PMI-certi ed professionals are from these regions).
🎯 PgMP (Program Management Professional) – For
• India (Used in IT, construction, and consulting sectors).
managing multiple projects.
• Europe & Middle East (Many large corporations follow PMBOK principles).
• Asia-Paci c (Growing adoption in software and engineering industries).
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 PRINCE
PRoject IN Controlled Environment
PRINCE2 is often referred to as a rule-based framework because:
PRINCE (1989) – The rst version was created by the UK
government (Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency • It Has De ned Principles and Processes – follows seven principles, seven themes, and seven processes
(CCTA)) for IT projects. that guide project execution.
PRINCE2 (1996) – Expanded beyond IT to be used in any industry
and project type.(a more generic project management framework). • Roles and Responsibilities Are Fixed – Every team member, from Project Manager to Executive, has a
Latest Version: PRINCE2 7th Edition (Released in 2023) clearly de ned role.

• Fixed Steps & Controls – It de nes roles, responsibilities, documentation, and approvals that must be
Originally developed by CCTA (a UK government agency). followed.
Now maintained and updated by AXELOS, a joint venture between • Stage-Gate Approach – You must follow structured steps (controlled stages) before moving to the next
the UK Government and Capita. stage in a project.
AXELOS taken over by PeopleCert (Founded in yr 2000 Greece)
Certi cation and training are provided by accredited training • Strict Documentation – requires detailed reports and logs for accountability (plans, risk registers,
organizations globally. control mechanisms)

• Scalability – It can be adapted for small or large projects.

Certi cations
🎯 PRINCE2 Foundation: Basic understanding of PRINCE2 Not legally mandatory but is often required for UK government and public sector projects.
principles.
Many organizations prefer or recommend PRINCE2 certi cation for project managers, especially in the
🎯 PRINCE2 Practitioner: Advanced level for applying PRINCE2
UK.
in real-world projects.
🎯 PRINCE2 Agile: Combines PRINCE2 with Agile It has gained international recognition and is used in over 150 countries, especially in industries that
methodologies. require strict governance and control. Especially in Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
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