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Can I Print the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition PDF legally?

Posted by Harwinder on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 4 comments | Readability Mode

Many Project Managers, PMPs and PMP aspirants are not sure whether they are legally allowed to print the PDF version of the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition. Some of them might have already printed it and living with the guilt of violating the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. So, is it legal to print the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition?

Yes. With the new security features in the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, PMI has made it legal to print the PDF Version of the Guide, as long as the PDF file is licensed under your name. Note: All PMI Members get free access to the electronic version (PDF) of the latest edition of PMBOK Guide.

Please read the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition FAQs more details (PMI Login required). You may also refer to the image below.

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4 comments:

JoshJul 7, 2009 06:37 AM
Good to know. I prefer the electronic copy myself, it makes it easier when I need to reference it because I can do search.

Josh Nankivel
pmStudent.com
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Brain WasherJul 7, 2009 06:48 AM
Hello Josh,

I support your idea. It's the 'greener' option too. I would certainly "not" be wasting 250 sheets of paper.

From my experience, people preparing for the PMP Exam tend to use both formats - electronic as well as print. So, it's good to have the option to print.

I liked the new security features, which enabled PMI to provide this option to us.

Thanks.
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Fateh AliMay 12, 2010 11:18 PM
I prefer a hardcopy because i read on my couch, on my bed, lying down, upside down. some times i use a color marker for highlighting some text etc.

cant sit in front of a screen for long hrs.
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HarwinderMay 12, 2010 11:25 PM
Hi Fateh,

I agree that if you are preparing for the PMP exam, you need to print the guide. I also tend to markup pages heavily. It makes the subsequent passes a breeze.

However, for certified PMPs or casual readers, soft copy is sufficient.

Thanks.
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