Cited by the pmi.org:

“The PMBOK^® Guide – Sixth Edition will be available in print and digital formats in September 2017.

PMI members can download a free digital copy upon its release.

Translations (print and digital) in 11 additional languages will be available in October 2017.

What’s new?

A chapter on the role of the project manager.

Two renamed knowledge areas

• Schedule Management
• Resource Management

Four new sections in each knowledge area

• Key Concepts
• Trends and Emerging Practices
• Tailoring Considerations
• Considerations for Agile/Adaptive Environments

Greater emphasis on strategic and business knowledge, with a discussion of project management business documents.

A new section on the role of the project manager, including the PMI Talent Triangle^®—technical, leadership and strategic and business management.

An appendix on agile practices.”

Our consulting and training practices renew shortly after the PMBOK new edition launches.