ISO/TC 258 - Project, programme and portfolio management

This document defines terms used in the field of project, programme and portfolio management. It can be used by any type of organization, including public or private, and any size or sector, as well as any type of project, programme or portfolio in terms of complexity, size or duration.

This document provides guidance for work breakdown structures for organizations undertaking project or programme management. It is applicable to any type of organization including public or private and any size of organization or sector, as well as any type of project and programme in terms of complexity, size or duration. This document provides relevant terms and definitions, concepts, characteristics, benefits, uses, integration and relationships related to work breakdown structures. It does n...view more

ISO 21508:2018 provides guidance for practices of earned value management in project and programme management. It is applicable to any type of organization including public or private and any size or sector, as well as any type of project or programme in terms of complexity, size or duration. ISO 21508:2018 provides the following: a) terms and definitions; b) descriptions of the purpose and benefits of earned value management; c) the integration and relationship with project or programme managem...view more

ISO 21503:2017 provides guidance on programme management. This document is applicable to any type of organization including public or private and any size or sector, as well as any type of programme in terms of complexity. ISO 21503:2017 provides high-level descriptions of relevant terms, definitions, concepts, prerequisites and practices, including roles and responsibilities that form good practice in programme management. It does not provide guidance on processes, methods and tools.

ISO 21505:2017 describes the context in which the governance of projects, programmes and portfolios is conducted and provides guidance for the governance of projects, programmes and portfolios. ISO 21505:2017 can also be used for assessment, assurance or verification of the governance function for projects, programmes or portfolios. ISO 21505:2017 is intended for governing bodies and executive and senior management who influence, impact or make decisions regarding the governance of projects, pro...view more

ISO 21504:2015 provides guidance on the principles of project and programme portfolio management. ISO 21504:2015 is relevant to any type of organization including public or private and any size organization or sector. The guidance presented in ISO 21504:2015 is intended to be adapted to suit the specific environment of the project and programme portfolio. ISO 21504:2015 does not provide guidance on project management, programme management, or general business portfolio management (e.g. financial...view more

ISO 21500:2012 provides guidance for project management and can be used by any type of organization, including public, private or community organizations, and for any type of project, irrespective of complexity, size or duration. ISO 21500:2012 provides high-level description of concepts and processes that are considered to form good practice in project management. Projects are placed in the context of programmes and project portfolios, however, ISO 21500:2012 does not provide detailed guidance ...view more