Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Credential: Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Credentialing Agency: Project Management Institute (PMI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Professional (PgMP) is an advanced career certification for professionals who oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals. PgMPs are senior-level practitioners who identify ways to group multiple related projects to achieve benefits that may not be realized if the projects were managed in a stand-alone fashion. Candidates for the PgMP must meet educational and experiential requirements; they are also evaluated by both a panel and with an exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 11 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Management Institute (PMI)
14 Campus Blvd.
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299
Phone: (610) 356-4600
Fax: (610) 482-9971
Email: customercare@pmi.org
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and seven years (10,500 hours) of program management experience. Experience must be unique and non-overlapping.
Option 2:A four-year degree (bachelor's or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and four years (6,000 hours) of program management experience. Experience must be unique and non-overlapping.
Program Management Experience— for each program a candidate includes to satisfy this requirement, there must be at least two corresponding projects that share the common strategic goal and budget of the program. For details about this requirement, see the Program Management Professional Handbook.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Prior to being eligible to sit for the exam, a Panel Review assessing the candidate's professional experience will be conducted. It is not possible to continue on to the examination without passing this review.
- Candidates must agree to uphold the Project Management Institute's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Written Exam
- Strategic Program Management (15%)
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Program Life Cycle (44%)
- Initiating (6%)
- Planning (11%)
- Executing (14%)
- Controlling (10%)
- Closing (3%)
- Benefits Management (11%)
- Stakeholder Management (16%)
- Governance (14%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Project Management Institute (PMI) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Renewal Period: 3 years