Program Management Professional (PgMP^SM)

The PgMP^SM credential is PMI®’s first certification designed to demonstrate both project and program management skills. This high-level certification will acknowledge the qualifications of professionals who lead multiple projects. This new credential complements the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and is the next step for Project Managers looking to advance their career.

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The Program Management Professional (PgMPSM)

Course Course Title

MDP376 Managing Programs Part I: The Standard for Program Management

MDP378 Managing Programs Part II: The PgMPsm Examination Specification

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To be eligible for the PgMP credential, you must meet specific guidelines that objectively measure experience, education and professional knowledge, and undergo a rigorous application process as well as three assessments. You also must agree to adhere to the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The CAPM or PMP credential are not prerequisites for the PgMP credential.

Eligibility

With a Bachelor’s Degree (or a global equivalent): Over the last 15 consecutive years, applicants must have at least four years of project management experience and four years of program management experience.
Without a Bachelor’s Degree (or a global equivalent): Over the last 15 consecutive years, applicants must have at least four years of project management experience and seven years of program management experience.

The PgMP Assessments

A comprehensive application process that includes a review of education by PMI® staff and a review of professional work experience by a panel of program managers.
A four-hour exam composed of 170 multiple-choice questions that measures your ability to apply knowledge, skills and techniques used in program management. The exam is developed by groups of individuals from around the globe who are program managers and is routinely reviewed and revised to ensure the best consistently objective assessment.
A Multi-rater Assessment (MRA) in which you select a team of colleagues and peers to evaluate your performance as a program manager via a web-based survey.