For release on:
1 October 2007
For more information contact:
Joe Patterson, PMI Public Relations
Project Management Institute
+1-610-356-4600 ext. 1112
joseph.patterson@pmi.org
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA — The Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) credential, the newest in PMI’s family of credentials, is being launched today to give program managers an objective measurement of their knowledge, skills and experience.
“This new credential from the Project Management Institute broadens in scope how PMI is meeting the needs of industry and the expectations for executive management,” said Mark Langley, Chief Operating Officer of PMI. “There has been a growing demand for this level of credential as project management has become even more sophisticated embracing an integrated approach to projects, programs and portfolios. As project and program managers have become more involved with strategy, development, the planning and implementation of multiple projects is critical. The PgMP credential assures the project management profession and employers that certified Program Management Professionals have met rigorous standards and are highly qualified.”
A certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) focuses on the planning and implementation of a specific project, ranging from small to billion dollar projects. Project managers who manage an organizational objective through a group of projects and their shared resources may be managing a program, not a project, and should consider applying for the PgMP credential. Having the PMP credential is not a prerequisite for obtaining the PgMP credential.
Eligible PgMP candidates who pass a sequence of three evaluations will be awarded the PgMP credential. The three evaluations are an extensive application review by a panel of program managers, a multiple-choice examination and a Multi-rater Assessment (MRA). PMI indicates candidates should expect a time-intensive and rigorous evaluation process.
PMI’s decision to establish the PgMP credential came after extensive discussions with project management practitioners and executives with corporations and organizations in seven countries. Once established, the standards were tested in a pilot program in which 32 certified PMPs participated.
“Obtaining the PgMP credential has taken a significant effort and required a great deal of focus, but I know how critical the credential is,” said pilot participant Brian Grafsgaard, PMP, PgMP, director of professional services for Quality Business Solutions (QBS) in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA. “The PgMP is sure to become the international standard for program management professionals, much like the PMP has become the standard for project managers.”
Candidates interested in applying for the PgMP credential can do so on PMI’s online certification system. Contact PgMPSupport@PMI.org with questions or for assistance.
About PMI
With nearly 250,000 members in over 160 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities.
For more than 38 years, PMI has advanced the careers of practitioners who have made project management indispensable in achieving business results. For more information, please visit www.pmi.org.
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