The Program Management Professional (PgMP)SM credential is PMI’s first credential designed to demonstrate project and program management skills.
Professional credentials accelerate business results by certifying the knowledge and experience of the professionals that contribute to your project success. PMI is the world’s leading project management resource for certifying project professionals.
Who is a PgMP credential holder?
A Program Management Professional (PgMP)SM oversees programs, defines projects and assigns project managers. This newly developed credential is for professionals who demonstrate advanced experience, knowledge and performance to achieve an organizational objective through defining and overseeing projects and resources. Apply now.
Is the PgMPSM right for me?
If you answer “yes” to all of the questions below, PMI recommends that you pursue the PgMP credential.
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree, a global equivalent or higher degree and four years of professional program management experience?
If not, do you have a High School diploma, Associate’s degree or a global equivalent and seven years of professional program management experience?
Do you have at least four years project management work experience?
Do you manage multiple, related projects directed toward a strategic business objective?
Do the programs you manage contain complex activities that span functions, organizations, geographic regions and cultures?
Do you build credibility, establish rapport and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization?
Are you responsible for defining and initiating projects, and assigning project managers to manage the cost, schedule and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program?
Do you maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent?
Do you determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among your constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program?
Do you possess the knowledge and skills to be effective in the project, business and/or government environments and to make decisions that accomplish strategic objectives?
Do you have advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution?
Are you familiar with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and The Standard for Program Management – First Edition?
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