Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
The PgMP certification demonstrates an advanced level of expertise through managing multiple projects in a coordinated way. PgMP certification verifies that as a program management professional, you have the experience to navigate complexity and align to strategic objectives.
Experience
4-7 years of experienceExam length
170 questionsExam time
240 minutesIs a PgMP right for you?
If you have the proven ability to manage multiple, related projects and navigate complex activities that span functions, organizations, regions or cultures and to align results with organizational goals, then you’re a potential PgMP. Advance your career and elevate your professional profile with the PgMP certification. Nearly half of all surveyed PgMP certification holders reported an increase in responsibility and larger programs to manage since obtaining certification.
The 2022 PMI Pulse of the Profession® report shows that with program management, 71% of an organization’s projects overall successfully meet business goals. Demonstrate that you are ready to lead your organization to success with PgMP certification.
42%
higher earnings for program managers with the PgMP certification than non-PgMP program professionals.
23%
of surveyed PgMP holders globally reported a salary increase after becoming certified.
1.5M+
PMI Certification holders worldwide including PMP®, CAPM®, PgMP, and more.
Path to a PgMP certification
Before you apply, make sure you meet one of the following sets of PgMP certification requirements:
Set A Requirements:
- High school diploma or associate’s degree
- 4 years of project management experience or PMP
- 7 years of program management experience within the last 15 years
Set B Requirements:
- Four-year college or university degree
- 4 years of project management experience or PMP
- 4 years of program management experience within the last 15 years
How to prepare for the PgMP exam
Effective PgMP exam prep is essential to earning your certification—even if you have advanced program management education or experience. Explore the multiple study aids we offer to get you exam day ready.
PMI members receive exclusive savings on exam prep.
The Standard for Program Management – Fifth Edition
PMI standard
The Standard for Program Management - Fifth Edition continues to be a comprehensive and valued resource for PgMP candidates as well as active certification holders, and practitioners worldwide.
PMBOK® Guide
PMI standard
Our flagship publication serves as the foundation for the vast body of knowledge in the field. The Seventh Edition captures and summarizes the 12 principles of project management and the eight project performance domains critical for the effective delivery of project outcomes.
Where holders drive success
Earning the PgMP certification has elevated my expertise in program management, setting me apart in the competitive landscape of project leadership.
Earning the PgMP certification has elevated my expertise in program management, setting me apart in the competitive landscape of project leadership.
Earning the PgMP certification has elevated my expertise in program management, setting me apart in the competitive landscape of project leadership.
Earning the PgMP certification has elevated my expertise in program management, setting me apart in the competitive landscape of project leadership.
Training for the PgMP Certification enhanced my program management skills, facilitating successful program deliveries. The certification itself played a pivotal role in my advancement to the Head of PMO position, providing me with a distinguishing factor among other applicants.
Training for the PgMP Certification enhanced my program management skills, facilitating successful program deliveries. The certification itself played a pivotal role in my advancement to the Head of PMO position, providing me with a distinguishing factor among other applicants.
Training for the PgMP Certification enhanced my program management skills, facilitating successful program deliveries. The certification itself played a pivotal role in my advancement to the Head of PMO position, providing me with a distinguishing factor among other applicants.
Training for the PgMP Certification enhanced my program management skills, facilitating successful program deliveries. The certification itself played a pivotal role in my advancement to the Head of PMO position, providing me with a distinguishing factor among other applicants.
Maintaining your PgMP certification
Earning your certification is a big step - maintaining it shouldn't have to be. Continuing education is core to PMI certification. PgMP holders are required to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent:
- Learning
- Teaching others
- Presenting
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Content creating