PgMP Exam Guidance
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To earn your Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential, you need to meet the experience and education requirements, and pass the panel review and the multiple-choice examination.
Regardless of how advanced your program management experience or education might be, you should still prepare vigorously for the exam. Successful PgMP candidates typically use multiple study aids — including courses, self-study and study groups — and will spend many hours to prepare. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of preparation time before you take the multiple-choice exam.
Tips to Prepare for the Exam
- Review the PgMP handbook.
- Review PgMP Exam Content Outline.
- Test yourself with PgMP Sample Questions.
- Review The Standard for Program Management.
- Enroll in a formal study course offered by PMI chapters accredited Authorized Training Partners. You can also review self-study books published by Authorized Training Partners and other reputable training organizations.
- Review the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).
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