GPM-b™ | Certified Green Project Manager – Basic™

No experience required

The globally recognized certification that proves your ability to lead sustainability-focused projects in any landscape. 

Overview

Stay ahead in the shift to project sustainability with the Certified Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b™)—the leading certification for sustainable project management. This globally recognized certification validates your ability to balance business objectives with environmental and social responsibility, as well as your ability to identify or define sustainability principles.

GPM-b™ is offered through the Green Project Management global network of Accredited Training Partners and Project Management Institute.

By earning the GPM-b™, you’ll:

✔ Gain a strong foundation in sustainable project management principles

✔ Validate knowledge of sustainability-focused methodologies

✔ Demonstrate commitment to ethical project leadership

For full details on the exam format and topics covered, review the GPM-b™ Exam Content Outline.

Steps to Certification
Check your eligibility before buying

Requirements:

  1. Qualifying degree or certification in Project Management
    • Such as PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, CAPM®

    OR

    • Other approved degree or certification (see qualifying items)
  2. Completion of Sustainable Project Management for Certified Practitioners e-learning course
    • OR an approved ATP course

Qualifying items are:

  • PMP, PfMP, PgMP or CAPM
  • Master’s degree in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Sustainability or Sustainable Development with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Engineering with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • AACEI CCP
  • APM PMQ, ChPP. RegPM, MPLSC
  • AIPM CPPM, CPSPM, or RegPM
  • IPMA Level D, C, B, or A
  • PRINCE2, MSP, or MoP Practitioner
Complete your GPM-b application

Enter qualifying degree/certification

  • Qualifying PMI® certifications will automatically be recognized.
  • Other qualifying degrees and/or certifications will need to be uploaded. 
Schedule your exam

Your application was accepted! Congratulations! 

You’re on the path toward career advancement. What’s next?

Schedule your GPM-b exam.

After your application is accepted, you can schedule your exam. You’ll receive an email outlining your next steps.

Prepare for your GPM-b exam

Associated exam content:

  • 60 questions on sustainability methods
  • 15 questions on delivery methods

Countdown to exam day

At a glance:

  • 75 multiple choice questions
  • 90 minutes
Check your eligibility before buying

Requirements:

  1. Qualifying degree or certification in Project Management
    • Such as PMP®, PgMP®, PfMP®, CAPM®

    OR

    • Other approved degree or certification (see qualifying items)
  2. Completion of Sustainable Project Management for Certified Practitioners e-learning course
    • OR an approved ATP course

Qualifying items are:

  • PMP, PfMP, PgMP or CAPM
  • Master’s degree in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Sustainability or Sustainable Development with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • Master’s degree in Engineering with a concentration in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
  • AACEI CCP
  • APM PMQ, ChPP. RegPM, MPLSC
  • AIPM CPPM, CPSPM, or RegPM
  • IPMA Level D, C, B, or A
  • PRINCE2, MSP, or MoP Practitioner
Keeping Your GPM-b Active

Your GPM-b certification is valid for five years, with no maintenance or renewal.

To keep your GPM-b certification active after five years, simply take the exam again. No need to repeat the course.