Program Management Professional

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

The Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential is a badge of honor for experienced program managers and project managers looking to advance their skills and career prospects in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Focus

The Program Management Professional certification focuses on Program management, strategic planning, leadership, and education

Exam Duration

The Program Management Professional exam duration is 4 hours

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 170 multiple-choice question

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $795 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 5 years.

Prior Certification

• Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) and 7,500 hours of program management experience

Exam Format

The Program Management Professional exam is a Multiple-choice questions

Passing Conditions

To pass Program Management Professional exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score is 65% (112 correct answers)

Who Should Take

Experienced program managers and project managers looking to advance their skills and career prospects.

• Program Manager
• Project Manager
• Portfolio Manager
• Organization Strategist

Prerequisites

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in program management, 24 months of which at a general manager or deputy program manager level, or 7,500 hours of program management experience.

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Advanced degree from a qualified university (Master"s or Doctorate), or A, PP, and/or other advanced project management certifications of equivalent achievement
• Master"s or Doctorate degree in engineering, technology, or other fields applicable to program administration and management

Certification Process

• Step 1: Eligibility: Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements,
• Step 2: Exam: Schedule your exam and apply through PMI"s website or a local PMI Chapter
• Step 3: Certification Maintenance: Complete continuing professional education requirements to maintain your certification
• Step 4: Continuing Professional Development: Complete up to 60 professional development units (PDUs) every three years
• Step 5: Review and Renew: Renew your certification every five years by completing a renewal application

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Governance (15%): Leading cross-functional management and governance structures, practices, and processes throughout the organization.
• Domain 2: Strategic Planning (17%): Determine and define requirements, goals, benefits, projects, and strategic objectives of the program.
• Domain 3: Stakeholder Management (20%): Identify, analyze, prioritize, plan, and manage stakeholder needs, expectations, and perspectives to meet program objectives.
• Domain 4: Program Benefits Management (14%): Determine and monitor program benefits to demonstrate business alignment and relevance of the program.
• Domain 5: Program Requirements Management (15%): Define, document, and maintain program requirements, including benefit-driven scope, requirements, and baselines.
• Domain 6: Scope Planning (7%): Plan, develop, analyze, and refine program scope, including the definition of all project deliverables.
• Domain 7: Schedule Management (10%): Define, develop, manage, and control a program schedule that is accurate and credible, including integration and coordination of multiple projects.
• Domain 8: Budget Estimating (10%): Prepare accurate and complete program budget estimates, forecasts, and actual spending summaries.
• Domain 9: Risk Management (11%): Identify, analyze, eliminate, control, and monitor programs and stakeholders to their varying degrees of risk exposure.
• Domain 10: Quality Management (9%): Plan, execute, and evaluate quality control measures across organizations and project boundaries.