Program management professional
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Program Management Professional (PgMP) is a credential offered by Project Management Institute (PMI) As of 24 December 2009[update] to certify individuals as having requisite experience in program management. As of 4 March 2010, there were 400 PgMP certified individuals distributed globally in 37 countries[1].
The PgMP is a credential for those who achieve an organization objective through defining and overseeing projects and resources.[2] Themes of the program are benefits management, program stakeholder management, and program governance.
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[edit] Exam syllabus
The PgMP exam is based on the Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination Specification.[3], which describes six Domains of Program Management knowledge:
- Defining the Program (14%)
- Initiating the Program (12%)
- Planning the Program (20%)
- Executing the Program (25%)
- Controlling the Program (21%)
- Closing the Program (8%)
The exam consists of 170 multiple choice questions written against this specification. The numbers in parentheses describe the percentage of questions for each domain.[3]
[edit] Eligibility Requirements
The credential is obtained by documenting several years of work experience in project and program management. The eligibility requirements vary by the educational background of the applicant. [4]
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Document 4 years (6,000 hours) of project management and 7 years (10,500 hours) of program management experience.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Document 4 years (6,000 hours) of project management and 4 years (6,000 hours) of program management experience.
[edit] Examination process
Three evaluations are administered before the credential is earned.
- Evaluation 1 – Panel Review
- PMI will evaluate the application to determine if the applicant meets the necessary requirements for a program management professional.
- Evaluation 2 – Exam
- On behalf of PMI, Prometric administers a 4 hour computer-based test consisting of 170 questions.
- Evaluation 3 – Multi-Rater Assessment (MRA)
- PMI surveys one supervisor, four peers, four direct reports and three professional references.
[edit] Continuous Credential Requirements (CCR)
To maintain the PgMP qualification, 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) must be earned over a three-year cycle, from activities such as researching, authoring articles, or speaking on Project Management-related topics, or being engaged full time in project management.[5]
If you are already a PMP then the PDUs you earn will apply towards both your PMP and PgMP certification renewal.
[edit] Other PMI credentials
PgMP (Program Management Professional) is one of five credentials offered by PMI:[6]
- CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management
- PMP Project Management Professional
- PMI-RMP Risk Management Professional
- PMI-SP Scheduling Professional
- PgMP Program Management Professional
[edit] References
- ^ "PMI Online Credential Registry". Project Management Institute. https://www.pmi.org/CertApp/Registry.aspx. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
- ^ "PgMP Handbook" (PDF). Project Management Institute. http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc_pgmphandbook.pdf. Retrieved December 24, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ a b Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination Specification. Project Management Institute. September 2006. ISBN 9781933890128.
- ^ "PMI Credentials" (PDF). Project Management Institute. http://www.pmi.org/PDF/Family%20of%20Credentials_18Aug.pdf. Retrieved December 24, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Maintain Your Credential". Project Management Institute. http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/MaintainYourCredential.aspx. Retrieved January 25, 2009.
- ^ "About PMIs Credentials". Project Management Institute. http://www.pmi.org/CareerDevelopment/Pages/AboutPMIsCredentials.aspx. Retrieved December 24, 2009.
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