PgMP Certification

The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification is designed for senior-level program managers who excel in orchestrating multiple interconnected projects towards achieving organizational strategic goals. By demonstrating your advanced experience and skill in program management, you become a crucial driver of success. PgMP certification showcases your ability to manage complex projects in a coordinated manner, resulting in enhanced benefits for your organization.

Why Earn PgMP Certification?

Earning the PgMP certification empowers you as a senior program manager to lead and manage a collection of related projects that align with your organization’s overarching objectives. By obtaining this certification, you exhibit your competence in overseeing intricate activities that span various functions, organizations, and cultural contexts. According to the 2015 Pulse of the Profession® report, program management maturity leads to a 76% success rate compared to 54% without it. This certification not only enhances your employability and promotional prospects but also signifies your expertise in advancing strategic and business objectives. As a PgMP-certified professional, you join the ranks of accomplished program managers who contribute significantly to their organizations’ success.

PgMP Preparation Course

The KnowledgeMap PgMP preparation course consists of the following phases:

• Introduction to PgMP Exam
• PgMP Certification Process
• Program Life Cycle Learning (Domain 2):
  • Learning the ‘Initiating’
  • Learning the ‘Planning’
  • Learning the ‘Executing’
  • Learning the ‘Controlling’
  • Learning the ‘Closing’
• PgMP Domains Learning:
  • Learning the Domain 1 ‘Strategic Program Management’
  • Learning the Domain 2 ‘Program Life Cycle’ (Again… Practice makes perfect!)
  • Learning the Domain 3 ‘Benefits Management’
  • Learning the Domain 4 ‘Stakeholder Management’
  • Learning the Domain 5 ‘Governance’
• PgMP Preparation Final Stretch

Additional Reference Materials

Keep in mind that the PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) exam doesn’t align with a single text or rely solely on one reference source. PMI doesn’t endorse specific courses, resources, or materials for certification prep. The listed references aren’t exhaustive and don’t guarantee exam success. Since PgMP evaluates a holistic mix of practical skills and learned knowledge, remember that these references are just part of broader educational resources for exam preparation:

• Enterprise Programme Management: Delivering Value by David Williams and Tim Parr.
• Fundamentals of Effective Program Management: A Process Approach Based on the Global Standard by Paul Sanghera.
• Global Project Management Handbook Planning, Organizing & Controlling International Projects by David I. Cleland and Roland Gareis.
• Implementing Program Management: Templates and Forms Aligned with the Standard for Program Management by Ginger Levin and Alan R. Green.
• Program Management (Fundamentals of Project Management) by Michel Thiry.
• A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) by Project Management Institute.