Program Management Professional (PgMP)

The Program Management Professional (PgMP) is PMI's advanced credential for experienced program managers who oversee multiple, related projects aligned to organizational strategy. Holders demonstrate the ability to manage complex programs, lead diverse teams, and deliver strategic benefits. Fewer than 4,000 professionals worldwide hold this elite designation.

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What is the PgMP Course?

Who Should Take This Course?

Senior Project Managers stepping into program roles
Program Managers managing multiple related projects
Portfolio Directors overseeing benefit realization
IT and Transformation Leaders driving enterprise change
PMPs seeking an advanced strategic credential
Operations executives overseeing multi-project environments
Consultants managing large-scale programme delivery

What You Will Learn in the PgMP Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Strategic Program Management

Align programs to organizational strategy and manage program benefits throughout the lifecycle.

Business case and program mandate
Benefits identification and mapping
Organizational strategy alignment
Program governance frameworks

Program Life Cycle Management

Navigate program definition, delivery, and closure phases effectively.

Program formulation and planning
Component authorisation and initiation
Program transition and closure
Benefits sustainment post-closure

Benefits Management

Plan, deliver, and sustain program benefits in alignment with strategic objectives.

Benefits register and realisation plan
Benefits transition strategies
Measuring and reporting benefits
Stakeholder benefits communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder identification and mapping
Engagement and communication planning
Managing senior executive relationships
Conflict resolution at program level

Governance and Performance

Program governance structure
Program Performance Management (PPM)
Risk and issue escalation
Audit and compliance management

Program Risk and Financial Management

Program-level risk planning
Interdependency risk management
Budget aggregation across components
Financial performance reporting

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

Secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent) with 7 years of project management experience, OR
4-year degree with 4 years of project management experience
4 years of program management experience
PMP certification is not required but highly recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the PgMP certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Program Management Professional
Exam Code	PgMP
Exam Type	Multiple Choice and Multiple Response
Total Questions	170
Passing Score	Above Target / Target (not a fixed percentage)
Exam Duration	230 minutes
Language	English
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Strategic Program Alignment, Benefits Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Life Cycle Management
Exam Registration	PMI.org member portal
Retake Policy	Up to 3 attempts within 1 year
Certification Validity	3 years (60 PDUs required for renewal — 20 per domain)