Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Welcome to the Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification page! The PMI offers this esteemed credential as a way for experienced program managers to demonstrate their mastery of managing complex programs.

Whether you are already in this profession or looking to take it further, attaining PgMP status can open up new doors in program management as well as validate your abilities in this area of business. 

Why Choose PgMP?

Set Yourself Apart: By earning the PgMP certification, you distinguish yourself as an expert in program management - showing that you have demonstrated an ability to oversee multiple related projects while meeting organizational challenges head-on.

Global Recognition: Backed by PMI, an internationally respected project management body, PgMP certification is respected across industries and regions.

Career Advancement: Certification in PgMP can open doors to senior-level positions and leadership roles, making you a highly sought-after professional within program management.

Enhance Your Earning Potential: PgMP-certified professionals often command higher salaries due to their specialized expertise and track record in managing programs successfully. 

Eligibility For PgMP Certification

To be eligible to pursue the PgMP certification, you should possess both education and experience. PMI requires both years of program management experience as well as hours directing programs in order to certify an applicant as PgMP.

Application: Complete an online application on the PMI website outlining your program management experience and education, along with any applicable certifications or degree programs. Once submitted, PMI will review it and notify you if your eligibility has been established.

Exam: Once your application is approved, the Program Management Professional (PgMP) exam can be scheduled and taken. The test measures your knowledge of program management principles, practices, and domains.

Domain Expertise: The PgMP exam covers five domains: Strategic Program Management, Program Life Cycle, Benefits Management, Stakeholder Management, and Governance. Each of these has specific tasks and knowledge areas you must ace to pass this examination.

Maintaining Certification Requirements: Once you pass the PgMP exam, to maintain it, you must earn professional development units (PDUs) every three years and retake the exam every three years. 

At Knowledgewoods, our goal is to assist in your success in attaining PgMP certification. Our PgMP preparation course aims to equip you with all of the knowledge, tools, and confidence to excel in the exam.

Our knowledgeable instructors will lead you through each of the five domains, ensuring you're ready to navigate any challenging scenarios or questions presented during an examination session. 

Our PgMP Preparation Course Features: By covering all five PgMP domains in depth and providing real-world case studies and examples from real life, as well as interactive workshops and discussions as well as expert guidance and support, this comprehensive PgMP course ensures full coverage.

Take Your Program Management Career To The Next Level

Advance your program management career by earning the PgMP certification. Join accomplished program managers who have proven their abilities to lead complex projects and initiatives to completion successfully.

Reach out today for more information on our PgMP preparation course and discover how we can support you on the road toward certification success!

Key Features

• Based on the Standard for Program Management – Latest Edition aligned with Approved PMI® Content.

• Assessing Participant's Profile and Advising on How PgMP® Certification Can Add Value.

• Best-in-Class PgMP® Program Deliverables.

• More than 97% Success Rate for First Time PgMP® Exam Takers. 

• Proven PgMP® Training Model based on Bloom's Taxonomy.

• Strategy to Clear the PgMP® Certification Exam at First Attempt.

• PgMP® Mock Exams with Graphical Reports to Assess your Preparation Level.

• Dedicated & Toll-Free Customer Support for PMI® Membership, PgMP® Application Submission, and Exam Booking.

• Comprehensive Participant Feedback Mechanism.

• Query Handling Facility over E-mail, Phone, WhatsApp, and Video Call.

Certification Benefits

• Makes you aware of the Best Practices in Project Management

• Shows your commitment to the project management profession

• Acts as a Qualification/ Disqualification Criteria for Top paying Project Management Jobs

• Recognizes your knowledge, skills, and abilities globally

• This leads to career opportunities and advancement

• Leads to Better Earning – PMP® Certified Project Staff earn up to 30% more than Non-Certified Staff

• Contribute towards Enhancing/ Improving organizational project management processes.

How To Become PgMP ?

• Meet Qualifying Criteria

• Undertake Formal Project Management Training

• 35 Contact Hours of Education

• Become PMI® Member

• Apply for PMP® Certification

• Schedule Exam at Pearson VUE centers

• Appear for the exam

• Pass the Exam

• Start working towards continuous professional development

What Can We Do For you?

• Assess Participant's Profile

• Provide a Road Map for PMP® Certification

• Share Details about Costs associated with the PMP® Exam

• Provide Options to attend 35 Hours Training via

  • Live Learning

  • E-Learning

• Query Handling Facility over E-mail

• PMP® Exam Mock Tests

• Customer Support over E-mail for

  • PMI® Membership

  • PMP® Application Submission

  • Exam Booking

Eligibility

PgMP Certification Eligibility Criteria

The PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification eligibility criteria are tailored to ensure that only experienced program managers qualify. The criteria are segmented based on educational qualifications:

For Graduates:

Experience Requirement: 4500 hours (equivalent to three years or 36 months) of unique, non-overlapping program management experience within the last eight years leading up to the application.

Definition of Non-Overlapping: If a PgMP aspirant manages multiple programs simultaneously during a specified period, only the experience from one of those programs will be taken into account.

Application Documentation: Applicants must detail their work experience of at least 36 months across the standard Program Management Life Cycle phases: Initiation | Planning | Execution | Monitoring and Control | Close Out.

Educational Hours: 35 contact hours of formal Program Management education. This can be achieved through a typical four-day classroom session or a 40-hour e-learning program. 

For Diploma Holders:

Experience Requirement: 7500 hours (equivalent to five years or 60 months) of unique, non-overlapping program management experience within the last eight years leading up to the application.

Definition of Non-Overlapping: Similarly, if a PgMP aspirant is handling multiple programs at once during a specific duration, the experience from only one of those programs will be considered.

Application Documentation: During the PgMP application process, the participant is required to detail a minimum of 60 months of work experience across the typical Program Management Life Cycle phases: Initiation | Planning | Execution | Monitoring and Control | Close Out.

Objective

KnowledgeWoods™ PgMP® Training & Preparation Program aims to equip you with:

• Program Management Mastery: Embrace a systematic approach to manage multiple related projects by understanding the Five Program Management Process Groups and the relevant Knowledge Areas, consistent with the latest PMI® standards.
• In-depth Insight into Program Management Practices: Delve deep into crucial program management techniques, highlighting Inputs, Tools, Techniques, and Outputs for each Program Management segment.
• Optimal Utilization of KnowledgeWoods™ Resources: Harness the KnowledgeWoods™ training materials and methodologies to confidently pass the PgMP® Exam on your first attempt.

For businesses and employers, the PgMP Certification presents a myriad of benefits.

KnowledgeWoods highlights the core objectives of the PgMP Certification course:

• Inception of Multiple Projects: Understand the nuances of initiating numerous related projects.

• Grasping Program Management Basics: Gain mastery over foundational principles governing program management.

• Team Collaboration: Seamlessly work alongside team members across different projects.

•  Strategic Undertaking Planning: Devise strategies that effectively integrate multiple projects.

•  Time Management: Streamline efforts across projects to ensure timely delivery.

•  Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify risks across various projects and strategize effective countermeasures.

• Alignment with Stakeholder Requirements: Ensure all projects within a program cater to the needs of the business, public, and stakeholders.

• Capitalizing on Business Processes: Recognize and implement processes that can enhance the successful execution of a program.

• Delegation: Efficiently assign roles and tasks among team members across various projects.

• Setting Excellence Standards: Drive the entire program towards a benchmark of superior performance.

• Budgetary Control: Ensure the financials of the program remain within the anticipated limits.

• Communication Mastery: Utilize business and communication tools to meet the overarching program objectives.

• Upholding Ethical and Legal Standards: Ensure that all projects under the program adhere to moral and legal guidelines.

• Alignment with Organizational Goals: Ensure that program plans resonate with the company's broader vision.

• Responsive Planning: Adapt program tasks and strategies based on internal and external influences.

• Program Closure: Learn the essentials of wrapping up a program efficiently.

• Terminology and Conceptual Clarity: Develop a profound understanding of program management terminologies and principles.

• Application of Global Standards: Implement PMI®'s universal program management standards in real-life scenarios for optimal outcomes.

• Rapid Client Solutions: Offer quick and compliant solutions, minimize risks, and ensure cost and time savings.

• Transparent Communication: Facilitate open dialogues between stakeholders and team members across projects.

• Adherence to Timelines and Budgets: Ensure every project within the program is timely and cost-efficient.

• Leadership Excellence: Inspire and drive teams across multiple projects for enhanced outcomes.

• Acing the PgMP® Exam: Equip candidates to clear PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification Exam on the first try.

• Comprehensive Understanding: Familiarize with the vast scope of program management, including various project management approaches like predictive, agile, and hybrid.

• Embark on the journey with KnowledgeWoods and elevate your program management expertise with PgMP® Certification.

Program Outline

The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® is a credential offered by PMI® that certifies individuals in the centralized management of one or more projects. Below is a comprehensive outline of a typical PgMP Certification program:

PgMP Certification Program Outline

Introduction to Program Management

• Definition of Programs and Program Management

• Importance of Program Management

• Differences between Project, Program, and Portfolio Management

• The Program Life Cycle 

Program Strategy Alignment

• Strategy Formulation

• Program Identification

• Benefits Delivery

• Stakeholder Needs and Expectations

• Program Charter Development and Approval 

Program Benefits Management

• Benefits Identification and Analysis

• Benefits Realization Planning

• Benefits Transition and Sustainment

• Benefits Measurement and Reporting 

Program Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

• Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

• Stakeholder Expectation Management 

Program Governance

• Program Governance Structure

• Program Governance Framework Establishment

• Program and Project Alignment

• Decision-making and Issue Escalation 

Program Life Cycle Management

• Program Definition Phase

• Program Benefits Delivery Phase

• Program Closure Phase 

Program Management Supporting Processes

• Integration Management

• Scope Management

• Time Management

• Cost Management

• Quality Management

• Human Resource Management

• Communications Management

• Risk Management

• Procurement Management 

Program Management Tools and Techniques

• Program Management Software Tools

• Earned Value Management

• Benefit-Cost Analysis

• Risk Analysis Tools 

Ethics and Professional Conduct in Program Management

• PMI® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty in Program Management 

Exam Preparation

• Understanding the PgMP Examination Content Outline

• Tips and Tricks for the PgMP Exam

• Mock Tests and Discussions

Please note that the exact content and depth of topics might vary based on the training provider. It's essential to align your training with the latest PMI® standards and guidelines. Always verify the content with the training provider or the PMI® official site.