Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) PMI’s newest credential is specifically developed to acknowledge the qualifications of the professional who leads the coordinated management of multiple projects and ensures the ultimate success of a program. You will benefit from the many advantages of this new designation. Candidates who earn this credential will be internationally recognized as professionals with the knowledge and experience to make and implement the important decisions and accomplish the strategic objectives that enhance business results. Candidates pursuing the new credential must meet specific eligibility requirements and agree to adhere to a code of professional conduct. Candidates’ competence will be evaluated through a sequence of assessments: The initial assessment of competence occurs through the application process. Prior to a candidate becoming eligible to pursue this credential they will be evaluated through an extensive application process including review of education by PMI staff and review of professional work experience by a panel of program managers. The next step of competence assessment occurs with the multiple-choice exam in which candidates will be called upon to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge to a variety of situational or scenario-based questions. The last competence assessment occurs through a multi-rater assessment in which a team of raters that the candidate selects will evaluate the candidate’s competence in a work environment to perform germane tasks of a program manager as defined through the examination specification. Is this Credential Right for Me? (33KB) PgMP Credential Handbook (1MB) Eligibility Criteria With Baccalaureate Degree or the Global Equivalent Over the last 15 consecutive years, candidate must have at least: Four years of project management experience. And Four years of program management experience. Without Baccalaureate Degree or the Global Equivalent Over the last 15 consecutive years, candidate must have at least: Four years of project management experience. And Seven years of program management experience. *Candidates who have obtained degrees from a University that has been accredited by PMI through the Global Accreditation Center program will receive a 1,500 hour reduction in the amount of program management experience required for eligibility.
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