What you're being assessed on
The PgMP® certification validates the ability to manage multiple related projects as a coordinated program and align program outcomes with organizational strategy.
How the exam works
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170 multiple-choice questions
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240 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $700.00
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- Secondary degree + 48 months project management experience/PMP + 84 months program management experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher + 48 months of project management experience/PMP + 48 months of program management experience.
What the exam covers
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Strategic Program Alignment – 15%
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Program Life Cycle Management – 44%
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Business Alignment – 11%
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Stakeholder Engagement – 16%
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Governance – 14%
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Program management expertise
OUTCOME 2
Strategic alignment
OUTCOME 3
Program governance
OUTCOME 4
Stakeholder leadership
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Program Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- PMO Leaders
- Program Directors
- Senior Delivery Professionals
What your fee covers
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PgMP certification exam
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Exam registration
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Exam delivery
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Official result processing
Your certificate
PgMP candidates must complete PMI’s panel review assessment before they can schedule the exam. PMI currently lists the examination at 170 questions and 240 minutes