Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
The PgMP® certification showcases advanced expertise in managing multiple, interrelated projects in a coordinated manner. It validates your ability as a program management professional to handle complexity, align initiatives with strategic objectives, and deliver organizational success.
Experience Required: 4–7 years
Exam Length: 170 questions
Exam Duration: 240 minutes
Languages Available: 2
Is PgMP® Right for You?
If you have demonstrated success in managing multiple related projects, coordinating complex initiatives across functions, regions, or cultures, and aligning outcomes with organizational goals, then PgMP® is the right credential for you.
Earning this certification can help you advance your career and strengthen your professional reputation. Nearly half of PgMP® certification holders report taking on larger programs and greater responsibilities after becoming certified.
According to the 2022 PMI Pulse of the Profession® report, organizations practicing effective program management achieve 71% success in meeting business goals.
Demonstrate your readiness to lead at a strategic level with the PgMP® certification.
42% higher earnings for PgMP® certified program managers compared to non-certified peers.
23% of PgMP® holders worldwide reported a salary increase after certification.
1.5 million+ PMI-certified professionals globally, including PMP®, CAPM®, PgMP®, and more.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying, ensure you meet one of the following sets of requirements:
Set A
Secondary degree (high school diploma or associate’s degree)
4 years of project management experience or an active PMP® certification
7 years of program management experience within the past 15 years
Set B
Four-year degree (bachelor’s or global equivalent)
4 years of project management experience or an active PMP® certification
4 years of program management experience within the past 15 years




