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Program Management Professional (PgMP)®

6-10 years of experience

Showcase your advanced program management skills with this prestigious certification. The Program Management Professional® (PgMP®) certification recognizes individuals who have proven ability to manage multiple, related projects in a coordinated way, achieving strategic business outcomes.

Member price
₹61336
Full price
₹83265

Exam fee will only be required after your application has been approved and you are ready to schedule your exam.

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Is PgMP® right for you?

The PgMP certification proves your advanced leadership in program management and ability to manage multiple, related projects aligned with organizational objectives. It validates your ability to deliver benefits that align with strategic goals.
20%

PgMP certified professionals report significantly higher salary growth, with 20% higher earnings on average globally compared to non-certified peers.

4,000+

PgMP certification holders globally, representing a highly exclusive group of senior professionals in program management.

Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Download the PgMP Exam Content Outline for details about the exam structure, eligibility criteria, and application process.

About the Exam

Exam length

170 multiple-choice questions

Exam time

240 minutes

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • Korean
  • Portuguese (Brazilian)
  • German

Before you apply, make sure you meet the following set of PgMP® certification requirements:

Set A requirements

  • Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or global equivalent)
  • Minimum 48 months (4 years) of project management experience OR PMP® certification
  • Minimum 84 months (7 years) of program management experience within the last 15 years

Set B requirements

  • Four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or global equivalent)
  • Minimum 48 months (4 years) of project management experience OR PMP® certification
  • Minimum 48 months (4 years) of program management experience within the last 15 years

Maintaining your PgMP® certification

Earning your PgMP® certification is a significant professional milestone—keeping it active demonstrates your continued commitment to program management excellence. PgMP holders are required to earn 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each 3-year cycle to maintain their certification. Each PDU represents one hour spent on activities like:

  • Learning
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Presenting
  • Reading professional materials
  • Volunteering in program management roles
  • Creating content
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