The Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential is offered by the Project Management Institute primarily for experienced program managers. Listed below are some details regarding this credential, but full details are available on the PgMP Overview page on the PMI website.

There are three assessments in the PgMP certification process, including a monitored application, an exam, and a board review.

Requirements Bachelor's No Bachelor's
PM Experience Years

4

4

PgM Experience Years

4

7


Once you have earned your PgMP credential, you will need to retain it by earning 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in each 3-year PgMP cycle.  More information about PDUs is available on the Earn PDUs page in our Certification section.