The Program Management Professional will measure skills and experience in managing a group of projects and shared resources.
The Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential, the newest in Project Management Institute's family of credentials, officially launched October 1, offering program managers an objective measurement of their knowledge, skills and experience.
"This new credential from the Project Management Institute broadens in scope how PMI is meeting the needs of industry and the expectations for executive management," said Mark Langley, chief operating officer of PMI. "There has been a growing demand for this level of credential as project management has become even more sophisticated, embracing an integrated approach to projects, programs and portfolios. As project and program managers have become more involved with strategy, development, the planning and implementation of multiple projects is critical. The PgMP credential assures the project management profession and employers that certified program management professionals have met rigorous standards and are highly qualified."
A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) focuses on the planning and implementation of a specific project, ranging from small to billion dollar projects. Project managers who manage an organizational objective through a group of projects