PgMP Exam Prep

Program management from a PMI standard perspective, including the interdependencies between the five performance domains, the three program phases, and the ten supporting activities in this new and improved program management standard

The difference between the five performance domains in the new program management standard and the five practice domains in the examination content outline

The role and competencies of the program manager

The difference between project managers and program managers - and their relationship in a program environment

The difference between program managers and portfolio managers - and their relationship in a program environment

How program managers align and manage benefits

The best ways to engage and involve program stakeholder groups

How to establish governance across the program life cycle

Differentiate between the practice domains in the PMI PgMP® Examination

Content Outline and the performance domains in The Standard for Program Management - Fourth Edition

Name and describe the three phases in the program management life-cycle phases

Describe the mapping of the life-cycle phases with the supporting program activities

Identify the key outputs of the supporting program activities

Articulate the interrelationships between the program management supporting processes and the mapping of processes to Knowledge Areas and Process

Groups in the PMBOK® Guide - Sixth Edition

Apply program management knowledge to answer foundation and scenario-based questions

Summarize the process and eligibility criteria for earning the PgMP® credential

Introductions

Course structure

Course goals and objectives

Programs, projects, and portfolio definitions differences, and how they relate

The definition of a component and how it relates to a program

Representative program management life cycle

Role of the program manager and the program office

The difference between the program management practice and performance domains

Program registers, and how they are used to manage knowledge assets

Knowledge asset management, beginning with the data, information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW) Model

Knowledge assets and relationship to the performance domains

The program manager as a knowledge asset manager

Perspectives on programs to establish the 'right' perspective

Categories of programs based on the program standard

Scenario-based questions

An overview of the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain

Exploration of the elements of strategic alignment, i.e., the business case, program charter, and program roadmap

Exploration of organization maturity and strategic alignment

Scenario-based questions that reference both the Program Strategy Alignment performance domain and the Strategic Program Management practice domain

An overview of the Program Benefits Management performance domain

Exploration of each benefits management interaction with the representative program management life cycle:
Benefits IdentificationBenefits Analysis and PlanningBenefits DeliveryBenefits TransitionBenefits SustainmentScenario-based questions that reference both the Program BenefitsManagement performance domain and the Benefits Management practice domain

An overview of the Program Stakeholder Engagement performance domain

Exploration of each stakeholder engagement performance domain activity:
Program Stakeholder IdentificationProgram Stakeholder AnalysisProgram Stakeholder Engagement PlanningProgram Stakeholder EngagementProgram Stakeholder CommunicationsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program StakeholderEngagement performance domain and the Stakeholder Management practice domain

An overview of the Program Governance performance domain

Exploration of each program governance performance domain activity:
Program governance practicesProgram governance roles and responsibilitiesProgram governance design and implementationGovernance relationship within programsScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Governance performance domain and the Governance practice domain

An overview of the Program Life Cycle Management performance domain

Exploration of the three phases in the representative program life cycle:
Program DefinitionProgram DeliveryProgram ClosureExploration of the interaction between program activities and integration managementScenario-based questions that reference both the Program Life CycleManagement performance domain and the Program Life Cycle practice domain

An overview of the program management supporting activities

Exploration of 5 of 10 supporting activities:
Program change managementProgram communications managementProgram financial managementProgram information managementProgram procurement managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity

Exploration of the remaining 6 of 10 supporting activities:
Program quality managementProgram resource managementProgram risk managementProgram schedule managementProgram scope managementScenario-based question(s) presented after each supporting activity

Application process and timeline

General and special eligibility criteria

International Institute's Online Learning Tool - access to sample examination questions

Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Examination breakdown of domains and subdomains

Terms and conditions of the exam

PgMP® Professional Code of Conduct