PgMP® FAQ — Common Questions (Prep, Scope, Eligibility)

How is PgMP different from PMP?

PMP is about leading projects. PgMP is about leading programs: multiple related projects/components coordinated to realize benefits, with strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and operational transition.

What should I study first?

Start with Program Life Cycle Management (it’s the largest domain), then layer in governance and benefits.

Suggested loop:

1. read the Syllabus task set
2. do short drills in Practice
3. write a miss log
4. revisit weak objectives + do mixed sets

Benefits vs deliverables: what’s the exam really asking?

Deliverables are outputs. Benefits are the outcomes/value those outputs create in operations. PgMP scenarios often test whether you can:

• define how benefits will be measured,
• ensure operational ownership and sustainment,
• and make trade-offs that protect the value path.

Do I need to memorize every artifact?

No. You need to recognize which artifact best supports the decision at hand (e.g., roadmap vs benefits plan vs governance stage gate pack) and what to do next.

Where do eligibility details live?

Use PMI’s PgMP certification page for the authoritative requirements: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/program-management-pgmp

This hub summarizes eligibility at a high level in Overview and points to official sources in Resources.