The purpose of  PgMP Study groups is to provide guidance on the PgMP certification process and to facilitate regular study groups for those who are interested in obtaining the credential.

What is PgMP?

PgMP stands for Program Management Professional and it is another level of certification offered through PMI for those who have expertise in program management.  For more information on the certification and the requirements behind it, please refer to following PMI information: http://www.pmi.org/PDF/pdc_pgmphandbook.pdf

Why join a PgMP Study Group?

In today’s professional environment, finding the time and support to successfully study for and pass a PMI certification can be challenging.  A study group is a free of charge resource for PMI Atlanta members and it includes the following benefits that can simplify the process:

-          Motivation/commitment to stay on track

-          Information and lessons learned from successfully completing the certification

-          Support from a certified PgMP and from fellow study group participants

-          Networking opportunities with fellow program managers

-          Opportunity to discuss material to uncover areas of confusion, gain new insights, and aid in memorization

-          Opportunity to compare notes with fellow students to clarify and fill in gaps

-          Learn from seeing others? study habits, approaches, and perspectives

-          Teaching/explaining something to someone else can help you master it yourself

-          Further develop your own interpersonal skills

Next Steps:

For further information, please direct inquiries to: pgmpstudygrp@pmiatlanta.org.  Be sure to include your name, email address, preferred days/times to meet, and preferred area of town to meet.