Certified Program Manager (CPM)
Overview
The Certified Program Manager (CPM) certification by GAQM is an advanced credential for professionals who manage multiple related projects as a coordinated program. It develops the skills to deliver outcomes that depend on the combined results of several projects.
The program covers program strategy and benefits realization, dependency management, resource coordination, governance and the stakeholder engagement needed to run a program successfully.
Course Content
- Programs versus projects: scope, benefits and strategic alignment
- Benefits realization and measuring outcomes across projects
- Managing dependencies, interfaces and resource contention
- Program governance, stage gates and decision-making
- Stakeholder engagement and communication at program level
- Program risk, quality and change management
Targeted Audience
- Program managers and senior project managers
- PMO managers responsible for coordinated delivery
- Delivery leads overseeing multiple interdependent projects
- Professionals preparing for the GAQM CPM certification
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Program Manager (CPM) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Program Manager (CPM) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.