![In 2014, she won PMI’s Eric Jenett Award for her contributions to the field. She
received her doctoral degree from The George Washington University and won the
outstanding dissertation award.
She has over 50 years’ experience specializing in consulting and training in
portfolio and program management, organizational project management, change
management, and knowledge transfer.
After passing her PgMP® [ exam in June 2007, she became 2nd PgMP® in the world.
She is the author, editor, or co-author of 21 books and has a book series with Taylor
and Francis.
Since 1996, she works on her own in the project management field and is a PMI
active volunteer. Dr. Levin also is an Adjunct Professor in project management for
the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s MSPM program and at the SKEMA Business
School in Lille, France in its doctoral program.
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A Pioneer to the Project, Program and Portfolio Community
Dr. Ginger Levin
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Session - 4 Everything about PgMP & PfMP Certifications
The document provides an overview of PGMP® and PFMP® certifications, highlighting the author's extensive experience and contributions to these certification processes. It includes details about the examination structure, key domains to focus on, and the importance of mentorship in achieving certification success. Additionally, the document outlines upcoming training sessions and a comprehensive analysis of certification trends and statistics.
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- 1. Everything You ShouldKnow About PgMP® & PfMP® Certifications www.vcareprojectmanagement.com vCare Project Management Session - 4 Dharam Singh
- 2. I am anaccomplished management professional with over 27 years experience in the IT, Telecommunication, Government, Banking and Insurance industries with a successful track record in managing large teams in a strongly customer focused service environment and delivering complex and multiple multi-million dollar projects. As on 31st August 2023, I have contributed to the success of 464 global PgMP®s from 51 countries. In 2022 alone, I have contributed to the success of 74 PgMP®s, which is 12% of global PgMP®s for that year. As on 31st August 2023, I have contributed to the success of 121 global PfMP®s from 26 countries. In 2022 alone, I have contributed to the success of 25 PfMP®s, which is 13% of global PfMP®s for that year. Former Board of Director, Certification Director and Company Secretary with PMI Sydney Chapter. Winner of Global Training & Development Leadership Award, CHRO Asia, 25th World HRD Congress, Mumbai. Delivered more than 100 PMP®, PfMP®, PgMP®, RMP®, ITIL®, PMI - ACP® and PRINCE2 training programs across various locations in USA, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Dubai, India, Singapore, Canada and Malaysia. Founder of YiPEE Yoga (Yoga in Park for Extreme Energy) and voluntarily provides Yoga services to Communities since 2011. Dharam Singh vCare Project Management Founder & CEO, Leading PgMP® & PfMP® Mentor 2
- 3. SESSION - 4 PgMP®& PfMP® Certifications Skills, Examination Content Outline, PMI - Standard for Program/Portfolio Management Books 3
- 4. KEY TAKEAWAYS Upcoming SessionRoadmap Session - 3 Recap Refresher Do You Have a Trainer/Mentor Skills in Program/Portfolio Management Importance of Examination Content Outline (EC0) PMI Standard for Program Management Book Analysis PMI Standard for Portfolio Management Book Analysis Which Domains to Focus Upon - Questions Split-Up Dr. Ginger Levin Impact on PgMP® & PfMP® Certifications PgMP® & PfMP® Latest Trends Sample Exam Like Questions Frequently Asked Questions 4
- 5. SESSION - 1 PgMP®& PfMP® Certifications Know How, Why PMI Certifications, Eligibility, Organizational Benefits, Stats Analysis 5 https://youtu.be/H3ABhU512yU RECAP
- 6. 6 SESSION - 2 PgMP®& PfMP® Certifications Roles, Application Process, Panel Review, Global-Country Wise Stats Analysis RECAP https://youtu.be/TT58gY1XZ_I
- 7. 7 SESSION - 3 PgMP®& PfMP® Certifications Exam Fees, Syllabus Analysis, Exam Format, Books & Supporting Materials RECAP https://youtu.be/M4yU4gdiEXw
- 8. 8 The PfMP® examinationconsists of 170 multiple-choice questions Of the 170 questions, 20 are considered pretest questions Pretest questions do not affect the score but are used in examinations as an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future examination questions PfMP® Examination questions 150 No. of Scored Questions 20 No. of Pretest (Unscored) Questions 170 Total Examination Questions 4 hrs Allotted Examination Time
- 9. 9 The PgMP® examinationconsists of 170 multiple-choice questions Of the 170 questions, 20 are considered pretest questions Pretest questions do not affect the score but are used in examinations as an effective and legitimate way to test the validity of future examination questions PgMP® Examination questions 150 No. of Scored Questions 20 No. of Pretest (Unscored) Questions 170 Total Examination Questions 4 hrs Allotted Examination Time
- 10. 10 PfMP® Syllabus Analysisand Changes Third Edition is referred for PfMP® Exam Even though Fourth Edition of The Standard for Portfolio Management book is available in the market, effective date for 4th edition based PfMP® exam is not announced
- 11. 11 PgMP® Syllabus Analysisand Changes Fourth Edition is referred for PgMP® Exam The Standard for Program Management is currently undergoing a revision to introduce additional principle-based content. Eight principles have been included and elaborated in the updated draft, namely Stakeholders, Benefits Realization, Synergy, Teams of Teams, Change, Leadership, Risk and Governance.
- 12. 12 Individual with anadvanced knowledge and Experience Been there, done that – Helping you avoid major mistakes Offer Constructive Criticism & Unbiased Opinion Clear Focus on your Career growth Motivation to push your boundaries Trusted Advisor Unwavering target on your Goals Fresh Perspectives Provides valuable Network You Need a Trainer & Mentor
- 13. 13 Do you havea mentor? While self-study is possible, picking a good mentor can be key to you success. Can expediate your PgMP® & PfMP® journey Preferably pick someone who is a PgMP® & PfMP® and a PMI ATP (Authorized Training Partner & Instructor) Pick someone who is committed to your success Don’t just look for price tag. In long run this can be a costly mistake Watch / read testimonial from genuine people. Check the lessons learned shared by successful certification stories Check the content and deliverables
- 14. Nine Key Skillsto Power up Your Program Management 14 Big Picture Thinking and Selling the Vision Superior Analytical Skills Leadership and Teambuilding Communication Influencing and Negotiating Conflict Resolution Stakeholder Management Mastery of Program/Project Tools and Techniques Planning and Resource Management Source: Ward, J. L. (2009). Power up your program management skills: gaining key proficiencies. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2009—Asia Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
- 15. Seven Key InterpersonalSkills for Portfolio Managers 15 Leadership Communications Stakeholder Engagement Motivation Decision Making Resolving Conflict and Managing Agreement Facilitation Source: Levin, G. (2014). Moving up — Seven interpersonal skills for success as a portfolio manager. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2014—North America, Phoenix, AZ. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.
- 16. Examination Content Outline(ECO) Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Examination Content Outline (ECO) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)® Examination Content Outline (ECO) Defines the domains, Sub-domains, tasks, knowledge, and skills required for a program manager Free download from www.pmi.org Defines the domains, Sub-domains, tasks, knowledge, and skills required for a portfolio manager Free download from www.pmi.org 16
- 17. 17 PMI Standard forProgram Management Book The Standard for Program Management Fourth Edition (SPMv4) Provides clear, complete, relevant information generally recognized as good practices for most programs, most of the time. Guide is a set of standard terminologies and guidelines for Program Management. Knowledge of this guide is necessary to understand the practical implementation of Program Management. Provides concepts and a representative program life cycle Defines the standards for program management The 4th version of this book was released in 2017. It is principle-based, making it a powerful tool for a broad range of organizations, regardless of project delivery approach.
- 18. 18 PMI Standard forPortoflio Management Book The Standard for Portfolio Management Third Edition (SPMv3) Five knowledge areas (Portfolio Strategic Management, Portfolio Governance Management, Portfolio Performance Management, Portfolio Communication Management, and Portfolio Risk Management) Provides concepts and a representative portfolio life cycle Defines the standards for portfolio management Giving an overview of portfolio management with the roles and responsibilities needed to make it work.
- 19. Total 100% 19 PgMP® Examination WhichDomains to Focus Upon - Questions Split-Up Domain Percentage of Questions Domain 1:Strategic Program Management (11 tasks) Domain 2:Program Life Cycle (35 tasks) Domain 3:Benefits Management (8 tasks) Domain 4:Stakeholder Management (7 tasks) Domain 5:Governance (11 tasks) 15% 44% 11% 16% 14%
- 20. Total 100% 20 PfMP® Examination DomainPercentage of Questions Domain 1:Strategic Alignment (8 tasks) Domain 2:Governance (5 tasks) Domain 3:Portfolio Performance (10 tasks) Domain 4:Portfolio Risk Management (6 tasks) Domain 5:Communications Management (6 tasks) 25% 20% 25% 15% 15% Which Domains to Focus Upon - Questions Split-Up
- 21. In 2014, shewon PMI’s Eric Jenett Award for her contributions to the field. She received her doctoral degree from The George Washington University and won the outstanding dissertation award. She has over 50 years’ experience specializing in consulting and training in portfolio and program management, organizational project management, change management, and knowledge transfer. After passing her PgMP® [ exam in June 2007, she became 2nd PgMP® in the world. She is the author, editor, or co-author of 21 books and has a book series with Taylor and Francis. Since 1996, she works on her own in the project management field and is a PMI active volunteer. Dr. Levin also is an Adjunct Professor in project management for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s MSPM program and at the SKEMA Business School in Lille, France in its doctoral program. PMP®,PgMP®[secondintheworld] A Pioneer to the Project, Program and Portfolio Community Dr. Ginger Levin Dr. Ginger Levin Impact on PgMP® & PfMP® Certifications 21
- 22. My Mentor It washer support and encouragement which made me try something new. I would like to dedicate my success to her. Thanks Ginger. Ginger legacy continues.... She was my mentor, inspiration and guide. She always encouraged me to try something new. I first met her in April 2009. As a Director/ Secretary of PMI Sydney, we invited her to conduct a PgMP® Bootcamp. She analysed my profile and assisted me in filling my application. She worked hard with me and made sure that I pass my PgMP® exam in my first attempt. During the class, she announced that whoever become the first PgMP® from that batch, she will allow a license to run PgMP® bootcamps. During my meeting with her during PMI North America Congress at Orlando in 2010, she awarded me a license to conduct PgMP® bootcamp using her training material. After couple of years, she encouraged me to write my own material. 22
- 23. Year Wise 23 PgMP® &PfMP® Stats Analysis PgMP® - 4847 | PfMP® - 1538 Source: PMI, As on 31st August 2023 vCare PgMP® - 464 | vCare PfMP® - 121
- 24. 24 Global PgMP®PfMP® YearWise Stats Analysis 2020 to 2023 Source: PMI, As on 31st August 2023 2020 2021 2022 2023 750 500 250 0 334 432 616 154 215 12% Global PgMP®s from vCare, 2022 13% Global PfMP®s from vCare, 2022 Year - 2020 To 2023 No. of Certified Professioals PfMP®s PgMP®s 737* 1538 4847 192* Global PgMP®s Global PgMP®s 186
- 25. Sample Exam LikeQuestions a. b. c. d. 25
- 26. Project management &Program management follow similar life cycle Project management is distinct whereas Program management lifecycle is cyclic Program Management lifecycle can be mixture of Project management & operational management life cycle Program Management lifecycle is wider than Project Management lifecycle a. b. c. d. 26 Which statement is true about Project & Program management:
- 27. Which statement istrue about Project & Program management: Project management & Program management follow similar life cycle Project management is distinct whereas Program management lifecycle is cyclic Program Management lifecycle can be mixture of Project management & operational management life cycle Program Management lifecycle is wider than Project Management lifecycle a. b. c. d. 27
- 28. Who are leastlikely to be a part of the Stakeholder group in your program? Customer Sponsor PMO All C-Level Executives of Organization (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO) a. b. c. d. 28
- 29. Who are leastlikely to be a part of the Stakeholder group in your program? Customer Sponsor PMO All C-Level Executives of Organization (CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, CTO) a. b. c. d. 29
- 30. Your Senior Manager,who is also the sponsor, is very particular about using Portfolio Management Information system (PMIS) for all portfolio component. Basically PMIS is primarily used for? To store all project, program & portfolio documents and provide central control To store portfolio management artefacts To store portfolio management office (PMO) deliverables To store all project related documents and provide central control a. b. c. d. 30
- 31. Your Senior Manager,who is also the sponsor, is very particular about using Portfolio Management Information system (PMIS) for all portfolio component. Basically PMIS is primarily used for? To store all project, program & portfolio documents and provide central control To store portfolio management artefacts To store portfolio management office (PMO) deliverables To store all project related documents and provide central control a. b. c. d. 31
- 32. As a portfoliomanager which project will you select? Cost $1M and benefit $5M Cost $1.5M and benefit $7M Cost $0.75M and benefit $5M Cost $1.9M and benefit $5.9M a. b. c. d. 32
- 33. As a portfoliomanager which project will you select? Cost $1M and benefit $5M Cost $1.5M and benefit $7M Cost $0.75M and benefit $5M Cost $1.9M and benefit $5.9M a. b. c. d. 33
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- 35. What metrics doyou review to measure program success? 35
- 36. Why is changemanagement critical for this role of program management? 36
- 37. Do you leveragea code of ethics that enable you to be a better program manager? 37
- 38. SESSION - 5 PgMP®& PfMP® Certifications How to Pass PgMP® & PfMP® in first attempt? 38
- 39. SESSION - 5 AGENDA SampleExam Like Questions Frequently Asked Questions Upcoming Session Roadmap Session - 4 Recap Refresher Important of PMBOK Sixth Edition PgMP® Exam Test Format & Type of Questions Asked PgMP® Exam Test Format & Type of Questions Asked How to check if you are ready for PgMP® & PfMP® exam? What should you do to prepare for your PgMP® & PfMP® exam? How to stay positive and pass your exam in your first attempt? Test Taking Suggestions PgMP® & PfMP® Latest Trends 06 Oct'23 th 39
- 40. UPCOMING SESSIONS Session 5:06 October'23 Session 6: 03 November'23 Session 7: 08 December'23 Session 8: 05 January'24 th rd th th 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM (PDT) / 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM (MDT) 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM (CDT) / 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM (EDT) 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM (BRT) 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM (SGT/MYT) / 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (JST/KST) 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM (ACST) / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (AEST) 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM (NZST) North American Time Zones Asia Pacific / Oceania Time Zones 40
- 41. dharam@vcareprojectmanagement.com +1 6502830123 Registered Address: 325N.Saint Paul St. Suite 3100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA www.vcareprojectmanagement.com EIN: 35-2657414 C vCare Project Management 41 Disclaimer: PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, PBA, RMP, ACP, SP, DA, DASM, DASSM, ATP and OPM3 are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.