----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP
To: PMHub@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2006 6:36 AM
Subject: [PM] PgMP Credential details now available........

All,

We at Crosswind Project Management Training just received an email from PMI regarding new details of their Program Management Professional Credential (PgMP).

Please see below. If more is announced at PMI Congress in the next few weeks we will be back with more details. Also, watch our website in the near future for your cutting edge PgMP products as they become available.

Regards,

Tony Johnson, MBA, PMP
President

Crosswind Project Management Training

* PMI's New Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) Credential

PMI Registered Education Providers: as valued stakeholders for the new credential that PMI will be launching for individuals who manage programs, we'd like to provide you with important information regarding this credential. First, we're pleased to announce that we've named this
credential the Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) credential.

We're also pleased to inform you that the eligibility requirements for this credential are:

Baccalaureate Degree or Global Equivalent

Without Baccalaureate Degree or Global Equivalent

Over the last 15 consecutive years, you have at least:

Over the last 15 consecutive years, you have at least:

* Four years of project management experience.

* Four years of project management experience.

And

And

* Four years of program management experience.

* Seven years of program management experience.

Candidates for the PgMP credential:

* Under minimal supervision, are responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward
strategic business and organizational objectives. These programs contain complex activities that may span functions, organizations, geographic
regions and cultures. Program managers build credibility, establish rapport and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.

* Define and initiate projects, and assign project managers to manage the cost, schedule, and performance of component projects, while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program. Program managers maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives, and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent. Program managers are responsible for determining and coordinating the sharing of resources among their constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program.

* Possess the knowledge and skills needed to be effective in both the project and business or government environments, and to make decisions that accomplish strategic objectives. In addition, the program manager should have advanced skills in finance, cross-cultural awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and conflict resolution.

For up-to-date information regarding this credential, please visit www.pmi.org <http://www.pmi.org/>; .