Complete coverage of all the material on the PgMP certification examGet full coverage of all the material included on the PgMP Program Management Professional exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by industry expert, trainer, and project management consultant Joseph Phillips, this definitive exam guide covers all three phases of the credential process — the PMI staff review, the multiple-choice exam, and the Multi-rater Assessment — focusing on how to pass the rigorous PgMP exam. Detailed and authoritative, this book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference.Get full details on all exam topics, including:The Project Management Institute's program management standardsBenefits and stakeholder managementLife cycle themes and process groupsUnderstanding the relationship between programs and projectsManaging projectsProgram and team initiationPlanning for program resources, scope, schedule, budget, procurement, and riskProgram execution, quality assurance, team development, and vendor interactionMonitoring and controlling the programClosing the programThe CD-ROM features:Two full PgMP practice examsVideo trainingScore tracker Excel spreadsheetComplete electronic book