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Exam Information
Official specifications published by PMI
Exam Format
Basic
Registration
Online Proctored, On-Demand, or online proctoring
Validity
5 years
Retake the GPM-b exam after 5 years (no maintenance or renewal fees during validity period)
GPM-B Exam Topics and Domains
GPM-B is organized into 2 weighted domains.
1
Sustainability Methods
50%
The P5 Standard Framework
People (Social Impacts)Planet (Environmental Impacts)Prosperity (Economic Impacts)Product (Product Lifecycle & Impacts)Process (Sustainable Project Management)
- Understand and apply the P5 Standard framework to project management
- Assess project impacts across all five P5 dimensions
- Integrate triple bottom line thinking into project decisions
- Align projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability Principles and Context
Sustainability ImperativeEthics, Principles, and Values
- Understand the business case for sustainability
- Apply ethical frameworks to project decisions
- Align projects with international sustainability standards
- Integrate sustainability values into organizational culture
PRiSM Methodology
PRiSM Basics and LifecyclePRiSM Pre-Project/Initiation PhasePRiSM Planning PhasePRiSM Execution and Monitoring
- Apply PRiSM methodology throughout project lifecycle
- Develop comprehensive Sustainability Management Plans
- Conduct P5 Impact Analysis
- Integrate sustainability into traditional PM processes
Supporting Processes and Standards
International StandardsGovernance and Risk ManagementValue and Benefits Management
- Apply relevant international standards to projects
- Implement sustainability governance frameworks
- Manage sustainability risks and opportunities
- Maximize long-term value through sustainable practices
2
Delivery Methods
50%
Traditional/Waterfall Project Management
Waterfall Lifecycle with SustainabilityProject Planning and Scheduling
- Apply traditional PM methods with sustainability integration
- Manage waterfall projects with sustainability checkpoints
- Optimize schedules considering sustainability constraints
Agile and Lean Approaches
Agile with SustainabilityLean and Waste Reduction
- Integrate sustainability into Agile frameworks
- Apply Lean principles for waste reduction
- Balance agility with sustainability requirements
- Implement continuous sustainability improvement
Project Integration and Tailoring
Methodology Selection and AdaptationStakeholder and Communication Management
- Select and tailor delivery methods for project needs
- Design hybrid approaches integrating sustainability
- Manage stakeholder expectations effectively
- Communicate sustainability performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing GPM-B earns the GPM-b (Certified Green Project Manager - Basic) certification. It sits in the Sustainable Project Management track.
Next Level Options
- GPM-s - Certified Green Project Manager - Specialist (GPM-s / CSPMs)
- GPM-m - Certified Green Project Manager - Master
- CSPMx - Certified Sustainable Project Manager - Expert
- CSF - Certified Sustainability Fellow
Alternative Paths
- PMP - Project Management ProfessionalComplementary credential for project management methodology expertise
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project ManagementEntry-level PM credential that can be complemented with GPM-b for sustainability focus
- PMI-ACP - PMI Agile Certified PractitionerAgile methodology expertise complementing sustainable delivery methods
- ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Environmental management systems expertise supporting Planet dimension of P5
- ISO 26000 Social Responsibility Social responsibility framework supporting People dimension of P5
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024
Updates
- P5 Standard Framework 3.1 Current exam version tests P5 Standard v3.1 with enhanced SDG alignment • Release date: 2024-06-15
- GPM Reference Guide 2nd Edition Chapters 1-11 of 2nd edition are currently tested on exam • Release date: 2018
- PRiSM Methodology Current Core methodology tested in delivery methods section • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Project managers seeking sustainability credentials and Program managers.
- Basic understanding of project management principles
- Familiarity with sustainability concepts
- Experience working on projects (beneficial but not required)