Sustainable Project Management for Certified Practitioners – Basic (GPM-b)™ Certification

This course is your passport to merging top-tier project management skills with a deep commitment to sustainability. It focuses on ensuring that project management processes and outcomes are sustainable.

• Earn 12 PDUs and complete the now-required course for the GPM-b exam.

  

  PMI Certified Green Project Manager – B (GPM-b)™ Certification

• Gain tools to manage projects sustainably.

• Engage in exercises, examples, and scenarios to reinforce sustainable approaches.

• Approach budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and communication with a sustainability mindset.

Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, advance your role, or drive change, this bundle prepares you to lead with purpose and deliver lasting value.
Gain tools to manage projects sustainably | Engage in exercises, examples, and scenarios to reinforce sustainable approaches. Think practically and sustainably | Approach budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and communication with a sustainability mindset.

Who it’s for:

• Certified Project Managers (e.g., PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA holders)

• Professionals aiming to add sustainability expertise to their project management skills

• Anyone preparing for the GPM-b Certification Exam

Why take it:

• Learn to embed sustainability into projects using real-life examples.

• Understand sustainable project management from a lifecycle perspective.

• Gain the skills to drive projects that support environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals.

Course format:

• 11 modules (each 30 min to 1 hour)

• 100% online, self-paced learning

• Interactive, with adult learning techniques. Includes videos, case studies, tools, and preparation for the GPM-b Exam.

PDU Breakdown:

Total PDUs – 12

• Business Acumen – 4          Ways of Working – 8.         Power Skills – 4

Scope of Training

• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

  • Global challenges of today’s world

  • Organizations supporting sustainable development

  • Three perspectives of organizations

• STANDARD P5

  • Harmonize portfolios, programs, and projects with the organization’s strategy for sustainability

  • Connection between the three perspectives, project processes, and resulting products and services

• GPM-b EXAM

  • Intensive Review

  • Sample question solutions

  • GPM-b level exam preparation

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Sustainable Project Management
2. Core Concepts in Sustainability
3. Projects Integrating Sustainable Methods (PRiSM): A Lifecycle Approach
4. Project Business Cases
5. Utilizing the P5 Standard to Develop a P5 Impact Analysis
6. Developing a Sustainability Management Plan
7. On Sustainable Project Managers
8. Sustainable Project Success
9. Sustainable Procurement for Projects
10. ESG and Sustainability Reporting and Project Communications
11. Summary

Learning Outcomes

This course covers how to integrate sustainability into project management, apply advanced tools and techniques, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare for the GPM-b certification.

Upon completion of the training, learners will:

• Know how to identify and apply sustainability elements to projects.

• Obtain structured and in-depth knowledge of project management techniques and methods as well as sustainability principles.

• Be aware of the benefits of using the PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) project management methodology.

• Be able to look at the project, your organization, and the ways you manage them from a whole new perspective.

• Be prepared to successfully pass the GPM-b certification exam.

Eligibility Requirements for GPM-b

• Qualifying Degree or Certification
  • • Master’s degree in Project or Program Management from an accredited college or university
    • Master’s degree in Sustainability or Sustainable Development…
    • AACEI CCP
    • APM PMQ, ChPP. RegPM, MPLSC
    • AIPM CPPM, CPSPM, or RegPM
    • IPMA Level A, B, C, or D
    • PRINCE2, MSP, or MoP Practitioner
    • PMI PMP or PgM

• Qualifying Education
  • • Completion of Sustainable Project Management for Certified Practitioners e-learning course OR an approved ATP course

Exam Details

• Format: 75 multiple-choice questions

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Delivery: Online, proctored

Who Should Get GPM-b Certified?

Where Project Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Delivery:

• Project and Program Management Professionals:
  For professionals actively managing projects or programs—especially in ESG-driven sectors—GPM-b offers tools to lead sustainable initiatives and embed responsible practices across the project lifecycle.
• Project Management Credential Holders:
  If you hold a recognized project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), GPM-b builds on that foundation, offering a streamlined path to integrate sustainability into your skillset and stand out in a changing market. Ideal candidates as they already meet the qualifying degree or certification eligibility requirements for GPM-b.
• Sustainability Specialists:
  GPM-b bridges the gap between sustainability strategy and project execution, empowering professionals to drive measurable impact through structured, project-based approaches.
• Graduate-Level Candidates:
  Those with a master’s in project management, or a master’s in engineering, sustainability, or business with a project management concentration, can fast-track certification and apply advanced training to deliver projects that align with sustainability goals.Ideal candidates as they already meet the qualifying degree or certification eligibility requirements for GPM-b.
• Teams and Organizations:
  GPM-b equips teams with the skills to deliver projects aligned with sustainability goals, helping organizations meet ESG mandates, demonstrate credibility to stakeholders, and lead in an increasingly impact-driven market.