PMI Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b) Practice Exam

PMI Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b) Practice Exam

About PMI Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b)

The Certified Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b) is a globally recognised, knowledge-based credential that validates a professional's ability to embed sustainability principles across all phases of project planning, delivery, and closure. Offered as part of PMI's official certification portfolio and aligned with the ISO 17024 standard for personnel certification, the GPM-b carries the quality assurance, international credibility, and professional rigour that organisations and practitioners worldwide expect from a leading-edge credential. The GPM-b equips project professionals with a structured framework, practical tools, and a recognised credential to demonstrate that capability with confidence.

Who should take the exam?

• This certification is designed for professionals across all industries who are ready to move beyond conventional project delivery and incorporate environmental, social, and economic responsibility into their day-to-day practice.
• It is particularly well-suited for practising project managers who wish to extend their expertise into sustainability, professionals committed to driving positive environmental and social outcomes through their projects, and individuals seeking to strengthen their career profile in a market where ESG competencies are increasingly valued by employers. Project Management Institute
• Engineers, PMO practitioners, and professionals working in construction, infrastructure, energy, information technology, and other project-intensive sectors will find this certification directly applicable to the sustainability challenges they encounter in their roles.

Skills Required

The candidates preparing for the GPM-b examination are expected to bring the following foundational competencies:

• A working knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and lifecycle phases
• Familiarity with the triple bottom line approach encompassing People, Planet, and Prosperity, and an understanding of how these dimensions apply to project decision-making and delivery 
• An awareness of ESG frameworks and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and how they shape expectations for responsible project execution 
• The capacity to identify, assess, and respond to a project's environmental, social, and economic impacts across all stages of its lifecycle 
• An appreciation of how sustainability considerations intersect with stakeholder management, procurement, resource planning, and risk governance

Knowledge Gained

Professionals who successfully earn the GPM-b will have validated and deepened their expertise in the following areas:

• A comprehensive grounding in Green Project Management® principles and sustainability-focused project methodologies, with practical tools for managing sustainability impacts across the entire project lifecycle GPM
• The ability to conduct project impact assessments, develop a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP), and integrate sustainability considerations into every phase of project execution PMI
• Proficiency in applying the P5 Impact Analysis (P5IA) tool to evaluate a project's influence across People, Planet, Prosperity, Process, and Product dimensions, and the ability to develop targeted action plans to deliver sustainable outcomes Gpmglobal
• An understanding of sustainability reporting practices and ESG disclosure development using project-based materiality, enabling professionals to contribute meaningfully to their organisation's reporting obligations Gpmglobal
• The ability to align project objectives with global sustainability frameworks, demonstrate ethical project leadership, and make a measurable contribution to responsible business outcomes

Exam Details

• Exam Code: GPM-b
• Exam Questions: 150 multiple-choice (3 options per question)
• RPL Short-Form Questions: 75 multiple-choice (3 options per question)
• Passing Score: 70% (applicable to both pathways)
• Negative Marking: None
• Exam Delivery: Online

Course outline

The PMI Green Project Manager – Basic (GPM-b) Exam covers the following topics - 

Chapter 1 — The Sustainability Imperative

• The global context for sustainability — why conventional economic models have proven insufficient and why project management sits at the heart of delivering meaningful change 
• The role of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in shaping project priorities and outcomes
• The UN Global Compact and its ten principles, which are embedded throughout the PRiSM™ methodology 

Chapter 2 — Sustainability and the Project Management Profession

• The relationship between sustainability and projects — why sustainability requires change and why projects are the primary vehicle through which that change is delivered 
• GPM's definition of a project as an investment requiring coordinated activities over a finite period to accomplish a unique outcome in support of a desired result
• How project managers can embed sustainability thinking from project initiation through to closure

Chapter 3 — Ethics, Principles, and Values

• The ethical responsibilities of project professionals, including the expectations placed on organisations and their supply chains regarding human rights, labour standards, and environmental conduct 
• GPM's Sustainable Project Principles — the foundational ethical considerations that govern the management and delivery of projects, programmes, and portfolios in a modern professional context 
• How responsible project leadership integrates integrity, transparency, and stakeholder accountability

Part Two — The PRiSM™ Methodology

Covered in Full Exam Only (Chapters 4–6)

Chapter 4 — Introduction to PRiSM

• The PRiSM™ (Projects Integrating Sustainable Methods) Methodology — a structured, proven approach for embedding sustainability and regenerative practices into every stage of project delivery 
• The GPM P5™ Concept and how it is applied within the PRiSM™ framework 
• The P5™ Impact Analysis (P5IA) — a structured tool for assessing and recording a project's impacts across all five sustainability dimensions 
• The Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) — its purpose, structure, and application throughout the project lifecycle 
• Stakeholder Management and Organisation Roles — identifying stakeholder groups, conducting stakeholder analysis, and managing engagement throughout the project 
• Project governance structures, the role of project sponsors, and how governance environments shape sustainable project delivery 

Chapter 5 — Planning for Sustainable Projects

• Resource management — categories of resources, bottom-up budget development, and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with sustainability considerations 
• Overview of common management plans and how sustainability requirements are integrated into scope, cost, schedule, quality, and communications planning 
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Responsibility Matrix development with sustainability embedded at each level 
• Approaching budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder management, and communications with a sustainability mindset 

Chapter 6 — Executing, Monitoring, and Closing Sustainable Projects

• Estimating accuracy — comparative accuracy across estimate classes and the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) formulas to track project performance 
• Contract types and procurement — characteristics of major contract types and how procurement decisions affect a project's social and environmental footprint 
• Phase-end reviews and decision points that maintain governance and sustainability alignment throughout execution
• Monitoring and controlling sustainability performance against the SMP
• Project closure — final sustainability impact assessment, lessons learned, and benefits realisation

The GPM P5™ Standard — Sustainability Impact Framework

The P5™ Standard defines 49 elements of sustainability, complete with definitions and practices for each, assessed across five unique lenses spanning the total asset lifecycle. It also provides guidance on sustainability reporting and ESG disclosure development using project-based materiality. Gpmglobal

The five dimensions and their scope are:

1. Product

• Sustainability impacts arising from the characteristics, design, and outcomes of project deliverables
• Lifespan, servicing, efficiency, effectiveness, and end-of-life considerations for the product or service delivered

2. Process

• How project management processes are designed and executed to minimise waste and maximise sustainable outcomes
• Procurement practices, process governance, and operational sustainability controls

3. People

• Workforce wellbeing, community impact, equity, and inclusive stakeholder engagement across the full project lifecycle GPM Global
• Labour rights, health and safety, cultural awareness, and social licence to operate

4. Planet

• Environmental impacts including resource consumption, waste generation, carbon emissions, biodiversity protection, and ecosystem stewardship Pmicie
• Climate risk, water usage, pollution, and land use considerations

5. Prosperity

• Equitable distribution of the economic value generated by a project, promoting shared prosperity rather than concentrated financial benefit GPM Global
• Alignment with ESG disclosure frameworks, enabling professionals to report on sustainability performance and communicate achievements to stakeholders