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PgMP® Certification

Program Management Professional

Lead programs of related projects that deliver strategic results. The PgMP® recognizes advanced program leadership.

Train with Skylartech from anywhere in the world: live online classes on Google Meet, weekend cohorts, hybrid programmes, or on-site training for your team.

  • Oversee multiple related projects aligned to strategy
  • Make sure program outcomes deliver business value
  • Manage complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Align execution with enterprise objectives
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PgMP® exam

Assessment
Panel review, then exam
Questions
170 multiple-choice
Duration
4 hours
PMI® member
US $800
Non-member
US $1,000

PMI exam fees as of October 2026. Fees are set by PMI, paid directly to them and may vary by region, so confirm them before you register.

Official fees on pmi.org(opens in a new tab)

Is the PgMP® right for you?

This certification is designed for:

  • Leaders managing programs of related projects across functions or regions
  • Professionals aligning projects with organizational objectives
  • Leaders of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives
  • Senior project managers moving into program leadership

Why choose the PgMP®

  • Executive leadership

    Lead enterprise-wide programs with strategic capability.

  • Global recognition

    Be recognized as a senior program management professional.

  • Strategic alignment

    Make sure programs deliver measurable business value.

  • Career growth

    Opens the way to executive-level roles and wider leadership impact.

What you'll master.

Our PgMP® preparation covers the skills the exam tests, and the ones you'll use on the job.

  • Manage multiple related projects within program frameworks
  • Align program execution with organizational goals
  • Lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
  • Optimize benefits realization and stakeholder engagement
  • Implement governance for large enterprise programs
  • Prepare for the PgMP® panel review and exam

Do you qualify?

Meet one of the routes below.

Not sure? Ask an advisor

Route 1: With a four-year degree

  • 4 years (6,000 hours) project management experience
  • 4 years (6,000 hours) program management experience within the last 15 years

Or, route 2: With a secondary diploma

  • 4 years (6,000 hours) project management experience
  • 7 years (10,500 hours) program management experience within the last 15 years

Requirements are set by PMI and can change. Check the current PgMP® handbook on pmi.org before you apply. We can help you check your experience.

PgMP® questions, answered.

What candidates ask us most before they enroll.

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Training a team? See how we work with banking, telecoms, government, healthcare and NGOs.

Can I take the PgMP® course online?

Yes. Skylartech teaches it in live online classes on Google Meet, so you can join from any country. You can also study in a weekend cohort, a hybrid programme, or on-site with your team.

Who can apply for the PgMP®?

PMI accepts any one of these routes:

  • With a four-year degree
    • 4 years (6,000 hours) project management experience
    • 4 years (6,000 hours) program management experience within the last 15 years
  • With a secondary diploma
    • 4 years (6,000 hours) project management experience
    • 7 years (10,500 hours) program management experience within the last 15 years

What is the PgMP® exam like?

  • Assessment: Panel review, then exam
  • Questions: 170 multiple-choice
  • Duration: 4 hours

How much does the PgMP® exam cost?

PMI charges US $800 for PMI® members and US $1,000 for non-members, as of October 2026. You pay PMI directly when you book the exam, separately from your Skylartech course. Official fees on pmi.org (opens in a new tab)

Is Skylartech authorized by PMI?

Yes. Skylartech is a PMI® Premier Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. C004927), the highest tier of PMI's training partner programme. View the credential on Credly (opens in a new tab)

How do I book, and when do I pay?

Send a booking request. An advisor will contact you about dates, fees and the best format for you. Nothing is charged when you send the request.

What if I need to cancel?

It depends on how long before the start date you cancel:

  • More than 14 daysFull refundLess any non-recoverable third-party fees.
  • 7–14 days50% refundOr a credit toward a future session.
  • Less than 7 daysNon-refundableMay be eligible for a one-time reschedule at our discretion.

Read the full Refund Policy

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Take your program leadership career further.

Become PgMP® certified and lead enterprise-level programs with strategic impact.

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  • Flexible learning
  • Exam prep materials
  • Career support
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