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Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification Training

CertOcean's Program Management Professional (PgMP) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification exam. You learn in 17 live sessions (35 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 6 curriculum modules and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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Course overview

About the Program Management Professional (PgMP) training

Who is PgMP training for? It is for experienced program managers, PMO leaders, delivery directors and senior project managers who coordinate multiple projects toward strategic goals. You learn PMI's program management standard, how programs deliver and sustain benefits, and how to lead governance and stakeholders across a body of related work, so you can pass PgMP and step into larger program leadership roles.

This course includes

  • Instructor-led live classes35 hours of live online classes: 17 sessions with an expert PgMP trainer.
  • Mock examsFull-length practice exams in the PgMP format, with an explanation for every answer.
  • Study planA personal study plan built on your weak areas, reviewed with your trainer.
  • CertificationComplete the course to receive CertOcean's PgMP training certificate. The PgMP certification itself is awarded by PMI when you pass its panel review and exam.
  • 24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer questions.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to all course material, including presentations, quizzes and class recordings.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Align programs with organizational strategy and portfolio goals
  • Build a program business case, charter and roadmap
  • Plan, deliver and close programs across the full life cycle
  • Manage dependencies, risks and changes across component projects
  • Define, track and sustain program benefits
  • Engage sponsors and stakeholders and manage resistance
  • Set up program governance, decision gates and reporting
  • Prepare confidently for the PMI PgMP exam with mock exams

What is PgMP certification training?

PgMP certification training is a live online course that prepares you for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) exam from the Project Management Institute (PMI). It covers the five PgMP exam domains: Strategic Program Management (15%), Program Life Cycle (44%), Benefits Management (11%), Stakeholder Engagement (16%) and Governance (14%).The PgMP exam has 170 multiple-choice questions, 150 of them scored, with a 4-hour limit. Before the exam, PMI reviews your application and a panel of PgMP holders evaluates your experience summaries. With an expert trainer, mock exams and a study plan built on your weak areas, you learn to think like a program manager and answer the exam's scenario questions with confidence.

Curriculum

Program Management Professional (PgMP) course syllabus

6 modules · 33 topics · 35 hours of live training

Domain 1: Strategic Program Management (15%) 5 topics
  • Aligning programs with organizational strategy and the portfolio
  • The program business case and program charter
  • The program roadmap and initial benefits plan
  • Environmental assessments and opportunity analysis
  • PMI's standard for program management
Domain 2: Program Life Cycle (44%) 12 topics
  • A. Program definition
  • Initiating the program and securing approval
  • The program management plan, scope, schedule and budget
  • Program risk and resource planning
  • B. Program delivery
  • Launching and coordinating component projects
  • Managing interdependencies, issues, risks and changes
  • Monitoring program performance and reporting
  • C. Program closure
  • Transitioning benefits to operations
  • Closing components and the program
  • Lessons learned and knowledge transfer
Domain 3: Benefits Management (11%) 4 topics
  • Identifying and analyzing benefits
  • The benefits realization plan and benefits register
  • Measuring and reporting benefit delivery
  • Transitioning and sustaining benefits
Domain 4: Stakeholder Engagement (16%) 4 topics
  • Stakeholder identification and analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement planning
  • Communication across sponsors, component teams and customers
  • Managing expectations, resistance and conflict
Domain 5: Governance (14%) 4 topics
  • Program governance structures, boards and roles
  • Decision-making, approvals and phase gates
  • Program audits, quality and compliance
  • Knowledge management and governance reviews
PgMP application and exam readiness 4 topics
  • Eligibility rules and how the PgMP application works
  • What the panel review looks for in your experience summaries
  • Full-length mock exams in the PgMP format, with an explanation for every answer
  • Review of your weak areas and exam-day strategy

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Certification

Earn your Program Management Professional (PgMP) certificate

  • Certificate of completionIssued by CertOcean when you finish the training and assignments.
  • Official PMI certificationAwarded by PMI when you pass the exam. The course is built to get you there.
  • Show it to employersAdd it to your LinkedIn profile and resume.
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Learner reviews

Why learners choose CertOcean

Rated Excellent · 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot
The training curriculum was great. CertOcean provided me everything required to obtain my CISM. They're excellent!
Laxmi Haya Vadan KaramcheduUnited States · CISMVerified
Very resourceful company, I passed my PMP exam at first attempt, highly recommended.
IjeomaCanada · PMPVerified
Great training support! Helped me pass several certifications.
Cozumel TyUnited StatesVerified
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How long is the Program Management Professional (PgMP) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 35 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 17 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

What is the PgMP exam format?
  • 170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 unscored pretest questions
  • 4 hours to complete
  • Five domains: Strategic Program Management, Program Life Cycle, Benefits Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
How much does the PgMP exam cost?

The PgMP exam costs US$800 for PMI members and US$1,000 for non-members. PMI sets these fees and can change them, so check PMI before you apply.

What are the PgMP eligibility requirements?
  • With a bachelor's degree or higher: 48 months of project management experience (or an active PMP) and 48 months of program management experience within the last 15 years.
  • With a secondary diploma: 48 months of project management experience (or an active PMP) and 84 months of program management experience within the last 15 years.
  • With a GAC-accredited degree: 36 months of project management experience (or an active PMP) and 36 months of program management experience within the last 15 years.
What is the PgMP panel review?

After PMI approves your application (and any audit), a panel of PgMP-certified professionals reviews your program experience summaries. You can schedule the exam only after you pass the panel review.

How do you maintain the PgMP certification?

PgMP is valid for three years. To renew it, you earn and report 60 professional development units (PDUs) in each three-year cycle through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements System.

Who should take PgMP training?
PgMP suits experienced leaders who manage related projects as a program, such as:
  • Program managers
  • PMO directors and managers
  • Delivery and portfolio leads
  • Senior project managers moving into program roles
  • Transformation and change leaders
Will I get a certificate after the Program Management Professional (PgMP) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official PMI certification is awarded by PMI when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Program Management Professional (PgMP) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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