Strategic Program Alignment
15% of the examTying the programme to the organisation's strategy: why it exists, what it is meant to change, and how that case is made and kept current.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
PgMP® Certification Training in Malaysia
- PMI Authorized Training Partner — aligned to PMI's PgMP
- Support for the panel review, the evaluation you must pass before you may sit the exam
- Covers all five domains
- Live virtual, face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur, and self-paced options
- Panel review supported
- Five exam domains
- 170 questions, 240 minutes
Mock exam
Exam Preparation Resources
Delivered by Global Master Training & Consultancy Sdn. Bhd., an Authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute®. PMI Account No. C016821.
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OVERVIEW
What the PgMP® is — and why the panel review, not the exam, is the real gate
The Program Management Professional is PMI's credential for people who run programmes rather than projects — several related component projects directed at one organisational objective. It is not a larger PMP. It asks a different question: can you evidence that you have led that kind of work, under very limited supervision, over years?
PgMP is the only PMI credential with two evaluations. The first is the panel review. A panel of volunteer PgMP-certified program managers, drawn from around the world and working without knowing who you are, reads the Program Management Experience Summaries you write on your application and decides whether your experience qualifies. Only when you pass it may you schedule the exam. That process takes approximately 60 days.
The exam that follows is 170 multiple-choice questions in 240 minutes, of which 150 are scored, across five domains: Strategic Program Alignment 15%, Program Life Cycle Management 44%, Business Alignment 11%, Stakeholder Engagement 16% and Governance 14%. Nearly half the paper sits in one domain. This programme teaches all five and works with you on the experience summaries, because that is where most PgMP applications are actually lost.
- 2
Evaluations to pass
The panel review first, then the examination.
- 5
Exam domains
Program Life Cycle Management alone carries 44%.
- 170
Questions, 240 minutes
150 are scorable; 20 are unscored pretest questions.
- 60
PDUs to renew
Every three years.
The panel review and the exam are both administered by PMI — the exam online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre. We prepare you for both and support your application; we do not assess or mark either.
Who it's for
Who should take PgMP certification training
This is not an entry-level credential. It is written for people who already lead programmes and can document years of it — PgMP will not accept anything less.
Programme managers with documented experience
Already accountable for multiple related component projects, with the years of program leadership PgMP asks you to evidence.
PMP holders stepping up to programmes
An active PMP satisfies the project management side of every eligibility set, leaving the program management months to document.
Portfolio and PMO leads
Directing groups of related projects toward one organisational objective, and wanting the credential that names that work.
Senior delivery leads preparing an application
Eligible on paper, but unsure how to write experience summaries a calibrated panel of strangers will pass.
Programme managers who failed the panel review once
Holding reviewer feedback and one remaining submission, and wanting the second attempt to be the last one needed.
PgMP REQUIREMENTS
PgMP eligibility — three sets, and no training hours to collect
There are no training hours to collect for PgMP. What PMI asks for is documented experience in two parts — project management and program management — and all of it must have been accrued over the last 15 consecutive years.
| Highest education | Project experience | Project management education |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school diploma | 48 months of unique, non-overlapping project management experience — or an active PMP in place of it | 84 months of unique, non-overlapping program management experience |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48 months of unique, non-overlapping project management experience — or an active PMP in place of it | 48 months of unique, non-overlapping program management experience |
| GAC-accredited degree | 36 months of unique, non-overlapping project management experience — or an active PMP in place of it | 36 months of unique, non-overlapping program management experience |
The months must be unique and non-overlapping. Where you ran several projects in the same month, only the time on one of them counts, and a project that was a component of a programme you are already claiming cannot be counted again as project management experience.
Eligibility is assessed by PMI, not by ProCert. Not sure which set you qualify under, or whether your months count? Send us your background on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly.
PgMP training in Malaysia at a glance
Duration, delivery and fee vary by format
- PANEL REVIEW
- Required before the exam
- EXAM
- 170 questions, 240 minutes
- DOMAINS
- Five
- RENEWAL
- 60 PDUs every 3 years
- LANGUAGES
- English · Chinese (Simplified)
- LMS ACCESS
- 365 days
- PRACTICE BANK
- 1,000+ questions
- EXAM VOUCHER
- Optional add-on
- Duration
- 5 days
- Delivery
- Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
- Fee
- From RM 7,900
- CERTIFICATION
- PMI-administered
PgMP SYLLABUS
PgMP course syllabus — the five performance domains
Program Life Cycle Management
44% of the examThe work of running the programme from definition through delivery to closure, and the coordinated management of its component projects. Nearly half the exam.
Business Alignment
11% of the examIdentifying, planning and sustaining the benefits a programme exists to produce, and handing them over so they last beyond it.
Stakeholder Engagement
16% of the examIdentifying the people a programme affects and depends on, and managing expectations, influence and communication across all of them.
Governance
14% of the examThe structures and decisions that keep a programme accountable: the governance board, the reviews, the escalation routes and the controls.
ONE PROGRAMME · THREE FORMATS
PgMP training formats — classroom, live virtual and self-paced
INSTRUCTOR-LED5 days
Face to face in Kuala Lumpur
Live teaching across all five PgMP exam domains, plus work on your Program Management Experience Summaries, delivered face-to-face in Kuala Lumpur.
5 days · Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
INSTRUCTOR-LED5 days
Live virtual, Malaysia time
The same syllabus and the same application support as the classroom cohort, delivered live online.
5 days · Online, Malaysia time
ON DEMANDOn demand
Self-paced, start any time
Recorded teaching across the five domains with the same practice materials, worked at your own pace.
On demand · Online
PgMP COURSE FEES
PgMP certification cost in Malaysia — fees and offers
- Optional examination bundle
- PgMP® examination and PMI membership bundle, RM 3,800 nett per participant. Includes one year of PMI membership. For virtual live and self-paced participants.
- PMI examination fee
- USD 640 for PMI members, USD 800 for non-members. Payable to PMI after your application is accepted. Confirm the figure that applies to you in your PMI account.
- Exam voucher
- The exam voucher is an optional add-on.
- Early-bird
- Early-bird closes 30 days before the start date.
- Group rates
- Group rates depend on the programme and can change. Speak to our team for the current offer.
- HRD Corp and SST
- HRD Corp claimable, with no additional SST on the training fee. Published fees are nett.
- PMI approval
- Examination application, eligibility and certification remain subject to PMI approval.
WHERE PgMP CANDIDATES GET CAUGHT
Most PgMP applications are not lost in the exam hall. They are lost in the experience summaries.
- 01
Preparing for the exam first, when the panel review is the gate that stands between you and it.
- 02
Writing experience summaries in the first person plural — what the team did — when the panel is assessing what you did.
- 03
Claiming months twice: a component project of a programme cannot also count as separate project management experience.
- 04
Spreading study evenly across five domains when Program Life Cycle Management is 44% of the paper.
- 05
Treating the second panel submission casually. There is no third — a second failure closes the application.
HEAR IT FROM THE ROOM
What our participants say
PARTICIPANT REVIEWS
What ProCert participants say
I had an excellent experience with this PMP training. The course was well-structured, engaging, and covered the latest PMBOK concepts in a practical and easy-to-understand way. The trainer was knowledgeable, patient, and provided plenty of real-world examples that made the content much easier to grasp.
Alya Alisya
Great training session with clear explanations and practical examples. The trainer was knowledgeable, engaging, and encouraged participation throughout the session. I gained valuable knowledge and would highly recommend this training to others.
Rebecca Lee
Took the Project Management Professional Certificate training for 5 days. It was a great 5 days with Dr Faiz Rasool as the trainer. I learned a lot and know I am confident enough to sit for the exam. Global Master arranged the training & ensure everything went smoothly without any hiccups. For the next training, will find Global Master for sure!
Nur Isnatasha
The team at Global Master Training & Consultancy Sdn went above and beyond to ensure my PMP training was a success. The hotel they chose was ideal for learning and networking. And the trainer the arranged was beyond expectation.
M-Khaled Alhourani
Having best experience in classes, meeting its objective with great environmental and sufficient learning materials. Highly trained trainer and supported by great coordinators. Highly recommended and looking forward on next opportunities.
Khairullyzam Mohd Kamal
I truly enjoyed the PMP training conducted by Global Master. The overall experience was excellent—from the well-organized facilities. The trainer was highly knowledgeable and delivered the content in a very engaging and interactive manner, making it easier to grasp even the more complex concepts. The sessions really helped me develop a clearer understanding of the PMI mindset, which is crucial for the exam.
Nur Hafizah Faisal
Questions
PgMP certification in Malaysia — common questions
What is the PgMP panel review?
It is the first of two evaluations. A panel of volunteer PgMP-certified program managers from around the world reads the Program Management Experience Summaries you write on your application and assesses your professional experience against them. Your identity is withheld from the reviewers. The process takes approximately 60 days, and you must pass it before you may sit the exam.
What happens if I fail the panel review?
You get one further attempt. PMI emails you the reviewers' reasons, you amend your experience summaries using that feedback, and you resubmit. If you do not pass on the second submission, the application is closed and your exam fee is refunded. There is no third attempt on that application.
Do I need a PMP before taking the PgMP?
No. Every eligibility set gives you a choice: either the required months of unique, non-overlapping project management experience, or an active PMP in their place. Holding a PMP simply means there is less to document — you still need the program management months on top.
PgMP or PMP — which should I take?
PMP is about managing a project. PgMP is about managing a programme: multiple related component projects directed at one organisational objective, run under very limited supervision. If your accountability is for a group of related projects and the benefits they together produce, PgMP is the credential that describes it.
What are the PgMP eligibility requirements?
Three sets, and all experience must have been accrued over the last 15 consecutive years. With a secondary school diploma: 48 months of project management experience, or an active PMP, plus 84 months of program management experience. With a bachelor's degree or higher: 48 months plus 48 months. With a bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a GAC-accredited programme: 36 months plus 36 months.
How is the experience actually counted?
In unique, non-overlapping months. Where you worked on several projects in one month, only the time on one of them counts toward the requirement, and a project that was a component of a programme you are claiming cannot be counted again as project management experience.
What do the experience summaries ask about?
Since March 2024 the prompts are built around Program Strategy, Program Governance and Program Leadership. The panel is checking that you personally, under very limited supervision, were responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related component projects directed toward a common organisational objective — so write in the first person about what you did, not what the team did.
How many questions is the PgMP exam?
170 multiple-choice questions in 240 minutes. Of those, 150 are scored and 20 are unscored pretest questions placed randomly throughout the paper. The domains are weighted: Strategic Program Alignment 15%, Program Life Cycle Management 44%, Business Alignment 11%, Stakeholder Engagement 16% and Governance 14%.
Can I sit the PgMP exam online from Malaysia?
Yes. PMI offers online proctored testing alongside Pearson VUE test centres. The PgMP exam is currently available in English and Simplified Chinese.
What happens if I fail the exam?
The exam eligibility period runs for one year, and you may attempt the exam up to three times within it. PMI charges a re-examination fee, shown in your PMI account.
How much does PgMP cost in Malaysia in total?
Face-to-face training is RM 7,900 early-bird or RM 8,300 standard, nett with no additional SST. Live virtual training is available upon enquiry. Self-paced is USD 299 / USD 349 / USD 399 for 90 / 180 / 365 days' access. The PMI examination fee is USD 640 for members and USD 800 for non-members. An examination and PMI membership bundle is RM 3,800 and includes one year of PMI membership.
Is the exam fee included in the training?
Ask before you book. What is bundled depends on the format and the intake, so an advisor will tell you exactly what is included in the fee you are quoted rather than leave you to assume.
How do I keep the certification once I have it?
60 PDUs every three years, recorded through PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements system.
Can you run this in-house for our programme managers?
Yes. Private cohorts run at your premises or ours, with scheduling built around your team. Minimum 15 participants.