PGS Energy Training

What PGS Energy Training does

PGS Energy Training is a privately held professional training provider founded in 1990 and headquartered in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The company delivers in-depth seminars and continuing education programs for the electric power and energy industries, serving professionals at utilities, ISOs/RTOs, financial institutions, energy producers, and regulatory agencies including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Duke Energy, Con Edison, TVA, California ISO, FERC, and the U.S. Department of Energy. The company has trained more than 10,000 energy professionals cumulatively over its operating history.

The core product portfolio consists of three delivery formats — public classroom seminars held at hotels in Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Hilton Head Island; on-demand online courses with live Q&A sessions delivered through a learning management system at learn.pgsenergy.com; and customized on-site training at client facilities. The content catalog spans 40+ specialized courses across five categories: Electric Power (ISO markets, ERCOT, power transactions, battery storage), Energy Hedging & Trading, Energy Analytics, Natural Gas, and Utility Rates. The company holds NASBA CPE Sponsor and GARP Approved CPD Provider accreditations, enabling attendees to earn mandatory continuing education credits for CPA, FRM, and ERP certifications. Course content is anchored by a roster of expert instructors including John Adamiak (Founder), Kenneth Skinner Ph.D. (Integral Analytics), Dr. Randell Johnson (Acelerex), Jim Crist (Lumen Group), and Scott Park (Summit Energy Advisors).

PGS generates revenue through four streams: one-time individual course purchases ($245-$2,945 per attendee), the PGS Unlimited annual subscription plan with tiered per-seat pricing ($948-$1,788/user/year depending on team size), the PGS Preferred annual membership ($695/year providing 30% off online and 20% off seminars), and on-site training engagements. The company employs 51-100 people and operates as a sales-led, multi-channel business targeting enterprise, mid-market, and individual professional buyers across primarily North America with some international client reach.

Name

PGS Energy Training

Legal name

PGS Energy Training

Website

https://pgsenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PGS Energy Training, founded in 1990 and based in Hilton Head Island, SC, delivers online, classroom, and on-site professional training programs covering electric power, hedging, trading, natural gas, utility rates, and energy analytics to energy industry professionals. It serves utilities, ISOs, banks, and government agencies with NASBA- and GARP-accredited continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilton Head Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. PGS Unlimited Plan Subscription: Annual subscription plan providing access to entire online course catalog with live Q&A. Tiered pricing: $149/user/month for 1-9 users (Standard), $99/user/month for 10-29 users (Team), $79/user/month for 30+ users (Enterprise). Billed annually at $1,788, $1,188, and $948 per user respectively.
2. PGS Preferred Membership: Annual membership at $695/year providing 30% discount on online courses and 20% discount on in-person seminars. Designed for individuals and teams with ongoing training needs.
3. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase of individual online or classroom courses. Online courses range from $245-$2,395 per attendee. Classroom seminars range from $2,395-$2,945 for 2-3 day programs. Additional attendees receive 10-20% discounts.
4. On-Site Training Services: Customized in-person training delivered at client facilities. Available in three formats: In-Person, Live Virtual, and On-Demand with Live Q&A. Group pricing available for organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PGS Energy Training provides professional education programs for the electric power and energy industries, offering in-depth seminars and courses on electric power markets, energy hedging and trading, energy analytics, natural gas, utility rates, and grid battery storage. The company delivers its curriculum through three channels: public classroom seminars at hotel venues in major U.S. cities, on-demand online courses with live Q&A, and customized on-site corporate training. It is registered with NASBA as a CPE sponsor and with GARP as an approved CPD provider, enabling attendees to earn continuing education credits.

Product overview

PGS Energy Training is a training provider for the electric power and energy industries, offering a portfolio of products including online courses, classroom seminars, and on-site training programs. The core offerings include Electric Power courses (covering ISO markets, ERCOT, renewables, battery storage, power transactions), Energy Hedging & Trading courses (futures, options, derivatives, risk management), Energy Analytics courses (statistical analysis, risk management, real-option valuation), Natural Gas courses (industry fundamentals, markets, transactions), and Utility Rates courses (cost-of-service, rate design). Training delivery formats include on-demand online courses with live Q&A sessions, in-person classroom seminars at various U.S. locations, and customized on-site training. Subscription options include the PGS Unlimited Plan (tiered pricing for 1-9, 10+, or 30+ users) and PGS Preferred (annual discount program with 30% off online courses and 20% off seminars).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGS Unlimited Plan: Annual subscription plan providing access to entire PGS online course catalog with over 40 specialized energy industry courses, available in Standard, Team, and Enterprise tiers.
• PGS Preferred
• On-Site Training

Products and services

• Online Courses Self-paced on-demand online training covering electric power, hedging and trading, energy analytics, natural gas, and utility rates topics for energy industry professionals. Includes downloadable PDF materials and access to live Q&A sessions. 30-90 day access periods depending on course; individual course fees range from $245 to $2,395.
• Classroom Seminars In-person classroom seminars held at hotel venues in Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Brisbane, and Hilton Head Island. Two-day programs are priced at $2,395 per attendee; three-day programs are priced at $2,945 per attendee. Topics include Today's U.S. Electric Power Industry, ERCOT Fundamentals, Natural Gas Industry, Structured Energy/Power Transactions, and Practical Statistical Analysis. CPE credits available.
• PGS Unlimited Plan Annual subscription providing access to the entire PGS online course catalog (40+ courses) plus live Q&A sessions. Tiered pricing: Standard ($149/user/month or $1,788/year per user for 1-9 users), Team ($99/user/month or $1,188/year per user for 10-29 users), and Enterprise ($79/user/month or $948/year per user for 30+ users). Designed for organizations and teams with recurring training needs.
• PGS Preferred Membership Annual membership program priced at $695/year that provides 30% off all online courses and 20% off in-person seminars, with a single discount code for team administration. Designed for individuals and small teams with ongoing training needs across both online and classroom offerings.
• On-Site Training Customized private training delivered at client facilities in three formats: In-Person, Live Virtual, and On-Demand with scheduled live Q&A. Topics cover Electric Power, Natural Gas, Renewables & Sustainability, and Business & Financial subjects. Targets enterprise organizations with multiple employees needing tailored curriculum and group pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 energy professionals trained since 1990
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kenneth Skinner, Ph.D. / Integral AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenneth Skinner serves as instructor for PGS courses on statistical analysis and energy risk management. He is VP and COO of Integral Analytics, an analytical software and management consulting firm. His expertise in evaluation, risk measurement, and energy analytics contributes to PGS course content development.
• Dr. Randell Johnson / AcelerexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Randell Johnson, CEO of Acelerex, serves as instructor for PGS Grid Batteries courses. He is recognized as a leading world expert on battery energy storage with expertise in valuation, design, procurement, and operations. His consulting practice and software tools enhance PGS BESS curriculum.
• Jim Crist / Lumen Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJim Crist, President of Lumen Group, Inc., serves as instructor for PGS utility rate courses. With 27+ years energy industry experience covering coal, gas, oil, propane, and electricity, he provides strategic planning, marketing, and rate/regulatory consulting expertise to PGS programs.
• Scott Park / Summit Energy AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScott Park, President of Summit Energy Advisors, serves as instructor for PGS U.S. Electric Power Industry seminars. His expertise in electric utility resource planning, power markets, and regulatory processes enhances PGS curriculum.
• National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)minorOthersNASBA recognizes PGS as a registered CPE sponsor on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. This enables PGS to offer CPE credits for CPAs attending their seminars.
• Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)minorOthersGARP recognizes PGS as an Approved Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for Certified FRM and ERP professionals, enabling risk professionals to maintain their certifications through PGS training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EUCI: EUCI is a focused provider of conferences, workshops, and on-site training for the electric, gas, and utility industries. It directly overlaps PGS in audience (utility and ISO professionals) and format (in-person seminars plus virtual courses), competing for the same continuing-education and corporate training budgets.
• INFOCAST: INFOCAST runs industry conferences and training events for energy, power, and environmental markets, including renewables and natural gas. It is a direct competitor for in-person energy training registrations and on-site corporate programs targeting utility and power-sector professionals.
• Clarion Events (Power-Gen / DISTRIBUTECH): Clarion Events produces Power-Gen International, DISTRIBUTECH, and a portfolio of energy-focused events with associated training tracks. It is a direct competitor in the energy-industry conference and training space, particularly for utility and power-marketing professionals.
• Marcus Evans (Energy Conferences): Marcus Evans runs executive-level energy, utilities, and oil & gas conferences and training forums worldwide. It competes with PGS for senior energy professional training budgets, especially in trading, hedging, and power-market topics.
• Reuters Events (Energy): Reuters Events hosts global energy industry conferences and training programs covering power markets, trading, and the energy transition. It is a direct competitor in delivering high-touch training content to utility, trader, and policy audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Edison Electric Institute (EEI): EEI is the U.S. investor-owned utility trade association offering industry training, education programs, and certifications. It is a broader incumbent whose utility training offerings partially overlap PGS Electric Power and Utility Rates courses, particularly for member-company employees.
• American Public Power Association (APPA): APPA is the national trade association for U.S. public power utilities and provides training, certifications, and educational programs. Its academy and workshop offerings overlap PGS Utility Rates and Electric Power content for the public-power segment of the market.
• S&P Global Commodity Insights: S&P Global Commodity Insights (including Platts) provides energy market data, analytics, and training/learning programs to utilities, traders, and risk professionals. It is a broader incumbent whose training and executive education competes with PGS Energy Hedging & Trading and Energy Analytics courses.
• Skillsoft: Skillsoft is a large corporate digital learning platform offering subscription-based professional development across technology, leadership, and business topics. It is a broader incumbent that competes for the same enterprise training budgets PGS targets via PGS Unlimited, particularly via its energy and finance course catalogs.

Emerging players

• KnowledgeHut: KnowledgeHut is an emerging corporate upskilling provider offering live virtual and on-demand courses across technical and business domains. While broader than PGS, it represents the new generation of subscription-based training platforms competing for enterprise L&D dollars in the same buyer pools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pgsenergy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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