AGMT Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling

Understanding AGMT Exam Scheduling in 2026

Unlike college-style credential programs that publish quarterly testing windows, the Architectural Glass & Metal Technician (AGMT) program administered by Administrative Management Systems, Inc., under AGMCC oversight, runs on a candidate-driven scheduling model. There is no single "AGMT exam day" that everyone sits on. Instead, the knowledge-based test (KBT) is delivered at Prometric test centers, and candidates book their own appointment once they've been approved to test. The performance-based test (PBT) - Curtainwall, Storefront/Entrance, and Sealing - is scheduled separately through the certifying body once eligibility and KBT results are confirmed.

That doesn't mean 2026 is date-free. Two governing documents anchor everything glaziers need to plan around this year: the January 14, 2026 Candidate Handbook and the September 15, 2025 KBT Study Guide. A separate fee schedule also introduces new pricing effective July 1, 2026. If you're trying to time your application, your study plan, and your budget, these three dates matter more than any hypothetical "testing window."

Is There a Fixed AGMT Testing Window?

No. The KBT is a closed-book, computer-based exam given at test centers, which means seats are available across many dates throughout the year rather than in one narrow window. Once your eligibility file is approved and your business account is set up, you schedule the KBT appointment yourself, subject to test-center availability in your area.

The PBT sections work differently because they're hands-on evaluations of glazing skill rather than seated computer exams. Scheduling for Curtainwall, Storefront/Entrance, and Sealing depends on evaluator and facility availability, so candidates should expect more lead time between application and test date for the practical portion than for the KBT. If you're unsure how the two test formats differ in structure and difficulty, the AGMT Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 7 Content Areas article breaks down what each format actually measures.

Key 2026 Dates You Need to Know

Three dates should be on every 2026 candidate's radar:

• September 15, 2025 - KBT Study Guide release. This is the current governing study guide for the knowledge-based test. If you're using older prep material, cross-check it against this version before you build a study plan.
• January 14, 2026 - Candidate Handbook. This document governs eligibility rules, scoring, and procedures for both the KBT and PBT. Any question about hours, retakes, or scoring should be traced back to this handbook rather than secondhand advice.
• July 1, 2026 - new fee schedule takes effect. KBT, PBT, and business-account fees change on this date. If your timeline is flexible, understanding which side of July 1 you'll be testing on affects your total budget.

For a full breakdown of what these fees mean for your wallet, see AGMT Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown.

How to Register for the Knowledge-Based Test

Registration begins with meeting eligibility requirements: 7,500 glazing work hours accumulated within five years, completion of OSHA 10 (or qualifying Canadian safety training), and a signed candidate agreement. Once your file is approved and your business account fee is paid, you're cleared to schedule your KBT appointment at a Prometric test center.

The KBT itself is a closed-book exam of 125 graded four-option multiple-choice questions, administered in a two-hour window, with a passing score of 92 out of 125 (73.6%). Additional unscored beta items may appear alongside the graded questions, so don't assume every question you find unusually specific is a scoring mistake - some are simply being field-tested. The exam is offered in English and Spanish, and a non-scientific calculator is supplied at the test center, so there's no need to bring your own.

Because this domain carries the most weight, many candidates schedule their KBT appointment only after they feel solid on Sealants and Gaskets specifically - not just an average score across all seven domains. The AGMT Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt walks through domain-by-domain prep sequencing in more detail.

Scheduling the Three PBT Sections

Certification requires passing all three PBT sections, and each has its own time allotment and passing threshold:

These are hands-on evaluations, not desk exams, so appointment availability depends on facility scheduling rather than seat capacity at a computer testing center. When you're planning your 2026 timeline, build in more buffer time for PBT scheduling than for the KBT - practical evaluations simply take longer to arrange. If you want a sense of how challenging the practical portion is relative to the written test, How Hard Is the AGMT Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 covers both formats side by side.

Eligibility Timing: Hours, OSHA 10, and the 12-Month Rule

Full eligibility requires 7,500 glazing work hours logged within the preceding five years, completion of OSHA 10 (or an accepted Canadian safety-training equivalent), and a signed candidate agreement. This is the gating requirement behind every scheduling decision - you can't book a KBT or PBT appointment without it.

There's an important exception for candidates who are close but not quite at the threshold: those with at least 7,000 hours may test early, but they must document completion of the full 7,500-hour requirement within 12 months of passing the PBT. This 12-month clock is one of the few genuinely hard deadlines in the entire AGMT process, and missing it can jeopardize certification even after you've passed both test formats. For a complete walkthrough of qualifying hours and documentation, see AGMT Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify.

Building a Study Timeline Around Your Test Date

Once you've scheduled your KBT appointment, work backward using the domain weights rather than a generic study calendar. Heavier domains need more runway; lighter ones can be reviewed closer to test day.

This sequencing puts the heaviest-weighted domain first while you have the most energy and time, and saves the lightest domain for a final review week. For a deeper explanation of what each domain actually tests, revisit AGMT Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 7 Content Areas, and pair your review with practice questions on our AGMT practice test platform to gauge readiness before you lock in a test date.

Fee Planning for 2026

Fee timing is one of the more overlooked scheduling factors. Effective July 1, 2026, the USD fee schedule sets KBT at $250, PBT at $1,000, and a business-account fee of $150 - an initial total of $1,400 before any applicable extras. Candidates approaching this date should decide whether it makes sense to complete registration before or after the change, depending on where each fee falls in the schedule.

Because passed PBT sections are retained within the handbook's retake period, retake pricing scales with how many sections you need to redo rather than forcing a full restart. For a line-by-line cost analysis, including how renewal fees factor into long-term budgeting, see AGMT Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown.

Rescheduling and Retakes

If you don't pass the KBT on your first attempt, the retake fee is $250 for another sitting - the same as the original fee, since the KBT is a standalone assessment with no partial-credit mechanism. PBT retakes are priced by how many sections you need to repeat: $550 for one section, $900 for two, or $1,000 for all three. Since passed sections stay valid within the handbook's retake period, most candidates only pay for the section(s) they missed.

Rescheduling logistics differ by format. KBT appointments can typically be moved with standard test-center notice since they run through Prometric's scheduling system. PBT rescheduling depends on evaluator and facility availability, so give yourself extra lead time if you need to shift a practical appointment - especially for Curtainwall, given its longer 3-hour-30-minute duration. To understand exactly what separates a pass from a retake at the score level, read AGMT Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass.

Renewal Timing After You Certify

Certification is valid for four years, and renewal timing deserves a place in your 2026 planning even before you've taken your first exam. Renewal requires a current KBT, 32 continuing-education hours split into 16 per two-year segment, and 4,000 work hours during the certification term (or a PBT retest if hours aren't met). The standard renewal package is $600.

Practically, this means tracking your CE hours in two-year checkpoints rather than waiting until year four to tally everything at once. Missing the 16-hour midpoint target makes the back half of your term much harder to catch up on. If you're still deciding whether the entire credential - including this renewal cycle - is worth the time investment, Is the AGMT Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 and AGMT Salary Guide 2026: Complete Earnings Analysis are useful companion reads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling AGMT testing in 2026 is less about hitting a calendar window and more about sequencing your eligibility, your study plan, and the fee schedule correctly. Start with the current handbook and study guide, confirm your hours and safety training, and use practice testing on AGMT Exam Prep to decide exactly when you're ready to book that first appointment.