Increasingly, organizations are using programs, rather than projects, for much of their work. Through the use of programs, which consist of projects with interdependencies with one another as well as non-project work, organizations can achieve more benefits than if a project was managed in a standalone fashion.
Course Objectives
- This course presents an overview to the importance of programs and how they differ from the management of multiple projects. This overview also focuses on the relationship of program management to project management and portfolio management.
- This course also will focus on preparing people to take and PASS this difficult exam. It contains study tips, a discussion of the various key concepts in each of the domains as well as in the Examination Content Outline, and practice test questions.
- It is followed by the key activities to be performed in the five program management domains – Strategic Program Management, Program Life cycle, Benefit management, Stakeholder Management, Governance Management. Through a combination of mini lectures and group exercises, participants will learn the importance of each of these five domains and what is necessary for success in each one. Additionally, the program management life cycle and the benefits management will cycle will be stressed during this session.
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 30 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English & Arabic
- Students 398
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 30 Hours
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- Key Concepts In Program Management5
- 1.0Define projects, programs, subprograms, and portfolios
- 1.1Articulate the business importance of program management
- 1.2Distinguish the key differences between project management, program management, and managing multiple projects
- 1.3Recognize the types of programs
- 1.4Explain the key competencies of the program manager
- Module1 – Strategic Program Management5
- 2.0Recognize the business value from program management
- 2.1Distinguish the key differences between project management, portfolio management, and organizational project management
- 2.2Explain the importance of organizational strategy and program alignment
- 2.3Describe how to set up and use a roadmap
- 2.4Describe types of environmental assessments
- Module 2 – Program Life Cycle5
- Module 3 – Benefits Management2
- Module 4 – Stakeholder Management2
- Module 5– Governance2
Target audiences
- If you are a program manager looking to demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex multiple projects and align results to organizational goals.
- Increase your visibility and value with your organization.
- Separate yourself in the eyes of employers, the PgMP® credential is for you
