Course Catalog
Program Management
Code: Program Mgmt
Duration: 3 Day
$2295 USD

OVERVIEW

This course is designed for anyone involved in the development and execution of organizational strategy. It is for program managers as well as people whose role interacts with programs, including portfolio managers, project managers, operational managers, and executives. You will learn to employ program management as a tool for ensuring the delivery of organizational benefits. You will also learn to use proven approaches and techniques specific to program management in complex, multi-project environments.

Students pursuing a university-recognized and/or accredited certificate in Canada or continuing education units in the US must attend at least 90% of class time, participate in class exercises and section-knowledge checks, and score at least 70% on an end-of-class, multiple-choice assessment.

DELIVERY FORMAT

This course is available in the following formats:

Virtual Classroom

Duration: 4 Day
Classroom

Duration: 3 Day

CLASS SCHEDULE

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Jun 10 2024 - Jun 13 2024 | 12:00 - 18:00 EDT
Location: Online
Course Length: 3 Day

$ 2295

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Aug 12 2024 - Aug 15 2024 | 12:00 - 18:00 EDT
Location: Online
Course Length: 3 Day

$ 2295

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Oct 07 2024 - Oct 10 2024 | 12:00 - 18:00 EDT
Location: Online
Course Length: 3 Day

$ 2295

GOALS
  • Distinguish among the roles and responsibilities of program managers, portfolio managers, and project managers
  • Align program management efforts and outcomes to organizational priorities and strategic objectives
  • Build a program business case and program plan
  • Monitor and control programs throughout the program life cycle
  • Apply principles and techniques necessary to ensure that programs deliver maximum benefit
  • Analyze and engage program stakeholders
OUTLINE

1. Program Management Foundations

  • Programs in the Context of Organizational Project Management
  • The Standard for Program Management
  • Program Success

2. Establishing a Program

  • Program Strategy
  • Component Management
  • Estimating and Scheduling
  • Program Risk Management Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement Planning
  • Quality Principles
  • Governance Planning

3. Running and Program

  • Benefits Management
  • Stakeholder Expectations Management
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Program Control

4. Closing a Program

  • Initiating Program Closure
  • Transitioning Projects and Components
  • Closure Activities

Hands-On Activities:

  • Define Terminology
  • Establish Programs
  • Build a Program Business Case
  • Develop a Program Plan
  • Develop a Program Roadmap
  • Develop a Program Benefits Register
  • Develop a Program Benefits Realization Plan
  • Analyze Stakeholders
  • Plan Program Communications
  • Plan Program Schedule and Scope

1. Program Management Foundations

  • Programs in the Context of Organizational Project Management
  • The Standard for Program Management
  • Program Success

2. Establishing a Program

  • Program Strategy
  • Component Management
  • Estimating and Scheduling
  • Program Risk Management Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement Planning
  • Quality Principles
  • Governance Planning

3. Running and Program

  • Benefits Management
  • Stakeholder Expectations Management
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Program Control

4. Closing a Program

  • Initiating Program Closure
  • Transitioning Projects and Components
  • Closure Activities

Hands-On Activities:

  • Define Terminology
  • Establish Programs
  • Build a Program Business Case
  • Develop a Program Plan
  • Develop a Program Roadmap
  • Develop a Program Benefits Register
  • Develop a Program Benefits Realization Plan
  • Analyze Stakeholders
  • Plan Program Communications
  • Plan Program Schedule and Scope
LABS

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Senior executives responsible for implementing organizational strategy
  • Managers responsible for implementing organizational strategy
  • Portfolio managers, project managers, and program managers
  • Members of portfolio, program, or project offices
  • Operational managers who are impacted or impact programs
  • Project team members, customers, and other stakeholders of program management processes
PREREQUISITES

None