Duration
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PgMP®)
3 days
OVERVIEW
Program management is the centralised, coordinated management of a program to achieve the program’s strategic benefits and objectives. Organisations are increasingly seeking to better integrate and coordinate multiple projects to deliver business value. A Program Management Professional (PgMP®) oversees programs, defines projects and assigns project managers.
Be Recognised for Your Elite-level Capabilities
PgMP® certification is PMI's most elite qualification - proving that you have the advanced experience, knowledge and skills necessary to define and oversee multiple projects, and deliver on important organisational objectives.
The Project Management Institute's Program Management Professional credential (PgMP®) defines the global standard of best practices for program management professionals. As a result of attending this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully deliver programs in real world and prepare for the PgMP® certification exam. Good Program Management practices are crucial for a successful Program Benefits. Delivering timely and maximising resources to produce quality results are crucial.
TARGERT AUDIENCE
This training module is for Program managers, Project managers, VPs/AVPs, PMO / PMO consultants and anyone leading large-scale program.
PRE-REQUISITE
To apply for the PgMP, you need to have either:
- A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and seven years (10,500 hours) of program management experience. OR
- A four year degree (bachelor’s degree or the global equivalent), with at least four years (6,000 hours) of project management experience and four years (6,000 hours) of program management experience.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Training Handout – The Complete Reference Guide for PgMP Certification
- Assist in completion of PgMP application
- PgMP® Exam Prep Course oriented Tips & Traps
- PgMP® Exam Prep Practice Questions - A very good input.
- Industry oriented Practical Tips, Case Studies
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Learn the critical knowledge and skills required in Program Management Professional.
- Provides participants a good idea about Program and what is expected of them.
- Learn the right, proper and common terminologies and good practices that will help achieve program success.
- Learn the tips and tricks for exam success and exam practice questions.
COURSE OUTLINE
- What is PgMP?
- What is a Program?
- What do PgMPs need to know?
- Domain 1: Strategic Program Management
Identifying opportunities and benefits that achieve the organization’s strategic objectives through program implementation
- Domain 2: Program Life Cycle
Activities related to:
- Initiating. Defining the program and constituent projects, and obtaining agreement from stakeholders
- Planning. Defining program scope and developing the program, including all constituent projects, and all activities that occur within the program
- Executing. Performing work necessary to achieve the program’s objectives and deliver the program’s benefits
- Controlling. Monitoring progress, updating program plans as required, managing change and risk
- Closing. Finalizing all program activities, including all constituent projects, executing transition plan, archiving, obtaining approvals, and reporting
- Domain 3: Benefits Management
Defining, creating, maximizing, and sustaining the benefits provided by programs
- Domain 4: Stakeholder Management
Capturing stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining stakeholder support, and mitigating/channeling opposition
- Domain 5: Governance
Establishing processes and procedures for maintaining proactive program management oversight and decision-making support for applicable policies and practices throughout the entire program life cycle
- Exam Qualifications and Tips
Agenda
DAY 1: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
TIME
AGENDA
0900-1015
Introduction Participants Introduction
Introduction to PMI® and PgMP Certification Process
1015-1030
TEA BREAK
1030-1300
PgMP Application
- Introduction to PgMP Application Process
- How to Write a Good PgMP Application?
- Discuss sample applications
1300 -1400
LUNCH
1400 -1515
Introduction to Programs / Projects / Portfolios
- TheRelationshipAmongProgramManagement,Operations Management and Organisational Strategy
- Business Value
- Role of the Program Manager
- Program Manager Skills and Competencies
1515-1530
TEA BREAK
1530-1700
Program Management Performance Domains
- Definition
- Program Life Cycle Phases
- Program Activities
- Program Management Performance Domain Interactions
- Program and Project Distinctions
DAY 2: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
TIME
AGENDA
0900-1015
Day 1 Quick Recap
Program Strategic Alignment
- Organisational Strategy and Program Alignment
- Program Business Case
- Program Plan
- Program Roadmap
1015-1030
TEA BREAK
1030-1300
Program Benefits Management
- Business Case
- Benefits Register
- Benefits Realisation Plan
- Benefits Management and the Program Roadmap
- Benefits Transition
- Benefits Sustainment
1300-1400
LUNCH
1400-1515
Program Stakeholder Management
- Program Stakeholder Identification
- Stakeholder Engagement Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
1515-1530
TEA BREAK
1530–1700
Program Governance
- Program Governance Board
- Program Governance Board’s Responsibilities
- Relationship between Program Governance and Program Management
- Common Individual Roles Related to Program Governance
- Other Governance Activities
DAY 3: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
TIME
AGENDA
0900-1015
Day 2 Quick Recap
Program Life Cycle Management
- Program Life Cycle
- Program Definition Phase
- Program Benefits Delivery Phase
- Program Closure Phase
- Mapping of the Program Life Cycle to Program Supporting Processes
1015-1030
TEA BREAK
1030-1300
Program Management Supporting Processes
- Program Communications Management
- Program Financial Management
1300-1400
LUNCH
1400 - 1515
- Program Integration Management
- Program Procurement Management
- Program Quality Management
- Program Resource Management
- Program Risk Management
- Program Schedule Management
- Program Scope Management
- Questions and Answers
1515-1530
TEA BREAK
1530 -1700
- Tips and Tricks for Exam Success
- Exam Practice Questions
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.