Course Description

The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential from Project Management Institute (PMI)® is the next step after Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification, and addresses the community of professionals who are responsible for the coordinated management of multiple projects that are in alignment with organizational objectives. They are required to direct and manage complex activities that may span functions, organizations, cultures and geographies.

Our comprehensive workshop covers the Project Management process from beginning to end, honing your skills in the six prime focus areas: Governance, Prioritization, Escalation, Resource Management, Benefits Realization, and Stakeholder Management. As a PgMP® credential holder, you will be able to promote better integration and coordination of multiple projects for the overall benefit of the program.

Objectives

What you will learn

• Get in-depth knowledge of tools and techniques to handle complex multiple related projects
• Understand Program Lifecycle and its 54 processes, competencies, tools and techniques with practical sample templates
• Learn to implement large-scale programs to align with business strategy
• Get a thorough understanding of project management concepts such as resource and budget allocations, schedules and risks
• Learn through practical examples, the issues faced in large scale project implementations
• Learn how to communicate, motivate, and hone your leadership skills
• Get overall project management knowledge that will help fulfil organizational vision

You will also get:

• 21 PDUs
• Comprehensive downloadable courseware
• In-depth case studies for better retention
• Quiz to test your knowledge.

Audience

Team Leads, Sponsors, Project Directors, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, or Project Management Office (PMO) Heads wishing to know more about the processes/benefits of the Program Management approach in supporting organizational strategy can attend this course.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites if one wishes to attend the workshop but in order to appear for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification, candidates must have a Four-year Degree (Bachelor's or Global equivalent), with at least four years of Project Management experience and four years of Program Management experience or a Secondary Diploma (High school or Global equivalent), with at least four years of Project Management experience and seven years of Program Management experience.

To apply for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®, candidates need to have either:

• A Four-year Degree (Bachelor's or Global equivalent), with at least four years of Project Management experience and four years of Program Management experience.
  OR
• A Secondary Diploma (High school or Global equivalent), with at least four years of Project Management experience and seven years of Program Management experience.

Note: If the above requirements are not met, candidates can also consider the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.

Content

• Program Management Professional (PgMP)®certification process overview
• Program Management Foundation Information
• Program Management framework and Life cycle
• Program Definition phase
• Program Strategic alignment
• Program Benefits Management
• Program governance
• Program Stakeholder Engagement
• Program Management Supporting process – Overview
• Definition phase activities of Supporting process
• Program Benefit delivery phase activities of Supporting process
• Program Closure phase activities of Supporting process
• Program Management Applications
• Tips and Tricks
• Sample Exam Questions