Program Management Fundamentals

Course Overview

Increasingly organizations face the challenge of limited resources amongst conflicting projects, which often leads to budget overruns and failed strategic objectives. The goal of program management is to coordinate projects that share similar objectives and resources to obtain synergies that would not otherwise be possible. This translates into a more efficient utilization of project resources, including increased productivity, less waste and reduced conflict. In this course students will learn how to implement program management best practices in your organization.

Materials Included:

Program Management Fundamentals Main Presentation
Video-on-demand: 3 hours and 12 minutes
Executive Dashboard Example
6 section quizzes – 126 questions (static)

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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for project managers seeking a deeper understanding of programs and program management techniques.

Course Outline

Introduction to Program Management

Introduction to program management
Differences between projects, programs & portfolios
Interdependence between projects & programs
Performance domains and program life cycle
How Program Management fits into the organization
The goal/mission of Program Management
Infrastructure: The program office, technology

Pre-program Preparations

Strategic benefits of programs
Organizational mission, vision and values and how they influence strategy
Align program objectives with organizational objectives
High-level business case
The program manager's role
Program Management Team
Financial metrics
Phases and gates

Program Initiation

Program Categorization
Program Definition Phase
Program Formulation
Stakeholder Identification

Program Setup

Program Preparation
Program Management Plan
Benefits realization plan
Resource Planning
Set up the program infrastructure
Plan for the remainder of the program
Metrics for measuring and controlling the program
Scenario Analysis

Program Closure

Program Closure Phase
Stakeholder communication
Benefits transition and sustainment
Program closure activities
Transition to operations and maintenance
Lessons learned
Course Summary

Delivery of Program Benefits

Program benefits delivery phase
Planning the program components
Governance structure for monitoring and controlling
Factors for component sequencing
Monitoring the program
Respond to program changes

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