Program Management for Professionals

Led by renowned Project/Program Management instructor Barry Mulkhraj, this 4-Day course explores program leadership, operational excellence, performance psychology, and strategic execution in diverse environments. Barry delivers high-energy, insight-driven sessions designed to go beyond theory and create real impact.

Description

The curriculum for this course is designed to prepare attendees for the PgMP® Exam and Certification, governed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PgMP® is the advanced standard for experienced professionals managing mulitple complex projects.

 

The Instructor

Led by renowned Project/Program Management instructor Barry Mulkhraj, this program explores program leadership, operational excellence, performance psychology, and strategic execution in diverse environments. Barry delivers high-energy, insight-driven sessions designed to go beyond theory and create real impact. 

 

Who Should Attend

The PgMP® is the advanced standard for experienced professionals managing mulitple complex projects. Attendees who wish to pursue the certification should have 4-7 years of Program Management experience and already possess the coveted PMP® Certification from PMI.

 

Course Outline

 

Module 1: Program Formulation/Initiation

  • Establishing program direction

  • Defining the program scope and charter

  • Defining accountability, roles, and responsibilities

  • Differentiating between program and project resources

  • Establishing governance, tools, finance, and reporting

  • Identifying success criteria

Module 2: Program Planning

  • Interface and transition planning

  • Planning program scope, schedule, cost, resources, and quality

  • Planning program communication, risk, and procurement

  • Integrating constituent project plans

  • Determining program deliverables and tasks

Module 3: Program Execution

  • Acquiring and developing the program team

  • Performing quality assurance and information distribution

  • Consolidating project and program data

  • Monitoring program performance

  • Chartering constituent projects

  • Assigning project managers and allocating resources

  • Establishing consistent project standards

Module 4: Program Controlling

  • Defining the Project Manager

  • Controlling program risks, issues, communication, and contracts

  • Measuring benefits realization

  • Forecasting simulated program outcomes

  • Managing program-level issues

  • Applying the change management plan

Module 5: Program Closure

  • Closing components and contracts

  • Comparing actual and planned quality, cost, and schedule values

  • Executing the transition plan

  • Initiating a benefits-realization measurement

  • Releasing resources

  • Reporting lessons learned

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