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
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Establishing program direction
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Defining the program scope and charter
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Defining accountability, roles, and responsibilities
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Differentiating between program and project resources
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Establishing governance, tools, finance, and reporting
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Identifying success criteria
Module 2: Program Planning
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Interface and transition planning
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Planning program scope, schedule, cost, resources, and quality
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Planning program communication, risk, and procurement
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Integrating constituent project plans
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Determining program deliverables and tasks
Module 3: Program Execution
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Acquiring and developing the program team
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Performing quality assurance and information distribution
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Consolidating project and program data
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Monitoring program performance
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Chartering constituent projects
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Assigning project managers and allocating resources
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Establishing consistent project standards
Module 4: Program Controlling
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Defining the Project Manager
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Controlling program risks, issues, communication, and contracts
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Measuring benefits realization
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Forecasting simulated program outcomes
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Managing program-level issues
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Applying the change management plan
Module 5: Program Closure
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Closing components and contracts
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Comparing actual and planned quality, cost, and schedule values
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Executing the transition plan
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Initiating a benefits-realization measurement
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Releasing resources
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Reporting lessons learned