Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Program Management

   • Understanding the Program Management Professional (PgMP) framework and certification structure
   • Exploring program management concepts, terminology, and organizational value
   • Understanding the responsibilities and competencies of successful program managers
   • Examining the relationship between strategy, portfolios, programs, projects, and operations
   • Understanding how programs contribute to business value and organizational success
   • Reviewing the guiding principles and best practices of program management
2. 2Day 2: Strategic Alignment and Program Performance Management

   • Understanding program performance domains and their role in program success
   • Maintaining alignment between program objectives and organizational strategy
   • Developing effective program charters and governance foundations
   • Creating program management plans and risk management approaches
   • Managing benefits realization and value delivery throughout the program lifecycle
   • Promoting collaboration among program components and stakeholders
   • Coordinating activities across projects and operational functions within programs
3. 3Day 3: Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, and Program Lifecycle

   • Identifying and analyzing program stakeholders and their expectations
   • Developing stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
   • Managing stakeholder relationships throughout the program lifecycle
   • Understanding governance frameworks and oversight mechanisms
   • Designing and implementing effective program governance structures
   • Reviewing the phases of the program lifecycle from initiation through closure
   • Understanding key deliverables and decision points across program phases
4. 4Day 4: Program Definition and Delivery Management

   • Managing program integration and supporting infrastructure requirements
   • Planning and executing program definition activities effectively
   • Managing program changes and maintaining alignment with strategic objectives
   • Coordinating communication and information management processes
   • Managing program finances, budgets, and resource allocation
   • Overseeing procurement, quality, scope, schedule, and risk management activities
   • Ensuring effective coordination among program components and stakeholders
5. 5Day 5: Program Closure and Organizational Transition

   • Managing financial closure and final program accountability activities
   • Archiving program information and transferring knowledge assets
   • Completing procurement and contractual closure processes
   • Transitioning resources, deliverables, and operational ownership effectively
   • Managing residual risks and organizational transition activities
   • Capturing lessons learned and applying continuous improvement practices
   • Final review, simulated examination, and PgMP certification preparation