Essentials of Program Management

 Essentials of Program Management is a two day, instructor-facilitated, learning course where participants not only learn about what sets program … Continue reading "Essentials of Program Management"

Overview

 Essentials of Program Management is a two day, instructor-facilitated, learning course where participants not only learn about what sets program management apart from project management, they also will apply the lessons through hands-on team exercises. Topics covered in this session will be delivered through the five phases of program management: pre-program setup, program setup, establishing a program management and technical infrastructure, delivering incremental program benefits, and closing the program.

This course will benefit practitioners who manage large-scale projects and programs through illustrating advanced tools and techniques applicable to the program management discipline.  Closely aligned with PMI’s Standard for Program Management, participants will have the opportunity to apply lessons learned through relevant program management case studies.

Audience

Practitioners who manage large-scale projects and programs

Length

16 hours

Outline

Essentials of Program Management
• Program Management Definition
• Program Characteristics
• Context of Programs in the Organization

The Standard for Program Management
• Background and Professional Certification
• Program Management Life-Cycle and Themes
• Program Management Process Groups
• Program Management Knowledge Areas
• Program Management Processes

Initiating the Program
• Program Identification, Evaluation, and Selection
• Program Authorization and Charter
• Stakeholder Identification & Analysis
• Program Governance

Planning the Program
• Program Scope Definition
• Program Scope Decomposition (WBS)
• Schedule Development
• Milestone Planning
• Program Team Planning
• Sourcing and Procurement for the Program
• Cost Estimating and Budgeting

Executing and Controlling the Program
• Communications Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Integrated Change Control
• Program Reporting (Stage-Gate Reviews) and Forecasting
• Quality Control
• Contract Administration

Closing the Program
• Program Closure
• Component Closure
• Contract Closure
• Final Reporting and Transition

Case Study Exercises:
The course case study exercises will allow students to apply lessons learned throughout the course. The primary team exercises will include:
• Program Identification, Evaluation, and Selection
• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Program Governance Structure
• Schedule and Milestone Development
• Roles and Responsibilities Definition
• Cost and Budget Development
• Risk and Issue Management
• Program Reporting and Forecasting
• Final Report and Transition