Program Management Professional (PgMP)®

Course details

Students will apply the generally recognized practices of program management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - describe program management concepts, roles, and the external factors that affect it. - examine the program management life cycle phases and benefits management. - identify program management processes. - describe the program integration management knowledge area. - describe program scope management. - describe the time management knowledge area. - describe the tools and techniques used in managing program cost. - describe the tools and techniques used in managing program quality. - describe the tools and techniques used in human resource management. - describe the communication management knowledge area. - describe the risk management processes of a program. - describe the procurement management knowledge area. - describe the program financial management process. - describe the process of program stakeholder management. - describe program governance management.
Course Outline
1 - Describing the Fundamentals of Program Management
Introduction to Program Management Identify Program Management Roles Identify Factors Impacting a Program
2 - Examining Program Life Cycle and Benefits Management
Introduction to the Program Life Cycle Phase 1—Pre-program Preparations Phase 2—Program Initiation Phase 3—Program Setup Phase 4—Delivery of Program Benefits Phase 5—Program Closure Describe Program Benefits Management
3 - Identifying Program Management Processes
Describe the Components of the Program Management Process Describe Program Management Process Groups
4 - Managing Program Integration
Introduction to Program Integration Management Describe the Program Initiation Process Develop a Program Management Plan Infrastructure Direct and Manage Program Execution Manage Program Resources Monitor and Control Program Performance Manage Program Issues Close a Program
5 - Managing Program Scope
Plan Program Scope Describe Program Goals and Objectives Develop Program Requirements Develop Program Architecture Develop Program Work Breakdown Structure Manage Program Architecture Manage Component Interfaces Monitor and Control Program Scope
6 - Managing Program Time
Develop Program Schedule Monitor and Control Program Schedule
7 - Program Cost Management
Describe the Tools and Techniques for Cost Estimation Describe the Tools and Techniques for Cost Budgeting Describe the Tools and Techniques for Cost Control
8 - Program Quality Management
Describe the Tools and Techniques to Plan Program Quality Describe the Tools and Techniques to Perform Quality Assurance Describe the Tools and Techniques to Control Program Quality
9 - Program Human Resources Management
Examine Organizational Theories Identify Team Development Techniques Identify the Interpersonal Skills Required for Program and Project Managers
10 - Managing Program Communication
Plan for Communication Distribute Information Report on Program Performance
11 - Describing Program Risk Management
Plan Program Risk Management Identify Program Risks Analyze Program Risks Plan Program Risk Responses Monitor and Control Program Risks
12 - Managing Program Procurement
Plan Program Procurement Conduct Program Procurement Administer Program Procurement Close Program Procurement
13 - Describing Program Financial Management
Establish the Program Financial Framework Develop a Program Financial Plan Estimate Program Costs Budget Program Costs Monitor and Control Program Financials
14 - Managing Program Stakeholders
Plan Program Stakeholder Management Identify Program Stakeholders Engage Program Stakeholders Manage Program Stakeholder Expectations
15 - Describing Program Governance Management
Plan and Establish Program Governance Structure Plan for Audits Plan Program Quality Approve Component Initiation Provide Governance Oversight Manage Program Benefits Monitor and Control Program Changes Approve Component Transition Updated on 06 August, 2018