Program Management Essentials

Price
$1,595.00 USD

Duration
3 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

Course Overview

Take your program management skills—and your leadership potential—to the next level with this practical introduction to managing multiple, related projects at scale. In this course, you'll learn how to align strategy with execution, set SMART objectives, and deliver measurable value across the full program management lifecycle.

You'll explore how a program manager leads teams, coordinates complex initiatives, manages stakeholder expectations, and sustains long-term benefits. Whether you're transitioning from project management or looking to formalize hands-on experience, this training gives you the essential tools and insights you need for successful program management.

Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization’s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how.

Course Objectives

  • Define program management
  • Relate program delivery to business/strategic objectives
  • Identify the benefits your program will offer and plan how to deliver, transition, and sustain them
  • Oversee the management, planning, execution, and controlling of simple and complex programs
  • Effectively engage and maintain stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a program
  • Use industry-standard tools and techniques to document and track program components
  • Identify and implement effective Program Management governance structures to best meet the needs of an organization
  • Report and control programs in a professional manner, employing the most appropriate reporting tools

Who Should Attend?

  • Professionals seeking to advance their expertise in Program Management
  • Current project managers, scrum masters, and those leading projects
  • Senior leaders who want to develop a better understanding of Program Management
  • Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
  • Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
  • Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
  • Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
  • Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
  • Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Agenda

Introduction to Program Management

  • Define Projects, Programs, & Portfolios
  • Review Program Types
  • Roles & Responsibilities of a Program Manager
  • Five Performance Domains

Program Strategy Alignment

  • Align Strategy to Vision and Mission Statements
  • Complete Program SWOT Analysis
  • Use SMART Goals to Define Objectives
  • Incorporate Balanced Scorecard(s)

Program Life Cycle Management

  • Phases of Program Life Cycle Management
  • Program Management Activities

Program Definition

  • Program Formulation
  • - Understanding Benefits
  • - Identifying & Analyzing Stakeholders
  • Program Planning
  • - Program Management Plan
  • - Governance

Program Delivery

  • Component Authorization & Planning
  • Component Oversight & Integration
  • Component Transfer & Closure

Program Closure

  • Transitioning Benefits from the Program
  • Defining how to Sustain Program Benefits
  • Program Closure Activities

Course Closeout

  • Course Summary
  • Question & Answer Session
  • Wrap-up
 

Upcoming Class Dates and Times

Nov 10,11,12
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ENROLL $1,595.00 USD
CourseID: 360305E
 



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