Program Management Fundamentals
A one-day introduction to programme management.
About this course
A one-day introduction to programme management. You will see how programmes differ from projects and portfolios, connect programme objectives to organisational mission and strategy, and walk through initiation, setup, benefits delivery and closure, including the programme management plan, the benefits realisation plan and governance for monitoring and control.
Curriculum
- Introduction to program management
- Differences between projects, programs & portfolios
- Interdependence between projects & programs
- Performance domains and program life cycle
- How Program Management fits into the organization
- The goal/mission of Program Management
- Infrastructure: The program office, technology
- Strategic benefits of programs
- Organizational mission, vision and values and how they influence strategy
- Align program objectives with organizational objectives
- High-level business case
- The program manager's role
- Program Management Team
- Financial metrics
- Phases and gates
- Program Categorization
- Program Definition Phase
- Program Formulation
- Stakeholder Identification
- Program Preparation
- Program Management Plan
- Benefits realization plan
- Resource Planning
- Set up the program infrastructure
- Plan for the remainder of the program
- Metrics for measuring and controlling the program
- Scenario Analysis
- Program Closure Phase
- Stakeholder communication
- Benefits transition and sustainment
- Program closure activities
- Transition to operations and maintenance
- Lessons learned
- Course Summary
- Program benefits delivery phase
- Planning the program components
- Governance structure for monitoring and controlling
- Factors for component sequencing
- Monitoring the program
- Respond to program changes
Who it's for
Project managers, team leads and PMO staff who are new to programme management.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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