Program Management: Preparing for the PgMP Exam (Certificate)

IIL CANADA
Calgary, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course is designed and developed by PgMPSM certified consultants and instructors and aims to prepare professionals who are familiar with the principles of program management for the Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) Examination. The course is based on PMI’s 2006 Standard for Program Management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide �Third Edition) and PMI’s Program Management Professional Examination Specification. Each module contains exam samples developed by certified PgMPSM individuals. At the end of the course you are give access to an on-line sample exam. Gain a detailed understanding of program management and understand the role of project managers and the interface between project and program managers, the competencies of a program manager, and the interface between program and portfolio managers. You will understand how program managers align and manage benefits, engage and involve stakeholder groups and establish governance across the program life cycle.

For each of the five phases of the life cycle (modules 2-6) we will cover:

Phase objectives and key activities
Benefit management tasks during the phase
Governance considerations during the phase
Stakeholder management activities during the phase
Key Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing processes required during the phase
Sample questions

Who Should Attend


Program Managers
Program Directors
Project Managers
Business Change Managers
Program Sponsors
Portfolio Managers
PMO Staff
Program Board/Steering Committee members
What You Will Learn
You’ll learn:


The program management life cycle and how it integrates with the five process groups
Interrelationships between 44 project management processes and 39 program management processes
Details on the five phases of the program management life cycle
Tasks, knowledge and skills of a program manager at each phase of the program life cycle
Examination blueprint and how to answer PgMPSM exam questions
How to study and prepare for the PgMPSM examination
PgMPSM examination specifics
Course Overview
Module 1: Overview

Programs, projects and portfolios definitions, differences and how they relate
Program management life cycle
Three themes of program management: Benefit Management, Stakeholder management, Program Governance
Sample questions
Module 2: Phase One- Pre Program Set Up


Perform program assessment including a preliminary stakeholder analysis
Support business analysis functions
Identify and quantify business benefits
Establish alliances with other departments and organizations
Evaluate organizations’ capabilities
Define the program’s mission statement, vision and values
Translate strategic objectives
Develop a high level plan: milestones, estimates, risks
Obtain senior management approval
Module 3: Phase Two- Program Set Up


Develop benefits realization plan
Conduct program level planning and detailed roadmap
Develop accountability matrix
Establish project management standards
Define meaningful measurement criteria for success
Conduct program kick off
Module 4: Phase Three- Establishing a Program Management & Technical Infrastructure


Establish program level governance
Develop processes and procedures
Prepare program-specific tools and technical and IT infrastructure
Identify and secure program facilities
Establish program board
Module 5: Phase Four- Delivering the Incremental Benefits


Charter constituent projects
Motivate the team
Capture program status
Consolidate program/project data
Allocate resources
Establish program consistency
Execute the appropriate program plan
Control and monitor program work
Manage issues and take corrective actions
Approve closure of constituent projects
Module 6: Phase Five- Closing the Program


Complete a performance analysis
Review status of benefits with stakeholders
Manage program completion
Dismantle program team and infrastructure
Conduct a stakeholder post-review meeting
Report lessons learned
Module 7: Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) Examination

Eligibility criteria
Evaluation 1 �Application Review
Evaluation 2 �Multiple-choice Exam
Evaluation 3 �Multi-rater Assessment
Program Management Professional (PgMPSM) Examination Specification
The 6 Performance Domains as described in the Examination Specification
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Phone:416-840-5960

School Address:

Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower, 200 Bay Street, Suite 3240, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J1 Canada

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Houses & Roommates: Calgary

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