PgMP® Program Management Certification Preparation Training
In this course, you will learn to apply the generally recognized practices of program management acknowledged by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
It will provide you with all the training you need to pass the PgMP exam and get certified.
1. Project Management Context and Concepts
Programs vs. projects vs. portfolios
Benefit management
Stakeholder management
“The Standard for Program Management” overview
The five process groups and the nine knowledge areas
2. The Program Management Life Cycle
Program life cycle vs program management process
Phase 1: Program initiation
Establishing program direction
Defining the program scope and charter
Defining accountability, roles, and responsibilities
Differentiating between program and project resources
Establishing governance, tools, finance, and reporting
Identifying success criteria
Phase 2: Program planning
Interface and transition planning
Planning program scope, schedule, cost, resources, and quality
Planning program communication, risk, and procurement
Integrating constituent project plans
Determining program deliverables and tasks
Phase 3: Program execution
Acquiring and developing the program team
Performing quality assurance and information distribution
Consolidating project and program data
Monitoring program performance
Chartering constituent projects
Assigning project managers and allocating resources
Establishing consistent project standards
Phase 4: Program monitoring and control
Controlling program risks, issues, communication, and contracts
Measuring benefits realization
Forecasting simulated program outcomes
Managing program-level issues
Applying the change management plan
Phase 5: Program closure
Closing components and contracts
Comparing actual and planned quality, cost, and schedule values
Executing the transition plan
Initiating a benefits-realization measurement
Releasing resources
Reporting lessons learned
3. Application and Eligibility Requirements
Key program management principles relevant to this exam
How to align your program management experience with PgMP terminology and definitions
What a program is and how it differs from portfolios and projects
Identify and sequence projects to help estimate, schedule, and optimize resources
Set up communication, collaboration, and reporting structures
How to align program objectives with those of the organization
Tools and techniques essential for PgMP exam success
Course Outline
■A four year degree (bachelor’s or the global equivalent), with at least four years of project management experience and four years of program management experience.
OR
■A secondary diploma (high school or the global equivalent), with at least four years of project management experience and seven years of program management experience.
If you have not gained enough experience in project and program management to meet these eligibility requirements, consider the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential.
If you have not gained enough experience in project and program management to meet these eligibility requirements, consider the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. For detailed information about PMP® credential, Please click here.
For detailed information about our course and schedules, please visit our PMP® Preparation Course page.
This course is approved by PMI® for 28 professional development units (PDUs).
The PgMP credential recognizes the effort involved in program management, including coordinating project teams, product delivery, support, operations, and people from other functional groups. This course covers the essential PgMP terminology, tools, and techniques covered on the PMI PgMP exam, improves your program management competency, and increases your ability to contribute to your company’s success. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the program management discipline and successfully prepare for the PgMP certification exam.
Program managers
Senior project managers
Senior business consultants
Anyone looking to lead large-scale program implementations
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