Program Management: Essential Foundations For Leaders

Master Strategic Program Leadership: Practical, Straight-to-the-Point Training in Just 2 Hours!

What you'll learn

Plan, execute, and close programs effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and sustained benefits.

Understand how to align program objectives with the organization’s strategic goals.

Develop and implement a plan to achieve the desired outcomes.

Identify, analyze, and plan for the expected benefits of a program.

Develop strategies to manage expectations and maintain continuous support.

Establish a governance framework to support decision-making and benefits delivery.

Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessments to identify threats and opportunities.

Develop response strategies to mitigate or capitalize on risks effectively.

Manage cross-functional teams in dynamic and complex environments.

Apply learnings through simulations and real-world exercises.

Requirements

This course requires prior project management knowledge, delving into advanced Program Management topics.

Description

Imagine advancing in one of the most strategic and lucrative fields, taking your career to new heights while enhancing your quality of life.Can you see it?The next step in your journey is mastering the skills to become a Program Manager.Program Managers are critical in aligning organizational efforts with strategic goals, ensuring impactful results, and maximizing value. They coordinate interrelated projects, manage integrated activities, and deliver sustainable benefits. Highly sought after across all industries, Program Managers are pivotal to strategic success.This advanced course assumes foundational project management knowledge and dives deep into the nuances of Program Management. Designed for professionals ready to take their careers to the next level, this course draws from the most up-to-date resources of the Project Management Institute (PMI), ensuring solid, standards-based learning.# Key Skills Covered:Benefits Management: Plan, monitor, and sustain program outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.Dependency Management: Coordinate teams and integrated activities, mitigate risks, and ensure consistent deliveries.Strategic Alignment: Ensure programs deliver outcomes connected to organizational strategies.Stakeholder Engagement: Manage expectations and secure ongoing support throughout the program lifecycle.Program Governance: Establish clear and effective decision-making structures.Lifecycle Management: Plan, execute, and close programs to maximize long-term benefits.# Why This Course Stands Out:Benefit-Centric: Learn to measure, monitor, and adjust benefits in real-time.Interdependency Mastery: Expertly manage complex program relationships.Hands-On Approach: Real-world case studies, including a university's digital transformation.Strategic Insights: Tackle uncertainty and complexity in high-pressure environments.Scientifically Validated: Leverages proven educational techniques for practical retention and application.# Meet Your Instructor:Mirko Perkusich is a Program Management expert with extensive academic and practice experience. A trusted advisor to leading organizations, he has guided countless professionals worldwide with his bestselling management courses and actionable insights.Still unsure?This course comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Leap—risk-free!Enroll today and embark on your journey to becoming a program leadership expert. Transform your career and become the program manager organizations can't do without!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Program Management?

Lecture 3 Program Management and Strategic Goals

Lecture 4 Overview of the Program Lifecycle

Lecture 5 The Role of a Program Manager

Section 2: Foundations of Program Management

Lecture 6 Introduction

Lecture 7 Overview of Program Performance Domains

Lecture 8 Principles of Program Management

Lecture 9 Understanding the Program Lifecycle

Section 3: Program Formulation

Lecture 10 Introduction to the Program Formulation Phase

Lecture 11 Creating the Business Case

Lecture 12 Building the Program Charter

Lecture 13 Creating the Initial Program Roadmap

Section 4: Program Planning

Lecture 14 Overview of Program Planning

Lecture 15 Building the Benefits Management Plan

Lecture 16 Detailing Program Components

Lecture 17 Refining the Program Roadmap

Lecture 18 Creating the Stakeholder Engagement Plan

Lecture 19 Building the Risk Register

Section 5: Program Delivery

Lecture 20 Introduction to the Program Delivery Phase

Lecture 21 Managing a Component Lifecycle

Lecture 22 Managing Intercomponent Dependencies

Lecture 23 Monitoring Benefits During Delivery

Section 6: Program Closure

Lecture 24 Introduction to the Program Closure Phase

Lecture 25 Benefits Realization and Final Evaluation

Lecture 26 Transition of Outcomes, Resource Reallocation, and Lessons Learned

Lecture 27 Building the Program Closure Report

Section 7: Final Words

Lecture 28 Final Words

Professionals currently working as project managers who want to expand their expertise into program management, taking on strategic responsibilities and coordinating multiple projects to maximize organizational benefits.,Leaders with initial program management experience seeking to deepen their competencies.,Functional leaders, program sponsors, or portfolio managers aim to align programs with strategic objectives and deliver consistent organizational results.,Consultants and Organizational Transformation Specialists.,Professionals undergoing a career transition.