This course is not designed to instruct you in the basics of program management, but instead to review those concepts and guide you on the terminology and the approach taken in the PgMP(sm) exam.
As a result of taking this course, you will become familiar with the types of questions on the PgMP(sm) exam. You will be able to describe PMI’s perspective on how program management is conducted – including the phases of a program and the three themes of program management (benefits management, stakeholder management, and governance management), and determine what approach to use when you do not know the answer to an exam question.
You will use practice exams and mind mapping exercises to gain a better understanding of the concepts and approach used in the PgMP(sm) exam.
PgMP(sm) Exam Preparation is for the program manager who has a solid understanding of program management and is now prepared to take the exam, but wants to ensure that the terminology, practices and approaches that he or she uses mirror the way they are expressed on the exam.
Note: This course does not cover the PgMP(sm) application process, but rather is designed to teach you how to pass the exam.
Foundations of Program Management
- Overview of Programs and Program Management
- The Three Themes of Program Management
- The Program Life Cycle
Defining the Program
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What Is Involved in Program Definition?
- Making the Business Case
- Identifying Program Stakeholders and Developing the Stakeholder Management Plan
- Establishing Programme Governance Procedures
Initiating the Program
- What Is Program Initiation?
- Establishing a Program Governance Structure
- Authorizing Constituent Projects
- Creating the Program Team and the Program Office
- Planning for Program Benefits
- Analyzing Stakeholder Expectations
Planning the Program
- What Is Program Planning?
- Planning for Benefits Management
- Communicating to Program Stakeholders
- The Importance of the Program Management Plan
- Scope Definition and the Program Work Breakdown Structure
- Communications Planning
- Interface and Transition Planning
- Schedule, Cost, and Resource Planning
- Quality Planning
- Risk Management Planning and Analysis
- Planning Purchases, Acquisitions, and Contracts
Executing the Program
- What Is Program Execution?
- Executing the Program
- Performing Quality Assurance
- Acquiring and Developing the Program Team
- Managing the Procurement and Contract Process
- Distributing Program Information to Stakeholders
Controlling the Program
- What Is Program Control?
- Monitoring Program Benefits
- Integrated Change Control
- Monitoring Program Scope and Performing Quality Control
- Controlling Program Resources, Cost, and Schedule
- Managing Program Issues and Risks
- Reporting Program Performance to Stakeholders and the Governance Board
- Program Contract Administration
Closing the Program
- What Is Program Closeout?
- Closing the Program
- Closing Out Program Components
- Closing Out Program Contracts
- Managing the Program Transition Plan
While the actual daily agenda may differ based on class needs, below represents a basic outline of what well be covered on a typical day.
DAY ONE
08:30 – Welcome and Introductions
08:45 – PgMP Certification Overview
09:15 – Baseline Assessment Test
10:30 – Morning Break
10:45 – Assessment Test Feedback
11:15 – Project, Portfolio & Program Overview
– Review & Discussion
12:45 – Lunch Break
01:30 – The Program Management Framework
– Review & Discussion
03:00 – Afternoon Break
03:45 – Initiating the Program
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
06:00 – Day One Instruction Concluded
Evening Activity
– Review of Day One Terms and Mind Maps
DAY TWO
08:30 – Planning the Program
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
10:00 – Planning the Program Schedule and Resources
– Mind Map Exercises
10:30 – Morning Break
10:45 – Planning the Program Schedule and Resources (cont’)
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
12:30 – Lunch Break
01:30 – Planning for Quality, Risk and Communications
– Mind Map Exercises
03:00 – Afternoon Break
03:45 – Planning for Quality, Risk and Communications
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
04:30 – Executing the Program
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
06:00 – Day Two Instruction Concluded
Evening Activity
– Review of Day Two Terms and Mind Maps
DAY THREE
08:30 - Monitoring and Controlling the Program
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
10:45 – Morning Break
10:45 – Monitoring and Controlling the Program (cont’)
– Review & Discussion
11:15 – Closing the Program
– Mind Map Exercises
– Quiz
– Review & Discussion
12:30 – Lunch Break
01:30 – Full Practice Exam
03:00 – Afternoon Break
03:45 – Full Practice Exam (cont’)
05:30 – Review & Discussion
In order to for you to get the most out of this event, it is strongly recommended that you read the following PMI guides, (listed in order of importance):
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The Standard for Program Management
- A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)
- The Standard for Portfolio Management
In order to qualify for the "Pass Guarantee" you must take the PMI examination within two weeks after completing the prep course. Therefore, it is recommended you already have you test date scheduled before you attend this course. If you need help filling out the PMI application please
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