Mastering Program Management: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Leadership and Project Delivery
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip program managers with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and deliver projects effectively. Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, participants will gain a deep understanding of program management principles and practices.
Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of program management and its role in achieving organizational goals
- Develop effective leadership skills to manage and motivate cross-functional teams
- Learn how to create and manage program plans, budgets, and schedules
- Master risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement techniques
- Apply best practices for monitoring and controlling program performance
- Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive program success
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Program Management
- Defining program management and its benefits
- Understanding the program management life cycle
- Identifying key program management roles and responsibilities
- Overview of program management frameworks and standards
Module 2: Program Planning and Initiation
- Defining program goals and objectives
- Developing a program charter and scope statement
- Creating a program schedule and budget
- Identifying and assessing program risks
- Developing a program resource plan
Module 3: Program Execution and Monitoring
- Managing program teams and stakeholders
- Executing program plans and activities
- Monitoring and controlling program performance
- Identifying and addressing program deviations
- Managing program changes and issues
Module 4: Program Control and Closure
- Controlling program scope, schedule, and budget
- Managing program risks and issues
- Ensuring program quality and compliance
- Closing out program activities and evaluating success
- Documenting program lessons learned
Module 5: Leadership and Communication
- Developing effective leadership skills
- Building and motivating high-performing teams
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders
- Managing conflict and negotiations
- Leading change and innovation
Module 6: Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Developing strategic thinking skills
- Analyzing complex problems and developing solutions
- Identifying and mitigating risks
- Creating and implementing strategic plans
- Evaluating and improving program performance
Module 7: Program Management Tools and Techniques
- Overview of program management software and tools
- Using Gantt charts and project schedules
- Creating and managing program budgets
- Identifying and assessing program risks
- Developing and implementing program dashboards
Module 8: Program Management Best Practices
- Overview of program management frameworks and standards
- Implementing agile and lean principles
- Using earned value management (EVM)
- Creating and managing program metrics
- Developing and implementing program governance
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging lessons
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning experience
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Hands-on projects and activities
- Bite-sized lessons and flexible learning
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking
- Community-driven discussion forums
- Actionable insights and takeaways
- Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
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- Understand the fundamentals of program management and its role in achieving organizational goals
- Develop effective leadership skills to manage and motivate cross-functional teams
- Learn how to create and manage program plans, budgets, and schedules
- Master risk management, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement techniques
- Apply best practices for monitoring and controlling program performance
- Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive program success