Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam Prep ONLINE

The Program Management and Exam Prep online course describes the specific roles and responsibilities of a Program Manager and how these duties relate to Project Management and Portfolio Management. Topics include a detailed review of the Program Management Life Cycle, Program Benefits Management, Financial Framework and Program Governance.

This course provides an excellent foundation in preparation for the Project Management Institute’s Program Management Professional (PgMP®) credentials examination as well as adding to the knowledge base of senior managers or experienced project managers who are undertaking Program Management responsibilities.

Learn at your own pace and have 24-hour
access to on-line course topics including:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Program Manager
• Program Management’s Life Cycle, Benefits Management,
  Stakeholder Management, Financial Management, Governance
• Standardized approach to Defining, Initiating, Planning,
  Executing, Controlling and Closing your organization’s Programs

The course consists of seven lesson lectures on Program Management (including audio and visual course materials). Lesson examples, quizzes and multiple choice questions are used to reinforce each lesson’s key learning objectives. Completion of this course will earn 15 PDU’s towards your PMI® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR’s).

Who should take this course?

• Individuals preparing to sit for the PgMP® credentials examination
• Project Managers who are undertaking Program
  Management responsibilities Senior Managers

Note: Students with a PMP© credential and / or have studied and understand the PMI’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Fourth Edition (PMBOK©) will have a solid foundation for this course to build upon.

Assumptions:

• Students have an active PMI® credential and an understanding of the contents of the
  PMBOK Guide® Fourth Edition and are motivated to learn more about Program Management.
• Students have access to a hardcopy or softcopy of the PMI’s
  The Standard for Program Management – Second Edition

» PDU’s: 15
» Price: $595 per person

Lesson One: Defining the Program

(Approximate student effort: 2 hours)

Course Purpose & Key Learning Objectives

• Online Course Format
• PMI Introduction

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Program Management Introduction

• Introduction to the PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Second Edition
• Programs and Program Management Defined
• Relationship Between Projects, Programs & Portfolios
• Program Management Life Cycle
• Role of the Program Manager
• Program Management Model / Framework
• Program Management Office

Defining the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Defining Processes
• Program Assessment
• Program Benefits Management

Practice Exam Questions for Defining the Program Performance Domain I

Lesson Two: Initiating the Program

(Approximate student effort: 2 hours)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Initiating the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Initiating Processes
• Program Mission Statement
• Program Charter
• Financial Framework

Practice Exam Questions for Initiating the Program Performance Domain II

Lesson Three: Planning the Program

(Approximate student effort: 3 hours)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Planning the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Planning Processes
• Program Management Plan
  • Subsidiary Plans
  • Program Transition Plan
  • Variance Tolerances
  • Project Management Information Systems
• Program Infrastructure
• Master Program Schedule
• Program Financial Plan
• Program Procurements
• Stakeholder Management
• Communications
• Program Quality
• Program Risk Management

Practice Exam Questions for Planning the Program Performance Domain III

Lesson Four: Executing the Program

(Approximate student effort: 2 hours)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Executing the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Executing Processes
• Direct & Manage Program Execution
• Program Resources
• Program Architecture
• Component Interfaces
• Information Distribution
• Engaging Stakeholders and Increasing Commitment
• Conducting Program Procurements
• Approving Components

Practice Exam Questions for Executing the Program Performance Domain IV

Lesson Five: Controlling the Program

(Approximate student effort: 1 hour)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Controlling the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Controlling Processes
• Integrated Program Change Control
• Program Governance

Practice Exam Questions for Controlling the Program Performance Domain V

Lesson Six: Closing the Program

(Approximate student effort: 2 hours)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Defining the Program

• PMI© – The Standard for Program Management – Closing Processes
• Component Transition
• Purpose for Closing
• Executing Transition Plan & On-going Operations
• Post-Review Process & Lessons Learned

Practice Exam Questions for Closing the Program Performance Domain VI

Lesson Seven: Certification Credentials & Practice Exam

(Approximate student effort: 2 hours)

Lesson’s Key Learning Objectives
Certification Credentials Overview

• PMI’s Program Management Professional (PgMP©) Overview
• Maintaining Credentials & PMI’s Code of Ethics

Course Summary of Course’s Key Learning Objectives
Practice Exam Questions covering all Performance Domains
Course Completion Feedback Survey