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Program Management Foundations

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Learn how to succeed as a program manager. Get specific guidance on managing program phases, carrying out a transition, closing a program, and more.

Syllabus

Introduction

What is a program and why do we need to manage it?

1. What Is Program Management?

Why do we need program management?
Understanding the program context
Drivers for programs
Overview of program activities

2. Defining Program Roles

Defining the sponsoring group and program leader
Defining the program board
Define program manager and PMO

3. Defining Program Governance

Defining the decision authority
Defining control mechanisms
Defining processes and procedures

4. Defining a Program

Program vision development
Target operating model development
Program communications
Developing a program business case
Identifying program benefits
Developing the program plan

5. Managing Phases

Program phases
Initiating the program's projects
Program resourcing
Monitoring and control for the program
Next-phase planning

6. Transition Management

How to prepare pre-transition
Carry out the transition
Post-transition activities

7. Closing the Program

When to close a program
Program closure activities

Conclusion

Where to learn more about program management

Taught by

Claudine Peet

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