A program refers to a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually. A program may include operational work (i.e. on-going operations which are outside the scope of individual projects). Please note that at times a large project can be split into multiple related projects and then it is referred to as a program.
What is program Management?
Program Management refers to :
Centralized coordinated management of a program to achieve the program’s strategic benefits and objectives
Includes benefits management, stakeholder management and program governance for the entire program
Focuses on project interdependencies and optimal pacing for the program. This enables effective planning and execution of related projects in the program
Please note that program managers coordinate efforts between projects but do not manage individual projects
Course content:
PROGstudy provides comprehensive study materials to help you become an expert at Program Management.
Enumerated below are some concepts covered in the course:
1. Program Management Framework( 4 hours )
What is a project and a program?
How are projects linked in a program?
What is program management ?
Program and Project – Interactions
Example of programs vs. projects
What is a portfolio?
Program and Portfolio – Information flows
Differences : Project, Program, Portfolio
Three program management themes which are key to success of a program
2. Program Life Cycle and Organization( 4 hours)
What is a Program Life Cycle?
Differences between Program Life Cycle and Project Life Cycle
Program Life Cycle Phases
Pre-program set-up
Program set-up
Establishing program management and technical infrastructure
Delivering incremental benefits
Closing the program
3. Overview of Program Management Processes( 2 hours )
Program Management Process Groups – salient features
Summary of Program Management Process Groups
Interaction between Program Management Processes
Interaction between Project, Program and Portfolio
Common Program Management Inputs
Common Program Management Outputs
4. Description of Program Management Processes(Initiating, Planning)( 5 hours )
Program Management Process Groups – salient features
Description of all processes in Initiating Process Group
Initiate Program
Authorize Program
Initiate Team
Description of all processes in Planning Process Group
Develop Program Management Plan
Interface Planning
Transition Planning
Resource Planning
Scope Definition
Create Program Work Breakdown Structure
Schedule Development
Cost Estimating and Budgeting
Quality Planning
Human Resource Planning
Communications Planning
Risk Management Planning and Analysis
Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
Plan Program Contracting
5. Description of Program Management Processes(Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, Closing)( 6 hours )
Description of all processes in Executing Process Group
Direct and Manage Program Execution
Perform Quality Assurance
Acquire Program Team
Develop Program Team
Information Distribution
Request Seller Responses
Description of all processes in Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
Integrated Change Control
Resource Control
Monitor and Control Program work
Issue Management and Control
Scope Control
Schedule Control
Cost Control
Perform Quality Control
Communications Control
Performance Reporting
Risk Monitoring and Control
Program Contract Administration
Description of all processes in Closing Process Group
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