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The days of the monolithic, complex, multi-year project
are over. They are just too hard to plan, manage and complete within
expectations. The better approach is to break large initiatives into
multiple smaller projects. These smaller projects are easier to manage and
they each have a much better chance to be successful. Of course, if each
project was managed independently, the entire initiative would be at risk of
losing focus and getting out-of-control.
Enter the program. A program is an organizational
structure that is established to coordinate and guide a large initiative
made up of multiple related projects. The program provides an umbrella
structure over the entire initiative and has the high-level visibility and
continuity to guide all of the underlying projects toward overall success.
This class follows the model for programs and program
management as described in The Guide to Program Management from the Project
Management Institute.
Project management experience
Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, participants should be able to:
Describe the purpose of a program
and understand how it provides value on large initiatives
Understand how to establish and
gain approval for a program
The different areas to consider when planning a program
Understand how the execution of
the underlying projects leads to the overall program success
Validate the work required to
successfully close a program
Who Should Attend
Current Program Managers
Project managers, senior team
members and senior client managers on large initiatives
Executive and senior managers
Course Outline
· Pre-program preparations
· Program initiation
· Program set-up
· Delivery of program benefits
· Program closure
The process groups within the PMI Standard for Program Management will in integrated into the class. There are numerous exercises to reinforce the concepts taught in the class.
Class Length
Two days (16 PDUs)