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Connect projects to strategic outcomes

Successful programmes deliver strategic value, not just completed projects. You’ll explore programme management fundamentals, benefit realisation, governance, and cost-benefit analysis while learning how to align initiatives with organisational goals and demonstrate measurable impact.

Turn strategy into structured execution

You’ll move from understanding programme value to managing delivery in practice. Explore how to oversee planning, budgets, resources, procurement, and stakeholder engagement while working with industry-standard templates, MS Project, and RAID reporting.

Advance your programme management career

Develop the technical and leadership skills needed for programme management, from stakeholder engagement and communication to strategic decision-making, while building a strong foundation for PgMP certification and career growth.

Syllabus

Week 1
Mastering Program Management: From Project Alignment to Benefit Realization
- Introduction
  Introduction to Program Management
- Intro to Program Management with PgMP Question Practice
  In this activity, you will explore the differences between Program and Project Managers regarding success, control, measurement, and scope,You'll also understand the PMO, review a renowned program, and get PgMP certification info.
- Exploring Benefits Management
  In this activity, you will explore a benefits overview covering identification, valuation, planning, and realization. You'll cover cost-benefit analysis, quantifying intangibles, a Tesla Cybertruck example, and BCR.
Week 2
Project Execution Mastery: Tools, Frameworks, and Stakeholder Management
- Fundamentals of Program Management with Templates
  In this activity you will explore the key management concepts, such as fundamentals, responsibilities, RAID, procurement, and managing various project elements using practical MS demos and templates.
- Career Progression
  Hard and Soft Skills of Successful Program Manager Career Progression
- Conclusion
  Thank You!

Who is this accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service:

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.

When would you like to start?

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Differentiate program management from project management
Identify, value, and realize program benefits effectively
Perform cost-benefit analyses and understand benefit-cost ratios
Use industry-standard templates for program planning and execution
Build a strong foundation for PgMP certification
Develop hard and soft skills essential for career progression

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for aspiring program managers, project managers aiming to transition to program management, and professionals seeking PgMP certification.

Who developed the course?

Packt

Practical Tech Learning, Built for Where the Industry Is Heading

For over 20 years, Packt has helped technologists at every stage turn complex topics into real, usable skills. We’re a global technology learning publisher with a library of more than 9,000 hands-on tutorials, and we’re adding to it constantly.

What's included?

This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.

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Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
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