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PgMP Virtual

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Synopsis:
Are you currently responsible for defining projects, assigning project managers and overseeing programs? Have you demonstrated the advanced ability to coordinate multiple, related projects to achieve strategic business and organizational goals?
If yes, join Aileen Ellis, PgMP, PMP in a virtual workshop to help you prepare for and obtain your PgMP credential.

Objectives:
Complete your PgMP Application
Pass your PgMP Exam on the first try
Learn and Share through facilitated discussions
Build a strong global network of Program Managers

High-Level Agenda:
Week 1-
Review of Program Management Certification Process
• The Application Process
• The Exam
• The Multi Rater Assessment
Review of Source Material
• The PgMP Exam Specification
• The Program Management Standard
• The PMBOK Guide
What is Program Management
• Program Management as it relates to Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management
• Program Management as it relates to Project Management
Domains and Life Cycles
The Six Domains of Program Management
• Defining, Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling, Closing
Lifecycles
• Project, Program, project management, program management, product
The Benefits Management Lifecycle

Week 2-Defining the Program
• Program Assessment- strategic plan, financial metrics
• Business Analysis Functions
• Benefits Realization Plan
• Preliminary Stakeholder Analysis
• Establish Alliances
• Evaluate the Org’s Capability
• Request Authorization to proceed
Initiating the Program
• Program Mission Statement-
• High level scope statements
• High level milestone plan
• Accountability matrix
• PgM Standards
• Measurement Criteria
• Program Charter
Planning the Program
• Program Scope Statement
• Program WBS
• Program Management Plan
• Optimize
• PMIS
• Transition Plan
Executing the Program
• Consolidate Data
• Charter Projects
• Motivate team
• Program Consistency
• Capture status
• Execute plans
• Approve closure of projects
Controlling the Program
• Analyze variances
• Identify corrective actions
• Manage change
• Address program level issues
Closing the Program
• Performance analysis report
• Execute transition plan
• Conduct post-review meeting
• Report lessons learned

The Program Management Lifecycle

Week 3-
Benefits Management
Program Stakeholder Management
Program Governance

Week 4-
Financial Management and Measurement
Vision, Mission, Values
The Balanced Score Card
Wrap-Up

Format: Four 2-hour virtual Sessions

Credits:

Comments: Email Aileen to request more information. aileen@amegroupinc.com


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"Outstanding preparation made the experience so worthwhile. Aileen was not only well prepared, was knowledgeable about the materials, had excellent communications skills, but she was real, which helped us all become a team in two days."

Construction Industry

Newark, NJ