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Overview/Description
Project managers are often tasked with managing multiple concurrent projects – but what about managing multiple programs? When in a program environment, the processes differ from traditional project management. This course explains the key terms and themes of program management. It also introduces theories that are recognized as successful methods of managing programs. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Target Audience
Program managers who are seeking to further their program management skills to more advanced levels
Prerequisites
A good understanding of project management and its principles
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectivesrecognize the importance of programs and program management in organizational success
distinguish between examples of portfolios, programs, and projects
define a portfolio, program, and project
distinguish between portfolio, program, and project management
recognize how understanding program management, organizational planning, and themes will help your programs succeed
match descriptions to the processes within the Planning process group
recognize how to manage program benefits using a benefits management approach
recognize key program stakeholders in a given scenario
recognize the functions of the program board in a given scenario
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proj_02_a01_bs_enus
An Introduction to Program Management
Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Overview/Description
Project managers are often tasked with managing multiple concurrent projects – but what about managing multiple programs? When in a program environment, the processes differ from traditional project management. This course explains the key terms and themes of program management. It also introduces theories that are recognized as successful methods of managing programs. This course is aligned with "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), Inc., 2004. Copyright and all rights reserved. Material from this publication has been reproduced with the permission of PMI®.
Target Audience
Program managers who are seeking to further their program management skills to more advanced levels
Prerequisites
A good understanding of project management and its principles
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
An Introduction to Program Management
proj_02_a01_bs_enus
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