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Program Management: Framework, Strategy, and Planning

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Essential, highly sought-after program manager skills for aligning strategic program initiatives with organizational goals.
The three phases of the program lifecycle, program manager responsibilities, and how to create a comprehensive, effective program management plan.
What a program manager does with respect to framework, strategy, and planning, including benefits realization and value creation processes.
Risk management strategies that minimize program uncertainties, reinforced through practical hands-on labs and interactive exercises.

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Businesses report that 80% more projects meet forecast ROI when benefits are aligned with an organization’s strategic goals (PMI). This course provides aspiring program managers (PMs) with the in-demand skills needed to align multiple projects with strategic goals and ensure program success.

Framework, strategy, and planning are essential tools in a PM’s toolkit that provide the structure and roadmap they need to align program objectives with organizational goals. In this course, you’ll explore the three phases of the program lifecycle and the PM’s critical responsibilities in each phase. You’ll examine how programs align with organizational strategy, while balancing portfolio and operations management. You’ll learn how to implement strategic initiatives in a changing environment, define program activities and key deliverables to ensure success, and include effective risk management strategies. Throughout the course, you’ll gain valuable hands-on practice through online labs. Plus, you’ll complete a final project that covers a real-world scenario in a practical setting. Enroll today and build essential skills you need for success as a program manager!

In this module, you will learn about the program management lifecycle in detail. The program management lifecycle is a three-phased process that manages a program from program definition through program delivery and closure. We will explain the various activities that occur in each phase and highlight the program manager’s critical responsibilities. We will also share three checklists to ensure you understand the specific activities essential to the success of each phase.

What's included

10 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt8 plugins

10 videosTotal 62 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes
Meet the Experts3 minutes
Program Management Overview5 minutes
Program Lifecycle Overview7 minutes
Program Definition Phase6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Program Definition Phase8 minutes
Completing the Program Definition Phase8 minutes
Program Delivery Phase7 minutes
Program Closure Phase 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Program Closure 8 minutes

2 readingsTotal 15 minutes

Course Overview10 minutes
Summary and Highlights: The Program Lifecycle5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Practice Quiz: Program Lifecycle: Definition Phase10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Program Lifecycle: Program Delivery and Closure Phases10 minutes
Graded Quiz: The Program Lifecycle30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

(Optional) Program Lifecycle Phases15 minutes

8 pluginsTotal 95 minutes

Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course5 minutes
Reading: Program Management Performance Domains5 minutes
Reading: Program Definition Phase Checklist5 minutes
Lab: Analyze a Program Definition Scenario30 minutes
Reading: Program Delivery Phase Checklist 5 minutes
Reading: Program Closure Phase Checklist 5 minutes
Lab: Analyze a Program Closure Scenario30 minutes
Glossary: The Program Lifecycle10 minutes

In this module, you will learn about the relationship between organizational strategy, program management, portfolio management, and operations management. We will then explain the key requirements for success. The strategic initiative development process describes how programs relate to portfolios and projects. Additionally, it shows how to implement strategic initiatives in a changing environment. We end with an in-depth overview of the benefits management process and key deliverables essential to success.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt5 plugins

7 videosTotal 48 minutes

Strategic Initiative Development 6 minutes
Demo: Portfolios as a Vehicle to Deliver Strategic Initiatives10 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Strategic Initiative Planning 7 minutes
The Benefits Management Process 7 minutes
Demo: Benefits Identification, Analysis, and Planning 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Organizational Maturity and Change 7 minutes
Demo: Benefits Delivery, Transition, and Sustainment 5 minutes

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Strategy Alignment and Benefits Planning3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Practice Quiz: Business Strategy and Programs Link10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Program Benefits10 minutes
Graded Quiz: Strategy Alignment and Benefits Planning30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

(Optional) Strategic Planning and Benefits Management 10 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 85 minutes

Reading: Illustrating the Strategic Initiative Development Process 15 minutes
Lab: Develop a Portfolio Based on a Scenario30 minutes
Reading: The Benefits Management Process: A Checklist 5 minutes
Lab: Develop a Benefits Register 30 minutes
Glossary: Strategy Alignment and Benefits Planning5 minutes

In this module, you will learn about program integration management or PIM. Program integration occurs across the entire program lifecycle and includes activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate multiple components in the program. The program lifecycle consists of three distinct phases that must be integrated to achieve program success. The three phases include program definition, program delivery, and program closure. For effective integration, you will have to make decisions regarding competing demands, priorities, and interdependencies among components.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt8 plugins

8 videosTotal 54 minutes

Program Integration Management5 minutes
Demo: Program Formulation Activities 7 minutes
Demo: Program Planning 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Program Formulation and Planning 9 minutes
Demo: Communications and Information Management 5 minutes
Demo: Scope and Schedule Management5 minutes
Demo: Program Delivery: Risk Management10 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Program Manager Role in Delivery 7 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Program Activities and Execution 2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Practice Quiz: Program Integration and Benefits Realization10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Program Delivery, Closure, and Risk Management10 minutes
Graded Quiz: Program Activities and Execution 30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

(Optional) Program Planning and Risk Management 10 minutes

8 pluginsTotal 125 minutes

Reading: Program Business Case and Program Charter Overview and Templates 15 minutes
Reading: Program Management Plan Overview and Templates15 minutes
Lab: Create an Abbreviated Program Management Plan30 minutes
Program Delivery Phase Activities 10 minutes
Reading: Program Delivery: Quality Management 10 minutes
Reading: Program Closure10 minutes
Lab: Risk Management30 minutes
Glossary: Program Activities and Execution 5 minutes

In this module, you will complete a final guided project where you will work on an e-commerce development program aimed at managing a portfolio designed to establish and enhance Sakura Sweets' online presence. You will also take a final graded quiz to assess your skills and apply your knowledge. The module concludes with a summary of the course highlights.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment1 plugin

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Frequently asked questions

A program manager ensures that the program aligns with the organization’s strategic goals by coordinating related projects, optimizing resource use, and managing risks to deliver overall business value and benefits.

A framework in program management is a structured approach that provides guidelines, processes, and best practices for managing and executing programs effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and successful delivery.

The program manager contributes to the strategic planning process by aligning program objectives with organizational goals, developing strategies for program execution, and ensuring that project outcomes support long-term business objectives.

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