Program Management Professional

Project, program, functional managers and program sponsors who want to understand more about the differences between projects and programs and why and how to setup programs to increase the overall benefits to the organization. For project and program managers who wish to take to PMI PgMP certification for program management. For consultants who have worked on projects and programs who wish to increase their understanding of project and programs as well the latest academic research findings such as project/ program and portfolio success factors, leadership skills and competencies in terms of Emotional Quotient (EQ).

Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Management Quotient (MQ) and Technical Quotient (TQ) for project, program, project portfolio and functional managers, which governance structures influence the selection, comprehensiveness and use of methodologies and many more topics of interest that will influence program success.

What will I learn?

• Increase your understanding of the differences between projects and programs and how they fit into portfolios.
• Understand how to select, plan and execute successful programs through instructor based learning, case study and workgroup sessions referencing PMI’s Standard for Program Management V3 and other reference material.
• How to prepare for the PMI PgMP exam with sample exam questions and detailed explanations of the answers.
• Gain the latest research into project, program and portfolio success factors based on the current academic research which will help to increase project and program success.
• Shows depth of understanding and credibility in program management.
• Given first choice to complex and interesting programs.
• Open more opportunities for advancement especially in functional management.
• Prove your willingness to invest in your own development.
• Demonstrate your commitment to your profession.
• Improve your skills and knowledge.
• Represent your personal achievement.
• Build confidence in your knowledge of the profession.

Target Audience

Project, program, functional managers and program sponsors who want to understand more about the differences between projects and programs and why and how to setup programs to increase the overall benefits to the organization. For project and program managers who wish to take to PMI PgMP certification for program management.

For consultants who have worked on projects and programs who wish to increase their understanding of project and programs as well the latest academic research findings such as project/ program and portfolio success factors, leadership skills and competencies in terms of Emotional Quotient (EQ), Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Management Quotient (MQ) and Technical Quotient (TQ) for project, program, project portfolio and functional managers, which governance structures influence the selection, comprehensiveness and use of methodologies and many more topics of interest that will influence program success.

How will I benefit?

• Deeper understanding of the hard and soft factors relating to program management.
• Prepare for the certification for PgMP and be part of a small elite club of program managers (less 1’500 world-wide).
• The confidence of understanding how best to setup and run successful programs.
• Increased program success rates.
• Confidence of business success through the selection and running of programs.
• Take yourself to the next level of understanding and be seen as a mentor and leader in the field of programs and projects.