Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Master the concepts, principles, and practices required to pass the **PgMP® exam** on the first attempt.
• Define the purpose and characteristics of a program and differentiate it from a project or portfolio.
• Apply the five **PgMP® Performance Domains** to real-world, complex program scenarios.
• Develop a comprehensive **Benefits Realization Management** plan for a multi-project program.
• Design and implement a robust **Program Governance** model, including oversight and decision-making.
• Master the skills of **Stakeholder Engagement and Communication** in a complex, multi-layered program environment.
• Understand the importance of program integration and managing inter-project dependencies and conflicts.
• Develop a structured study plan and utilize mock exams to assess and maximize exam readiness.

• Experienced Program Managers who meet the PMI® eligibility requirements
• Senior Project Managers transitioning to program leadership roles
• PMO Directors and Governance Leaders
• Senior Consultants specializing in large-scale change and transformation
• VPs and Directors responsible for strategic business initiatives

• Extensive Practice Questions and Mock Exam Simulations (Full-Length, Timed)
• Scenario-Based Group Discussions focused on Applying PgMP® Performance Domains to a complex program
• Individual Exercises: Drafting a Program Benefits Realization Management Plan
• Drill Sessions: Focused Review of the Key Program Management ITTOs
• Role-Playing: Presenting a Program Status and Exception Report to a Program Steering Committee

Unit 1: The Program Management Framework and Strategy Alignment

• Defining a program, its lifecycle, and the role of the Program Manager.
• Mastering the **Strategy Alignment** Performance Domain and linking programs to organizational objectives.
• The process of program formulation and ensuring the program charter is strategically sound.
• Understanding the Program Management Office (PgMO) and its function.

Unit 2: Benefits Management and Program Lifecycle

Value and Phases
• Mastering the **Benefits Management** Performance Domain: definition, delivery, and sustainment.
• The difference between program benefits and project deliverables.
• The program lifecycle: Defining, Delivering, and Closing a Program.
• Strategies for managing the transitions between program phases and coordinating multiple project closures.

Unit 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Program Governance

Control and Communication
• Mastering the **Stakeholder Engagement** Performance Domain in complex, multi-tiered environments.
• Designing a robust **Program Governance** structure and establishing clear decision rights.
• Strategies for managing stakeholder expectations and political resistance across the program.
• Techniques for program reporting and communicating integrated program status to the Steering Committee.

Unit 4: Program Lifecycle and Integration Management

Execution and Coordination
• Mastering the **Program Lifecycle Management** Performance Domain and its integration activities.
• Strategies for managing inter-project dependencies, resource conflicts, and shared risks.
• The program manager's role in integrated scope, schedule, and quality management across all projects.
• Program financial management and establishing a consolidated program budget and cost control.

Unit 5: PgMP® Exam Review and Readiness

Application and Success
• Developing a strategic **PgMP® Study Plan** and preparing for the panel review.
• Focus on the situational question types and scenario analysis for the exam.
• Drill sessions on the key inputs, tools & techniques, and outputs for all performance domains.
• Techniques for time management and handling the exam environment.
• Full-length, timed **PgMP® Mock Exams** and detailed answer reviews.