Program Management A Practical Strategy Guide

What you'll learn
Build a program charter and business case that clarify vision, scope, authority, and success criteria
Align stakeholders using power-interest mapping, engagement plans, and governance routines
Create a program roadmap to manage dependencies, milestones, and cross-project sequencing
Run a program RAID log and escalation process to manage risks, issues, and decisions proactively
Define outcome-focused KPIs and a benefits realization plan to prove business value over time
Select and tailor PMI/MSP/Agile/SAFe (or hybrid) to match program complexity and constraints
Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course
Description
Even strong projects can fail to create real business impact when they're not connected by a clear program strategy. In fact, PMI research has found that 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance, and that only 42% of organizations report high alignment between projects and organizational strategy. That's the gap this course is built to fix.Creating a Program Management Strategy teaches you how to step above individual projects and run a coordinated, outcomes-focused program-where multiple workstreams move in the same direction, stakeholders stay aligned, risks don't surprise you, and the value you promised actually shows up.Instead of treating program management like "bigger project management," you'll learn how to build the strategy layer that connects execution to results: vision, objectives, governance, resourcing, measurement, and benefits realization.In this course, you'll learn how toefine a clear program vision and measurable objectives that tie directly to business strategyBuild a strong program charter and business case to earn buy-in, authority, and resourcesMap stakeholders and drive alignment using engagement plans and governance structuresDesign program governance (sponsor, steering committee, decision-making rhythm, RACI clarity)Identify and manage program-level risks (cross-project dependencies, external shifts, "program killers")Create a program roadmap that shows timelines, dependencies, and strategic milestonesAllocate and optimize resources across multiple projects using prioritization and capacity planningTrack performance and benefits with KPIs, dashboards, and a benefits realization plan that survives handoffChoose the right methodology (PMI/MSP/Agile/SAFe or hybrid) based on context, not trendsUse practical tools and templates (RAID logs, stakeholder registers, decision logs, reporting cadences) to run the program day-to-dayBy the end, you'll have a complete, repeatable strategy you can apply immediately-whether you're launching a digital transformation, coordinating cross-functional delivery, or stepping into a program role for the first time.
Who this course is for
New or aspiring program managers moving up from project management
Senior project managers managing multiple interdependent projects
PMO leaders and project/program leads who need a consistent program strategy playbook
Functional leaders (Ops, IT, Finance, HR, Product) coordinating cross-team initiatives
Change and transformation leads running org-wide rollouts or modernization programs
Anyone responsible for outcomes (not just deliverables) on large, cross-functional initiatives
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