Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam Prep Boot Camp Training Class

Course ID: 20857

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam Prep Boot Camp Training Seminar

Get the information and gain the skills you need to prepare for PMI's new Program Management Professional (PgMP) credential. The PgMP credential recognizes the effort involved in program management, including coordinating project teams, product delivery, support, operations, and people from other functional groups. This course covers the essential PgMP terminology, tools, and techniques covered on the PMI PgMP exam, improves your program management competency, and increases your ability to contribute to your company's success. Hands-On Exercises Daily PgMP-style practice exams Complete summaries for the 39 program management processes Complete a sample application experience section and essay


	Agenda
	1. Project Management Context and Concepts Programs vs. projects vs. portfolios Benefit management Stakeholder management "The Standard for Program Management" overview The five process groups and the nine knowledge areas 2. The Program Management Life Cycle Program life cycle vs program management process Phase 1: Program initiation Establishing program direction Defining the program scope and charter Defining accountability, roles, and responsibilities Differentiating between program and project resources Establishing governance, tools, finance, and reporting Identifying success criteria Phase 2: Program planning Interface and transition planning Planning program scope, schedule, cost, resources, and quality Planning program communication, risk, and procurement Integrating constituent project plans Determining program deliverables and tasks Phase 3: Program execution Acquiring and developing the program team Performing quality assurance and information distribution Consolidating project and program data Monitoring program performance Chartering constituent projects Assigning project managers and allocating resources Establishing consistent project standards Phase 4: Program monitoring and control Controlling program risks, issues, communication, and contracts Measuring benefits realization Forecasting simulated program outcomes Managing program-level issues Applying the change management plan Phase 5: Program closure Closing components and contracts Comparing actual and planned quality, cost, and schedule values Executing the transition plan Initiating a benefits-realization measurement Releasing resources Reporting lessons learned 3. Application and Eligibility Requirements Three steps of the application process Defining relevant experience Writing experience essays


	Audience
	Those who want to achieve PgMP certification, including program managers, experienced project managers, and senior executives. Anyone who plans, controls, or manages the execution of complex projects or programs made up of multiple projects.


	Pre-requisites
	Three to five years of project management experience is assumed PMBOK?? Guide knowledge is helpful Awareness of the examination eligibility criteria established by PMI