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Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam

 
Course: 920   Type: Course Workshop   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

You Will Learn How To

  • Prepare to pass the PMI PgMP certification examination
  • Integrate the examination blueprint from the PgMP exam specification
  • Navigate the 39 processes of The Standard for Program Management
  • Analyze methods essential for PgMP exam success
  • Align your program management experience with PgMP terminology and definitions
  • Identify the steps needed to complete your exam application and meet the required criteria

Course Benefits

The Project Management Institute's Program Management Professional credential (PgMP) defines the global standard of best practices for program management professionals. As a result of attending this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the program management discipline and successfully prepare for the PgMP certification exam.

Who Should Attend

Those who want to achieve PgMP certification including program and portfolio managers, experienced project managers and senior executives. Participants do not need to hold a PMP® certification but should be aware of the examination eligibility criteria established by PMI.

Course Workshop

Through a series of workshops, simulated exams and at-home exercises, you build your skills and reference toolkit to ensure your exam preparedness. Workshops include:
  • Taking multiple daily style practice exams and cross-referencing answers
  • Matrixing the exam blueprint to The Standard for Program Management for each domain
  • Preparing personalized exam study materials to enhance your exam success
  • Tracing benefits management, stakeholder management and program governance across the program life cycle
  • Relating the phases of the program management life cycle to the 39 program management processes

Related Courses

 
PgMP is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. 		 

Upcoming Dates

Feb 3 - 6, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Feb 17 - 20, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Feb 24 - 27, 2009
 Los Angeles
Mar 10 - 13, 2009
 Toronto
Mar 17 - 20, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Mar 24 - 27, 2009
 New York
Apr 21 - 24, 2009
 Chicago (Schaumburg)
May 12 - 15, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
May 26 - 29, 2009
 Ottawa
May 26 - 29, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Jun 16 - 19, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Jun 23 - 26, 2009
 Los Angeles
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2009
 New York
Jul 21 - 24, 2009
 Toronto
Jul 28 - 31, 2009
 Chicago (Schaumburg)

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Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam

 
Course: 920   Type: Course Workshop   Duration: 4 Days
 
 
Course 920 Content
 

Navigating The Standard for Program Management

Defining program management and related concepts

  • The five process groups and the nine knowledge areas
  • Relating programs, portfolios and projects

The program management life cycle

  • The five phases
  • Pre-program setup
  • Program setup
  • Establishing program infrastructure
  • Delivering incremental benefits
  • Closing the project
  • Implementing governance across the life cycle
  • Applying phase gates for program control

Defining the Program

Evaluating the program

  • Performing a program assessment
  • Supporting business analysis functions
  • Developing the Benefits Realization Plan

Working with the program team

  • Performing a preliminary stakeholder analysis
  • Establishing alliances with other departments and organizations
  • Evaluating organizational capabilities
  • Requesting authorization to proceed

Initiating the Program

Targeting program success

  • Establishing program direction with the Program Benefits Statement
  • Creating the Preliminary Program Scope Statement
  • Building and seeking senior management approval for the Program Charter

Detailing the program

  • Developing a high-level milestone program plan
  • Identifying and assigning program roles and responsibilities
  • Dealing with constituent projects within the program
  • Defining measurement and success criteria
  • Conducting program kick-off meetings with stakeholders

Planning the Program

Defining scope

  • Developing a detailed Program Scope Statement
  • Creating a Program Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS)

Building the program management plan

  • Optimizing the baseline program plan
  • Defining the Project Management Information System (PMIS)
  • Developing subsidiary plans

Executing the Program

Driving program components

  • Monitoring program performance
  • Chartering constituent projects
  • Motivating the program team

Ensuring product quality

  • Establishing program consistency
  • Capturing program status data
  • Executing the appropriate program plans
  • Approving closure of completed projects

Controlling the Program

Monitoring and measuring performance

  • Analyzing variance of costs, schedule, quality and risks
  • Identifying potential corrective actions

Adapting to change

  • Managing change
  • Addressing program level issues and risks

Closing the Program

Managing program completion

  • Completing a program performance analysis report
  • Conducting the stakeholder post-review meeting

Completing component projects

  • Closing and archiving projects
  • Reporting lessons learned

Application and Eligibility Requirements

  • The three steps of the application process
  • Defining your relevant experience
  • Writing your experience essays
  • Your exam preparation strategy
 
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Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam Tuition

 
Course: 920   Type: Course Workshop   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

Course Tuition
$ 2,790 Standard Tuition
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