Introduction to Program Management

This course is part of IBM Program Manager Professional Certificate

Instructors: Daniel C. Yeomans +1 more

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What you'll learn

  •   The basics of the program management lifecycle, domains, terminologies, and stakeholder collaboration in just 2 weeks.
  •   About program manager career options and supporting certifications, plus you’ll create a skills development plan to help you toward your goal.
  •   A good understanding of program manager roles and responsibilities and the skills and knowledge required for a successful career.
  •   Introductory program management skills reinforced through interactive exercises and a final project.
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Program Management
  •   Resource Management
  •   Benefits Administration
  •   Change Management
  •   Organizational Strategy
  •   Team Management
  •   Governance
  •   Communication
  •   Project Management Life Cycle
  •   Project Management
  •   Stakeholder Management
  •   Project Management Office (PMO)
  • There are 3 modules in this course

    Program managers oversee multiple related projects to achieve strategic business objectives. In this course, you'll develop essential program management skills to get you started. You’ll discover how to define programs and investigate the phases of the program management lifecycle, addressing challenges and solutions. You’ll look at program management offices (PMOs) and learn about stakeholder management using tools like RACI charts. Plus, you’ll look at PMI-PgMP certification requirements, consider other certifications, and explore program manager career paths and the essential skills required for success. Throughout this course, you'll get instructional guidance through videos and valuable hands-on practice in online labs to reinforce your learning. Then a final project will enable you to analyze program manager job postings and develop your learning plan to work in this role. Enroll now to kickstart your journey to becoming a prized program manager!

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