Project management
PgMP Course Overview:
Program Management is the next logical career step for professional project managers leading larger and more complex initiatives. To some, program management is viewed as the top of the “technical project management” professional ladder. With less than 3,800 certified PgMPs currently in the world, this certification provides a definitive advantage for project professionals seeking growth and recognition.
Programs are at the heart of any major operations, regardless of the size and significance of each program. A business can only succeed when all related programs work in perfect harmony without any ambiguities, contributing to the larger objective of the company. Should any program fall apart or fail to accomplish its goal, the train may derail. Innumerable business, be it small to medium enterprises or large organizations, have suered body blows and many have failed owing to ineicient or outright inept program management.
A Program Management Professional plays a essential role in determining the fortune of an organization. Program Management Professional (PgMP) is the most prestigious certificate for program managers. This certificate is offered by PMI (Project Management Institute) for experienced program managers.
A program management professional or PgMP is responsible for this crucial lifeline of a business. A PgMP is expected to manage all the program projects, sub-programs and operations, to undertake preprogram assessments, study program feasibility, conduct cost benefit analysis, take all stakeholders and sponsors into confidence, form teams or use existing teams and assign relevant tasks, conceive plans to initiate a perfect plan and then executing it optimally to deliver the most qualitative results at a budget while adhering to a timeline.
What is the main benefit of doing PgMP?
Many organisations are running multi-billion dollars programs (e.g. Contractions, mining), but they are calling them projects. The leader of these programs is called project managers. As long as you are running multiple projects with interdependence among the projects and have common goal, you are eligible for PgMP.
Core competencies of PgMP include environmental scanning, strategic planning, defining the vision and mission of the program, managing stakeholders, mastering techniques that will improve program management, execute the programs as planned and ensuring nothing is out of place as the program moves from one phase to another through its life cycle. It is needless to point out that discretion or an individual approach will play a major role in executing the various tasks assigned to a program management professional.
There is a many methods employed in strategic planning. Clarifying the vision and mission of a program can have multiple approaches. Not all stakeholders are same and there will be some diiculties that must be addressed. The same goes for teams, senior managers and sponsors.
To differentiate yourself !!! PgMP will offer you the required differentiator. Also, while preparing for PgMP, you will learn the best practices for conducting your programs more efficiently and achieve great results for your organisation. This will assist you to secure better pay and higher position. You will be recognised a specialist program manager.
Eligibility Criteria:
You need to have project management as well as program management experience as a pre-requisite for appearing in the PgMP exam.
- Candidates having High school diploma/global equivalent educational qualification will require 4 years of project management experience and 7 years of program management experience.
- Candidates having Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent educational qualification will require 4 years of project management experience and 4 years of program management experience.
Your application may be picked for auditing. Be careful in documenting and fulfilling your details.
After meeting eligibility criteria, candidates are granted one (1) year to take the exam.
PgMP Exam:
- Exam is administered in “English only”
- Administration – computer based
- Paper-based if you live more than “300Km/187” miles from a PrometricCBT site
- Four hours (240 m) to take the exam, There is a 15-minute computer tutorial
- 170 multiple-choice questions, 20 of these are pretest questions, randomly dispersed throughout the exam (These do not affect your score) “If applicant does not pass, he can take the exam two more times during the year, but you must pay a fee each time”
- Fees [USD]: PMI Members $800, Non-Members $1,000
- Need 60 PDUs every three years to maintain both PMP® and PgMP®
- It is not necessary to have the PMP® to take the PgMP®
Who Should Attend:
This course is for PMO directors, program & project managers wishing to sit for the PgMP® exam and earn the PMI® credential, including:
- CEOs, SVPs, VPs and senior executives accountable for organizational strategy setting and execution.
- Middle to senior managers either involved in program management, or are identified to progress into that role.
- Entrepreneurs establishing new organizations.
- Project Managers who would like to prepare for the PgMP® certification exam as quickly and effectively as possible
- Candidates for the PgMP® certification exam who have completed their studies and would like to “refresh” their knowledge before taking the exam
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the program management language, best practices, tools and techniques, and tips to assist you in taking, and passing your PgMP® exam
- Interpret exam questions and focus your study time on topics that need the most attention
- Learn proven test taking skills to write your PgMP® application and utilize your personal test taking strategy
- Be competent in utilizing Program Management best practices as outlined in The Standard for Program Management & Agile practice guide in your work
- Manage programs in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) standards
- Apply Program Management skills, tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget.
PgMP Course Outlines
- Ch. 01: Introduction
- Ch. 02: Program Management Performance Domains
- Ch. 03: Performance Domain (1) “Program Strategy Alignment”
- Ch. 04: Performance Domain (2) “Program Benefits Management”
- Ch. 05: Performance Domain (3) “Program Stakeholder Engagement”
- Ch. 06: Performance Domain (4) “Program Governance”
- Ch. 07: Performance Domain (5) “Program Life Cycle Management”
- Ch. 08: Program Activities
- How to write PgMP Application?
- PgMP ECO (Examination Contents Outline)
- Questions & Case studies
Syllabus of PgMP Certification Training
Defining Program Management and Related Concepts
- What are programs, portfolios and projects?
- Relating programs, portfolios and projects
- The five phases of the program management lifecycle
- Conducting pre-program preparations
- Initiating the program
- Setting up the program
- Delivering program benefits
- Closing the program
- The program manager’s role in delivering programs
Program Management Life Cycle
- Program governance and the program management office
- Program management processes
- The stages of program management
- Monitoring and controlling program changes
Program Planning
- The program management plan
- Define program goals and requirements
- Developing a program schedule
- Monitor and control program status
Evaluating the Program
- Developing the Benefits Realization Plan
- Establishing alliances with other departments and organizations
- Evaluating organizational capabilities
Executing the Program
- Outsourcing program components
- Establishing program contracts
- Procuring projects
- Executing the appropriate program contracts
- Motivating the program team
- Ensuring product quality
- Closing the Procurements
Project and Program Facilitation
- Program Time Management
- Program Cost Management
- Program Quality Management
- Program Human Resource Management
Program Financial Management
- Identify a program financial plan
- Control program financials
- Managing program benefits
Controlling the Program & Reporting
- Monitoring and measuring performance
- Analyzing variance of costs, schedule, quality and risks
- Identifying potential corrective actions
- Managing and Adapting to change
- Addressing program level issues and risks
- Identify and analyzing program risk
- Effective program reporting
- Program stakeholder management
- Effective program auditing
Closing the Program
- Managing program completion
- Conducting the stakeholder post-review meeting
- Completing component projects
- Closing and archiving projects
Reference Books:
- The Standard for Program Management 4th Edition
- PgMP ECO (Examination Content Outline)
- Review important PMP topics (PMBOK Guide 6th Edition)
- Some of the trusted question banks to supplement study.
Business Park Training Advantages
- PgMP course adhered with International Standards of PMI
- Course Duration: 6 Days/ 30 hours
- Interactive Instructor – Online ZOOM Classrooms or Group Training
- Course study materials designed by subject matter experts
- Get 30 hours contact hours (PDUs) Certificate
- Interactive session with Case Studies
- Enrich with Industry best practices and Real Life Examples
- End-to-end support via phone, mail, and chat
- Complete PgMP® Application assistance
Course Delivery and Material:
- This course is delivered in virtual classroom format (Online Zoom Meeting).
- In-person, on-site coaching for a period of 4 weeks from course end date
- Guidance on completing the PgMP application process
- Access to the recorded sessions
- Access to the PgMP course materials
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the steps needed to complete your exam application and meet the required criteria
- Prepare to pass the PMI PgMP certification examination
- Use effective program management tools and techniques
- Identify and implement best practices in program management governance
- Relate program delivery to business / strategic objectives
- Initiate a large-scale program to implement organizational strategy
- Manage, plan, execute and control a successful program consisting of multiple, related projects
- Ensure the realization of project and program benefits
- Effectively manage stakeholder relationships
- Reporting and controlling of programs in an effective manner that utilizes best practice reporting tools
- Analyze methods essential for PgMP exam success
- Align your program management experience with PgMP terminology and definitions
Course Schedule:
- 3 days / week – Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday “09:00 AM– 02:00 PM”
- 6 Online Interactive Sessions (30 Hrs.)
PgMP Course Sechule
| Topic | Lectures |
| Orientation SesstionCh. 01: Introduction to PgMPApplications & Questions | Lecture: 1 |
| Ch. 02: Program Management Performance Domains Ch. 03: Performance Domain (1) “Program Strategy Alignment” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 2 |
| Ch. 04: Performance Domain (2) “Program Benefits Management” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 3 |
| Ch. 05: Performance Domain (3) “Program Stakeholder Engagement” Ch. 06: Performance Domain (4) “Program Governance” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 4 |
| Ch. 07: Performance Domain (5) “Program Life Cycle Management” Ch. 08: Program Activities Applications & Questions | Lecture: 5 |
| How to write PgMP Application?PgMP Course Revision Applications & Questions | Lecture: 6 |
The Instructor:
He obtained B.S.C. degree in Telecommunications & Electronics, Engineering from Cairo University, 1998.Program Management is the next logical career step for professional project managers leading larger and more complex initiatives. To some, program management is viewed as the top of the “technical project management” professional ladder. With less than 3,800 certified PgMPs currently in the world, this certification provides a definitive advantage for project professionals seeking growth and recognition.
Programs are at the heart of any major operations, regardless of the size and significance of each program. A business can only succeed when all related programs work in perfect harmony without any ambiguities, contributing to the larger objective of the company. Should any program fall apart or fail to accomplish its goal, the train may derail. Innumerable business, be it small to medium enterprises or large organizations, have suered body blows and many have failed owing to ineicient or outright inept program management.
A Program Management Professional plays a essential role in determining the fortune of an organization. Program Management Professional (PgMP) is the most prestigious certificate for program managers. This certificate is offered by PMI (Project Management Institute) for experienced program managers.
A program management professional or PgMP is responsible for this crucial lifeline of a business. A PgMP is expected to manage all the program projects, sub-programs and operations, to undertake preprogram assessments, study program feasibility, conduct cost benefit analysis, take all stakeholders and sponsors into confidence, form teams or use existing teams and assign relevant tasks, conceive plans to initiate a perfect plan and then executing it optimally to deliver the most qualitative results at a budget while adhering to a timeline.
What is the main benefit of doing PgMP?
Many organisations are running multi-billion dollars programs (e.g. Contractions, mining), but they are calling them projects. The leader of these programs is called project managers. As long as you are running multiple projects with interdependence among the projects and have common goal, you are eligible for PgMP.
Core competencies of PgMP include environmental scanning, strategic planning, defining the vision and mission of the program, managing stakeholders, mastering techniques that will improve program management, execute the programs as planned and ensuring nothing is out of place as the program moves from one phase to another through its life cycle. It is needless to point out that discretion or an individual approach will play a major role in executing the various tasks assigned to a program management professional.
There is a many methods employed in strategic planning. Clarifying the vision and mission of a program can have multiple approaches. Not all stakeholders are same and there will be some diiculties that must be addressed. The same goes for teams, senior managers and sponsors.
To differentiate yourself !!! PgMP will offer you the required differentiator. Also, while preparing for PgMP, you will learn the best practices for conducting your programs more efficiently and achieve great results for your organisation. This will assist you to secure better pay and higher position. You will be recognised a specialist program manager.
Eligibility Criteria:
You need to have project management as well as program management experience as a pre-requisite for appearing in the PgMP exam.
- Candidates having High school diploma/global equivalent educational qualification will require 4 years of project management experience and 7 years of program management experience.
- Candidates having Bachelor’s degree/global equivalent educational qualification will require 4 years of project management experience and 4 years of program management experience.
Your application may be picked for auditing. Be careful in documenting and fulfilling your details.
After meeting eligibility criteria, candidates are granted one (1) year to take the exam.
PgMP Exam:
- Exam is administered in “English only”
- Administration – computer based
- Paper-based if you live more than “300Km/187” miles from a PrometricCBT site
- Four hours (240 m) to take the exam, There is a 15-minute computer tutorial
- 170 multiple-choice questions, 20 of these are pretest questions, randomly dispersed throughout the exam (These do not affect your score) “If applicant does not pass, he can take the exam two more times during the year, but you must pay a fee each time”
- Fees [USD]: PMI Members $800, Non-Members $1,000
- Need 60 PDUs every three years to maintain both PMP® and PgMP®
- It is not necessary to have the PMP® to take the PgMP®
Who Should Attend:
This course is for PMO directors, program & project managers wishing to sit for the PgMP® exam and earn the PMI® credential, including:
- CEOs, SVPs, VPs and senior executives accountable for organizational strategy setting and execution.
- Middle to senior managers either involved in program management, or are identified to progress into that role.
- Entrepreneurs establishing new organizations.
- Project Managers who would like to prepare for the PgMP® certification exam as quickly and effectively as possible
- Candidates for the PgMP® certification exam who have completed their studies and would like to “refresh” their knowledge before taking the exam
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the program management language, best practices, tools and techniques, and tips to assist you in taking, and passing your PgMP® exam
- Interpret exam questions and focus your study time on topics that need the most attention
- Learn proven test taking skills to write your PgMP® application and utilize your personal test taking strategy
- Be competent in utilizing Program Management best practices as outlined in The Standard for Program Management & Agile practice guide in your work
- Manage programs in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI®) standards
- Apply Program Management skills, tools and techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget.
PgMP Course Outlines
- Ch. 01: Introduction
- Ch. 02: Program Management Performance Domains
- Ch. 03: Performance Domain (1) “Program Strategy Alignment”
- Ch. 04: Performance Domain (2) “Program Benefits Management”
- Ch. 05: Performance Domain (3) “Program Stakeholder Engagement”
- Ch. 06: Performance Domain (4) “Program Governance”
- Ch. 07: Performance Domain (5) “Program Life Cycle Management”
- Ch. 08: Program Activities
- How to write PgMP Application?
- PgMP ECO (Examination Contents Outline)
- Questions & Case studies
Syllabus of PgMP Certification Training
Defining Program Management and Related Concepts
- What are programs, portfolios and projects?
- Relating programs, portfolios and projects
- The five phases of the program management lifecycle
- Conducting pre-program preparations
- Initiating the program
- Setting up the program
- Delivering program benefits
- Closing the program
- The program manager’s role in delivering programs
Program Management Life Cycle
- Program governance and the program management office
- Program management processes
- The stages of program management
- Monitoring and controlling program changes
Program Planning
- The program management plan
- Define program goals and requirements
- Developing a program schedule
- Monitor and control program status
Evaluating the Program
- Developing the Benefits Realization Plan
- Establishing alliances with other departments and organizations
- Evaluating organizational capabilities
Executing the Program
- Outsourcing program components
- Establishing program contracts
- Procuring projects
- Executing the appropriate program contracts
- Motivating the program team
- Ensuring product quality
- Closing the Procurements
Project and Program Facilitation
- Program Time Management
- Program Cost Management
- Program Quality Management
- Program Human Resource Management
Program Financial Management
- Identify a program financial plan
- Control program financials
- Managing program benefits
Controlling the Program & Reporting
- Monitoring and measuring performance
- Analyzing variance of costs, schedule, quality and risks
- Identifying potential corrective actions
- Managing and Adapting to change
- Addressing program level issues and risks
- Identify and analyzing program risk
- Effective program reporting
- Program stakeholder management
- Effective program auditing
Closing the Program
- Managing program completion
- Conducting the stakeholder post-review meeting
- Completing component projects
- Closing and archiving projects
Reference Books:
- The Standard for Program Management 4th Edition
- PgMP ECO (Examination Content Outline)
- Review important PMP topics (PMBOK Guide 6th Edition)
- Some of the trusted question banks to supplement study.
Business Park Training Advantages
- PgMP course adhered with International Standards of PMI
- Course Duration: 6 Days/ 30 hours
- Interactive Instructor – Online ZOOM Classrooms or Group Training
- Course study materials designed by subject matter experts
- Get 30 hours contact hours (PDUs) Certificate
- Interactive session with Case Studies
- Enrich with Industry best practices and Real Life Examples
- End-to-end support via phone, mail, and chat
- Complete PgMP® Application assistance
Course Delivery and Material:
- This course is delivered in virtual classroom format (Online Zoom Meeting).
- In-person, on-site coaching for a period of 4 weeks from course end date
- Guidance on completing the PgMP application process
- Access to the recorded sessions
- Access to the PgMP course materials
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the steps needed to complete your exam application and meet the required criteria
- Prepare to pass the PMI PgMP certification examination
- Use effective program management tools and techniques
- Identify and implement best practices in program management governance
- Relate program delivery to business / strategic objectives
- Initiate a large-scale program to implement organizational strategy
- Manage, plan, execute and control a successful program consisting of multiple, related projects
- Ensure the realization of project and program benefits
- Effectively manage stakeholder relationships
- Reporting and controlling of programs in an effective manner that utilizes best practice reporting tools
- Analyze methods essential for PgMP exam success
- Align your program management experience with PgMP terminology and definitions
Course Schedule:
- 3 days / week – Saturday, Sunday & Wednesday “09:00 AM– 02:00 PM”
- 6 Online Interactive Sessions (30 Hrs.)
PgMP Course Sechule
| Topic | Lectures |
| Orientation SesstionCh. 01: Introduction to PgMPApplications & Questions | Lecture: 1 |
| Ch. 02: Program Management Performance Domains Ch. 03: Performance Domain (1) “Program Strategy Alignment” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 2 |
| Ch. 04: Performance Domain (2) “Program Benefits Management” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 3 |
| Ch. 05: Performance Domain (3) “Program Stakeholder Engagement” Ch. 06: Performance Domain (4) “Program Governance” Applications & Questions | Lecture: 4 |
| Ch. 07: Performance Domain (5) “Program Life Cycle Management” Ch. 08: Program Activities Applications & Questions | Lecture: 5 |
| How to write PgMP Application?PgMP Course Revision Applications & Questions | Lecture: 6 |
The Instructor:
He obtained B.S.C. degree in Telecommunications & Electronics, Engineering from Cairo University, 1998.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan has 20+ years of experience in IT projects, 15+ years of these are in projects management, business management and consultations.
He is currently the Director of Project Management Office (PMO), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).
He worked as a Systems Analyst & Developer at IBM before joining MCIT.
In addition, He worked as an Instructor at faculty of engineering, Cairo University, Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport… and others.
Certified PgMP, RMP, ACP, PBA, PMP from Projects Management Institute.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan obtained Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Cairo University, 2016.
He obtained Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport, 2010.
In addition, He obtained PhD. and M.S.C. in Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering from Cairo Uni. In 2007 and 2002 respectively.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan has 20+ years of experience in IT projects, 15+ years of these are in projects management, business management and consultations.
He is currently the Director of Project Management Office (PMO), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).
He worked as a Systems Analyst & Developer at IBM before joining MCIT.
In addition, He worked as an Instructor at faculty of engineering, Cairo University, Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport… and others.
Certified PgMP, RMP, ACP, PBA, PMP from Projects Management Institute.
Dr. Ahmed Hassan obtained Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Cairo University, 2016.
He obtained Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport, 2010.
In addition, He obtained PhD. and M.S.C. in Telecommunications & Electronics Engineering from Cairo Uni. In 2007 and 2002 respectively.