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PgMP: Program Management Preparation Course

Harish L PMP, PgMP

[email protected], Ph: +91 9845546953, Skype: harishlr

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PgMP Preparation Course - Agenda

Objective of this course is to gainProgram Management knowledgeas described by PMI and to passthe PMI PgMP certification exam

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Business case: Strategic case , Economic case, commercial case,Management case – resource, finances, technical……

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What Is Required To Pass PgMP

FundamentalsProgram management basicsGeneral management concepts

StandardsSPMv3, Examination Content Outline(ECO), Change management,PMBOKv5

Critical thinking skillsExam strategy – question analysis and answering strategy,reasoning skills, Awareness on management processes

ExperienceProject and program management experience, changemanagement, Stakeholder engagement experience, Decisionmaking.

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Unlike PMP preparation, PgMP requires a different approach – focus more on practices, experiences…

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Way to PgMP and beyond

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Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4

Stage -1: Acquire knowledge

On-line discussions on general management, program managementfundamentals, Insight into the SPMv3, ECO and other relatedstandards, practice questions, share experiences, Question analysisand answering techniques

Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8

Stage -2: Consolidate knowledge

Off-line exercises: Transform concepts from one form to another,Assignments to get insight into program management, ECOanalysis, 600+ questions covering domains, On-line Question &answer sessions, study groupsApply for PgMP (if not done already)

Wk 9 Wk 10

Stage -3: Prepare for exam

Off-line/On-line: Unresolved topics,Important topics, question analysis,on-line Q&A meetings, study group

Wk 10

Prepare and Take exam

Stage -4: Take Exam

Continued Support

Phone, meetings, Whatsapp, Mail, chat

Enhance knowledge and Refine skills

130-150 hours effort to upskill on program

management

Join the global program management community,networking, be relevant and more effective at work !!

Deliverables (Non-transferable and shared through dropbox)• Each module courseware (in .pdf format)• Session recordings in .mp4 format• Assignments in open question format to develop program management insight. • 600+ questions and answers with rational (divided into 4 question papers)• PgMP Exam useful formulas, sample work shared by previous participants• Templates and samples for selected artefacts• Notes/ Data flow diagrams/ mock schedule• Participants can apply for upto 25 PDUs with PMI as part of Continuing Certification

Requirement (CCR)

2 Hours a day

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How it is done

Uses ILVC (Instructor-Led Virtual Class) technology

Uses “GotoMeeting” platform. An App version is preferred.

Sessions are recorded and stored for later use

Cloud storage: All associated files, artefacts, links, assignments, question papersare shared through cloud storage.

You are a participant!! Make it interactive

On-line or off-line, interact with each other and share experience

A good head-set with microphone is preferred for good audio

In case of network issues, the instructor will connect back on an alternate line orcommunicate via mail

Contact instructor for any support required on e-mail / whatsapp / telephone forany clarifications

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What is required

SPMv3, PgMP ECO, PMI lexicon : preferably hardcopy

SPMv2 (only chapter-4)

PMBOKv5 (Selected sections)

Highlighters, markers, sketch pens

ACEPRO courseware

No need of any other material

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The Standard for Program Management (SPMv3)

• PMI standard for Program Management is a scalable model from a very largescale, complex program to small, simple program

• Presents generally recognised as good practice that works for most programs,most of the time

• ALL bullet points, sequences, criteria are very important from examinationperspective

• There are also inconsistencies (or errors??), Gray areas

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Domains and Exam Questions

Questions - 175

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VI. PMI code of ethics and professional conduct

Goal: Get “PROFICIENCY” in all domains

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Training Structure

Introduction to Program Management

Program / Project distinctions

Program Strategic Alignment

Program Benefits Management

Program Governance

Program Stakeholder Engagement

Program Supporting Processes

PgMP Exam strategy Questions and answering techniques

General Concepts

SPMv3 ECOPractice

Questions

Approximate duration of on-line training: 45-50 hoursQ&A sessions and application writing support: 10-12 hoursImportant to catch-up with assignments and SPMv3

Discussions to focus on each domain

₋ General concepts behind the domain

₋ SPMv3 discussion points and Data flow diagrams

₋ How it is integrated with other domains

₋ PgMP exam specific information

₋ References required for the exam

₋ Understanding ECO tasks

₋ Practice questions

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Keeping up the momentum

• Effort

• Dedication

• Cost

• Benefits

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Training Schedule

FY 2016PgMP preparation course Starting

1. Jan 1st week – Completed

2. March 2nd week – In plan

3. May 2nd week - Scheduled

4. Jul 2nd week - Scheduled

5. Sep 2nd week - Scheduled

6. Nov 2nd week - Scheduled

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PgMP Training Course Outline

Module - 2

Introduction to

Program

Management

Organisation Vision and Mission

Business value

Organisation Strategic planning

Portfolios, Programs, Projects and Operations

Decision making – Portfolio/Program/Project/Operations

Program and Project distinctions

Program Management

Program Manager skills and competencies

Program Management Office

Introduction to Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Practice questions

Module - 3

Program

Management

performance

domain and

Program life cycle

Program Life Cycle

Program Life Cycle gate pass criteria.

Program management performance domains

Program Management – Change cycle

Practice questions

Module - 1

Introduction to

PgMP credential

exam

PgMP credential exam overview

Overview of application process

Tips for Effective and Efficient learning

Understanding the SPMv3 - standard and ECO

(Examination Content Outline)

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Module - 4

Program

Strategic

Alignment

Introduction to Program strategic alignment

Organizational strategy and program alignment

Program selection by portfolio

Program Mandate

Program Sponsor

Program Definition phase dataflow and strategic

alignment – dataflow

Program Business case

Program plan

Program Roadmap

Environmental Factors Impact assessments

Strategic alignment - ECO tasks analysis and mapping

Practice questions

Module - 5

Program

Benefit

management

Outputs, Capability, Outcome, Benefit and dis-

benefits

Types of benefits

Benefit delivery models

Balanced scorecard

Architecting the program

Benefit management life cycle and program

life cycle

Benefit Identification phase

Identifying Data, Metrics, Indicators, KPA, KPIs

Benefit analysis and planning phase

Benefit realization plan

Benefit register

Benefit delivery phase

Benefits transition phase

Benefit Sustenance phase

Practice questions

Workshop: Benefit qualitative and quantitative analysis.

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Module - 6

Program

Governance

What is Program governance

Difference between Governance and Management

Program Governance - Responsibilities

Typical program organisation set-up

Program Governance - plan

Change management

Issue escalation

Providing management oversight - Phase gate, health check

and other decision point reviews

Component Initiation and transition

Program Management Information Systems, KMS

Audit support

Program quality standards and planning

Governance of components

Practice questions

ECO mapping to the Standard

Module - 7

Program

Stakeholder

engagement

Program Stakeholder engagement

Wants, needs and expectations

Stakeholder identification

Stakeholder analysis

Stakeholder Register

Stakeholder engagement strategies

Stakeholder engagement planning

Stakeholder engagement

Resistance triangle and pyramid

Practice questions

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Module - 8

Program

Integration

Review of Program Life cycle

Program Definition phase

Program Integration

- Change Management

- Issue Management

Module - 9

Program

Management

Supportive

processes

- Program Communication management

- Program finance management

- Program resource management

- Program procurement management

- Program quality management

- Program scope management

- Program schedule management

- Program risk management

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Module - 8

Program

Integration

Review of Program Life cycle

Program Definition phase

Program Integration

- Change Management

- Issue Management

Module - 9

Program

Management

Supportive

processes

- Program Communication management

- Program finance management

- Program resource management

- Program procurement management

- Program quality management

- Program scope management

- Program schedule management

- Program risk management

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Module - 10

Exam analysis

PgMP Exam application writing –Guidelines and tips

Understanding ECO for exam

Critical thinking skills and Exam question analysis

Exam – Help points and Tips

Exam taking – Strategy (per individual)

Support throughout

the engagement

Question & Answer sessions (on-line, in

groups)

Mail / Phone Support

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