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Introduction to Programme ManagementView PDF (Print for personal use) |
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This course will provide an introduction to the terminology and structure commonly applied to managing multiple, interdependent projects as programmes. It will be of interest to those who are currently working within a programme environment, or those who would like to develop their skills further in the areas of Project Management and Change Management.
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Learning Objectives |
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· Defining a programme and how strategy or vision can be broken down into individual projects
· Identifying barriers to running a successful programme and actions to overcome these barriers
· Review the Life Cycle of a programme and the roles and responsibilities of those involved in programmes
· Benefit Identifications and Benefit Realisation
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Course Content |
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Overview of Programme Management
· Where did Programme Management originate?
· How do you know if you are involved in a Programme?
· Defining what a programme is, and how the strategy or vision statement can be broken down into individual projects
· Identifying barriers to running a successful programme and actions to overcome these barriers
· Identifying Dependencies between all of the projects in a programme
Roles and Responsibilities on a Programme and Stakeholder Management
· Review of each Programme Management role Creating suitable organisation structures for different types of programme environment
Benefits and their Realisation
· Identification of benefits
· Developing appropriate Benefits Realisation Plans
Planning and Reporting of a Programme
· Defining key milestones in the programme and ensuring these relate back to key delivery dates on individual projects
· Identifying suitable mechanisms for monitoring progress across all projects within a programme of work
Relationship between Projects and Programme Management
· Setting the boundary of authority for each project
· Identifying escalation routes for Risk Management and Change Management from Project Level to Programme Level
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The Course Will Benefit |
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· Programme Managers, experienced Project Managers and Senior Business Managers from any discipline working at a Strategic Level
· Programme Support Team Members, who have observed the kind of organisational and culture change that programmes bring
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Course Structure |
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· 1 day Course
· Course runs 9am – 5:30pm with a break for lunch
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We Provide the Following Essentials |
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· Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office
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Follow On Courses |
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· MSP™ Foundation
· MSP™ Foundation and Practitioner
· Delivering Change Through Business Analysis
· Principles of Change Management
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