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PgMP:Program Management Preparation CourseHarish L PMP, PgMPharishlr@Hotmail.com,25-Feb-16Ph: 91 9845546953, Skype: harishlr ACEPROconsulting.com
PgMP Preparation Course - AgendaObjective of this course is to gainProgram Management knowledgeas described by PMI and to passthe PMI PgMP certification exam25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com2
What Is Required To Pass PgmpUnlike PMP preparation, PgMP requires a different approach – focus more on practices, experiences Fundamentals25-Feb-16Program management basicsGeneral management conceptsStandardsSPMv3, Examination Content Outline(ECO), Change management,PMBOKv5Critical thinking skillsExam strategy – question analysis and answering strategy,reasoning skills, Awareness on management processesExperienceProject and program management experience, changemanagement, Stakeholder engagement experience, Decisionmaking. ACEPROconsulting.com3
Way to PgMP and beyondStage -1: Acquire knowledgeWk 1Wk 2Wk 3Wk 4On-line discussions on general management, program managementfundamentals, Insight into the SPMv3, ECO and other relatedstandards, practice questions, share experiences, Question analysisand answering techniques130-150 hours effort toupskill on programmanagementStage -2: Consolidate knowledgeWk 5Wk 6Wk 7Wk 8Off-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)Stage -3: Prepare for examWk 9ContinuedSupportWk 10Wk 10Off-line/On-line: Unresolved topics,Important topics, question analysis,on-line Q&A meetings, study groupPhone, meetings,Whatsapp, Mail, chatStage -4: Take ExamPrepare and Take examEnhance knowledge and Refine skillsJoin the global program management community,networking, be relevant and more effective at work !!25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com4
How it is done 25-Feb-16Uses ILVC (Instructor-Led Virtual Class) technologyUses “GotoMeeting” platform. An App version is preferred.Sessions are recorded and stored for later useCloud storage: All associated files, artefacts, links, assignments, question papersare shared through cloud storage.You are a participant!! Make it interactiveOn-line or off-line, interact with each other and share experienceA good head-set with microphone is preferred for good audioIn case of network issues, the instructor will connect back on an alternate line orcommunicate via mailContact instructor for any support required on e-mail / whatsapp / telephone forany clarifications ACEPROconsulting.com5
What is required 25-Feb-16SPMv3, PgMP ECO, PMI lexicon : preferably hardcopySPMv2 (only chapter-4)PMBOKv5 (Selected sections)Highlighters, markers, sketch pensACEPRO coursewareNo need of any other material ACEPROconsulting.com6
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 areas25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com7
Domains and Exam QuestionsQuestions - 1752575101924175192724VI. PMI code of ethics and professional conduct4Goal: Get “PROFICIENCY” in all domains25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com8
Training Structure Introduction to Program Management Program / Project distinctionsGeneralConcepts Program Strategic AlignmentSPMv3ECOPracticeQuestions Program Benefits Management Program Governance Program Stakeholder EngagementDiscussions to focus on each domain Program Supporting Processes 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 PgMP Exam strategy Questions and answering techniquesApproximate duration of on-line training: 45-50 hoursQ&A sessions and application writing support: 10-12 hoursImportant to catch-up with assignments and SPMv325-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com9
Keeping up the momentum Effort Dedication Cost Benefits25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com10
Training ScheduleFY 2016PgMP preparation course Starting1. Jan 1st week– Completed2. March 2nd week– In plan3. May 2nd week- Scheduled4. Jul 2nd week- Scheduled5. Sep 2nd week- Scheduled6. Nov 2nd week- Scheduled25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com11
PgMP Training Course OutlineModule - 1Introduction toPgMP credentialexamModule - 2Introduction toProgramManagementPgMP credential exam overviewModule - 3Overview of application processTips for Effective and Efficient learningUnderstanding the SPMv3 - standard and ECO(Examination Content Outline)ProgramManagementperformancedomain andProgram life cycleProgram Life CycleProgram Life Cycle gate pass criteria.Program management performance domainsProgram Management – Change cyclePractice questionsOrganisation Vision and MissionBusiness valueOrganisation Strategic planningPortfolios, Programs, Projects and OperationsDecision making – Portfolio/Program/Project/OperationsProgram and Project distinctionsProgram ManagementProgram Manager skills and competenciesProgram Management OfficeIntroduction to Exam Content Outline (ECO)Practice questions25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com12
PgMP Training Course Outline Contd.2Module - 4ProgramStrategicAlignmentIntroduction to Program strategic alignmentOrganizational strategy and program alignmentProgram selection by portfolioProgram MandateProgram SponsorProgram Definition phase dataflow and strategicalignment – dataflowProgram Business caseProgram planProgram RoadmapEnvironmental Factors Impact assessmentsStrategic alignment - ECO tasks analysis and mappingPractice questionsModule - 5ProgramBenefitmanagementOutputs, Capability, Outcome, Benefit and disbenefitsTypes of benefitsBenefit delivery modelsBalanced scorecardArchitecting the programBenefit management life cycle and programlife cycleBenefit Identification phaseIdentifying Data, Metrics, Indicators, KPA, KPIsBenefit analysis and planning phaseBenefit realization planBenefit registerBenefit delivery phaseBenefits transition phaseBenefit Sustenance phasePractice questionsWorkshop: Benefit qualitative and quantitative analysis.25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com13
PgMP Training Course Outline Contd.3Module - 6ProgramGovernanceWhat is Program governanceModule - 7Difference between Governance and ManagementProgram Governance - ResponsibilitiesTypical program organisation set-upProgram Governance - planChange managementIssue escalationProviding management oversight - Phase gate, health checkand other decision point reviewsComponent Initiation and transitionProgram Management Information Systems, KMSAudit supportProgram quality standards and planningGovernance of componentsProgramStakeholderengagementProgram Stakeholder engagementWants, needs and expectationsStakeholder identificationStakeholder analysisStakeholder RegisterStakeholder engagement strategiesStakeholder engagement planningStakeholder engagementResistance triangle and pyramidPractice questionsPractice questionsECO mapping to the Standard25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com14
PgMP Training Course Outline Contd.4Module - 8Review of Program Life cycleModule - 9- Program Communication managementProgramIntegrationProgram Definition phaseProgramManagementSupportiveprocesses- Program finance managementProgram Integration- Change Management- Program resource management- Program procurement management- Program quality management- Issue Management- Program scope management- Program schedule management- Program risk management25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com15
PgMP Training Course Outline Contd.5Module - 8Review of Program Life cycleModule - 9- Program Communication managementProgramIntegrationProgram Definition phaseProgramManagementSupportiveprocesses- Program finance managementProgram Integration- Change Management- Program resource management- Program procurement management- Program quality management- Issue Management- Program scope management- Program schedule management- Program risk management25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com16
PgMP Training Course Outline Contd.6Module - 10Exam analysisPgMP Exam application writing –Guidelines and tipsSupport throughoutthe engagementUnderstanding ECO for examQuestion & Answer sessions (on-line, ingroups)Mail / Phone SupportCritical thinking skills and Examquestion analysisExam – Help points and TipsExam taking – Strategy (perindividual)25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com17
PgMP Training Course Outline Deliverables Each module courseware (in .pdf format) Session recordings in .mp4 format Assignments in open question format to developprogram management insight. 600 questions and answers with rational (dividedinto 4 question papers) PgMP Exam useful formulas, sample work sharedby previous participants All deliverables are made available as softcopy andshared through a Dropbox link, which is nontransferable Standard for Program Management (SPMv3), ECOand any other PMI standards are to be purchasedfrom PMI website (free download for members) Participants can join any of the on-going sessions Templates and samples for selected artefacts Notes/ Data flow diagrams/ mock schedule Participants can apply for upto 25 PDUs with PMIas part of Continuing Certification Requirement(CCR)25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com18
Harish LHandset:Skype:email:Whatsapp:Google :Linked-In: 91 9845546953harishlrharishlr@hotmail.com 91 9845546953PgMP aceproconsulting.com463/B, 11th Cross,2nd Phase, Girinagar,Bangalore – 560085India25-Feb-16 ACEPROconsulting.com19
PgMP Training Course Outline Deliverables 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
