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Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Certification Training Course

Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Certification Training Course

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Overview

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Course Outline

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Schedule & Fees

Overview
Why Attend

Program Management Professional (PgMP) is a specialised Project Management Training Course designed to prepare experienced professionals for the PgMP® certification examination while developing advanced capabilities in programme management. The course focuses on coordinating related projects, managing strategic programmes, aligning programme outcomes with organisational objectives, and integrating programme-level planning, delivery, risks, resources, and stakeholders.

this PMI certification training course develops practical expertise in benefits realisation, programme governance, stakeholder engagement, strategic alignment, and performance management. Participants learn how to manage complex programmes, coordinate interdependent projects, measure programme outcomes, manage risks and issues, and establish effective governance throughout the programme lifecycle.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure and requirements of the Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
  • Prepare systematically for the PgMP® certification examination.
  • Develop advanced knowledge of programme management principles and practices.
  • Understand the relationship between projects, programmes, and organisational strategy.
  • Align strategic programmes with organisational objectives and priorities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage interdependent projects within a programme.
  • Establish effective programme governance structures and decision-making processes.
  • Develop and monitor benefits realisation strategies.
  • Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
  • Coordinate programme resources, stakeholders, and communication.
  • Monitor programme performance and strategic outcomes.
  • Strengthen decision-making across complex programme environments.

Target Audience

  • Programme Managers and aspiring Programme Managers.
  • Senior Project Managers managing multiple related projects.
  • Portfolio Managers and PMO professionals.
  • Programme Directors and Programme Coordinators.
  • Business Transformation and Change Managers.
  • Strategic Planning and Implementation Professionals.
  • Professionals responsible for strategic programmes.
  • Managers involved in benefits realisation and programme governance.
  • Experienced project professionals seeking PMI certification.
  • Professionals preparing for the PgMP® examination.
Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Program Management Professional (PgMP)

  • Overview of PgMP® certification
  • Role and responsibilities of the Programme Manager
  • PgMP® examination structure
  • Programme, project, and portfolio distinctions
  • Principles of programme management
  • Key examination terminology and concepts

Module 2: Fundamentals of Programme Management

  • Principles of programme management
  • Programme lifecycle and management domains
  • Programme objectives and outcomes
  • Programme components and interdependencies
  • Programme planning and coordination
  • Programme-level decision-making

Module 3: Strategic Programmes and Organisational Alignment

  • Principles of strategic programmes
  • Translating organisational strategy into programme objectives
  • Strategic alignment of programme components
  • Defining programme outcomes
  • Assessing strategic contribution
  • Managing changes in strategic priorities

Module 4: Programme Initiation and Planning

  • Developing the programme business case
  • Defining programme scope and objectives
  • Establishing programme roadmaps
  • Programme management plans
  • Identifying programme stakeholders
  • Developing programme governance structures
  • Establishing programme success criteria

Module 5: Programme Benefits and Benefits Realisation

  • Principles of benefits realisation
  • Identifying programme benefits
  • Developing benefits management plans
  • Establishing benefits measurement criteria
  • Tracking and monitoring benefits
  • Managing benefits dependencies
  • Sustaining benefits after programme completion

Module 6: Programme Governance

  • Principles of programme governance
  • Governance frameworks and structures
  • Programme decision rights
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Escalation and approval processes
  • Programme reporting and oversight
  • Governance compliance and accountability

Module 7: Programme Risk, Issues, and Dependencies

  • Programme-level risk management
  • Identifying strategic and operational risks
  • Risk assessment and prioritisation
  • Programme issue management
  • Managing project dependencies
  • Interdependency analysis
  • Developing coordinated responses

Module 8: Programme Stakeholder and Resource Management

  • Stakeholder identification and analysis
  • Programme stakeholder engagement
  • Executive communication
  • Managing programme resources
  • Resource capacity and allocation
  • Coordinating teams across programme components
  • Managing conflicts and competing priorities

Module 9: Programme Performance and Change Management

  • Establishing programme performance measures
  • Monitoring programme KPIs
  • Programme reporting and dashboards
  • Managing programme changes
  • Assessing impacts of change
  • Maintaining programme alignment
  • Corrective and improvement actions

Module 10: PgMP® Certification Examination Preparation

  • Comprehensive review of Program Management Professional (PgMP) concepts
  • Examination-focused revision
  • Scenario-based programme management questions
  • Practice assessments and mock examinations
  • Applying programme management, benefits realisation, and governance concepts
  • Examination time-management strategies
  • Identifying common examination challenges
  • Final PMI certification preparation
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 15 - 19 Nov, 2026
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 15 - 19 Nov, 2026
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 13 - 17 Dec, 2026
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 13 - 17 Dec, 2026
  • Arabic
2027 Schedule & Fees
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Feb, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Feb, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Mar, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Mar, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 16 - 20 May, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 16 - 20 May, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 13 - 17 Jun, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 13 - 17 Jun, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 15 - 19 Aug, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 15 - 19 Aug, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 12 - 16 Sep, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 12 - 16 Sep, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Nov, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 14 - 18 Nov, 2027
  • Arabic
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 12 - 16 Dec, 2027
  • English
USD 2,500
Per participant
  • 12 - 16 Dec, 2027
  • Arabic