Course objectives:
Following the completion of the course participants will be able to: Describe and apply all facets of the programme processes, in accordance with the MSP method Set up and manage complex programmes effectively Identify and control risks Monitor the objectives of a programme and the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment Develop a Programme definition from a brief Set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Understand the roles, skills and attributes for a successful programme Plan a Programme and identify tranches Compile a Programme Blueprint Develop a Programme Risk Management Strategy Set up communication lines for projects/programme interfaces
Course content:
Programme Management is the co-ordinated management of a portfolio of projects which change organisations to achieve benefits that are of strategic importance.
Course Outline:
Identifying, defining establishing a programme
Programme planning
Benefits management
Issue and risk management
Running & closing a programme
Case study
APM Programme scenario
Writing terms of reference
The sponsoring group: Programme director, Business change manager, Programme manager
Programme support office: capabilities and characteristics
Compiling a blueprint
Expanding the programme vision statement
The required business model
Service levels and key performance measures
Support systems
Scheduling projects
Resource sharing
Defining tranches
Handling dependencies
Case study and exam preparation:
The Foundation Examination is a 40 minute multiple choice question paper. The Intermediate Examination is a 90 minute closed book exam based on a given scenario. The Practitioner Examination is a 90 minute open book exam, based on a set of case studies studied
