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Program Management Fundamentals

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Program Management Fundamentals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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40 reviews

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze how organizational strategy aligns with program management responsibilities and business objectives

  • Understand key PMI® Exam Content Outline tasks and their application across program management practices

  • Apply program management principles to develop governance, stakeholder engagement, and benefits plans

  • Explain program lifecycle stages, PMO functions, and portfolio relationships for PgMP readiness

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This course is part of the Program Management Professional Certification Prep Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course

Most organizations have project managers. Few have program managers who can align delivery to organizational strategy.

This Program Management Fundamentals course is part of the Program Management Professional Certification Prep Specialization on Coursera. Here is what you will build: • Strategic Alignment and ECO Mastery Learn how programs connect to organizational strategy and work through PMI® Exam Content Outline tasks that form the core of PgMP readiness. • Program Governance and Lifecycle Build skills to establish a governance plan, manage the program lifecycle, and apply PMI frameworks across interconnected projects. • Stakeholder Engagement and Benefits Management Develop techniques for stakeholder identification, benefits administration, and performance measurement aligned with PMI standards. • Exam Strategy and Certification Confidence Walk through study tips, test-taking strategies, and PgMP exam structure so you approach the certification prepared and confident. Designed for experienced project and program managers pursuing PgMP certification. Rated 4.3 by 5,200+ enrolled learners. 216,000+ professionals trained across 170+ LearnKartS courses. Start your enrollment now.

This module covers PgMP® certification essentials with exam prep, study tips, and effective test strategies. By the end of this module, the learner will understand program lifecycle, stakeholder management, governance planning, and alignment strategies for PgMP® readiness and enhanced program management skills.

What's included

23 videos3 readings5 assignments

23 videos•Total 103 minutes
  • Course Introduction•1 minute
  • Why Program Management Professional (PgMP®) Certification?•5 minutes
  • PgMP® Certification Journey•6 minutes
  • PgMP® Credential Exam Fee Structure•2 minutes
  • Calculating the Experience Hours•7 minutes
  • PgMP® Exam (Evaluation Level 1 and 2)•6 minutes
  • Study Tips and Test Taking Tips•4 minutes
  • Test Taking Strategy•4 minutes
  • ECO Task 1, SPM 3.1 Organization Strategy and Program Alignment•6 minutes
  • Program Lifecycle Management Tasks•5 minutes
  • ECO Tasks 7 to 15•5 minutes
  • ECO Tasks 16 to 24•4 minutes
  • ECO Tasks 25 to 30•2 minutes
  • ECO Tasks 31 to 35•7 minutes
  • ECO Task 1: SPM 5.1 Program Stakeholder Identification•5 minutes
  • ECO Task 1: SPM 6.1.1 Establishing a Program Governance Plan•6 minutes
  • Overview of Program Management•3 minutes
  • Program Management Activities, Examples and Ground Rules•2 minutes
  • Portfolio, Program and Project Relationship•5 minutes
  • Comparative Overview of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management•4 minutes
  • Project, Program, & Portfolio Supporting Organizational Strategy•4 minutes
  • Program Management Activities and Benefits•3 minutes
  • Overview of Program Management and PMO•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 7 minutes
  • Specialization Introduction•3 minutes
  • Introduction and Syllabus•2 minutes
  • Course Synopsis•2 minutes
5 assignments•Total 60 minutes
  • Program Governance and Management•27 minutes
  • PgMP® Certification Significance•9 minutes
  • Strategic Study and Case Analysis•6 minutes
  • Stakeholder Identification and Program Management•9 minutes
  • Portfolio, Program, and Project Management•9 minutes

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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Good basics class to help you make sure you are aligned with the Program Management certification.

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Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

The course was very explicit. However, they were a lot of repeated sections in the videos

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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

It provided the needed information to produce an effective program.

Frequently asked questions

Prior experience in program management and a solid grasp of project management principles are prerequisites. This is an intermediate-level course built for professionals ready to formalize their program management expertise and pursue the PgMP certification.

The Program Management Professional is a globally recognized PMI credential for senior program managers. It validates your ability to manage complex multi-project programs aligned with organizational strategy and positions you for senior leadership roles.

ECO stands for PMI® Exam Content Outline. These are the core competency areas the PgMP exam tests. This course works through the key ECO tasks, so you know exactly what the exam covers and how to apply those principles in real program environments.

This course builds the foundational knowledge and exam strategy needed as the first step in your PgMP preparation. It is the first course in the Program Management Professional Certification Prep Specialization, which covers the full exam scope progressively.

Program management skills open doors to program manager, portfolio manager, project director, strategic planner, and PMO leadership roles. Professionals with PgMP credentials are sought across the IT, finance, healthcare, government, and construction sectors.

Project management focuses on delivering one defined output. Program management coordinates multiple related projects toward a strategic organizational goal. This course covers that distinction in depth, including the portfolio, program, and project relationship.

This course is offered by LearnKartS, a trusted Coursera provider with 216,000+ trained professionals and 170+ courses. It covers the full PMI® ECO framework with scenario-based practice, study strategy, and expert guidance, so you gain both knowledge and exam confidence.

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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