Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance
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Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance
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What you'll learn
Key skills in program manager stakeholder engagement and program governance in just one month that will catch the eye of employers
How to analyze stakeholder needs, develop communication strategies, and ensure alignment across the program and team
How to effectively manage the financial aspects of program management, including budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation
The principles of effective governance and how to adhere to the PMI’s ethical standards
Skills you'll gain
- Change Management
- Resource Allocation
- Program Implementation
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Organizational Change
- Resource Planning
- Team Building
- Earned Value Management
- Change Control
- Project Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Stakeholder Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cost Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource Management
- Program Management
- Governance
- Procurement
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There are 4 modules in this course
Businesses value skilled program managers and happily offer salaries of $120,000 or more in the US to attract the best talent (Average salary, Glassdoor). This course builds key skills in stakeholder engagement and program governance that will catch the eye of employers.
Program managers use these skills to align interests, ensure accountability, and guide decision-making for successful program execution. In this course, as you explore the program's three phases, you’ll look at how to successfully manage and engage stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met, and you’ll consider strategies for promoting effective collaboration across teams. As you progress, you’ll gain insights into managing program changes, assessing organizational maturity, effectively allocating resources, managing costs, and ensuring programs are executed within budget and scope. Additionally, you’ll look at the importance of program governance and the PMI Code of Conduct. This course contains ample opportunities to apply what you have learned and get hands-on experience through real-world scenario-inspired labs and a culminating project. If you’re an aspiring program manager looking to gain career-shaping skills that build success, enroll today.
In this module, you will focus on the crucial task of identifying, engaging, and managing program stakeholders. You will learn about essential program stakeholder management tools, including a program stakeholder register and a program communications management plan. Additionally, the module covers key collaboration factors and best practices to ensure effective stakeholder management.
What's included
10 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt7 plugins
10 videos•Total 66 minutes
- Video: Course Introduction•5 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Meet the Experts •3 minutes
- Stakeholder Identification and Analysis •7 minutes
- Demo: The Stakeholder Register •7 minutes
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement •6 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Effective Stakeholder Engagement •8 minutes
- Collaboration Factors Impacting Program Success •7 minutes
- Principle of Synergy •7 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Effective Collaboration•9 minutes
- Collaboration to Achieve Results •7 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Course Welcome and Overview •5 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Engagement•10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Effective Program Collaboration •10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- (Optional) Stakeholder Engagement and Program Collaboration•10 minutes
7 plugins•Total 70 minutes
- Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course •5 minutes
- Reading: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Techniques•10 minutes
- Reading: Illustrate a Program Communications Management Plan•5 minutes
- Lab: Develop a Program Stakeholder Register and Program Communications Management Plan•15 minutes
- Reading: Mapping Collaboration to Value Delivery•10 minutes
- Lab: Perform a Retrospective•15 minutes
- Glossary: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration•10 minutes
In this module, you will explore program change requirements and how to effectively manage them. You will be introduced to an organizational maturity model and learn how it impacts a firm's ability to handle change. The module also covers the process of acquiring program resources and budgeting to ensure that resources are available when needed.
What's included
8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt5 plugins
8 videos•Total 55 minutes
- Managing Change •5 minutes
- Organizational Maturity •8 minutes
- The Program Change Management Office •7 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Organizational Maturity and Change •7 minutes
- Program Resource Management •7 minutes
- Resource Management Plan•7 minutes
- Demo: Resource Budget Management •7 minutes
- SME Video: Resource and Budget Planning•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Managing Change and Program Resources •2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Managing Program Change and Assessing Organizational Maturity •10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Managing Program Resources and Cost Management•10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Managing Change and Program Resources •30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- (Optional) Managing Program Change and Resource Planning•10 minutes
5 plugins•Total 65 minutes
- Reading: Assessing Organizational Maturity: A Checklist •10 minutes
- Lab: Assess Your Organization's Maturity•15 minutes
- Reading: Three-Point Cost Estimation•15 minutes
- Lab: Develop a Program Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)•15 minutes
- Glossary: Managing Change and Program Resources •10 minutes
In this module, you will begin with an overview of the program manager’s role in financial and procurement planning. You will get into the details of key financial metrics and learn how to calculate them. Additionally, you will explore the importance of program governance. The module will conclude with an overview of the PMI Code of Conduct and its impact on the program.
What's included
8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt6 plugins
8 videos•Total 61 minutes
- Program Financial Management•6 minutes
- Demo: Planning Key Financials •11 minutes
- Program Procurement Planning•6 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Financial and Procurement Planning •7 minutes
- Governance Framework •8 minutes
- Demo Video: Earned Value Management (EVM) as a Governance Tool•8 minutes
- Expert Viewpoints: Governance •7 minutes
- PMI Code of Conduct •7 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Financial Planning and Program Governance•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Financial and Procurement Planning and Analysis •10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Governance and the PMI Code of Conduct •10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Financial Planning and Program Governance•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
- (Optional) Program Finances, Procurement, and Governance•15 minutes
6 plugins•Total 80 minutes
- Reading: Key Financial Metrics Overview•15 minutes
- Lab: Calculate Key Financials for a Scenario•15 minutes
- Reading: Program Governance Checklist•10 minutes
- Reading: Governance Framework Roles•15 minutes
- Lab: Perform a Code of Conduct Retrospective•15 minutes
- Glossary: Financial Planning and Program Governance•10 minutes
In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to complete your final project. You will engage in tasks involving planning, communication, resource management, and financial analysis, enabling you to develop your program management expertise further and strengthen your professional portfolio.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment1 plugin
1 video•Total 8 minutes
- Course Highlights and Key Takeaways•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 8 minutes
- Final Project Overview•5 minutes
- Congratulations and Next Steps•1 minute
- Course Team and Acknowledgements•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
- Final Graded (PgMP Prep) Quiz•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 60 minutes
- Final Project: Smart Retail Transformation Program•60 minutes
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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025
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I strongly recommend for experienced project managers to get into program management.
Frequently asked questions
To effectively manage stakeholder expectations, program managers communicate regularly and set clear goals from the outset. They also align expectations through consistent updates and feedback, ensuring stakeholders’ needs and concerns are understood and addressed proactively. By taking this approach, they maintain trust and satisfaction by keeping everyone informed and engaged.
Strategies for managing program changes include adopting a systematic approach, assessing the impacts thoroughly, communicating changes clearly, and engaging stakeholders in decision-making. Additionally, successful program managers document all changes and ensure alignment with program objectives to reduce potential disruption.
The PMI Code of Conduct emphasizes responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty. It guides professionals to act ethically, maintain integrity, and uphold stakeholders' trust by following best practices and ethical standards in project management.
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