Program Manager Capstone
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Program Manager Capstone
This course is part of IBM Program Manager Professional Certificate
Instructor: IBM Skills Network Team
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What you'll learn
Get valuable hands-on program management experience you can talk about in interviews and showcase in your portfolio.
Demonstrate your ability to effectively plan a program to include scope, schedule, budget, communications, risk, and benefits
Apply a scenario to develop supporting program delivery and closure documents
Get tips and guidance on how to enhance your resume, develop your personal portfolio, and improve your job search outcomes
Skills you'll gain
- Scope Management
- Management Reporting
- Project Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Project Planning
- Project Portfolio Management
- Milestones (Project Management)
- Project Controls
- Communication Planning
- Program Implementation
- Resource Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Risk Management
- Project Closure
- Program Management
- Project Scoping
- Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder Communications
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- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from IBM
There are 5 modules in this course
Practical experience speaks volumes in a job interview. This Program Manager Capstone course gives you valuable hands-on experience that confirms to employers that you’ve got what it takes!
In this course, you’ll apply your program management skills acquired through previous courses in the IBM Program Manager PC. You will assume the roles of both a program manager and a program portfolio manager to create essential program management deliverables. You’ll develop a program charter, stakeholder register, and program roadmap. You’ll create a work breakdown structure (WBS), resource management plan, communications management plan, risk register, and benefits register. You’ll also produce a program status report and program closure report, demonstrating your ability to manage complex program life cycles. You’ll also complete practice and graded quizzes that simulate the Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification exam questions. Plus, you’ll receive guidance on building a personal portfolio and get resume tips and advice on launching your program management career. If you’re looking to kickstart your career as a program manager, ENROLL TODAY and get ready to power up your resume with practical experience that stands out!
In this module, you’ll learn about the program lifecycle, covering how to initiate, plan, execute, and close programs. You’ll examine a real-world scenario to understand managing multiple projects and how to organize program portfolios to align with strategic goals. The module also covers key elements of a program charter and the process of creating a stakeholder register for managing stakeholder relationships. Finally, you’ll apply your knowledge by developing a program portfolio, charter, and stakeholder register, reinforcing skills in aligning program activities with business objectives and stakeholder engagement.
What's included
3 videos2 readings2 assignments5 plugins
3 videos•Total 20 minutes
- Course Introduction•4 minutes
- The Program Lifecycle and Program Definition Activities•6 minutes
- Demo: Program Portfolio Planning•10 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Course Overview•10 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Program Formulation•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Formulation: Scenario Introduction and Portfolio Development•10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Program Formulation•30 minutes
5 plugins•Total 60 minutes
- Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion•5 minutes
- Reading: Program Scenario•10 minutes
- Reading: Illustrate a Program Charter•10 minutes
- Reading: Illustrate a Stakeholder Register•5 minutes
- Lab: TechVision AI Program Portfolio, Charter, and Stakeholder Register Development•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll focus on program scope, scheduling, and resource management. You’ll review a scenario update to understand program scope and scheduling challenges. Next, you’ll learn how to plan program scope and schedules, followed by a scenario update on cost analysis to enhance your ability to manage program budgets effectively. You’ll then explore resource and budget planning techniques and, finally, apply your skills by planning program scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.
What's included
2 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins
2 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Demo Video: Planning Program Scope and Schedules•9 minutes
- Demo Video: Resource Management•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: The Program Triangle: Scope, Schedules, and Costs•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Planning: Scope and Scheduling•10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Planning: Budget and Resources•10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: The Program Triangle: Scope, Schedules, and Costs•30 minutes
4 plugins•Total 50 minutes
- Reading: Scenario Update: Program Scope and Scheduling•10 minutes
- Lab: Program Scope and Schedule Planning•15 minutes
- Reading: Scenario Update: Cost Analysis•10 minutes
- Lab: Program Resource Management Planning•15 minutes
In this module, you’ll learn about communication management, covering how to organize and streamline communication activities to ensure effective coordination within a program. You’ll examine a real-world scenario to understand how to manage program risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges. The module also covers benefits management and the process of creating a risk register for tracking and managing risks throughout the program's lifecycle. Finally, you’ll apply your knowledge by developing a comprehensive communication plan, risk management plan, a benefits management plan, and a benefits register.
What's included
3 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins
3 videos•Total 30 minutes
- Demo Video: Program Communications Management•10 minutes
- Demo Video: Program Risk Management•10 minutes
- Demo Video: Benefits Management•10 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Program Planning: Communications, Risk Management, and Benefits Planning•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Communications and Risk Management Planning•10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Benefits Management •10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Program Planning: Communications, Risk Management, and Benefits Planning•30 minutes
4 plugins•Total 65 minutes
- Reading: Scenario Update: Program Communication Management Plan and Risk Register•10 minutes
- Reading: Program Risk Management•10 minutes
- Lab: Program Communications and Risk Planning •15 minutes
- Lab: Benefits Planning•30 minutes
In this module, you’ll focus on program reporting and stakeholder management. You’ll begin by reviewing the structure of program status and closure reports to understand how to capture key program details. Next, you’ll explore how to compare planned objectives with actual accomplishments, followed by techniques for tracking program health, risks, and stakeholder support. You’ll then learn about documenting lessons learned and managing open risks. Finally, you’ll apply your skills by creating reports that ensure transparency, stakeholder engagement, and program continuity.
What's included
2 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins
2 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Demo Video: Program Status Reporting•8 minutes
- Demo Video: Program Closure•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
- Summary and Highlights: Program Delivery and Closure•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Governance and Reporting•10 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Program Closure•10 minutes
- Graded Quiz: Program Delivery and Closure•30 minutes
4 plugins•Total 65 minutes
- Reading: Scenario Update: Program Delivery Activities•10 minutes
- Lab: Program Status Reporting•15 minutes
- Reading: Program Closure Activities•10 minutes
- Lab: Program Closure Report •30 minutes
In this module, you’ll start by completing a project to demonstrate proficiency in an integrated process improvement program (IPIP), with a reading to guide you through submission rubrics and grading criteria. building a personal portfolio that highlights your skills, achievements, and career history. In the bonus section, you can explore resume development techniques to align your resume with job descriptions and attract recruiters’ attention. Additionally, you can create both a portfolio and resume to enhance your credibility and job search.
What's included
2 videos3 readings1 peer review1 app item6 plugins
2 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Demo Video: Personal Portfolio Development•5 minutes
- Resume and Job Search Tips•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 11 minutes
- Congratulations and Next Steps•5 minutes
- Team and Acknowledgments•1 minute
- Introduction to the Bonus Lesson•5 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Option 2: Peer-Graded Submission and Evaluation•60 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
- Option 1: AI-Graded Submission and Evaluation•60 minutes
6 plugins•Total 148 minutes
- Reading: Final Project Overview and Scenario•30 minutes
- Final Project: Submission and Grading Criteria•15 minutes
- Final Project: Integrated Process Improvement Program (IPIP)•60 minutes
- Reading: Introduction to Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP Preparation Course•10 minutes
- Reading: Develop Your Personal Portfolio•3 minutes
- Optional Lab: Develop an Impactful Personal Portfolio•30 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, employers value capstone projects because they demonstrate your ability to apply project management principles in real-world scenarios. They highlight your problem-solving skills, leadership, and practical experience, which are key in a program management role.
Yes, the PMI-PgMP certification is highly regarded in the field of program management. It showcases your expertise in managing multiple projects and aligns you with industry standards, making you a more competitive candidate for senior-level positions.
Absolutely. Your capstone project experience is a great way to demonstrate your practical skills and ability to manage complex projects. Be sure to highlight the challenges you faced and the outcomes you achieved to showcase your leadership and problem-solving abilities.
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