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Program Manager Capstone

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1 week to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the IBM Program Manager Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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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 videosTotal 20 minutes
  • Course Introduction4 minutes
  • The Program Lifecycle and Program Definition Activities6 minutes
  • Demo: Program Portfolio Planning10 minutes
2 readingsTotal 15 minutes
  • Course Overview10 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Program Formulation5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Formulation: Scenario Introduction and Portfolio Development10 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Program Formulation30 minutes
5 pluginsTotal 60 minutes
  • Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion5 minutes
  • Reading: Program Scenario10 minutes
  • Reading: Illustrate a Program Charter10 minutes
  • Reading: Illustrate a Stakeholder Register5 minutes
  • Lab: TechVision AI Program Portfolio, Charter, and Stakeholder Register Development30 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 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Demo Video: Planning Program Scope and Schedules9 minutes
  • Demo Video: Resource Management9 minutes
1 readingTotal 2 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: The Program Triangle: Scope, Schedules, and Costs2 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Planning: Scope and Scheduling10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Planning: Budget and Resources10 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: The Program Triangle: Scope, Schedules, and Costs30 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 50 minutes
  • Reading: Scenario Update: Program Scope and Scheduling10 minutes
  • Lab: Program Scope and Schedule Planning15 minutes
  • Reading: Scenario Update: Cost Analysis10 minutes
  • Lab: Program Resource Management Planning15 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 videosTotal 30 minutes
  • Demo Video: Program Communications Management10 minutes
  • Demo Video: Program Risk Management10 minutes
  • Demo Video: Benefits Management10 minutes
1 readingTotal 2 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Program Planning: Communications, Risk Management, and Benefits Planning2 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Communications and Risk Management Planning10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Benefits Management 10 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Program Planning: Communications, Risk Management, and Benefits Planning30 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 65 minutes
  • Reading: Scenario Update: Program Communication Management Plan and Risk Register10 minutes
  • Reading: Program Risk Management10 minutes
  • Lab: Program Communications and Risk Planning 15 minutes
  • Lab: Benefits Planning30 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 videosTotal 16 minutes
  • Demo Video: Program Status Reporting8 minutes
  • Demo Video: Program Closure8 minutes
1 readingTotal 2 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Program Delivery and Closure2 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Governance and Reporting10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Program Closure10 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Program Delivery and Closure30 minutes
4 pluginsTotal 65 minutes
  • Reading: Scenario Update: Program Delivery Activities10 minutes
  • Lab: Program Status Reporting15 minutes
  • Reading: Program Closure Activities10 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 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • Demo Video: Personal Portfolio Development5 minutes
  • Resume and Job Search Tips6 minutes
3 readingsTotal 11 minutes
  • Congratulations and Next Steps5 minutes
  • Team and Acknowledgments1 minute
  • Introduction to the Bonus Lesson5 minutes
1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes
  • Option 2: Peer-Graded Submission and Evaluation60 minutes
1 app itemTotal 60 minutes
  • Option 1: AI-Graded Submission and Evaluation60 minutes
6 pluginsTotal 148 minutes
  • Reading: Final Project Overview and Scenario30 minutes
  • Final Project: Submission and Grading Criteria15 minutes
  • Final Project: Integrated Process Improvement Program (IPIP)60 minutes
  • Reading: Introduction to Program Management Professional PMI-PgMP Preparation Course10 minutes
  • Reading: Develop Your Personal Portfolio3 minutes
  • Optional Lab: Develop an Impactful Personal Portfolio30 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.

While project management focuses on individual deliverables, this course trains you to manage the program lifecycle, where you oversee multiple related projects to achieve strategic business goals. You will assume the role of both a Program Manager and a Portfolio Manager, learning to use a Program Roadmap to align various workstreams. By developing a Program Charter and a Stakeholder Register, you’ll demonstrate the ability to navigate complex organizational hierarchies and ensure every project within the program contributes to the high-level mission.

The core of program oversight lies in balancing the Program Triangle: Scope, Schedule, and Cost across a massive scale. In this capstone, you will create essential, high-visibility artifacts including a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)for complex initiatives, a multi-project resource management plan, and a comprehensive budget analysis. You will also move beyond simple task tracking to develop a Benefits Register, which tracks the long-term value and "benefits realization" that the program delivers to the organization.

Yes. This capstone is meticulously aligned with the standards of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Throughout the course, you will complete practice and graded quizzes that simulate the style and complexity of the PgMP certification exam. By mastering the documentation of lessons learned, risk registers, and Integrated Process Improvement Programs (IPIP), you verify that your skills meet the rigorous global standards required for senior program leadership roles.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, 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.

Financial aid available,