Program Management Excellence: A Deep Dive

Program Management: Planning to Execution: Mastering Every Phase

What you'll learn

Understanding the product development life cycle for program managers.

Skills and responsibilities of program management.

Using AI to enhance program management efficiency.

Real-world examples and situations a program manager faces, such as handling scope changes, managing stakeholder expectations, and mitigating risks.

How to gain recognition for your efforts, career tips, and avoiding pitfalls.

Understanding the differences between program, project, and product managers.

Requirements

No prior experience in program management is need.

Description

Welcome to my Program Management Course! In this course, we'll explore the multifaceted role of a program manager and dive into the intricacies of managing complex initiatives within organizations. Whether you're new to program management or seeking to enhance your skills, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to excel in this dynamic field.Throughout the course, we'll cover the fundamental principles and key skills of program management, including understanding the role of a program manager. From orchestrating strategic initiatives to navigating through the challenges of execution and stakeholder management, program managers play a crucial role in driving organizational success. Through a series of engaging lectures, we'll explore the core responsibilities of program managers at each stage of the program lifecycle.Additionally, I will give you pointers on checking in with your career goals. Projects at large corporations are often complicated with lots of moving pieces, as you are a program manager on one or more projects, you will want to ensure these projects meet your personal career goals.This course will include plenty of real-world examples, using AI to be more efficient, resources to guide your planning and execution and interactive demos to reinforce the key concepts. By examining case studies and exploring industry trends, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to apply these program management principles in various organizational contexts.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Program Management

Lecture 1 Introduction to Program Management

Lecture 2 Understanding the role of program management

Lecture 3 Project management, program management, and product management

Lecture 4 Role of the program manager during the program lifecycle

Lecture 5 Skills of a success program manager

Section 2: Using AI as a program manager

Lecture 6 Introduction to ChatGPT, CoPilot and Gemini

Lecture 7 AI Demo: Give stakeholder an update that a deliverable will be late

Lecture 8 AI Demo: Review Executive Summary

Lecture 9 AI Demo: Responding to an angry stakeholder

Section 3: Program Management Governance and Leadership

Lecture 10 Establish governance and situations where governance helps

Lecture 11 Leading and motivation cross-functional teams

Lecture 12 Managing conflicts and resolving issues within the program

Lecture 13 Establish Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 14 Internal Status Reporting

Section 4: Program Lifecycle Management

Lecture 15 Overview of the program lifecycle

Lecture 16 Initiating the program: Aligning program objectives with organization strategy

Lecture 17 Career Check in

Lecture 18 Planning the program: developing schedules, budgets, and resources plans

Lecture 19 Executing and managing the program

Lecture 20 Closure & Next Steps

Section 5: Communication and Risk Management

Lecture 21 Communication and Stakeholder Management

Lecture 22 Identifying and Analyzing Risks

Lecture 23 Developing risk mitigation strategies

Section 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications

Lecture 24 Walking through a real-world example

Section 7: Conclusion and Next Steps

Lecture 25 Review and key takeaways and lessons learned from this course

Lecture 26 Opportunities for further education and profession development

Individuals interested in learning in-depth about program management excellence.,Existing intermediate and junior program managers who want to drive their careers forward.,Individuals seeking to enhance their leadership and strategic thinking skills: Gain advanced capabilities to effectively lead complex programs and align them with organizational goals.