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PgMP: Program Management Preparation Course
Harish L PMP, PgMP
harishlr@AceproConsulting.com ; harishlr@Hotmail.com, Ph: +91 9845546953, Skype: harishlr
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PgMP Preparation Course - Agenda
Objective of this course is to gainProgram Management knowledgeas described by PMI and to passthe PMI PgMP certification exam
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What Is Required To Pass PgMP
FundamentalsProgram management basicsGeneral management concepts – Benefits, organization mgmt.,Governance, Strategic alignment
StandardsPMI Standard for Program Management Edition-4, ExaminationContent Outline(ECO), Change management, PMBOKv6 (selectedsections)
Critical thinking skillsExam strategy – question analysis and answering strategy,reasoning skills, Awareness on management processes
ExperienceProject and program management experience, changemanagement, Stakeholder engagement experience, Decisionmaking.
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Unlike PMP preparation, PgMP requires a different approach – focus more on practices, experiences…
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Way to PgMP and beyond
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Stage -1: Acquire knowledge (~36 hours = 12 meetings x 3 Hrs)
On-line discussions on general management, program managementfundamentals, Insight into the SPMv4, ECO and other relatedstandards, practice questions, share experiences, Question analysisand answering techniques
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Stage -2: Build knowledge (80 Hrs)
Off-line exercises: Transform concepts from one form to another,Assignments to get insight into program management, ECOanalysis, 500+ questions covering domains, 2-Exams (170 each)through simulatorOn-line Question & answer sessions, study groupsApply for PgMP (if not applied already)
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Stage -3: Consolidate Knowledge
Off-line/On-line: Unresolved topics,Important topics, Intense study, on-line Q&A meetings, study group
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Prepare and Take exam
Stage -4: Take Exam
Continued Support
Phone, meetings, Whatsapp, Mail, chat
Enhance knowledge and Refine skills
150-200 hours effort to PgMP
Join the global program management community,networking, be relevant and more effective at work !!
Deliverables (Non-transferable and shared through www.aceproconsulting.com)• Each module courseware (in .pdf format) through website• Session recordings in .mp4 format• Assignments in open question format to develop program management insight• PgMP exam application review assistance • 850+ questions and answers with rational through exam simulator• PgMP Exam useful formulas, sample work shared by previous participants• Templates and samples for selected artefacts• Notes/ Data flow diagrams/ mock schedule• Course completion certificate to enable you apply for 32 PDUs through PMI CCRMS
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How it is done
➢ Uses ILVC (Instructor-Led Virtual Class) technology
➢ Uses Citirx “GotoMeeting” platform. An App version is preferred.
➢ A good head-set with microphone is suggested for a better experience
➢ Sessions are recorded and stored for later use
➢ Cloud storage: All associated files, artefacts, links, assignments, question papers are sharedthrough www.AceproConsulting.com website.
➢ You are a participant!! Make it interactive offline or online
➢ Don’t hold back question, ask then itself
➢ In case of network issues, the instructor will connect back on an alternate line or communicatevia mail
➢ Contact instructor for any support required on e-mail / whatsapp / telephone for anyclarifications
➢ Please accept the meeting requests as a proof towards attending the meeting – helps inclaiming PDUs
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What is required
➢ Standard for Program Management – Version 4
➢ PgMP ECO, PMI lexicon : preferably hardcopy
➢ PMBOKv6 (Selected sections)
➢ Highlighters, markers, sketch pens
➢ ACEPRO courseware, question banks, articles
➢ ACEPRO assignments
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The Standard for Program Management (SPMv4)
• PMI standard for Program Management is a scalable model from a very large scale, complex program to small, simple program
• Principle based standard and NOT process based standard
• Presents generally recognised as good practice that works for most programs, most of the time
• ALL bullet points, sequences, criteria are very important from examination perspective
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Freely downloadable from PMI website for all paid members
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PgMP Exam Test Preparation
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• PgMP Exam Test Preparation 5th edition –By Dr. Ginger Levin
• Test questions + Practice tests + Simulated exams
• Best source of questions to consolidate understanding of the standard and exam
• Presents complex scenarios
• Use code FLR40 on www.crcpress.com to get 20% discount
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PgMP Exam Test Preparation: Linked-In Group
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PgMP Credential Networking Group
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10390905
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Study Plan
✓For guaranteed success always comes with disciplined approach
✓Lists activities that are to be performed towards successful passing in the exam
✓Adopt the study plan to your needs
✓Think and Act like program manager, spending planned hours (worst case at least 10 mins per day) is essential
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✓Think of an hypothetical, large scale program and apply all of the concepts
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Domains and Exam Questions
Questions – 170: 4 hours
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Goal: Get “Above Target” in all domains
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Grades:
- Above Target- Target- Below Target- Needs Improvement
Scoring:
1 for each correct answer
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Course Structure
❑ Introduction to Program Management
❑Program / Project distinctions
❑Program Strategic Alignment
❑Program Benefits Management
❑Program Governance
❑Program Stakeholder Engagement
❑Program Supporting Processes
❑PgMP Exam strategy❑ Questions and answering techniques
General Concepts
SPMv4 ECOPractice
Questions
Approximate duration of on-line training: 40-45 hoursQ&A sessions and application writing support: 10-12 hoursImportant to catch-up with assignments and SPMv4
Discussions to focus on each domain
₋ General concepts behind the domain
₋ SPMv4 discussion points and Data flow diagrams
₋ How it is integrated with other domains
₋ PgMP exam specific information
₋ References required for the exam
₋ Understanding ECO tasks
₋ Practice questions
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Keeping up the momentum
• Effort
• Dedication
• Cost
• Benefits
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Effective study technique
Life Questions helps here..
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PgMP Golden Rules
• You are program manager, So think like a one
• Underline EVERY term that you read, Answer each of the Life questions
• Relate each term to other performance domains to get integrated view
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PgMP Training Course Outline
Module - 2
Introduction to
Program
Management
Organisation Vision and Mission
Business value
Organisation Strategic planning
Portfolios, Programs, Projects and Operations
Decision making – Portfolio/Program/Project/Operations
Program and Project distinctions
Program Management
Program Manager skills and competencies
Program Management Office
Introduction to Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Practice questions
Module - 3
Program
Management
performance
domain and
Program life cycle
Program Life Cycle
Program Life Cycle gate pass criteria.
Program management performance domains
Program Management – Change cycle
Practice questions
Module - 1
Introduction to
PgMP credential
exam
PgMP credential exam overview
Overview of application process
Tips for Effective and Efficient learning
Understanding the SPMv4 - standard and ECO
(Examination Content Outline)
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PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..2
Module - 4
Program
Strategic
Alignment
Introduction to Program strategic alignment
Organizational strategy and program alignment
Program selection by portfolio
Strategic Plan
Program Sponsor
Program Definition phase dataflow and strategic
alignment – dataflow
Program Business case
Program Charter
Program Roadmap
Environmental Factors Impact assessments
Risk strategy alignment
Strategic alignment - ECO tasks analysis and mapping
Practice questions
Module - 5
Program
Benefit
management
Outputs, Capability, Outcome, Benefit and dis-
benefits
Types of benefits
Benefit delivery models
Balanced scorecard
Architecting the program
Benefit management life cycle and program
life cycle
Benefit Identification phase
Identifying Data, Metrics, Indicators, KPA, KPIs
Benefit analysis and planning phase
Benefit realization plan
Benefit register
Benefit delivery phase
Benefits transition phase
Benefit Sustenance phase
Practice questions
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PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..3
Module - 6
Program
Governance
What is Program governance
Difference between Governance and Management
Program Governance - Responsibilities
Typical program organisation set-up
Program Governance - plan
Change management
Issue escalation
Providing management oversight - Phase gate, health check
and other decision point reviews
Component Initiation and transition
Governance of components
Practice questions
ECO mapping to the Standard
Module - 7
Program
Stakeholder
engagement
Program Stakeholder engagement
Wants, needs and expectations
Stakeholder identification
Stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder Register
Stakeholder engagement strategies
Stakeholder engagement planning
Stakeholder engagement
Resistance triangle and pyramid
Practice questions
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PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..4
Module - 8
Program
Integration
Review of Program Life cycle
Program selection
Program definition phase integration activities
Program delivery phase integration activities
Program closure phase integration activities
Module - 9
Program
Management
Supportive
processes
- Program Communication management
- Program finance management
- Program resource management
- Program procurement management
- Program quality management
- Program scope management
- Program schedule management
- Program risk management
- Program information management
- Program change management
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PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..6
Module - 10
Exam analysis
PgMP Exam application writing –Guidelines and tips
Understanding ECO for exam
Critical thinking skills and Exam question analysis
Exam – Help points and Tips
Exam taking – Strategy (per individual)
Support throughout
the engagement
Question & Answer sessions (on-line, in
groups)
Mail / Phone Support
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Harish L
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