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This course is part of Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate
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This course is for anyone interested in Program Management, regardless of their prior experience.
(22 reviews)
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Beginner level
This course is for anyone interested in Program Management, regardless of their prior experience.
Differentiate between project, program, and portfolio management.
Apply core principles and frameworks for program management.
Develop skills in program planning, execution, and control.
Critically evaluate program success and make informed decisions.
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This course is designed for anyone interested in program management, regardless of their experience level. It provides a thorough understanding of key principles, frameworks, and best practices for effective program leadership. It covers the distinctions between project, program, and portfolio management, emphasizing the strategic alignment of programs with organizational goals. Key topics include program implementation, benefits realization, and ROI optimization. You will apply your knowledge through a hands-on final project, ensuring both theoretical and practical expertise in program management, preparing you for success in various organizational settings.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the core concepts of program management. • Discuss and differentiate between project and program management. • Identify how programs support organizational strategy. • Discuss benefits realization. This is a great way to prepare for some valuable certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS.
This module designed to equip aspiring program managers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee and coordinate mutliple projects in a program environment. This module covers key concepts, methodologies, tools, and best practices in program management, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully manage programs from initiation to closure.
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This module is designed to empower program managers with the strategic insights and practical skills necessary for effective strategy planning and execution, thorough assessment of project proposals, and continuous program improvement. Participants will learn how to align programs with organizational goals, evaluate project proposals for strategic fit and feasibility, and implement best practices for ongoing program enhancement.
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This module is designed to equip program managers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively realize benefits from their programs. The course will cover the key concepts, methodologies, tools, and best practices in benefits realization, ensuring that program managers can deliver value to their organizations and stakeholders
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In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.
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This program is for you:
· If you want to switch to a career in Program Management.
· If you are interested in program management and just starting out, earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help you advance your career or address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.
Program managers are skilled and organized professionals who oversee multiple related projects within an organization to ensure they work together effectively. They ensure all the projects align with the company’s goals, stay on track, and deliver the expected benefits. They coordinate between teams, manage resources, and handle any issues that arise, making sure the overall program is successful and meets its objectives.
Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.
These roles include:
· Project Manager
· Program Manager
· Product Manager
·Scrum Master
· Project Coordinator
· Business Analyst
· Change Manager
· Operations Manager
· IT Project Manager
· Construction Project Manager
· Engineering Project Manager
This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, taking the courses in the order they are presented makes the most sense.
It typically takes 4 months to complete the 7 courses. However, some learners may go through the content faster.
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of program management and how they apply to an enterprise environment, including:
· Coordinating project managers with their teams through all phases of a successful program.
· Using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches and tailored methodologies to determine which way of working is best for each program.
· Highlighting the success of a program and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.
You will also be prepared to complete PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI and MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner - from AXELOS.
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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. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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