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Launch your career as a Program Manager. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career in program management in as little as 3 months. No prior experience is required to get started.
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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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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 objectives are met.
You'll develop a strong foundation in program management through a mix of videos, readings, assessments, and hands-on activities.
If you pursue associated certifications such as the PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI, or the MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner from AXELOS, you can be confident in your preparation by practicing with sample questions and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the exam structure, content, and requirements. You will have the opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in practical scenarios through case studies and interactive exercises, reinforcing learning and improving your program management capabilities.
When you graduate, you’ll have tangible examples to discuss in job interviews or share with your network.
Note: Courses 2-6 in this Professional Certificate are also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate curriculum. See the FAQ below for more information.
Applied Learning Project
This program has been uniquely mapped to key job skills required in program management roles. In each course, you’ll be able to consolidate what you have learned by completing a capstone project that simulates real-world program management scenarios. You’ll also complete a final capstone project where you’ll work through the process of solving a fictional business problem as a program manager. The project will include:
Practicing a real-world scenario program management interview to work within a Program Management Office (PMO). The job interview offers a different perspective and provides insight into an organization’s or PMO’s hiring need.
To round off your learning, you’ll take a mock exam that has been set up in a similar style to help you prepare for any associated certifications such as the PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI, or the MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner from AXELOS, that you may want to pursue.
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.
Gain insight into the stages of team development.
Discuss the significance of effective team building and leadership in meeting project objectives.
Explore various leadership styles applicable to the managing of projects.
Gain insight into the significance of communication in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and business needs.
Describe cultural nuances affecting project communications and stakeholder engagements, fostering effective collaboration across cultural boundaries.
Explore the influence of organizational culture, structure, and governance on the decisions and outcomes of program management and project execution.
Gain insight into applying the 8 Project Performance domains throughout a project lifecycle.
Learn to implement the performance domains as an integrated system to ensure project success.
Recognize the variability of performance domains in projects and identify relevant activities for different contexts.
Gain insight into Agile principles and methodologies for project execution.
Learn to execute projects using Agile methodologies and adapt to changing requirements.
Implement Agile practices effectively in project environments to foster flexibility and collaboration.
Gain insight into the process of Earned Value Management for accurate project performance evaluation.
Learn to implement PMP formulas to monitor progress and optimize resource utilization in diverse project environments.
Learn to assess project Return on Investment (ROI) for prioritizing investments and maximizing organizational value.
Learn to define Project Management Offices (PMOs) and their evolution into Strategic Realization Offices (SROs), including key characteristics.
Explore the strategic value of PMOs, focusing on their contributions to return on investment (ROI) and alignment with business objectives.
Examine change management practices emphasizing resilience and adaptability, along with emerging trends such as Agile and Artificial Intelligence.
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This program is for you if you want to switch to a career in the field of Program Management. It is also well-suited for you if you are interested in the field of program management and just starting out. Earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help advance your career or help you 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 can help you prepare for a job. 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, and 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, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.
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.
Courses 2-6 in the Microsoft Program Manager Professional Certificate originate from the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed these courses as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion of Courses 2 -6 in the Microsoft Program Manager Professional Certificate. There's no need to retake them.
The specific courses carried over from the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate are:
Course 2: "Team Building & Leadership"
Course 3: "Project Manager Engagement with Stakeholders"
Course 5: “PMP Formulas”
Course 7: “Project Management Performance Domains”
Course 8: “Agile and Hybrid Approaches in a Project Environment”
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.
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