IBM

Program Manager Capstone

IBM Skills Network Team
Daniel C. Yeomans

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
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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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English
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October 2024

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There are 5 modules in this course

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

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.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments4 plugins

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

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

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 review5 plugins

Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
58 Courses1,034,194 learners
Daniel C. Yeomans
25 Courses76,250 learners

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