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Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance

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Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

33 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Key skills in program manager stakeholder engagement and program governance in just one month that will catch the eye of employers
How to analyze stakeholder needs, develop communication strategies, and ensure alignment across the program and team
How to effectively manage the financial aspects of program management, including budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation
The principles of effective governance and how to adhere to the PMI’s ethical standards

Skills you'll gain

Category: Earned Value Management
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Program Management
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Program Implementation
Category: Team Building
Category: Project Management Life Cycle
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Change Control
Category: Procurement
Category: Governance
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Change Management
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Project Management
Category: Resource Management
Category: Resource Planning
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Cost Management
Category: Stakeholder Communications

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There are 4 modules in this course

Businesses value skilled program managers and happily offer salaries of $120,000 or more in the US to attract the best talent (Average salary, Glassdoor). This course builds key skills in stakeholder engagement and program governance that will catch the eye of employers.

Program managers use these skills to align interests, ensure accountability, and guide decision-making for successful program execution. In this course, as you explore the program's three phases, you’ll look at how to successfully manage and engage stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met, and you’ll consider strategies for promoting effective collaboration across teams. As you progress, you’ll gain insights into managing program changes, assessing organizational maturity, effectively allocating resources, managing costs, and ensuring programs are executed within budget and scope. Additionally, you’ll look at the importance of program governance and the PMI Code of Conduct. This course contains ample opportunities to apply what you have learned and get hands-on experience through real-world scenario-inspired labs and a culminating project. If you’re an aspiring program manager looking to gain career-shaping skills that build success, enroll today.

In this module, you will focus on the crucial task of identifying, engaging, and managing program stakeholders. You will learn about essential program stakeholder management tools, including a program stakeholder register and a program communications management plan. Additionally, the module covers key collaboration factors and best practices to ensure effective stakeholder management.

What's included

10 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt7 plugins

10 videosTotal 66 minutes

Course Introduction5 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Meet the Experts 3 minutes
Stakeholder Identification and Analysis 7 minutes
Demo: The Stakeholder Register 7 minutes
Effective Stakeholder Engagement 6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Effective Stakeholder Engagement 8 minutes
Collaboration Factors Impacting Program Success 7 minutes
Principle of Synergy 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Effective Collaboration9 minutes
Collaboration to Achieve Results 7 minutes

2 readingsTotal 8 minutes

Course Welcome and Overview 3 minutes
Summary and Highlights: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Graded Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Stakeholder Management and Engagement10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Effective Program Collaboration 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

(Optional) Stakeholder Engagement and Program Collaboration10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 70 minutes

Reading: How to Make the Most of this Course 5 minutes
Reading: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Techniques10 minutes
Reading: Illustrate a Program Communications Management Plan5 minutes
Lab: Develop a Program Stakeholder Register and Program Communications Management Plan15 minutes
Reading: Mapping Collaboration to Value Delivery10 minutes
Lab: Perform a Retrospective15 minutes
Glossary: Stakeholder Management and Collaboration10 minutes

In this module, you will explore program change requirements and how to effectively manage them. You will be introduced to an organizational maturity model and learn how it impacts a firm's ability to handle change. The module also covers the process of acquiring program resources and budgeting to ensure that resources are available when needed.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt5 plugins

8 videosTotal 55 minutes

Managing Change 5 minutes
Organizational Maturity 8 minutes
The Program Change Management Office 7 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Organizational Maturity and Change 7 minutes
Program Resource Management 7 minutes
Resource Management Plan7 minutes
Demo: Resource Budget Management 7 minutes
SME Video: Resource and Budget Planning7 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Managing Change and Program Resources 2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Graded Quiz: Managing Change and Program Resources 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Program Change and Assessing Organizational Maturity 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Program Resources and Cost Management10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

(Optional) Managing Program Change and Resource Planning10 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 65 minutes

Reading: Assessing Organizational Maturity: A Checklist 10 minutes
Lab: Assess Your Organization's Maturity15 minutes
Reading: Three-Point Cost Estimation15 minutes
Lab: Develop a Program Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)15 minutes
Glossary: Managing Change and Program Resources 10 minutes

In this module, you will begin with an overview of the program manager’s role in financial and procurement planning. You will get into the details of key financial metrics and learn how to calculate them. Additionally, you will explore the importance of program governance. The module will conclude with an overview of the PMI Code of Conduct and its impact on the program.

What's included

8 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt6 plugins

8 videosTotal 61 minutes

Program Financial Management6 minutes
Demo: Planning Key Financials 11 minutes
Program Procurement Planning6 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Financial and Procurement Planning 7 minutes
Governance Framework 8 minutes
Demo Video: Earned Value Management (EVM) as a Governance Tool8 minutes
Expert Viewpoints: Governance 7 minutes
PMI Code of Conduct 7 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Summary and Highlights: Financial Planning and Program Governance2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Graded Quiz: Financial Planning and Program Governance30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Financial and Procurement Planning and Analysis 10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Program Governance and the PMI Code of Conduct 10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

(Optional) Program Finances, Procurement, and Governance15 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 80 minutes

Reading: Key Financial Metrics Overview15 minutes
Lab: Calculate Key Financials for a Scenario15 minutes
Reading: Program Governance Checklist10 minutes
Reading: Governance Framework Roles15 minutes
Lab: Perform a Code of Conduct Retrospective15 minutes
Glossary: Financial Planning and Program Governance10 minutes

In this module, you will apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to complete your final project. You will engage in tasks involving planning, communication, resource management, and financial analysis, enabling you to develop your program management expertise further and strengthen your professional portfolio.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment1 plugin

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Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

I strongly recommend for experienced project managers to get into program management.

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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Good Course, very detailed, lots of side projects to hone your skills

Frequently asked questions

To effectively manage stakeholder expectations, program managers communicate regularly and set clear goals from the outset. They also align expectations through consistent updates and feedback, ensuring stakeholders’ needs and concerns are understood and addressed proactively. By taking this approach, they maintain trust and satisfaction by keeping everyone informed and engaged.

Strategies for managing program changes include adopting a systematic approach, assessing the impacts thoroughly, communicating changes clearly, and engaging stakeholders in decision-making. Additionally, successful program managers document all changes and ensure alignment with program objectives to reduce potential disruption.

The PMI Code of Conduct emphasizes responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty. It guides professionals to act ethically, maintain integrity, and uphold stakeholders' trust by following best practices and ethical standards in project management.

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