Program Management: Execution, Stakeholders & Governance

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.