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Introduction to Program Management

Program managers are highly valued professionals who can earn up to $245,870 p.a. (Glassdoor). This course is ideal for anyone interested in starting a career in program management. This includes project managers, product managers, product owners, and scrum masters who want a focused introduction to the role of program manager. Program managers oversee multiple related projects to achieve strategic business objectives. In this course, you'll develop essential program management skills to get you started. You’ll discover how to define programs and investigate the phases of the program management lifecycle, addressing challenges and solutions. You’ll look at program management offices (PMOs) and learn about stakeholder management using tools like RACI charts. Plus, you’ll look at PMI-PgMP certification requirements, consider other certifications, and explore program manager career paths and the essential skills required for success. Throughout this course, you'll get instructional guidance through videos and valuable hands-on practice in online labs to reinforce your learning. Then a final project will enable you to analyze program manager job postings and develop your learning plan to work in this role. Enroll now to kickstart your journey to becoming a prized program manager!

Status: Team Management
Status: Project Management Office (PMO)
BeginnerCourse7 hours

Featured reviews

SH

4.0Reviewed Apr 16, 2025

good introduction course to get an overview of program management

AM

5.0Reviewed Oct 16, 2024

Didn't expect the overview to be so comprehensive. Looking forward to diving deep in further courses.

CK

5.0Reviewed Dec 1, 2024

great information very useful, very informative, used to refresh my own knowledge was worth it

DA

5.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2025

Great course! As I prepare for my PgMP Exam, this is an excellent course with hands on projects.