Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
EDSI-1026
Organization's ID:
DK4
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
22.5 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Business Administration or Project Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore the roles and responsibilities of a program manager across the program life cycle.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Increase effectiveness and efficiency as program managers in achieving the strategic objectives of a program
  • Describe the role of the program manager
  • Use a standard vocabulary for program management
  • Follow a systematic approach to managing programs
  • Apply proven tools and techniques to program management
  • Maintain a primary focus on benefits management
  • Distinguish among projects, programs, and portfolios as well as project management, program management, and portfolio management
  • Explain the program life cycle and its value to program management
  • Describe the critical success factors of program management

General Topics:

  • Defining the role of the program manager as it relates to the program, projects, and the organization's portfolio over the course of the program life cycle
  • Pre-program set up
  • Establishing a program management and technical infrastructure
  • Delivering incremental benefits and closing the program
  • The importance of program governance
  • Benefits management
  • Stakeholder management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials