Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
MACI-0110
Organization's ID:
6190
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3 days (19 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Project Management or Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the knowledge and skills to manage multiple, complex projects and align results to organizational goals by managing program changes, risks, and challenges.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Increase effectiveness and efficiency as a program manager in a federal acquisition environment
  • Distinguish between program, project, and portfolio applications within the federal government
  • Examine various program management tools and techniques
  • Recognize the benefits of maintaining continuous alignment of program scope with strategic objectives
  • Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Describe the program life cycle and identify success factors at each step in the process
  • Describe the relationship between program requirements and overall success criteria
  • Distinguish between program risks and project risks
  • Ensure the quality of project deliverables and their impact of program level management
  • Coordinate program and project activities
  • Close out the program

General Topics:

  • Program management overview
  • Characteristics of a program manager
  • Defining the program with a business case and program charter
  • Identifying and managing program stakeholders
  • Program leadership
  • Communications in a program environment
  • Decision making and conflict management
  • Developing an integrated program management plan
  • Program governance
  • Monitoring and controlling program processes
  • Closing and evaluating a program
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials