PgMP:

Program Management Preparation Course

Harish L PMP, PgMP

harishlr@aceproconsulting.com ; harishlr@Hotmail.com, Ph: +91 9845546953, Skype: harishlr

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 PgMP Preparation Course - Agenda

Objective of this course is to gain

Program Management knowledge
as described by PMI and to pass
the PMI PgMP certification exam

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 What Is Required To Pass PgMP
Unlike PMP preparation, PgMP requires a different approach – focus more on practices, experiences…
Program management basics
Fundamentals General management concepts – Benefits, organization mgmt.,
Governance, Strategic alignment

SPMv3, Examination Content Outline(ECO), Change management,

Standards
PMBOKv5

Exam strategy – question analysis and answering strategy,

Critical thinking skills
reasoning skills, Awareness on management processes

Project and program management experience, change

Experience management, Stakeholder engagement experience, Decision
making.

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 150-200 hours effort
Way to PgMP and beyond to PgMP

Stage -1: Acquire knowledge (~40 hours)

Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4
On-line discussions on general management, program management Continued Support
fundamentals, Insight into the SPMv3, ECO and other related
standards, practice questions, share experiences, Question analysis
and answering techniques Phone, meetings,
Stage -2: Build knowledge (60 hours) Whatsapp, Mail, chat

Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8
Off-line exercises: Transform concepts from one form to another,
Assignments to get insight into program management, ECO
analysis, 600+ questions covering domains, 2-Exams through
2 Hours simulator On-line Question & answer sessions, study groups
a day Apply for PgMP (if not applied already)

Stage -3: Consolidate Knowledge Stage -4: Take Exam

Deliverables (Non-transferable and shared through www.aceproconsulting.com) Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 10

• Each module courseware (in .pdf format) through website Off-line/On-line: Unresolved topics, Prepare and Take exam
• Session recordings in .mp4 format Important topics, Intense study, on-
• Assignments in open question format to develop program management insight line Q&A meetings, study group
• PgMP exam application review assistance
• 800+ questions and answers with rational through exam simulator
• PgMP Exam useful formulas, sample work shared by previous participants
• Templates and samples for selected artefacts Enhance knowledge and Refine skills
• Notes/ Data flow diagrams/ mock schedule
• Course completion certificate to enable you apply for 35 PDUs through PMI CCRMS Join the global program management community,
networking, be relevant and more effective at work !!

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 How it is done

➢ Uses ILVC (Instructor-Led Virtual Class) technology

➢ Uses Citirx “GotoMeeting” platform. An App version is preferred.
➢ Sessions are recorded and stored for later use
➢ Cloud storage: All associated files, artefacts, links, assignments, question papers are shared through
www.aceproconsulting.com website.
➢ You are a participant!! Make it interactive
➢ On-line or off-line, interact with each other and share experience
➢ A good head-set with microphone is preferred for good audio
➢ In case of network issues, the instructor will connect back on an alternate line or communicate via
mail
➢ Contact instructor for any support required on e-mail / whatsapp / telephone for any clarifications
➢ Don’t hold back question, ask then itself
➢ Please accept the meeting requests as a proof towards attending the meeting – helps in claiming
PDUs

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 What is required

➢ Standard for Program Management – Version 3

➢ PgMP ECO, PMI lexicon : preferably hardcopy
➢ PMBOKv5 (Selected sections)
➢ Highlighters, markers, sketch pens
➢ ACEPRO courseware, question banks, articles
➢ ACEPRO assignments

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 The Standard for Program Management (SPMv3)

• PMI standard for Program Management is a scalable model from a very large
scale, complex program to small, simple program
• Presents generally recognised as good practice that works for most programs,
most of the time
• ALL bullet points, sequences, criteria are very important from examination
perspective
• There are also inconsistencies (or errors??), Gray areas

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 Domains and Exam Questions

Questions - 170
25
75
10 Grades:
19
24
- Above Target
- Target
17 - Below Target
5 - Needs Improvement
19
27 Scoring:
24

VI. PMI code of ethics and professional conduct 4

1 for each correct answer

Goal: Get “Above Target” in all domains

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 Training Structure

 Introduction to Program Management

 Program / Project distinctions
General Practice
 Program Strategic Alignment SPMv3 ECO
Concepts Questions
 Program Benefits Management
 Program Governance
 Program Stakeholder Engagement Discussions to focus on each domain
₋ General concepts behind the domain
 Program Supporting Processes
₋ SPMv3 discussion points and Data flow diagrams
 PgMP Exam strategy
₋ How it is integrated with other domains
 Questions and answering techniques
₋ PgMP exam specific information
Approximate duration of on-line training: 40-45 hours ₋ References required for the exam
Q&A sessions and application writing support: 10-12 hours ₋ Understanding ECO tasks
Important to catch-up with assignments and SPMv3
₋ Practice questions

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 Keeping up the momentum

• Effort
• Dedication
• Cost
• Benefits

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 Training Schedule
PgMP preparation course Starting
1. 2017 Jan 1st week - Completed
2. 2017 Feb 1st week - Completed
3. 2017 March 2nd week - Completed
4. 2017 June 1st week - Completed
5. 2017 Jul 2nd week - Completed
6. 2017 Aug 2nd week - In Progress
7. 2017 Sep 2nd week - Planned
8. 2016 Nov 2nd week - Planned
9. 2016 Dec 2nd week - Planned

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 PgMP Training Course Outline
Module - 1 PgMP credential exam overview Module - 3 Program Life Cycle
Overview of application process Program Life Cycle gate pass criteria.
Introduction to Program Program management performance domains
PgMP credential Tips for Effective and Efficient learning Management Program Management – Change cycle
exam Understanding the SPMv3 - standard and ECO performance
(Examination Content Outline) domain and Practice questions
Program life cycle

Module - 2 Organisation Vision and Mission

Business value
Introduction to Organisation Strategic planning
Program Portfolios, Programs, Projects and Operations
Management Decision making – Portfolio/Program/Project/Operations
Program and Project distinctions
Program Management
Program Manager skills and competencies
Program Management Office
Introduction to Exam Content Outline (ECO)

Practice questions

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 PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..2
Module - 4 Introduction to Program strategic alignment Module - 5 Outputs, Capability, Outcome, Benefit and dis-
Organizational strategy and program alignment benefits
Program Program selection by portfolio Program Types of benefits
Strategic Program Mandate Benefit Benefit delivery models
Alignment Program Sponsor management Balanced scorecard
Program Definition phase dataflow and strategic Architecting the program
alignment – dataflow Benefit management life cycle and program
Program Business case life cycle
Program plan Benefit Identification phase
Program Roadmap Identifying Data, Metrics, Indicators, KPA, KPIs
Environmental Factors Impact assessments Benefit analysis and planning phase
Strategic alignment - ECO tasks analysis and mapping Benefit realization plan
Benefit register
Practice questions Benefit delivery phase
Benefits transition phase
Benefit Sustenance phase

Practice questions

Workshop: Benefit qualitative and quantitative analysis.

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Module - 6 What is Program governance Module - 7 Program Stakeholder engagement
Difference between Governance and Management Wants, needs and expectations
Program Program Stakeholder identification
Program Governance - Responsibilities
Governance Stakeholder Stakeholder analysis
Typical program organisation set-up
engagement Stakeholder Register
Program Governance - plan
Change management Stakeholder engagement strategies
Issue escalation Stakeholder engagement planning
Providing management oversight - Phase gate, health check Stakeholder engagement
and other decision point reviews Resistance triangle and pyramid
Component Initiation and transition
Program Management Information Systems, KMS Practice questions
Audit support
Program quality standards and planning
Governance of components

Practice questions
ECO mapping to the Standard

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 PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..4
Module - 8 Review of Program Life cycle Module - 9 - Program Communication management

Program Program Definition phase Program - Program finance management

Integration Management - Program resource management
Program Integration
Supportive
- Change Management processes - Program procurement management

- Issue Management - Program quality management

- Program scope management

- Program schedule management

- Program risk management

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 PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..5
Module - 8 Review of Program Life cycle Module - 9 - Program Communication management

Program Program Definition phase Program - Program finance management

Integration Management - Program resource management
Program Integration
Supportive
- Change Management processes - Program procurement management

- Issue Management - Program quality management

- Program scope management

- Program schedule management

- Program risk management

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 PgMP Training Course Outline Contd..6
Module - 10 PgMP Exam application writing – Support throughout Question & Answer sessions (on-line, in
Guidelines and tips groups)
Exam analysis
the engagement
Understanding ECO for exam Mail / Phone Support

Critical thinking skills and Exam

question analysis

Exam – Help points and Tips

Exam taking – Strategy (per

individual)

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 Harish L
Handset: +91 9845546953
Skype: harishlr
email: harishlr@aceproconsulting.com

harishlr@hotmail.com
Whatsapp: +91 9845546953
Google+: PgMP Lighthouse
Linked-In: https://in.linkedin.com/in/harishalr

www.aceproconsulting.com
463/B, 11th Cross,
2nd Phase, Girinagar,
Bangalore – 560085
India

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