Programme Management Essentials

This section introduces you to the essential principles of programme management, exploring how it integrates with project and portfolio management. You’ll learn to identify the drivers for change using the PESTLE framework and how programmes operate within volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. This foundation will help you understand how drivers shape programme objectives and guide the delivery of strategic outcomes. 

Benefits are the cornerstone of any programme's success, and this section focuses on the identification, planning, realisation, and review of benefits. You will discover the DOAM (Desirable, Observable, Attributable, Measurable) tests to evaluate benefits and learn the importance of aligning them with organisational goals. Additionally, you’ll explore how the transition to benefit realisation and ongoing reviews are critical to ensuring programmes deliver value over time. 

Explore how Agile methodologies can be applied to programmes, even in conjunction with traditional project management approaches. You’ll learn the practice of MoSCoW prioritisation and how it works alongside timeboxing to deliver outcomes efficiently. This section also examines whether programmes can accommodate both Agile and traditional projects, providing practical insights into hybrid delivery models that meet dynamic organisational needs. 

Gain an understanding of typical programme frameworks, including their principles, governance themes, and lifecycle stages. This section introduces you to the importance of applying lessons learned at every stage of a programme, ensuring continuous improvement and success. You will also compare two widely used programme management frameworks, examining their lifecycles, similarities, and key differences, enabling you to choose the best approach for your needs.