This comprehensive course introduces the core principles of programme management, offering insights into key concepts, methodologies, and best practices. It equips you with the foundational knowledge required to effectively manage and oversee programmes, making it an ideal starting point for individuals new to the discipline or seeking career development.
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Programme Management Essentials
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Course overview
A comprehensive overview of programme management
This course offers a foundational understanding of programme management, including its principles and practices, over a concise 4-5-hour programme. Build the skills needed to manage programmes effectively.
Learning objectives
- Understand how programme management relates to project and portfolio management.
- Explore PESTLE drivers and VUCA environments.
- Learn to define concise vision statements and high-level designs.
- Understand benefits realisation and the DOAM tests.
- Discover programme planning, tranches, and business case development.
- Examine key roles and stakeholder engagement cycles.
- Explore governance frameworks and risk management strategies.
- Learn about Agile integration and MoSCoW prioritisation.
- Compare popular programme management frameworks.
What you'll learn
This course provides a thorough introduction to the essential concepts of programme management. You'll gain valuable insights into how programmes are structured, governed, and executed, equipping you with the foundational skills to manage programmes effectively across diverse industries and organisational contexts.
Programme management fundamentals
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 realisation
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.
Agile programmes
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.
Frameworks and lifecycles
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.
What's included
- ILX Programme Management Essentials eLearning
FAQs
This eLearning course is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in gaining a foundational understanding of programme management.
How long is the Programme Management Essentials course?
The course typically takes 4-5 hours to complete.
Who will benefit from this course?
This course is aimed at anyone looking to gain knowledge and will help you understand some of the key elements required for managing programmes.
Do I need prior knowledge of programme management to do this course?
There are no prerequisites for this course, but it would be beneficial to have an understanding of project management.
What will I achieve after completing the course?
You will gain a foundational understanding of programme management concepts and practices.
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