Align Portfolio Strategy
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Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification Course
The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification course is a comprehensive 4-day2 (35-hour) instructor-led training designed for Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, PMO Leaders, and Transformation Leaders. The PgMP® Certification Course prepares experienced professionals to manage complex programs and multiple related projects, align initiatives with business strategy, deliver measurable benefits, and strengthen expertise in governance, stakeholder management, and program leadership. It also provides focused preparation for the PMI® PgMP® certification exam and senior transformation leadership roles. Understand the principles and practices of strategic program management.
- Align programs with organizational strategy and business objectives.
- Manage multiple related projects, dependencies, and program activities effectively.
- Deliver and sustain measurable business benefits through effective benefits management.
- Establish effective program governance, oversight, and decision-making structures.
- Engage and influence key stakeholders across complex program environments.
- Lead program teams and manage the complete program life cycle to achieve strategic outcomes.
Course Curriculum
Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification Course
Program management concepts and principles
Programs vs. projects vs. portfolios
The role of the Program Manager
Strategic value of program management
Aligning programs with organizational strategy
Defining program vision and objectives
Business case and strategic outcomes
Managing program roadmaps
Program definition and planning
Managing component projects and dependencies
Program execution and delivery
Program closure and transition
Identifying and defining program benefits
Benefits realization planning
Measuring and tracking business value
Sustaining benefits after program completion
Identifying Operational Value Streams
Governance structures and decision-making
Program controls and oversight
Managing risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensuring accountability and compliance
Portfolio KPIs
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Communication and engagement strategies
Managing executive stakeholders
Building alignment across complex organizations
Leading cross-functional teams
Managing organizational change
Conflict resolution and decision-making
Integrating multiple projects into a unified program
About Certification
About the Course
Learn how the PgMP® framework enables professionals to align complex programs with organizational strategy and deliver long-term business value.
Understand how to identify, plan, measure, and sustain program benefits to ensure initiatives deliver their intended strategic outcomes.
Develop expertise in program governance, decision-making, risk management, and oversight to successfully manage complex enterprise initiatives.
Build the skills to engage and influence key stakeholders, manage cross-functional dependencies, and lead multiple related projects toward shared business objectives.
Learning Objectives
What You Will Learn in Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification Training
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Manage Program Benefits and Value
Understand how to identify, plan, track, and sustain program benefits to ensure the delivery of measurable business value.
Establish Effective Program Governance
Develop skills in program governance, decision-making, risk management, and oversight to successfully manage complex initiatives.
Lead Stakeholders and Program Delivery
Gain practical experience managing Portfolio Kanban, prioritizing Epics, improving portfolio flow, coordinating value streams, and measuring portfolio performance using Lean metrics.
Exam Guide
Prepare for the Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification Exam with Confidence
Use this guide to understand the certification exam structure, prepare effectively, and earn your globally recognized Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification.
FORMAT
170 questions
240 Minutes, Closed Book
DELIVERY
Web-based
Online
ATTEMPTS
First Attempt Included
Retake Available as per PMI Policy
RENEWAL
Annual
Every 3 Years / 60 PDUs
Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Practice Test
+500Enrolled students this week
Portfolio Strategy & Execution
Master Lean Portfolio Management by aligning business strategy, portfolio investments, and Agile execution.
Lean Budgeting & Governance
Learn how Lean budgeting and governance enable organizations to fund value streams and maximize business outcomes.
Portfolio Flow Optimization
Improve portfolio performance through Portfolio Kanban, Epic management, and continuous value delivery.
4 Full-Length Mock Tests
60 Hours80 Marks
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Management Professional (PgMP)® Certification
PgMP® is a globally recognized certification from PMI® for experienced professionals who manage complex programs and multiple related projects.
It is ideal for experienced Project Managers, Program Managers, PMO Leaders, Portfolio Managers, and Transformation Leaders.
A project delivers a specific output, while a program coordinates multiple related projects and initiatives to achieve broader strategic benefits.
PgMP® is based on PMI's program management standards and practices.
Key areas include strategy alignment, program life cycle, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
Eligibility depends on your educational qualification and professional experience in project and program management. Candidates should verify the latest PMI requirements before applying.
The examination includes 170 questions, comprising scored and unscored pretest questions.
