Program Management Professional (PgMP)

The DIXONTECH PgMP certification programme is designed for senior leaders and project professionals seeking mastery in managing multiple related projects in alignment with organizational strategy. This course follows PMI®’s Standard for Program Management, emphasizing governance, stakeholder engagement, benefits realization, and resource optimization. Delegates will learn to align projects to business objectives, deliver strategic outcomes, and prepare effectively for the PMI PgMP® certification exam.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Program Management Framework and PMI PgMP® Domains
• Strategic Alignment and Governance Structure
• Benefits Realization and Performance Optimization
• Stakeholder and Resource Integration Management
• PgMP® Exam Preparation and Practice Simulation

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Build advanced capabilities in program design, leadership, and strategic alignment across complex initiatives.

• Apply PMI PgMP® standards and methodologies
• Align programs with strategic business goals
• Manage interdependencies among multiple projects
• Establish effective governance and control frameworks
• Drive benefits realization and stakeholder value
• Optimize performance through risk and resource management
• Prepare successfully for the PgMP® certification exam

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Executives and professionals leading multi-project programs and strategic business portfolios.

• Program and Portfolio Managers
• Senior Project Managers and Directors
• PMO Leaders and Governance Executives
• Business Transformation Specialists
• Strategy and Planning Managers
• Senior Consultants and Change Leaders
• Professionals pursuing PgMP® certification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH course combines lectures, real-life case studies, simulation exercises, and PMI PgMP® exam workshops. Participants will engage in scenario analysis, governance modeling, and benefits mapping exercises to ensure mastery of PMI program management standards.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PGMP® FRAMEWORK

• Understanding PMI PgMP® certification domains and structure
• Definition and principles of program management
• Differences between project, program, and portfolio
• Overview of the five PMI PgMP® performance domains
• Strategic role of program management in organizations
• Key steps to PgMP® certification readiness

DAY 2

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND PROGRAM GOVERNANCE

• Aligning program objectives with strategic goals
• Developing governance structures and decision hierarchies
• Establishing performance measurement frameworks
• Creating a program roadmap and strategic plan
• Managing interdependencies among related projects
• Communication and reporting to executive stakeholders

DAY 3

BENEFITS MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

• Defining, planning, and realizing program benefits
• Measuring and sustaining strategic outcomes
• Using key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring
• Benefits transition and operational integration
• Managing risk, quality, and change in programs
• Performance improvement through lessons learned

DAY 4

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Mapping stakeholders and assessing influence
• Developing stakeholder engagement strategies
• Resource planning and allocation across projects
• Managing cross-functional collaboration
• Handling conflicts and building consensus
• Enhancing communication and executive reporting
• Coaching and leading program teams effectively

DAY 5

PGMP® EXAM PREPARATION AND STRATEGIC SIMULATION LAB

• Overview of PgMP® exam content outline and domains
• Study plan development and time management tips
• Practice questions and exam simulations
• Case study discussions and knowledge integration
• Common exam pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Final readiness assessment and study roadmap
• Building personal certification strategy and follow-up