The failure of large IT projects can take a devastating toll on a company's finances, as well as employee morale. Program managers—using their unique blend of project and people management expertise—work to avoid such botched projects by effectively managing risks and breaking down unwieldy projects into manageable tasks. In this course, learn how to successfully manage large IT projects—from the planning stages to a project's release—by learning the basics of program management. Instructor Hubbert Smith helps to equip you with the hard and soft skills you need to excel in this challenging, in-demand career. Throughout this course, Hubbert shares real-world examples as he steps through each of the phases of program management, from concept development to delivery and release.

What is Program Management?

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Are you looking for a better understanding of what it’s like to work in program management? This course provides a short, fast-paced introduction to the who, what, how, and why of the role. Instructor Claudine Peet shows you the basics, defining the key terms, concepts, and responsibilities of a typical program manager within an organization.

240 pages | English | ISBN-10: 0471275719 | ISBN-13: 9780471275718

Program management is a patently complex effort. And while the goals of a program manager—which include successful communication with stakeholders and the removal of impediments—are similar to those of project managers, the same processes simply don't apply. In this course, instructor Claudine Peet dives into the essentials of program management, providing specific guidance on the steps required to bring a program to the finish line. After defining what a program is and how to develop a program plan, Claudine shares best practices on how to manage program phases, carry out a transition, and close a program. Whether you're a project manager wanting to learn more about program management—or you're a program manager wanting to brush up on the basics—this course can help guide you to success.

The failure of large IT projects can take a devastating toll on a company's finances, as well as employee morale. Program managers—using their unique blend of project and people management expertise—work to avoid such botched projects by effectively managing risks and breaking down unwieldy projects into manageable tasks. In this course, learn how to successfully manage large IT projects—from the planning stages to a project's release—by learning the basics of program management. Instructor Hubbert Smith helps to equip you with the hard and soft skills you need to excel in this challenging, in-demand career. Throughout this course, Hubbert shares real-world examples as he steps through each of the phases of program management, from concept development to delivery and release.

What is the difference between a project and a program? What do program managers do? These questions and others are answered in this course which covers the essentials of program management. Learn about the skills needed to be a program manager. Discover the milestones and phases involved in the life cycle of a program—from planning to delivery and beyond. Find out how to manage programs, align programs to business strategies, deliver beneficial results, communicate with stakeholders, govern program activities, map program schedules, and support integral program processes.

Big data is a game changer. It's brought an entirely new era of data-driven insights to companies in all industries. But the greatest value in this new era comes from a world-class big data program: one that is meticulously planned and then actively managed for success. Without it, your company might not be capturing all the insights big data can offer.