CANSTEAD LEARNING E-LEARNING COURSE
Program Management Fundamentals
Develop a practical understanding of program management principles, including coordinating related projects, managing dependencies, and aligning outcomes with organizational objectives.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for project managers, project coordinators, team leaders, and professionals seeking to develop foundational knowledge of program management.
It is also suitable for professionals involved in coordinating multiple related projects or supporting organizational initiatives that require integrated planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
What You Will Learn
Understand the principles of program management and how programs differ from individual projects and portfolios.
Recognize how programs align related projects and activities with organizational strategy and intended benefits.
Apply foundational approaches to program planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and dependency management.
Understand how program performance, risks, and benefits are monitored throughout the program lifecycle.
What's Included
Seven structured modules covering program management principles, strategic alignment, governance, benefits realization, and program delivery.
Narrated video lessons explaining key concepts, processes, and practical approaches.
Podcast episodes exploring program management challenges and real-world applications.
Knowledge checks to reinforce understanding and assess learning throughout the course.
Applied examples and exercises demonstrating how program management principles are used in organizational settings.
Course Outline
Module 1 - Foundations of Project Management
Introduction to project management principles, terminology, project lifecycles, and the responsibilities of project managers and team members.
Module 2 - Project Initiation and Objectives
Defining project objectives, identifying stakeholders, establishing project requirements, and understanding the role of the project charter.
Module 3 - Project Scope and Planning
Developing scope statements, identifying deliverables, creating work breakdown structures, and establishing practical project plans.
Module 4 - Scheduling, Resources, and Cost Fundamentals
Developing project schedules, identifying dependencies, estimating resource requirements, and understanding basic project budgeting.
Module 5 - Project Teams, Communication, and Stakeholders
Establishing team responsibilities, coordinating communication, managing stakeholder expectations, and supporting effective collaboration.
Module 6 - Project Risk, Quality, and Performance Monitoring
Identifying project risks, applying basic risk response strategies, monitoring project progress, and maintaining quality expectations.
Module 7 - Project Closure and Lessons Learned
Confirming deliverable acceptance, completing project documentation, evaluating outcomes, and capturing lessons learned through an applied project management exercise.
PDUs and Completion
This course carries 4 Professional Development Units (PDUs). PDUs are self-reported by the learner to PMI in accordance with applicable requirements.
A Canstead Learning Certificate of Completion is issued when all required course components are successfully completed. The certificate states the course hours.
Requirements & Prerequisites
No prior program management experience is assumed in this draft. Familiarity with basic project management concepts may be helpful.
A web browser and audio capability are required if the course includes narrated video lessons or podcast components.