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                        This course will enable delegates to
                       
                      
                        - Implement effective Programme Management processes, which could include identification, individual definition, portfolio management, delivery benefits and Programme closure.
 
                        - Sit the APMG/OGC MSP examination
 
                        - Understand the principles that underpin successful Programme Management
 
                        - Apply the principles of MSP to Programmes in an organisational environment
 
                        - Demonstrate how the OGC methodology provides a Programme framework
 
                       
                      
                         
                        Programme Outline
                       
                      
                         
                        Programmes and Projects
                       
                      
                        Setting the scene for a structured approach to Programme Management. The Programme environment, Programme types and focuses. Critical success factors;
                       
                      
                        Identifying and defining a Programme
                       
                      
                        Business strategy flow. Programme brief, vision, blueprint, Programme definition, governance arrangements, plans; 
                       
                      
                         
                        Stakeholder management and communication
                       
                      
                        Identification of stakeholders and analysis. The stakeholder map. The communication plan and channels; 
                       
                      
                        Issue resolution and risk management
                       
                      
                        Programme risks and risk management strategy, issue log and risk register. Programme and Project risks and issues; 
                       
                      
                        Business case
                       
                      
                        Evolution and management of business case. Project business cases relationship; 
                            
                        Benefits management and managing benefits
                       
                      
                        Definition and process, direct and indirect benefits. Benefits management strategy and the benefits realisation plan. Measurement mechanisms. Benefit profiles. Transition management. Benefit realisation; 
                       
                      
                        Planning and controlling
                       
                      
                        Programme plan. Planning and scheduling. Resource management. Control arrangements. Progress monitoring and performance measurement; 
                       
                      
                        Governing a Programme
                       
                      
                        The Programme plan and tranches. Programme dependencies and the Programme plan;
                       
                      
                        Organisation and leadership
                       
                      
                         Programme Management. Shared and split roles. Relationship to projects. HR and procurement; 
                       
                      
                        Quality, configuration management, audit and assurance
                       
                      
                         Quality Management strategy. Configuration management. Audit requirements. Assurance Programme and project;
                       
                      
                        Managing the portfolio
                       
                      
                        Project start-up, progress and closure. Stakeholder needs;
                       
                      
                        Closing a Programme
                       
                      
                        Programme review, finalisation of documentation. Confirm closure. Disband programme. 
                          
                       
                      
                        Programme Information
                       
                      
                         
                        Course includes MSP reference manual, all teaching and exam fees, copies of visuals used during the event, spiral bound course manual.
                       
                      
                        Course is built around the APM Group syllabus and is delivered by an APM Group accredited and experienced programme/project trainer. This course is delivered in
                       
                      
                        association with Pearce Mayfield.
                       
                      
                        Accommodation can be arranged for those delegates who wish to stay residentially
                       
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