Cambridge
Academy
In London

Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification validates advanced capability to manage multiple related projects and deliver strategic benefits through coordinated governance, stakeholder alignment, and benefits realization. This intensive 5-day program equips participants with PgMP-aligned knowledge, practical tools, and exam-focused practice to confidently plan, govern, and lead complex programs from initiation to closure.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·        Understand the PgMP framework, domains, and exam approach

·        Apply program strategy alignment and program chartering techniques

·        Design program governance, structure, and integrated program plans

·        Build benefits realization plans, metrics, and sustainment approaches

·        Strengthen stakeholder engagement, communications, and change alignment

·        Practice PgMP-style questions and case-based scenarios across all domains

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

·        Senior project/program managers targeting PgMP certification

·        PMO leaders and portfolio/program governance professionals

·        Transformation and strategic initiative leaders managing multiple projects

·        Program sponsors, business leads, and workstream leaders supporting programs

·        Professionals moving from project management to program leadership roles 

Course Outlines

Day 1: PgMP Overview & Program Strategy Alignment

·        PgMP certification overview: eligibility, domains, exam structure, and study approach

·        Difference between project, program, and portfolio management

·        Program lifecycle overview and key program artifacts

·        Strategy alignment: translating organizational strategy into program outcomes

·        Activity: Program concept canvas (vision, drivers, outcomes, success criteria) + baseline quiz 

Day 2: Program Initiation & Governance Setup

·        Program charter development: scope, objectives, assumptions, constraints, and success measures

·        Program governance: steering committee, decision rights, escalation paths, and cadence

·        Program structure: components, workstreams, roles, and responsibilities

·        Program roadmap and high-level planning: milestones, dependencies, and integration points

·        Workshop: Draft a program charter + governance charter (RACI + meeting cadence)

Day 3: Program Planning, Integration & Control

·        Integrated program management plan: scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, resources

·        Dependency management across projects: sequencing and critical path impacts

·        Program risk management: systemic risks, interdependencies, and response planning

·        Issue and change control at program level: thresholds, impact analysis, and approvals

·        Practical activity: Build an integrated program plan outline + RAID and change control simulation

Day 4: Benefits Realization & Stakeholder Engagement Excellence

·        Benefits management: benefits map, realization plan, owners, baselines, and KPIs

·        Benefits delivery governance: tracking, variance handling, and corrective actions

·        Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies: influence, resistance, and alignment

·        Communications and change alignment: messaging, adoption readiness, and sustainment

·        Case study: Benefits realization + stakeholder conflict scenario (actions, decisions, and communications plan)

Day 5: Program Closure, Sustainment & PgMP Exam Readiness

·        Program closure: transition to operations, acceptance, and knowledge transfer

·        Sustainment and value tracking post-closure: embedding benefits into BAU

·        Lessons learned and continuous improvement: program maturity and playbooks

·        PgMP exam practice: domain-by-domain question techniques and time management