Lead complex, cross-functional programs with vision, governance, risk, resourcing, and benefits realization
Even strong projects can fail to create real business impact when they’re not connected by a clear program strategy. In fact, PMI research has found that 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance, and that only 42% of organizations report high alignment between projects and organizational strategy.
What you’ll learn
- Build a program charter and business case that clarify vision, scope, authority, and success criteria.
- Align stakeholders using power-interest mapping, engagement plans, and governance routines.
- Create a program roadmap to manage dependencies, milestones, and cross-project sequencing.
- Run a program RAID log and escalation process to manage risks, issues, and decisions proactively.
- Define outcome-focused KPIs and a benefits realization plan to prove business value over time.
- Select and tailor PMI/MSP/Agile/SAFe (or hybrid) to match program complexity and constraints.
Course Content
- Introduction to Program Management Strategy –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- Core Elements of a Program Management Strategy –> 5 lectures • 42min.
- Frameworks and Tools for Program Strategy –> 2 lectures • 16min.
- Emerging Trends and Course Conclusion –> 2 lectures • 15min.
Requirements
Even strong projects can fail to create real business impact when they’re not connected by a clear program strategy. In fact, PMI research has found that 11.4% of investment is wasted due to poor project performance, and that only 42% of organizations report high alignment between projects and organizational strategy.
That’s the gap this course is built to fix.
Creating a Program Management Strategy teaches you how to step above individual projects and run a coordinated, outcomes-focused program—where multiple workstreams move in the same direction, stakeholders stay aligned, risks don’t surprise you, and the value you promised actually shows up.
Instead of treating program management like “bigger project management,” you’ll learn how to build the strategy layer that connects execution to results: vision, objectives, governance, resourcing, measurement, and benefits realization.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Define a clear program vision and measurable objectives that tie directly to business strategy
- Build a strong program charter and business case to earn buy-in, authority, and resources
- Map stakeholders and drive alignment using engagement plans and governance structures
- Design program governance (sponsor, steering committee, decision-making rhythm, RACI clarity)
- Identify and manage program-level risks (cross-project dependencies, external shifts, “program killers”)
- Create a program roadmap that shows timelines, dependencies, and strategic milestones
- Allocate and optimize resources across multiple projects using prioritization and capacity planning
- Track performance and benefits with KPIs, dashboards, and a benefits realization plan that survives handoff
- Choose the right methodology (PMI/MSP/Agile/SAFe or hybrid) based on context, not trends
- Use practical tools and templates (RAID logs, stakeholder registers, decision logs, reporting cadences) to run the program day-to-day
By the end, you’ll have a complete, repeatable strategy you can apply immediately—whether you’re launching a digital transformation, coordinating cross-functional delivery, or stepping into a program role for the first time.