What will you learn in the Programme Management course?

You learn how to translate strategic objectives into coherent programmes and how to set up, govern and adjust those programmes. You work on skills such as stakeholder management, leadership and switching between roles, and you make results measurable with KPIs and reporting.

Is prior knowledge required for the Programme Management course?

No specific prior education is required. Experience with project or change management does help, as it allows you to link the material directly to your own working practice.

Which topics are covered in the Programme Management course?

Topics covered include: the basics of programme management, IPMA and agile, the hybrid approach, setting up and coordinating a programme, stakeholder management, leadership and skills, KPIs and reporting, dealing with risks and pitfalls, and implementation strategies within an existing organisation.

Do you receive a certificate after the Programme Management course?

Yes, on completion of the course you receive a Learnit certificate of attendance. This confirms that you have followed the course and are familiar with the topics covered.

Is the Programme Management course also offered in-company?

Yes, you can also follow the course in-company. We then tailor the programme to the practical situation of your organisation, so that the cases and exercises match your own programmes.

What is the difference between project management and programme management?

A project delivers a clearly defined result within a set time and budget. A programme brings together several projects and activities in order to achieve a strategic objective or an organisational change. As a programme manager, you steer on coherence, on the intended change and on the objectives behind the individual projects.

How do you combine IPMA and agile in programme management?

IPMA gives you the structure, competences and roles for governing a programme. Agile gives you the flexibility to deliver in short cycles and adjust as you go. In a hybrid approach you use IPMA for the overarching governance and agile for delivery within the parts that change quickly. In the course you learn how to strike that balance.

Which skills do you need as a programme manager?

As a programme manager, you combine strategic thinking with decisiveness. Important skills are leadership, communication, stakeholder management, dealing with complexity and being able to switch between roles. Self-reflection is essential too, because you work in an environment with many interests and expectations.

How do you make a programme measurable?

You make a programme measurable by working with clear KPIs that are aligned with the strategic objectives. You also use reports, progress overviews and management information to show transparently where the programme stands. During the course you practise drawing up and using these tools.

What are the biggest pitfalls in programme management?

Common pitfalls are an unclear link to the strategy, insufficient attention to stakeholders, too much focus on individual projects rather than on coherence, and underestimating the change the programme demands of the organisation. During the course you learn to recognise and avoid these pitfalls.

What does the Programme Management course cost?

You will find the current price at the top right of this course page, together with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.

Programme Management Course | Learnit Training

Name: Programme Management
Price: 2025.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

As a programme manager you bring strategy and delivery together. You steer on coherence, stakeholders and results in an environment that is constantly changing. In this course you will learn how to do that consistently well.

Description

A programme is more than a collection of projects. You work towards strategic objectives, manage coherence and take account of interests, behaviour and change within the organisation. That calls for a combination of structure and flexibility, and for a clear insight into yourself as a leader.

In this course you get the theory behind programme management and get to work on your own practice straight away. We use a hybrid approach in which IPMA competencies and agile principles come together. You practise with realistic case studies and build your own vision and programme plan.

At the end of the course you know how to set up, govern and adjust a programme. You recognise the pitfalls, can switch between roles and know how to make results measurable and keep them that way.

Topics

What programme management is and how it relates to project and portfolio management
IPMA and agile: core values, frameworks and when to use which approach
The hybrid approach: combining structure and flexibility
Setting up a programme: from business strategy to roadmap
Stakeholder management and team composition
Skills of the programme manager: leadership, communication and switching between roles
KPIs, reporting and transparent management
Dealing with dilemmas, risks and pitfalls
Implementation strategies within an existing organisation
Working on your own programme plan and vision

Result

After the course you know how to translate strategic objectives into an effective programme and how to set up, govern and adjust that programme. You understand the differences between IPMA, agile and conventional approaches and can apply them in a hybrid form. You recognise the pitfalls, dilemmas and risks within programmes and know how to anticipate them. You make your results measurable with KPIs and reports, and you have your own programme plan and vision that you can take forward in your organisation straight away.

Target audience

This course is intended for professionals who are responsible for strategic programmes or who want to develop in this direction. Think of strategic advisers, policy advisers, process facilitators, experienced project managers and starting programme managers who want to set up and direct complex change processes.

Teaching method

The course is interactive and practice-oriented. You alternate theory with case studies, exercises and peer consultation with your fellow participants. You work on your own programme plan and receive personal feedback from the trainer. Because the group is small, there is plenty of room for your questions and situations.

Prior knowledge

No specific prior education is required. Experience with project or change management is an advantage, so that you can link the material directly to your own practice.

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In-company

Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.

Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.

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Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

3 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

21 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

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