A programme is not just a bigger project. It succeeds or fails on how well its component projects are coordinated toward benefits that no single project could deliver on its own. Leading Strategic Programmes: PgMP® Certification is an advanced Project Management Training Course that prepares experienced professionals for the PgMP® certification examination while building the capability to run complex, multi-project programmes.

Delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, the course develops practical skills in benefits realisation, programme governance, stakeholder engagement, strategic alignment and performance tracking. Participants learn to coordinate interdependent projects, manage programme-level risk, and apply effective governance while preparing for the PgMP® examination.

• Understand the PgMP® certification requirements and examination structure.
• Build advanced knowledge of programme management principles and practice.
• Understand how projects, programmes and organisational strategy connect.
• Align strategic programmes with organisational objectives and priorities.
• Plan, coordinate and manage interdependent projects within a programme.
• Establish effective programme governance and decision-making structures.
• Develop and track benefits realisation strategies.
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and change.
• Coordinate programme resources, stakeholders and communication.
• Monitor programme performance and strategic outcomes.

Target Audience

• Programme Managers and professionals moving into the role.
• Senior Project Managers managing multiple related projects.
• Portfolio Managers and PMO professionals.
• Programme Directors and Programme Coordinators.
• Business Transformation and Change Managers.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation Professionals.
• Professionals responsible for strategic programmes.
• Managers involved in benefits realisation and governance.
• Experienced project professionals seeking PMI certification.
• Candidates preparing directly for the PgMP® examination.

Module 1: Why Programmes Need Their Own Discipline

• PgMP® certification overview and examination structure
• The Programme Manager's role and responsibilities
• Programme, project and portfolio distinctions
• Principles of programme management

Module 2: Programme Fundamentals and Lifecycle

• The programme lifecycle and management domains
• Programme objectives and outcomes
• Programme components and interdependencies
• Programme-level decision-making

Module 3: Connecting Programmes to Strategy

• Translating organisational strategy into programme objectives
• Strategic alignment of programme components
• Assessing strategic contribution
• Managing changes in strategic priorities

Module 4: Starting a Programme on Solid Ground

• Building the programme business case
• Defining scope, objectives and roadmaps
• Establishing programme governance structures early
• Setting programme success criteria

Module 5: Delivering Benefits, Not Just Outputs

• Identifying and planning for programme benefits
• Setting benefits measurement criteria
• Tracking and monitoring benefits through delivery
• Sustaining benefits after the programme ends

Module 6: Governance, Risk and Interdependencies

• Programme governance frameworks and decision rights
• Programme-level risk and issue management
• Managing interdependencies between projects
• Developing coordinated responses across the programme

Module 7: People, Resources and Performance

• Stakeholder identification, analysis and executive engagement
• Managing programme resources and competing priorities
• Performance measures, KPIs and reporting
• Managing programme change and maintaining alignment

Module 8: PgMP® Exam Preparation

• Comprehensive review of PgMP® concepts
• Scenario-based programme management questions
• Applying programme management, benefits and governance concepts to exam scenarios
• Final exam strategy and time management