Program managers are highly valued professionals who can earn up to $245,870 p.a. (Glassdoor). This course is ideal for anyone interested in starting a career in program management. This includes project managers, product managers, product owners, and scrum masters who want a focused introduction to the role of program manager.
Program managers oversee multiple related projects to achieve strategic business objectives. In this course, you'll develop essential program management skills to get you started.
You’ll discover how to define programs and investigate the phases of the program management lifecycle, addressing challenges and solutions. You’ll look at program management offices (PMOs) and learn about stakeholder management using tools like RACI charts. Plus, you’ll look at PMI-PgMP certification requirements, consider other certifications, and explore program manager career paths and the essential skills required for success.
Throughout this course, you'll get instructional guidance through videos and valuable hands-on practice in online labs to reinforce your learning. Then a final project will enable you to analyze program manager job postings and develop your learning plan to work in this role.
Enroll now to kickstart your journey to becoming a prized program manager!
Status: Program Management
Program Management
Status: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Beginner·Course·7 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed Apr 16, 2025
good introduction course to get an overview of program management
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 16, 2024
Didn't expect the overview to be so comprehensive. Looking forward to diving deep in further courses.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 1, 2024
great information very useful, very informative, used to refresh my own knowledge was worth it
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 26, 2025
Great course! As I prepare for my PgMP Exam, this is an excellent course with hands on projects.
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Raghuram
4.0
·Reviewed Dec 23, 2024
Highly instructive course which gives an overview of what Program Management is all about. Learnt about the roles and responsibilities of a program manager and what is the career path of a program manager. The only drawback I have observed in the course is some typo errors which could have been easily avoided. In one of the assignments, I observed that the wrong answer is the correct answer. But overall a good overview on Program Management by IBM.
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Asish
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 17, 2024
Didn't expect the overview to be so comprehensive. Looking forward to diving deep in further courses.
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Ilan
3.0
·Reviewed Nov 28, 2024
last model was useless
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Pia
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 24, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the Introduction to Program Management course. It clearly outlined the requirements to become a program manager, the key challenges, and the potential opportunities and next steps. Hearing instructors share their real-world experiences offered invaluable insights and guidance especially if you are thinking about pursuing a career in program management or making a career change. I definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming a program manager!
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Aviva
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 19, 2025
Great, but I misjudged my knowledge level; I did not need to take a introductory-level course for program management.
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Doug
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 27, 2025
Great course! As I prepare for my PgMP Exam, this is an excellent course with hands on projects.
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Chantelle
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 2, 2024
great information very useful, very informative, used to refresh my own knowledge was worth it
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jorge
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 6, 2025
Un curso muy bien estructurado y práctico para ser nivel introductorio.
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ALLOBOU
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 11, 2025
Cours tres bien adaptées et tres interessants
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Prophet
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2025
It was a remarkable learning experience.
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Paweł
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 22, 2025
Very informative!
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mathêvi
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 28, 2024
WAS AMAIZING
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Rita
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2025
good course
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Anthony
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 29, 2025
very good!
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Suria
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 2, 2026
excellent
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Syed
4.0
·Reviewed Apr 17, 2025
good introduction course to get an overview of program management
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Guhan
4.0
·Reviewed Aug 19, 2025
Basics. A good start.
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ousmane
4.0
·Reviewed Dec 3, 2024
Excellent cours
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Matthew
4.0
·Reviewed Oct 10, 2024
very good
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Kayla
3.0
·Reviewed Apr 11, 2025
Pretty high level - Not detailed enough to prepare you for the PgMP
