Module 1

Introduction
The Standard for Program Management provides guidelines for managing programs within an organization. It defines program management and related concepts, describes the program management life cycle and outline related processes.

	Purpose of The Standard for Program Management
	What is a Program?
	What is Program Management
	The Relationship Between Program Management and Portfolio Management
	The Relationship Between Program Management and Project Management
	Program Management in Organizational Planning
	Themes of Program Management Benefits Management Program Stakeholder Management Program Governance

Module 2

Program Life Cycle and Organization
The Program Life Cycle and Organization describes some of the key life cycle considerations in the program management context.

	Program Life Cycle
	Program Themes Across the Program Life Cycle Benefits Management and the Program Life Cycle Stakeholder Management Program Governance Through Phase-Gate Reviews
	Program Management Life Cycle Phases Program Governance Across the Life Cycle Phase One: Pre-Program Set Up Phase Two: Program Set Up Phase Three: Establish Program Management and Technical Infrastructure Phase Four: Deliver the Benefits Phase Five: Close the Program

Module 3

Program Management Processes - Introduction
The Program Management Processes are primarily integrative in that they coordinate the outputs of various projects to derive the desired program outcomes.

	Themes in the Program Management Life Cycle Benefits Management Stakeholder Management Program Governance
	Program Management Process Groups
	Common Program Management Process Components Inputs Common to Program Management Processes Outputs Common to Program Management Processes

Module 4

Initiating Process Group
Initiation of a program occurs as the results of a strategic plan, a strategic initiative to fulfill an initiative within a portfolio, or as the result of a decision to bid for a contract from an external customer.

	Initiate Program
	Authorize Projects
	Initiate Team

Module 5

Planning Process Group
The Planning Process Group contains the processes needed to lay the groundwork for the program and position it for successful execution.

	Develop Program Management Plan
	Interface Planning
	Transition Planning
	Resource Planning
	Scope Definition
	Create Program WBS
	Schedule Development
	Cost Estimating and Budgeting
	Quality Planning
	Human Resource Planning
	Communications Planning
	Risk Management Planning and Analysis
	Plan Program Purchases and Acquisitions
	Plan Program Contracting

Module 6

Executing Process Group
The Execution Process Group is comprised of the process that drive the program work in accordance with the program management plan and its subsidiary plans, if applicable.

	Direct and Manage Program Execution
	Perform Quality Assurance
	Acquire Program Team
	Develop Program Team
	Information Distribution
	Request Seller Responses
	Select Sellers

Module 7

Monitoring and Controlling Process Group
Monitoring and Controlling involves obtaining and consolidating data on status and progress from individual projects or program packages, at the program level.

	Integrated Change Control
	Resource Control
	Monitor and Control Program Work
	Issue Management and Control
	Scope Control
	Schedule Control
	Cost Control
	Perform Quality Control
	Communications Control
	Performance Reporting
	Risk Monitoring and Contro
	Program Contract Administration

Module 8

Closing Process Group
The Closing Process Group formalizes acceptance of products, services, or results that bring the program, to completion.

	Close Program
	Component Closure
	Contract Closure

Module 9

	Process Interaction
	Program Management Process Mapping

Program Management Tools and Techniques

1. Expert Judgment
2. Meetings
3. Reviews
4. Policies and Procedures

Benefit Assurance and Sustainment

1. Purpose
2. Background
3. Assuring and Sustaining Benefits
4. Organizational Differences
5. Critical Success Factors

Program Management Controls

1. Standards
2. Policies and Procedures
3. Program Plans
4. Reviews
5. Oversight
6. Audits
7. Contracts
8. Directories and Distribution Lists
9. Documentation
10. Regulations

Examples of Organizational Structuring of Programs