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Introduction to Program Management

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In this course 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.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Program Management

Enrollment Count

  • 15.18K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Leadership, Leadership and Management, PMI-PgMP, Stakeholder Management

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 3 weeks

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • March 17, 2026
About this Course
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!