Programme and Projects, Sponsors (PPS) - eLearning

Programme and Projects, Sponsors (PPS) - eLearning

Gain the knowledge and skills needed for successful project sponsorship.

The APMG Programme & Project Sponsorship eLearning course is designed to empower sponsors with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively oversee projects and programs. This course provides a deep understanding of the sponsor’s role in ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, managing risks, and supporting project teams to deliver successful outcomes. Covering key principles of governance, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Achieving this certification demonstrates your ability to guide and influence project success while maintaining focus on organizational goals.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Organizations are continually changing, reviewing, and updating their capabilities in today's modern world. Implementing new strategies and initiatives will typically be delivered by targeted programs or projects. These programs and projects require a champion and sponsor to be accountable for successful delivery.

The APMG-International PPS™ is aimed at those senior managers who sponsor programs and projects (Sponsors). This includes those who have been made accountable as individuals for a specific program or project (Senior Responsible Owners).

The qualification certifies that these managers are equipped with the knowledge and understanding of the skills needed to lead a successful delivery of policy or strategy or to lead an initiative or deliver to a target. It has been developed to provide a clear understanding of what is required of the Programme and Project Sponsor. It addresses the critical question, ‘What should I be doing?’, ‘What is an appropriate level of my involvement?’ and ‘What should others be doing for me?’.

KEY FEATURES

• Course and material are in English
• Beginner-intermediate level for professionals
• 12 months to the eLearning platform 24/7 (self-study)
• 21 hours total video content
• 21 hours recommended study time
• Downloadable PDF documents with slides for each lesson.
• There is no exam for this certification
• APMG Programme & Project Sponsorship certification of completion

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Key things candidates will learn:

• The Sponsor role and how it differs for programme and projects.
• How to establish a vision and think about the implementation approach.
• How to focus on the key processes and documentation.
• Identifying and avoiding potential failure.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program has been designed for anyone who is sponsoring or is about to become the sponsor of and accountable for a change program or project. This program applies to organizations wishing to ensure their business change leaders comprehensively understand their roles and responsibilities. It would be particularly relevant to:

• Senior responsible owners
• Project sponsors
• Project executives
• Programme directors
• Departmental directors

Prerequisites
There are no specific pre-requisites. However, PPS is based on Best Management Practice guidance such as PRINCE2® and MSP® and combines leadership ability with PPM skills

There is no exam for this certification

WHAT'S COVERED?

Module 1: The role of the sponsor

• What should we do?
• Why are we doing it?
• What do I need?
• What will stop me?

Module 2: Working with people

• Who and how?
• Identifying and overcoming resistance
• Communication and rapport
• Building the right team

Module 3: Identifying and establishing a program/project

• The environment
• What is the target?
• How can I be sure we can deliver?

Module 4: The delivery journey

• Staying in control
• Is it good practice or not?
• Am I being told all I should?

About APMG

APMG Group International is a global certification body that offers training courses and professional certifications in a variety of business disciplines. APMG accredits training organizations and manages qualification schemes for professionals. APMG certifications are recognized by employers and professionals worldwide as benchmarks of quality and expertise.