A Certified Program Management Specialist is a professional who is trained and certified to manage multiple related projects (a program) in a coordinated way to achieve strategic business goals. Unlike a project manager (who handles one project), a program manager oversees a group of related projects.

Key responsibilities:

1. Aligns multiple projects with organizational strategy

2. Manages interdependencies between projects

3. Oversees budgets, timelines, and resources across projects

4. Handles risks and issues at the program level

5. Communicates with senior stakeholders and executives

6. Ensures overall benefits and value are delivered

Number of instructor-led contact hours:  40 Hours

Total credit hours: 48 hours (40+ assignment hours)

Instructor: Engr. John C. Placente, CMBB, PMP

Training modality: Instructor-led, activity-based and hands-on

Training and certification fees: Please see the course schedule for fee guidance.

At the end of the training and after successful completion of course requirements, NIEVGEN shall award the following:

Award 1: Certified Program Management Specialist

The certifications are awarded based on competencies and merits. NIEVGEN (and its assessors) has the sole authority over the awards.  Awarded certifications are owned by NIEVGEN and may be withdrawn if the receipient showed undesirable and unethical behaviors.

The certification is verifiable via https://verify.nievgen.com or by emailing us at training@nievgen.com.

CPGMS-01. Understand the importance of leadership philosophy.

CPGMS-02. Understand the roles and responsibilities of a program manager.

CPGMS-03. Define, plan, align and manage strategic programs.

CPGMS-04. Develop, plan and manage program life cycle.

CPGMS-05. Identify, plan, manage and track program benefits.

CPGMS-06. Manage program stakeholders.

CPGMS-07. Develop and structure program governance.

CPGMS-08. Measure and report program management performance indicators.

CPGMS-09. Manage people and culture.

CPGMS-10. Manage program communications.

CPGMS-11. Manage program risks.

CPGMS-12. Manage program changes.

CPGMS-13. Manage program audit.

CPGMS-14. Manage program finances and resources.

CPGMS-15. Manage multiple agile and transformation projects (scaled agile).

CPGMS-16. Promote ethics, compliance and professional responsibility.

1. The participants must have a windows-computer (laptop and desktop). Demo software will be provided to the participants during training.

2. The participants must install ZOOM and Google Chat (also available in mobile phones).

3. The participants must commit to attending the whole class and submitting all the competency requirements of the class.

4. The participants must demonstrate excellence and must fully participate.  Participants must be courteous at all times.

JOHN C. PLACENTE, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA

General Manager, NIEVGEN

Years of Experience: >20 years

Doctor of Business Administration, MAPUA

Master of Business Administration, Heriot-Watt University

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude), MAPUA

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (With Distinction), UC

Bachedor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude), PLM

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI

PMI Professional Business Analyst, PMI

Certified Project Manager, PRINCE2

Corporate Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, MAPUA

Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, GreyCampus

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Arizona State University

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Arizona State University

Certified Professional Manager, COPC

Certified Professional Manager, James Madison University

Registered Electrical Engineer, 15th Placer/Gold Medalist, PRC

For enrollment and payment, please email us at training@nievgen.com for more details.