After the course, you will:

1. Learn how to use techniques and tools for the Project Management discipline;
2. Learn the different Program Knowledge Areas;
3. Understand the process of the Program Life Cycle; and
4. Develop Program Charters, Gantt Charts, Architecture, Benefits Realization Tracking, and Program Reporting.

Week 1: Context of Programs & Program Knowledge Areas

• Welcome to Program Management
• The Project Management Institute
• Project Manager Competencies & Types of Projects
• Portfolio and Organizational Structures
• Weak, Balanced, and Strong Matrix Organizations
• Composite Organizations & The Role of the Project Manager
• Introduction to the Program Management Process Groups & the Program Life Cycle
• Program Integration Management
• Program Scope, Time, and Communication Management
• Program Risk, Procurement, and Financial Management
• Program Stakeholder & Program Governance Management

Week 2: Program Life Cycle: Initiation and Planning Process

• Initiation Process of Program Integration Management 
• Establishing Program Financial Framework
• Planning Process Introduction
• Plan Program Scope & Defining Goals and Objectives
• Developing Program Requirements & Architecture
• Developing Program Work Breakdown Structure & Management Plan
• Developing Program Infrastructure & Schedule
• Planning Communications Process, Risk Management Planning, and Identifying Program Risks
• Analyzing and Planning Program Risk Responses

Week 3: Program Life Cycle: Planning Process 

• Program Procurement Planning
• Program Financial Plans
• Estimating & Budget Program Costs
• Plan Program Stakeholders
• Identify Program Stakeholders
• Plan and Establish Program Governance Structure
• Planning for Audits & Program Quality 

Week 4: Program Life Cycle: Executing, Managing and Controlling, & Closing Process

• Directing and Managing Program Execution & Managing Program Resources
• Managing Program Architecture, Component Interfaces, and Distribute Information
• Conduct Procurement, Engage Stakeholders, and Approve Component Initiation
• Monitor and Control Program Performance
• Manage Issues, Monitor and Control Scope, Monitor and Control Schedule, & Report Program Performance
• Monitor and Control Risks, Administer Procurement, Manage and Control Financials, & Manage Program                              Stakeholder Expectations
• Provide Governance Oversight & Manage Program Benefits
• The Closing Process Group

Mr. Mario Domingo is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse and impressive career in the field of technology and digital transformation. He is the Director of the Ateneo Institute for Digital Enterprise, where he shares his extensive knowledge of digital transformation and innovation. He currently serves as the Global Chief Technology Officer of UBX Philippines, a leading financial technology company offering the Philippines’ leading Open Finance platform.

In his previous role, Mr. Domingo was the Group CTO of Chi-X Asia-Pacific Holdings, Ltd, a Hong Kong conglomerate of market centers operating equities exchanges in Australia and Japan. He has founded several technology companies in Singapore and the Philippines, specializing in Artificial Intelligence.

In addition to his other roles, Mr. Domingo is the founder of the Domingo AI Research Center (DARC Labs), a non-profit organization focused on creating AI-driven solutions that advance Philippine Universal Healthcare. DARC Labs envisions a world where every Filipino has access to quality healthcare. They are making universal healthcare possible through artificial intelligence.

Mr. Domingo has spent many years working in telecom, defense, and manufacturing technologies in the United States. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Major in Finance, and a Master’s degree in Finance and Applied Economics from the University of Southern California, USA.

With over three decades of experience, Mr. Domingo is recognized as one of the most successful digital transformation executives in the Asia-Pacific region. His vast exposure to and experience in technology have made significant contributions to various organizations in Asia and the United States. His commitment to innovation and the development of new solutions continues to drive financial and social inclusion in the Philippines.