Become a Program Manager

Now that you've mastered project management, you're ready for the next challenge: program management. From leadership to strategic business and cross-functional skills, this learning path can help you acquire the skills to become an exceptional program manager.

Explore and develop key program management skills.

Practice technical skills that directly apply to the program manager role.

Master leadership and communication skills related to program management.

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Learning Program Management with Michael Boyle

Learn the essentials of program management, from planning programs to delivering results. Find out how to manage a program's scope, finances, resources, schedules, and more.

51m 45s • COURSE

Program Management Foundations with Claudine Peet

Learn how to succeed as a program manager. Get specific guidance on managing program phases, carrying out a transition, closing a program, and more.

55m 35s • COURSE

Program Management for IT Professionals with Hubbert Smith

Successfully manage large IT projects—from the planning stages to a project's release—by learning the basics of program management.

2h 32m • COURSE

Managing Resources Across Project Teams with Chris Croft

Learn the fundamentals of resource management, and discover how to plan your resource requirements for a number of projects all competing for the same resources.

1h 36m • COURSE

Microsoft Project 2019 and Project Online Desktop Essential Training with Bonnie Biafore

Learn how to master Microsoft Project, the world's leading project management software. This training covers Project 2019 and Project Online Desktop.

5h 21m • COURSE

Microsoft Project Quick Tips with Bonnie Biafore

Get quick answers to your most urgent Project questions. These one-minute tips help you work more efficiently in Microsoft Project, the popular project management software.

37m 9s • COURSE

Managing Time-Constrained Projects with Microsoft Project with John Riopel

Learn how to manage projects with time constraints and fast-track schedules with Microsoft Project.

57m 26s • COURSE

Managing Resource-Constrained Projects with Microsoft Project with Bonnie Biafore

Manage projects with limited resources (people or equipment) with Microsoft Project. Learn to assign resources, find overallocations, substitute resources, and track your progress.

1h 32m • COURSE

Managing Budget-Constrained Projects with Microsoft Project with John Riopel

Explore how to best set up and manage projects facing budget constraints with Microsoft Project.

1h 7m • COURSE

Mastering Microsoft Project Graphical Reports with Bonnie Biafore

Create more visual and engaging project reports and project dashboards with the built-in charts, graphs, and Report Designer tool in Microsoft Project.

1h 28m • COURSE

Business Development Foundations with Robbie Kellman Baxter

Explore the role and goals of business development, and learn how to launch, scale, and manage a business development team, as well as how to excel as an individual contributor.

55m 8s • COURSE

Project Management: International Projects with Sam Yankelevitch

Learn techniques for improving collaboration and communication in settings where team players are separated by culture, language, and distance.

1h • COURSE

Leadership Foundations with Dr. Shirley Davis

Learn what it takes to lead with confidence, integrity, and agility. Explore the critical skills and competencies that drive value in organizations and inspire top performance.

40m 58s • COURSE

Organization Communication with Brenda Bailey-Hughes

Learn the dynamics of successful organizational communication, so you can communicate and lead more effectively.

1h 15m • COURSE

Communication within Teams with Daisy Lovelace

Learn how to cultivate the communication practices of high-performing teams. Discover how to establish a team charter, communicate in different settings, and more.

1h 8m • COURSE

Influencing Others with John Ullmen

Learn how to increase your influence and visibility in your organization.

41m 49s • COURSE

Building High-Performance Teams with Mike Figliuolo

Discover how to accelerate your team's performance.

1h 50m • COURSE

Leading with Emotional Intelligence with Britt Andreatta

Get concrete techniques for boosting your emotional quotient (EQ) to better lead teams, work with peers, and manage up.

1h 2m • COURSE

Negotiation Foundations with Lisa Gates

Learn core negotiation skills to get win-win outcomes every time.

1h 5m • COURSE

Data Analytics for Business Professionals with John Johnson

Learn how to use data analytics to make better business decisions and gain competitive advantage. This fast-paced introduction is ideal for managers and executives.

1h 17m • COURSE