Training Course: PgMP Exam Preparation Bootcamp

Introduction:

This intensive training program is designed by Global Horizon Training Center to prepare professionals for the PMI® Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification. The course covers the five domains of program management as defined by PMI: Program Strategy Alignment, Program Benefits Management, Program Stakeholder Engagement, Program Governance, and Program Lifecycle. Participants will receive practical guidance, exam-focused practice, and expert instruction aligned with the latest PMI® standards.

Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand PMI’s Standard for Program Management (4th Edition or latest).

• Master the five performance domains required for the PgMP® exam.

• Apply strategic, benefits, and stakeholder management principles.

• Practice with PgMP-style questions and simulations.

• Learn how to manage complex programs, align strategies, and deliver value.

• Build confidence to pass the PgMP® exam on the first attempt.

Target Audience:

• Program Managers

• Senior Project Managers

• PMO Directors

• Strategic Planners

• Professionals preparing for the PgMP® Certification Exam

• Anyone leading multiple related projects or managing strategic initiatives

Course Methodology:

• Instructor-led lectures

• Case studies and scenario-based discussions

• Practice exam simulations

• Individual and group exercises

• Q&A and one-on-one exam coaching

Outlines:

Day 1:

Introduction and Strategic Program Management

• Overview of PgMP® certification process and application tips

• Understanding programs vs. projects vs. portfolios

• PMI Talent Triangle™ & Code of Ethics

• Program lifecycle overview

• Program Strategy Alignment:

  • Environmental assessments

  • Program roadmap creation

  • Strategic objectives and alignment

• Real-world case studies

Day 2:

Benefits Management

• Defining and managing program benefits

• Benefits realization and sustainment

• Benefits management plan

• KPIs and success measures

• Tools and techniques for tracking benefits

• Sample questions + group quiz

Day 3:

Program Stakeholder Engagement

• Identifying and analyzing stakeholders

• Communication planning and stakeholder mapping

• Engagement strategies across program phases

• Conflict management and leadership influence

• Mock exam questions with detailed review

Day 4:

Program Governance & Program Lifecycle Management

• Governance boards and roles

• Program governance plan

• Risk management and issue escalation

• Monitoring and controlling program performance

• Managing transitions and program closure

• Program lifecycle stages in depth

• Review of PMI audit process and compliance

• Practice simulation exam (Part 1)

Day 5:

Final Review and Exam Strategies

• Exam strategy and question-solving techniques

• Common traps and tricky PgMP questions

• Full-length PgMP simulation exam (Part 2)

• Review of most challenging questions

• Tips for application submission and audit handling

• Final Q&A, readiness checklist, and next steps