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<text variant="body1">Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning. <text variant="body1">These roles include: <text variant="body1">· Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Program Manager <text variant="body1">· Product Manager <text variant="body1">· Scrum Master <text variant="body1">· Project Coordinator <text variant="body1">· Business Analyst <text variant="body1">· Change Manager <text variant="body1">· Operations Manager <text variant="body1">· IT Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Construction Project Manager <text variant="body1">· Engineering Project Manager

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Performance Domains in Project Management

This course is part of Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

18 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain insight into applying the 8 Project Performance domains throughout a project lifecycle.
Learn to implement the performance domains as an integrated system to ensure project success.
Recognize the variability of performance domains in projects and identify relevant activities for different contexts.

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22 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course will teach you how to apply the eight Project Performance Domains throughout the project lifecycle. By understanding these domains, you'll be equipped to effectively manage various aspects of project execution, monitoring, and control. Additionally, you will learn how to implement these domains as an integrated system. You’ll also learn how to tailor your approach, focusing on activities that drive value while recognizing those that may be less relevant in specific project contexts. These skills will help you to steer your projects towards successful outcomes, meeting stakeholders' expectations and delivering tangible results.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the Eight Project Performance Domains. • Apply the Eight Project Performance domains throughout a project. • Implement the domains as an integrated system to enable the successful completion of a project. • Recognize each domain will differ from project to project, with some activities proving irrelevant in some project situations. This is a great way to prepare for some useful certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS. Note: This course is also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed this course as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion in this program.

In this module you’ll be introduced to Project Performance Domains and explore the Foundational Domains which focuses on two pivotal areas that are foundational to any project's success: Stakeholder Management and Team Dynamics.

What's included

8 videos6 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 58 minutes

Course Introduction: Project Performance Domains 7 minutes
The Synergy of Domains and Principles 7 minutes
Mastering Performance Domains: Synergy in Project Management 7 minutes
Introduction to Stakeholder Performance Domain 8 minutes
Stakeholder Matrix 6 minutes
Introduction to the Team Performance Domain 8 minutes
Tuckman Model 7 minutes
Module Summary: Foundational Domains 8 minutes

6 readings Total 60 minutes

Course Syllabus: Performance Domains in Project Management 10 minutes
How to be successful in this course 10 minutes
Understanding Project Performance Domains 10 minutes
Stakeholder Dynamics: Impact on Project Management 10 minutes
Maximizing Efficiency and Productivity in Team Domains 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Foundational Domains 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 125 minutes

Activity: Project Performance Domains 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Project Performance Domains 15 minutes
Activity: Stakeholder Performance Domain 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Stakeholder Performance Domain 15 minutes
Activity: Team Performance Domain 20 minutes
Knowledge Check: Team Performance Domain 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Foundational Domains 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

What do you hope to learn? 10 minutes

In this module, you'll explore the Project Performance Domains which are critical to project success. The module will delve into these interconnected domains, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to plan, measure, and deliver projects effectively.

What's included

7 videos4 readings7 assignments

7 videos Total 47 minutes

Introduction to Development Approach and Life Cycle 8 minutes
Tailoring the approach 8 minutes
Introduction to planning performance domain 6 minutes
Scheduling techniques 5 minutes
Introduction to Measurement Performance Domain 7 minutes
Useful Tools and Techniques 6 minutes
Module summary: Measurement Performance Domains 6 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Development Approach and Life Cycle 10 minutes
Planning Performance Domain 10 minutes
Measurement Performance Domain 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Planning and Performance Domains 10 minutes

7 assignments Total 120 minutes

Activity: Development Approach and Life Cycle 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Development Approach and Life Cycle 15 minutes
Activity: Planning Performance Domain 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Planning Performance Domain 15 minutes
Activity: Measurement Performance Domain 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Measurement Performance Domain 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Planning and Performance Domains 30 minutes

In this module, you will develop the practical skills to incorporate the specific domains of Project Work, Delivery, and Uncertainty for successful project management.

What's included

7 videos4 readings5 assignments

7 videos Total 38 minutes

Introduction to Project Work Domain 5 minutes
Knowledge Harvesting & Learning 4 minutes
Introduction to Delivery Domain 5 minutes
Delivery and the Cost of Quality 6 minutes
Introduction to Uncertainty Domain 6 minutes
Monte Carlo Simulation 6 minutes
Module Summary: Uncertainty Domain 5 minutes

4 readings Total 40 minutes

Project Work Domain 10 minutes
Delivery Domain 10 minutes
Uncertainty Domain 10 minutes
Additional Resources: Execution and Adaptation Domains 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 105 minutes

Activity: Project Work Domain 30 minutes
Knowledge Check: Project Work Domain 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Delivery Domain 15 minutes
Knowledge Check: Uncertainty Domain 15 minutes
Module Quiz: Execution and Adaptation Domains 30 minutes

In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videos Total 10 minutes

Course Recap: Project Performance Domains 6 minutes
Congratulations 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

About the Final Project and Assessment 10 minutes
Next Steps 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 160 minutes

Final Project: Project Performance Domains 40 minutes
Self-Review: Project Performance Domains 30 minutes
Course Quiz: Project Performance Domains 90 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Reflect on Learning 10 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

Exemplar: Project Performance Domains 10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This program is for you:

· If you want to switch to a career in the field of Program Management.

· If you are interested in the field of program management and just starting out. Earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job-ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.

Program managers are skilled and organized professionals who oversee multiple related projects within an organization to ensure they work together effectively. They ensure all the projects align with the company’s goals, stay on track, and deliver the expected benefits. They coordinate between teams, manage resources, and handle any issues that arise, making sure the overall program is successful and meets its objectives.

Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.

These roles include:

· Project Manager

· Program Manager

· Product Manager

· Scrum Master

· Project Coordinator

· Business Analyst

· Change Manager

· Operations Manager

· IT Project Manager

· Construction Project Manager

· Engineering Project Manager

Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of program management and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:

· Coordinating project managers with their teams through all phases of a successful program.

· Using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches and tailored methodologies to determine which way of working is best for each program.

· Highlighting the success of a program and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.

You will also be prepared to complete PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI and MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner - from AXELOS.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.