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Project Management

Programme Management: Delivering Strategic Change

Programmes coordinate multiple related projects to deliver strategic change and benefits. This course covers programme definition, governance, roadmaps, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, interdependency and resource management, and programme risk. Participants design governance and a roadmap for a transformation programme.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Strategic initiatives often fail when managed as isolated projects. This course gives you the frameworks to manage complex programmes and deliver the intended organisational outcomes.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses a transformation programme case, governance design workshops, roadmap exercises and stakeholder simulations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Distinguish programmes from projects and portfolios
  • Define programme vision, blueprint and scope
  • Design programme governance and organisation
  • Build programme roadmaps and manage interdependencies
  • Manage benefits, risks and stakeholders across projects
  • Transition capabilities into business as usual
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Programme managers
  • Senior project managers
  • Transformation leaders
  • PMO managers
  • Sponsors of major change
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Programme definition
  • Programme governance
  • Roadmap planning
  • Interdependency management
  • Benefits management
  • Transition management
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Programme Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Projects, programmes and portfolios
  2. 09:54–10:48Types of programmes
  3. 10:48–11:00Programme life cycle
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Programme life cycle (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Roles and responsibilities
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Programme or project?

Day 2Defining the Programme

  1. 09:00–09:54Vision and blueprint
  2. 09:54–10:48Programme business case
  3. 10:48–11:00Scope and tranches
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Scope and tranches (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Stakeholder analysis
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Programme definition

Day 3Governance and Organisation

  1. 09:00–09:54Programme board and sponsor
  2. 09:54–10:48Programme office
  3. 10:48–11:00Decision-making and escalation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Decision-making and escalation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Reporting
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Governance design

Day 4Delivery and Control

  1. 09:00–09:54Roadmaps and tranches
  2. 09:54–10:48Interdependency management
  3. 10:48–11:00Resource allocation
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Resource allocation (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Programme risk and issues
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Managing a transformation programme

Day 5Benefits and Transition

  1. 09:00–09:54Benefits realisation
  2. 09:54–10:48Business change and transition
  3. 10:48–11:00Programme closure
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Programme closure (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Lessons learned
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Programme roadmap

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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