--- title: Government Performance Tracks | On-Demand | CPE Credits description: Learn how to Government program performance through an understanding  of the four phases of program management and how portfolios, programs, and projects cooperate to ensure program success image: https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/Improving%20Program%20Performance%20in%20Government.jpg --- ON-DEMAND TRAINING # Improving Program Performance in Government In this course, you will learn what makes up a mature program management practice that achieves outcomes and reaps benefits. #### MODULES **6** #### TRAINING FORMAT **Virtual-live** #### CPE CREDITS **2** #### LENGTH **2 Hours** #### PRICING **Was $ 930 USD ** #### **Now $ 205 USD** #### On-Demand #### CERTIFICATION BADGE ![badge-on demand training-4](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/badge-on%20demand%20training-4.png?width=157&height=157&name=badge-on%20demand%20training-4.png) ## Aligning, Designing, Managing & Evaluating the Performance of Programs Government programs are investments. When they under-perform or fail to achieve desired outcomes or reap expected benefits, the problem may be a lack of effective program management. As a program manager, you are keenly interested in developing your knowledge and expertise to manage programs successfully. You face challenges such as detecting, managing, and overcoming issues arising with people (e.g., low engagement, skill-level), process (e.g., poor methods, accountability, or communications (e.g., unclear goals, lack of sponsorship). You want to excel at all phases of the program life cycle, including preparation, program initiation, and benefits delivery. 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No matter your chosen format, engage with peers, join focused sessions, and more. ![web icons-55 b](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/web%20icons-55%20b.jpg?v2&width=420&name=web%20icons-55%20b.jpg) ## Develop a Comprehensive Skill Set for Your Desired Area Our programs cover strategy, planning, and execution. With over 20 years in the public sector, we guarantee your team excels in decision-making and gains sector-specific expertise. ![web icons-56 b](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/web%20icons-56%20b.jpg?v2&width=420&name=web%20icons-56%20b.jpg) ## Deliver Efficient Solutions for Your Agency Elevate your performance management capabilities to enhance project efficiencies and provide performance-based solutions to citizens. ## Who should attend We invite and encourage individuals at all levels of government (Federal, State, Local) to participate in this course. You will discover this program to be particularly advantageous if you are responsible for leading teams and fostering growth within an agency. #### ![colleagues](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/colleagues.svg)Our most frequent attendees are: - Change leaders - Project managers - Change management practitioners - Continuous improvement specialists - IT professionals #### ![attendees](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/attendees.svg)Attend with a Colleague If you attend the same program date with one or more colleagues, your teammates will each receive a $500 discount. The first person to register for that date will pay the full program fee and additional colleagues will receive the $500 discount. For questions email: [info@performanceinstitute.org](mailto:nfo@performanceinstitute.org) ## Learning Objectives #### Program Management Foundations Review how programs are established as investments designed to pursue organizational goals and objectives, and how they provide a framework for project management and execution #### Portfolios, Programs, and Projects Develop an understanding of the “3 Ps” – Portfolios, Programs, and Projects - including the purpose of each, how they are interdependent, and how each differs from the others #### Four Phases of Program Management Identify and learn how to manage the four phases of the program life cycle – Pre-Program Preparation, Program Initiation, Delivery of Program Benefits, and Program Closure #### Achieving Program Success Discover reasons why programs fail and how a mature Program Management Office will assess program risk and complexity levels and “right-size” its activities to mitigate program failure ## Course Agenda #### MODULE 1  **Introduction to Program Management** - An introduction to program management - Portfolio management, and program management - Portfolio and organizational goal alignment #### MODULE 2 **Pre-program Preparation** - Pre-program preparation - Building portfolios around capabilities - Assessing investment support for strategies #### MODULE 3 **Program Initiation** - Program Initiation - Identification and analysis of stakeholders #### MODULE 4 **Program Setup** - Program Setup - Organizational breakdown structure - Cost management and life cycle #### MODULE 5 **Delivery of Program Benefits** - Delivery of program benefits - Project risk - Process improvement #### MODULE 6 **Program Closure** - Program closure - Identify and notify stakeholders #### ** COURSE MATERIALS ** As a course participant, you will gain access to: - The program workbook and handouts (if available) - Two-year access to our training platform, where you'll be able to revisit course materials and presentations - Early access to whitepapers, videos, webinars, and blogs #### ** CREDITS ** Credits from the following organizations are available by completing this program. ![CPE](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CPE.png?width=177&height=150&name=CPE.png)      ![NASBA](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NASBA.png?width=184&height=66&name=NASBA.png) ## Other helpful resources ![brochure-59](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/brochure-59.png?width=61&height=82&name=brochure-59.png)**The program at a glance |**** **[Download Our Brochure](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/2024/2024-%20Training%20Brochures/2024_OD_Improving%20Program%20Performance%20in%20Government.pdf?hsLang=en) ![faqs-59](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/faqs-59.png?width=61&height=82&name=faqs-59.png)**Training FAQ's |**** **[Check Out Our FAQ's for Training Courses](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hubfs/training_FAQs.pdf?hsLang=en) ## After the program ![badge-on demand training-4](https://www.performanceinstitute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/badge-on%20demand%20training-4.png?width=202&height=202&name=badge-on%20demand%20training-4.png)   #### Once you complete Improving Program Performance in Government you will receive a digital badge and certificate accrediting your CPE Credits. 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