Strategic Alignment

The course helps practitioners learn how to ensure strategic alignment of projects, programs, and portfolios to fulfill organizational goals.

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This course is accredited by the Project Management Institute, Inc. as a PDU Program.

DURATION & CREDITS

Hours: 8
PDUs: 8.00 Business Acumen
Course Identifier: PMAC8100

DELIVERY

Online Instructor-led (8 hours)
Classroom (1 day)

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Strategic Alignment Course Overview

The course is designed to educate the participants on how to develop organizational strategic objectives and align their projects, programs, and portfolios to them. It is an essential skill development course to enhance business acumen and effective decision-making.

The course is aligned to the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition, The Standard for Program Management – Fifth Edition, The Standard for Portfolio Management – Fourth Edition, and The Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide.

This course awards 8 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

At the end of this program, you will be able to:

  • Explain how to align projects with the big picture of broader organizational strategy and global trends
  • Identify strategy for authorization of resources required
  • Acquire skills to establish operational policies and procedures
  • Gain knowledge to establish appropriate organizational structure
  • Describe how to evaluate Business Environment and adapt plans to ensure continued strategic alignment of the projects and programs
Upcoming Classes
Sat 24th May 2025 – Sat 24th May 2025

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Sat 21st Jun 2025 – Sat 21st Jun 2025

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Sat 26th Jul 2025 – Sat 26th Jul 2025

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    Course Syllabus

    Module 1: Strategic Planning
    • Vision
    • Organizations strategy, goals, and objectives
    • Strategic plan
    • Strategic planning cycle
    • Organization Initiatives
    • Initial evaluation and selection process
    Module 2: Business Case
    • Needs Analysis
    • Feasibility studies
    • Review environmental factors
    • Cost-benefit analysis
    • Linking goals of the projects, programs, and portfolios tothe organization’s strategic plan
    Module 3: Selection and Authorization
    • Evaluate recommendations for the projects, programs, and portfolios
    • Authorise initiatives
    • Project/program/portfolio Chater
    • Establish Governance framework
    Module 4: Initiatives Planning
    • Analyse available information about the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, internal and external influences
    • Evaluate key drivers and the benefits
    • Define Strategic alignment, Executive ownership, Key milestones, and Benefits realization
    • Roadmap
    • Baselines
    • Subsidiary plans
    • Project/program/portfolio Management Plans
    • Release plans
    • Iteration plans
    Module 5: Implementing the Strategy
    • Key Factors Involved in Implementing Strategy
    • Strategy Implementation through the projects, programs, and portfolios
    • Adapt plans to changes
    Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation
    • Monitor performance
    • Identify deviations
    • Regularly watch for changes in the internal and external environment
    • Recommend corrective and preventive actions
    • Lessons learned

    Who Should Attend

    This course is suitable for all those professionals who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in strategic alignment of their projects, programs, portfolios, and other business initiatives. It is beneficial for::

    • Project Managers
    • Team Leaders
    • Team Members
    • Program Managers
    • Portfolio Managers
    • Business Managers and Executives
    • CEOs, CTOs, CTOs, CFOs
    • Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
    • Department Heads
    • Marketing Managers
    • Functional Managers
    • PMO Professionals
    • All other stakeholders who are interested in acquiring skills in strategic alignment

    Training Options

    Online Instructor-led
    • Experience live, interactive learning with The PMAC’s Online Instructor-led Course.
    • Engage directly with expert instructors and peers just like in a classroom session.
    • Enjoy the quality of interaction and engaging delivery.
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    Onsite
    • Fulfill your training requirements with The PMAC’s In-house/Onsite Course at your premises.
    • Avail expertise of leading practitioners for professional development of your teams.
    • Request an appointment to tailor delivery to your needs.
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    Why Choose Us

    Renowned experts

    Leading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to the sessions.

    Experiential Learning

    Student activities with simulations and roleplays for highly engaging experience.

    Career growth

    Cutting-edge curriculum designed to develop those skills which are in high demand these days.

    Live classes

    Class with a live instructor and other delegates to help you communicate with your trainer and peers.

    FAQs

    Is this course right for me?

    This course is intended to provide practitioners and organizations with practical ways to ensure alignment of their projects, programs, and portfolios with organizational objectives.

    Attending this course enables you to approach wider your job prospects – equipped with essential strategic alignment skills demanded by the industries these days.

    Do I gain practical skills?

    Yes, you do gain strategic alignment skills which you can apply right away to real-world projects, programs, portfolios for successful outcomes. The course is delivered by the leading practitioners who bring real life examples, current best practices, and case studies to the sessions. This workshop involves multiple student activities, simulations, and hands-on exercises.

    How does my organization benefit from this course?

    Organizational strategy is achieved through various projects within its portfolio, hence their alignment with strategy is vitally important. But the fact is that many organizations are suffering from project failures due to misalignment of projects with its strategy. The business environment is rapidly changing with very short life cycles. Inefficient decision-making processes and implementation delays are no longer accepted. We need quicker more efficient techniques to ensure that the projects and programs within a portfolio are aligned to the strategy right from the beginning.

    For organisations, this training ensures that their employees are proficient in strategic alignment skills to accomplish organizational goals.

    The skills acquired from this course help people excel at their jobs and lets them contribute to their organization's business growth.

    Can I get some more understanding?

    Yes, for additional information, write to us at info@pmacconsulting.com

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