Programme and Project Sponsorship

The Programme and Project Sponsorship course has been developed to provide a clear understanding of what is required of the Programme and Project Sponsor. Not only does it address the key question, ‘what should I be doing?’, but also, ‘what is an appropriate level of my involvement?’, and ‘what should others be doing for me?’.

The candidates will gain the skills needed to lead a successful delivery of a policy or strategy.
The key thing that candidates will learn are:

• The Sponsor role and how it differs for programme and projects.
• How to establish a vision and think about the implementation approach.
• How to focus on the key processes and documentation.
• Identifying and avoiding potential failure.

This programme has been designed for anyone who is sponsoring or is about to become the sponsor of, and accountable for, a change programme or project. This programme is applicable to any organisation wishing to ensure that their business change leaders have a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities. It would be particularly relevant to:

• Senior responsible owners
• Project sponsors
• Project executives
• Programme directors
• Departmental directors

Module 1 - The role of the sponsor

• What should we do?
• Why are we doing it?
• What do I need?
• What will stop me?

Module 2 - Working with people

• Who and how?
• Identifying and overcoming resistance
• Communication and rapport
• Building the right team

Module 3 - Identifying and establishing a programme/project

• The environment
• What is the target?
• How can I be sure we can deliver?

Module 4 - The delivery journey

• Staying in control
• Is it good practice or not?
• Am I being told all I should?

There are no specific pre-requisites. However, PPS is based on Best Management Practice guidance such as PRINCE2® and MSP® and combines leadership ability with PPM skills

Online course duration:

• 1 year access to the platform