Course Name
Program Management
Schedule
August 25, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Live sessions via Zoom:
August 29, September 5, 12 & 19, 2025
Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
September 19, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 22,000
Valid Until:
August 12, 2025
Description
Level up your Project Management skills and learn how to manage Programs! This course is designed to give you an accelerated understanding of the Project Management. The program will help you navigate and survive the transition from a project manager to a program manager.
This is a 4-week applied, Project Management course.
Assessment of the Participants:
The participants are graded based on attendance, class participation, assignments, examinations and/or individual or group presentations. Grading shall be made according to the Ateneo Quality Point Index (QPI) system.
The Program Management course is a part of the Diploma in Applied Project Management. A participant who successfully completed and passed all modules of the program will receive a diploma and grade certificate. He/she may also earn MBA elective credits from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (AGSB) depending on the program they choose to pursue.
Disclaimer:
Ateneo CCE is not a PMI ATP (Authorized Training Provider). PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, ACP and PDU are registered marks of the Project Management Institute. However, professional development units (PDUs) will still be accepted from outside the Authorized Training Partner program. This means chapters, companies, or training providers who provide professional development opportunities – ATP or not – can provide PDU opportunities. PDUs may be self-reported by individuals who will be able to complete their courses with us by logging into the CCRS https://ccrs.pmi.org.
Who should attend
This program is best suited for:
After the course, you will:
- Learn how to use techniques and tools for the Project Management discipline;
- Learn the different Program Knowledge Areas;
- Understand the process of the Program Life Cycle; and
- Develop Program Charters, Gantt Charts, Architecture, Benefits Realization Tracking, and Program Reporting.
Week 1: Context of Programs & Program Knowledge Areas
• Welcome to Program Management
• The Project Management Institute
• Project Manager Competencies & Types of Projects
• Portfolio and Organizational Structures
• Weak, Balanced, and Strong Matrix Organizations
• Composite Organizations & The Role of the Project Manager
• Introduction to the Program Management Process Groups & the Program Life Cycle
• Program Integration Management
• Program Scope, Time, and Communication Management
• Program Risk, Procurement, and Financial Management
• Program Stakeholder & Program Governance Management
Week 2: Program Life Cycle: Initiation and Planning Process
• Initiation Process of Program Integration Management
• Establishing Program Financial Framework
• Planning Process Introduction
• Plan Program Scope & Defining Goals and Objectives
• Developing Program Requirements & Architecture
• Developing Program Work Breakdown Structure & Management Plan
• Developing Program Infrastructure & Schedule
• Planning Communications Process, Risk Management Planning, and Identifying Program Risks
• Analyzing and Planning Program Risk Responses
Week 3: Program Life Cycle: Planning Process
• Program Procurement Planning
• Program Financial Plans
• Estimating & Budget Program Costs
• Plan Program Stakeholders
• Identify Program Stakeholders
• Plan and Establish Program Governance Structure
• Planning for Audits & Program Quality
Week 4: Program Life Cycle: Executing, Managing and Controlling, & Closing Process
• Directing and Managing Program Execution & Managing Program Resources
• Managing Program Architecture, Component Interfaces, and Distribute Information
• Conduct Procurement, Engage Stakeholders, and Approve Component Initiation
• Monitor and Control Program Performance
• Manage Issues, Monitor and Control Scope, Monitor and Control Schedule, & Report Program Performance
• Monitor and Control Risks, Administer Procurement, Manage and Control Financials, & Manage Program Stakeholder Expectations
• Provide Governance Oversight & Manage Program Benefits
• The Closing Process Group
Dr. Mario Domingo is a renowned leader in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, with over three decades of experience in fintech, enterprise innovation, and global technology strategy. He currently serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of UBX Philippines, the country’s leading open finance platform, where he drives both strategic and technological directions to accelerate financial inclusion and digital innovation.
Dr. Domingo previously held key roles at UBX as Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, and earlier served as the Asia-Pacific Group Technology Officer at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (via Chi-X Asia-Pacific Holdings). He has founded multiple AI-focused technology ventures in Singapore and the Philippines throughout his career, establishing himself as a leading innovation-driven entrepreneur.
A pioneer in applied AI, he is the Founder of DARC Labs (Domingo AI Research Center), a research organization dedicated to AI-powered cancer diagnostics and universal healthcare solutions in the Philippines. DARC Labs is at the forefront of using machine learning to make healthcare accessible and scalable.
In parallel with his industry leadership, Dr. Domingo is the Director of the Ateneo Institute for Digital Enterprises at the Graduate School of Business, where he champions digital transformation in business education and leadership development.
His early career in the United States included roles in the telecommunications, defense, and manufacturing sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) and a Master’s in Finance and Applied Economics from the University of Southern California. He earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership Studies, Majoring in Business Leadership from Ateneo de Manila University.
Dr. Domingo’s career is marked by a commitment to fusing technology with human impact. His work in AI and finance continues to shape innovation ecosystems and advance inclusive digital economies across Southeast Asia and beyond.
