Course Name
Program Management
Schedule
April 20, 2026 - May 15, 2026
Live sessions via Zoom:
4 weeks self-paced learning with live sessions
April 24, *30, May 8 & 15, 2026
Fridays, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Early Eagle Rate:
Php 22,000
Valid Until:
April 07, 2026
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 the Director of the Ateneo Institute for Digital Enterprises (AIDE) at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, where he shapes executive education and drives digital transformation in business leadership. A distinguished scholar-practitioner, he earned his Doctorate in Leadership Studies (Business Leadership) from Ateneo de Manila University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) and a Master’s degree in Finance and Applied Economics from the University of Southern California.
With over 30 years of global leadership experience, Dr. Domingo bridges academic rigor with industry innovation. He served as the Chief Commercial Officer of UBX Philippines, the country’s leading open finance platform. At UBX, he has also served as Global Chief Technology Officer, driving digital innovation and financial inclusion strategies. Previously, he served as Group Technology Officer at Chi-X Asia-Pacific (Chicago Board Options Exchange), where he advanced capital markets technology across the region.
Beyond corporate leadership, Dr. Domingo is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of DARC Labs (Domingo AI Research Center), a pioneering research hub focused on AI-powered cancer diagnostics and universal healthcare solutions. He also serves as a member of the Philippine Navy Board of Advisers, contributing his expertise to defense modernization and national innovation strategies.
Dr. Domingo’s career reflects his commitment to integrating technology, leadership, and human impact—shaping innovation ecosystems in academia, industry, and public service to advance inclusive digital economies across Southeast Asia and beyond.
