Programme Leadership

Programme Leadership

  1. Unit level: 7
  2. Unit Code: Y/503/5226
  3. GLH: 40
  4. Credit value: 10
  5. Unit grading structure: Pass
  6. Assessment guidance: To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Additional assessment guidance is provided on the ATHE sample assignment brief. In order to achieve this unit learner should lead a programme of related projects in an organisation. The work may be undertaken through the learners’ employment or through voluntary work.
  7. Unit Aims:
    To develop the skills to be able to plan and lead a programme of related projects and critically evaluate the programme.
  8. Learning Outcomes
    1. Be able to plan and agree a programme of related projects that support the strategic plans of an organisation
      • Analyse business strategy to identify programme objectives and benefits
      • Negotiate with identified stakeholders to establish a range of projects to deliver programme benefits
      • Plan and agree programme with programme management group
    2. Be able to lead a programme of related projects
      • Lead the co-ordination of projects within a programme
      • Manage programme resources to achieve project and programme objectives
      • Review and monitor projects and address any issues that arise
      • Report programme progress and results to stakeholders
      • Close down projects and programme
    3. Be able to evaluate a programme of related projects
      • Assess the success of projects with project managers
      • Review the success of the programme in delivering benefits and meeting objectives
      • Analyse areas for future improvement in programme management and leadership