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Project Management Orientation

What Are the Main Differences between a Program and a Project?

The main differences between a program and a project are that a program achieves a strategy or mission, is realized through multiple projects and ongoing activity, and has a scope that might be either broadly defined or specific. A project, on the other hand, has a start and a finish, achieves a single set of defined objectives, and is a tactical initiative.

An example of a program is the running of a hotel, whereas an example of a project under this program is refurbishing part or all of the hotel installations, painting the building, or launching a marketing initiative to increase occupancy.

Table that shows the differences between a project and a program
1: Getting Started
2: Define the Project Team
3: Team Management
4: Identify and Validate Requirements
5: Create Decomposition Structures
6: Risk Management
7: Project Estimates
8: Project Schedules
9: Change Management
10: Project Control and Execution
Defining the Project
11: Project Management Review
12: Project Closeout
13: Project Management Tool Suite
14: Self-Assessment and Final Exam
Fast Points
Concepts
Seven Keys
Case Study
WWPMM
Mentor
Check Point
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