Creating a new program
- Navigate to Programs in the sidebar
- Click the New program button
- Fill in the program details:
- Name - Clear, descriptive title for the program
- Description - Overview of program objectives and scope
- Status - Active, On-hold, or Completed
- Start date - When the program begins
- Target end date - Expected completion date
- Click Create
Program details
Name and description
Choose a clear name that identifies the program’s purpose:- Good examples
- Avoid
- “Digital Transformation 2026”
- “HR Systems Modernization”
- “Supply Chain Optimization”
- Strategic objectives
- Key outcomes expected
- High-level scope boundaries
Dates
Setting start and end dates helps with:- Timeline visualization
- Progress tracking
- Resource planning
- Reporting periods
Program dates don’t constrain project dates. Projects within a program can have their own timelines.
Adding projects to a program
After creating a program, add projects in two ways:From the program detail page
- Open the program
- Click Add project
- Select from unassigned projects
- Click Assign
From a project
- Open a project
- In project settings, find Program
- Select the parent program
- Save changes
Creating projects within a program
You can create new projects directly linked to a program:- Open the program detail page
- Click Create project
- Fill in project details
- The project is automatically assigned to the program
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Next steps
Managing programs
Learn how to manage projects within programs and track progress