Project Management Office (PMO) Training Course

Master PMO structuring skills

Learn key strategic drivers for efficiency

Explore PMBOK's best practices and tools

Gain hands-on project management experience

24-hour training

Easy & convenient payment options

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4769 Enrolled

Overview

What our training includes

Prepares you to structure and manage a PMO
Develops skills in standardized project management
Provides knowledge of key strategic PMO drivers
Covers best practices, tools, and techniques from PMBOK
Offers hands-on sessions for practical learning
Equips you to make data-driven project decisions
Enhances your value with recognized PMO expertise

Learning Objectives

Upon finishing the course, you will be able to:

Understand key strategic drivers for an efficient PMO

Master best practices, tools, and templates in project management

Identify and prioritize essential PMO processes

Implement PMO practices for improved project success

Align project management with portfolio management effectively

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Our Trainer

We, at Learners Point, take immense pride in our teaching methods and instructors. Our instructors are some of the best experts from their fields and employ a practical approach to learning. Many of them are globally recognised and have a diverse set of experience in their field of expertise. You are always sure to have the best in the industry as your teachers who are ready to guide you at every step and make the experience informative yet enjoyable. Apart from the focus on learning your chosen course, our instructors also encourage students to develop communication skills and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the practical world.

Our cutting edge teaching methods make every program an immersive and productive experience for the learners. Our learning methods are research-driven and are continuously updated to stay relevant to present times as well as the future. You will enjoy practical applications of everything learned through theory and regular mock examinations to help monitor your progress. Our courses are led by an instructor in a classroom setup and we do offer online high-quality sessions as well for individuals. We also monitor the training sessions with a progress tracker to maintain high standards of instruction & ethics.

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Curriculum

Why do you need a Project Management Office (PMO)
Developing a PMO vision statement
Creating a PMO charter

Examining different maturity levels
Leveraging a framework to assess maturity
Considering the current state of project and portfolio management
Defining the to-be state
Analyzing the gap between the current and to-be state

Planning for Success

Constructing an approach for each maturity criterion by selecting the right combination
Establishing PMO responsibilities within the organization
Developing a roadmap to mature the PMO

Planning for Standardized Processes

Recognizing the benefits of standardization
Building/updating processes for the environment
Developing standard document templates

Leveraging Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

Bridging "doing the right projects" with "doing the project right"
Researching, recommending, and selecting the right PPM tool/features
Linking project management and portfolio management with a PPM tool
Centralizing resource and capacity management
Connecting PPM with a financial management system

Implementing a Content Repository

Establishing standards for storing all project content
Automating collaborative processes with tools
Housing PMO content for project and portfolio managers
Benefiting from integrating the PPM

Supporting Project Management

Balancing project staffing and career development
Structuring project knowledge management

Providing the Appropriate Levels of Mentoring

Mentoring and coaching project managers' skill development
Building strong project/portfolio management competencies
Performing independent project audits to encourage growth and learning
Providing project recovery assistance to meet goals

Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Incorporating Earned Value Management (EVM) to KPI
Measuring project costs and benefits against the plan
Establishing KPI roles and responsibilities

Reporting Progress

Collecting and reporting on exceptions
Assessing current at-risk projects/portfolios
Providing leadership with performance reports

Defining governance roles and responsibilities
Providing guidance and control

Structuring & Developing PMO Roles & Rsponsibilities

Validating compliance to standards and regulations
Ensuring the "projects are done right"
Facilitating project portfolio management
Promoting and funding for the next project phase

Rolling out controlled change for positive adoption
Fostering project management image and culture
Evolving the PMO maturity framework
Incorporating best practices
Conducting and implementing lessons learned

Frequently asked questions

PMO training, or Project Management Office training, provides professionals with the knowledge to establish, manage, and optimize a PMO within an organization. It acts as a central body that supports project management activities, including planning, tracking, and controlling project outcomes. It ensures projects align with organizational goals and are delivered effectively.

The key topics covered in a PMO course are as follows:

Identifying the Value of a PMO
Building a Case for PMO Benchmarking (PMO Maturity)
Standardizing & Automating Project Management Processes
Managing project training & Support
Applying Performance Measures Analyzing Portfolio & Project Progress and many more

There are no specific prerequisites required for enrolling in this PMO training. However, we do recommend participants have a basic understanding of project management.

As a project manager, your role involves overseeing the daily management of the project. You work closely with the team to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within the allocated budget. In contrast, the PMO focuses on establishing and maintaining the standards and methodologies for project execution across the organization.

A PMO ensures that projects align more effectively with business objectives. It improves resource management, streamlines processes, and creates better communication across projects. This structure helps organizations deliver projects consistently and efficiently.

PMO training courses are valuable for beginners in project management in the following ways: