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Very good balance of ‘formal’ course with workshop discussion.


Norinne Betjemann
Director Projects
Arts Council England

PMBOK® Guide knowledge areas:

Project Integration Management

Project Scope Management

Project Time Management

Project Cost Management

Project Risk Management

Project Human Resource Management

Project Communications Management

 

Establishing the Project Management Office

Discover how to effectively implement project management across the organisation


Course information

Duration: 2 days
PDUs: 15

Course Fee:
£1095 excl. VAT
€1295 excl. VAT

 

You will learn how to:

  • Identify Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) capability based on an established competency continuum model
  • Determine the appropriate PMO structure for your organisation
  • Determine what PMO functions are needed based on project management support requirements
  • Recognise and overcome barriers related to PMO implementation
  • Translate requirements for PMO functionality into distinct roles and responsibilities of PMO staff members
  • Create preliminary PMO implementation plan

Course Synopsis

The Project/Programme Management Office (PMO) is one of the fastest growing concepts in project management today, as it is key to effective implementation of project management across the organisation. Effective PMOs come in varying shapes and sizes, from simple support offices to full centres of excellence.

Learn to develop the framework for a successful implementation and learn to anticipate the answers as well as the questions associated with the creation of a PMO, from benefits and barriers to alignment with strategic business objectives.

In a highly interactive classroom environment, you will learn a common frame of reference to project management and related PMO concepts and activities. Review the full range of potential PMO functions and learn how to identify which match your own organisational needs. Discuss your experiences and concerns in context with industry practices as you develop your own plan.

This course is a must for experienced project managers and senior managers who have recognised the need to obtain the knowledge and skills to plan and implement the appropriate PMO for their own organisation.

Course Topics

  1. Key Concepts
    1. The range of project oversight
    2. The competency continuum
    3. The purpose of a PMO
    4. Benefits of establishing a PMO
    5. Key factors for PMO success
    6. Identification and involvement of influential stakeholders
    7. PMO project life cycle framework
    8. Facilitating stakeholder buy-in for the PMO
    9. The needs analysis and feasibility worksheet
  2. PMO Organisation
    1. PMO structures and their characteristics
    2. PMO organisation issues and challenges
    3. The organisational design worksheet
  3. PMO Functions
    1. The functions
    2. Project management competency
    3. Project management services
    4. Project operations support
    5. Matching functions with support requirements
    6. Issues and problems related to PMO function implementation
    7. The PMO function worksheet
  4. PMO Participants
    1. Authority required for effective performance
    2. PMO staffing
    3. Roles and responsibilities
    4. The PMO participants worksheet
  5. PMO Planning and Implementation
    1. Creating the PMO charter
    2. Assigning the PMO manager
    3. Integrating applicable organisational policies
    4. Establishing project manager qualifications
    5. Developing project classification guidance
    6. Establishing PMO processes and procedures
    7. Creating a change management plan
    8. Identifying and analysing PMO risks and developing risk response strategies
    9. Estimating PMO start-up costs
    10. Developing a preliminary PMO implementation plan

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