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Establishing & Managing the Project Management Office (Est Proj Mgmt)
In this course, you will gain the relevant knowledge and skills to establish, operate, and improve a project management office (PMO) and to work with PMO staff in a way that maximizes the value...
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$2,295 USD
Duration
3 days
Course Code
2814
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
In this course, you will gain the relevant knowledge and skills to establish, operate, and improve a project management office (PMO) and to work with PMO staff in a way that maximizes the value projects produce for your organization.
You will review the advantages of running a successful PMO and learn how to set up a PMO that is appropriately positioned within the organization. You will explore the various types of PMOs and the various review and auditing functions that they can perform, and you will explore why PMOs might perform below expectations and learn how to improve and revitalize PMO performance.
Students pursuing a university-recognized and/or accredited certificate in Canada or continuing education units in the US must attend at least 90% of class time, participate in class exercises and section-knowledge checks, and score at least 70% on an end-of-class, multiple-choice assessment.
Skills Gained
- The value and advantages a PMO can have for an organization
- Steps required to establish and implement a PMO in a way that is beneficial for the organization over time
- Trends of PMO value production and reasons for these trends
- Techniques to revitalize and improve the performance of an existing PMO that has fallen short of delivering the intended value for the organization
- Different views of the role of the PMO and how to define an applicable role based on the organizational environment
- Models and ways for the PMO to define success and produce value for all stakeholders
- Importance of periodic evaluations of projects, processes, and competency to provide an objective view of expectations and performance
Hands-On Exercises
- Assess the Current State of Your PMO
- Define Project Success Criteria
- Write a PMO Charter
- Define PMO Value
- Develop Project Health Measurements
- Create a PMO Recovery Plan for a Project
- Develop a PMO Assessment
- Reassess the Current State of Your PMO
Who Can Benefit
PMO sponsors, project sponsors, someone who has the mandate for a PMO or wants a PMO to exist, someone who runs the PMO, program managers, project managers who need to understand how they support and get support from the PMO, someone actively involved in operating or establishing a PMO
Course Details
1. PMO Overview
- The Function of the PMO
- The PMO and Project Success
2. Establish a PMO
- The Steps to Establish a PMO
- The PMO Charter
- Barriers to Establishing a PMO
- The PMO Value Proposition
- PMO Revitalization
3. Project Controls, Failure, and Recovery
- Overview of Project Control
- Project Audits
- Project Health and Additional Control Measures
- Project Recovery and Termination
4. PMO Assessment
5. PMO Trends and Moving Forward
- PMO Trends
- Tips for Starting a PMO
6. Implementing the PMO
- The proposal in detail
- The governance board and prioritization management
- Linking project progress to strategic objectives
- How to sell the plan
7. Components of a PMO
- Selecting the personnel
- Setting up a workspace
- Setting up a library
- Establishing a project portfolio reporting mechanism
8. Determining What Services to Offer
- Standardization
- Training/mentoring
- Resource management
- The service matrix
9. Roles and Responsibilities
- Who should be there?
- What should they be doing?
- What value do they bring?
10. Toward Sustainability
- Overview - Sustaining PMO value
- Delivery management and acceleration
- Reducing negative human behavior
- Managing in a multi-project environment
- What does it take to become mature?
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
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We have training locations across the United States and Canada - View a complete list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.
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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.
Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?
We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth. We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.
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You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.
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