Create an organization to make your project portfolio efficient and effective.

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.

Who Should Attend?

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

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

What You Will Learn

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

Training Outline

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

Why Choose Bilginç IT Academy

At Bilginç IT Academy, we combine our strong presence in both the UK and Türkiye to deliver high-quality, practical training solutions for organizations worldwide.

International Presence with Local Expertise
With operations in the United Kingdom and Türkiye, we bring together global standards and local market understanding to deliver effective training experiences across regions.

Expert Instructors with Real-World Experience
Our courses are delivered by certified trainers with extensive industry experience, ensuring you gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately.

Corporate-Focused Training Approach
We specialize in training corporate teams, tailoring our programs to meet your organization’s goals, technologies, and project requirements.

Flexible Training Delivery Worldwide
We offer classroom, virtual classroom, and onsite training options globally, tailored to your organization’s needs.

Hands-On, Practical Learning
Our training sessions include real-world scenarios, case studies, and interactive exercises to ensure lasting understanding and skill development.

Proven Track Record
With over 10 years of experience, we have successfully trained professionals from leading organizations across different industries and regions.

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