Advanced Project Management Office PMO Establishment

Comprehensive Project Management Fundamentals for Agile PMO Leaders

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Training Overview:

The Project Management Office (PMO Establishment, Optimization, and Modernization) Certification Course is a comprehensive training program designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish, optimize, and modernize a Project Management Office (PMO). This course combines project management fundamentals with a focus on Agile Project Management with Scrum, making it unique and highly relevant in today's dynamic business environment.

By enrolling in this course, you will learn how to create and manage project charters, effectively plan and execute projects, and understand the responsibilities of a project manager. You will also gain insights into the differences between Agile and Waterfall project management approaches and develop proficiency in Agile Project Management with Scrum. Furthermore, this course will guide you in optimizing and modernizing your PMO, ensuring its alignment with industry best practices.

Target Audience:

Project Managers
Agile Project Managers
Team Leaders
Scrum Masters
Program Managers
Project Coordinators
Project Analysts
Project Team Members
Business Analysts
IT Managers

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Project Management Office (PMO)
IT Project Management
Research and Development
Operations
Human Resources
Finance
Engineering
Quality Assurance
Business Process Improvement
Strategy & Planning

Targeted Industries:

IT Services
Software Development
Financial Services
Construction
Consulting
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Education
Government

Course Offerings:

Understanding the process of PMO establishment, optimization, and modernization
Differentiating between Agile and Waterfall project management
Mastering Agile Project Management with Scrum
Improving Agile project management skills
Creating and managing Project Charters and Project Plans
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Project Team Members and Project Managers
Becoming a certified Project Management Professional
Gaining the skills needed to excel as an Agile Project Manager
Obtaining Agile Project Management with Scrum certification

Training Methodology:

This course employs a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led sessions, interactive group work, case studies, and feedback sessions. Participants will engage in Agile project management training modules that focus on both theoretical concepts and their practical application. The training will include discussions on Agile and Waterfall methodologies, project planning techniques, and optimizing PMOs. Real-world case studies will be used to highlight project manager responsibilities and demonstrate how to improve PMO performance.

Course Toolbox:

Participants will have access to a comprehensive set of resources, including:

Project management software
Online reading materials
Interactive Agile Project Management training modules
Project Charter templates
Project planning tools
Checklists for project manager responsibilities
Digital handbooks for Agile Project Manager responsibilities
Preparation materials for Agile Project Management with Scrum certification

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Project Management and PMO

Key roles of the PMO
Benefits of the PMO
Link between strategy and projects
Aligning strategy with projects
The strategy and projects framework
Reflection & Review: Recap of key concepts and discussion on the importance of PMOs

Day 2: PMO Business Case, Organization, Structure, and Functions

Portfolios, programs, and projects
Developing a strong PMO business case
Organizational structure for projects
Types of PMOs
Functions of the PMO
Reflection & Review: Review of key topics and interactive group activity

Day 3: Maturity and the PMO

Defining maturity and capability
Steps for increasing maturity level
Baseline maturity assessment
Project management health check
Maturity gap analysis steps
Organizational project management maturity model (PMI-OPM3)
Reflection & Review: Discussion on maturity levels and their impact on PMO effectiveness

Day 4: PMO Planning, Preparation, and Strategy

Creating the PMO charter
Objectives and milestones
Using gap analysis to set milestones
Implementation strategy phases
Measuring success metrics
Reflection & Review: Group exercise on PMO planning and strategy development

Day 5: Human Capital and The PMO, Project Knowledge Management and The PMO

Key issues in people management
Staffing the PMO
Competency identification
Performance measurement and rewards
Career paths and leadership development
Best practices for people management in the PMO
Key success factors in knowledge management
The knowledge management process
Project closeout and capturing lessons learned
The knowledge gap in project management
PMO as a community of practice
Measuring and monitoring project performance
Reflection & Review: Recap of key concepts and final Q&A session

How This Course is Different from Other Project Management Courses:

This course differentiates itself by offering a unique blend of project management fundamentals, PMO establishment and optimization, and Agile Project Management with Scrum. While many project management courses focus solely on traditional project management approaches, this course acknowledges the growing importance of Agile methodologies and addresses the needs of professionals working in Agile environments.

By integrating Agile Project Management with Scrum, participants will gain a holistic understanding of project management practices, enabling them to adapt to different project management approaches based on project requirements. This course also provides a strong focus on PMO establishment, optimization, and modernization, equipping participants with the skills to align PMOs with organizational strategies and enhance project management maturity.

Furthermore, this course prepares participants for Agile Project Management with Scrum certification, which sets it apart from other project management courses by offering an additional credential that validates their Agile project management skills and expertise.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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