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Overview
This course gives you a clear introduction to the PMO director role, including what it involves, the strategic competences you need, and whether it is the right next step for you after a PMO manager or head of delivery role.
What you will gain
- A clear understanding of the PMO director role and its strategic responsibilities
- Practical insight into designing and leading an integrated PMO model
- Confidence setting the vision and direction for multiple PMOs and delivery teams
- A route to the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors certification
Who this course is for
- PMO directors and enterprise PMO managers
- Portfolio managers with responsibility for PMO and delivery oversight
- PMO managers who are “the” PMO manager in their organisation
- Heads of delivery with both delivery and PMO accountability
- Learners who meet the formal prerequisites for the PMO director’s exam
Benefits
Clarity in the director role
Know what a PMO director is accountable for and how the role adds value.
Stronger strategic leadership
Lead PMO functions, portfolios and delivery ecosystems with confidence.
Integrated PMO design
Design and oversee an integrated PMO model across projects, programmes and portfolios.
Better governance and alignment
Align PMO services, governance and assurance with organisational strategy.
Stronger organisational capability
Build the capacity, capability and culture needed for multiple PMOs to succeed.
Recognised PMO director qualification
Prepare for and sit the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors exam.
Delivery
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Course
This course develops your understanding of the PMO director role and how to lead an integrated portfolio of PMOs.
PMO director role
See what a PMO director does and how the role relates to other senior roles.
Integrated PMO model
Understand how to design and oversee an integrated PMO model across the organisation.
Strategic P3M enabling
Explore key enabling competences such as governance, assurance, capability and capacity.
Vision and ecosystem
Learn how to set a clear vision and create the conditions for multiple PMOs to thrive.
Value and outcomes
Focus PMO services on delivering real value and measurable outcomes for the organisation.
Exam preparation
Cover the syllabus topics and get ready for the PMO directors’ exam.
Curriculum
The House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors course follows the official syllabus and covers the key knowledge and competences needed to lead PMOs at a strategic level.
- The PMO in context
- PMO roles
- P3M delivery support
- P3M enabling competences
Full curriculum details
The PMO in context
- Definitions of mission, vision and strategy
- Levels of P3M maturity and capability
- The four types of PMO offices and how they fit together
- Links between mission, vision, strategy, portfolios and business-as-usual
- How P3M maturity and capability relate to organisational performance
- How multiple PMOs combine into an integrated PMO model
- Developing a PMO vision and designing an integrated PMO model for a given scenario
PMO roles
- The four key PMO roles and how they relate to each other
- The purpose and responsibilities of the PMO director role
- The knowledge a PMO director needs to undertake the role
- The skills expected of an effective PMO director
- The behaviours expected of an effective PMO director
P3M delivery support
- What P3M delivery support competence means at director level
- The PMO’s role as a “single source of the truth” and a corporate conscience or critical friend
- How P3M delivery support underpins strategic reporting and decision-making
- Reporting results linked to organisational strategy
- Constructively challenging and recommending actions based on combined progress reports
P3M enabling competences
- Enabling competences that support P3M and PMO leadership at portfolio level
- Capacity management for strategic resource forecasting and utilisation
- Capability development for people strategy, skills and sourcing
- Governance frameworks that define how change is directed, controlled and escalated
- Assurance activities such as gateway reviews and three lines of defence
- How these competences are used to shape PMO services and support organisational strategy
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors exam and how we help you prepare.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test), closed book
- Questions: 50
- Pass mark: 50% (25 marks or more out of 50)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites:
- Essentials for PMO Manager.
- A Practitioner certificate in either P3O®, PRINCE2®, PRAXIS Framework™, AgilePM®, MSP®, MoP, PRINCE2 Agile, APM PFQ, PMQ, PM4SD™, PMP®, PgMP®, or CAPM or equivalent.
- 3 years’ experience of working within a leadership role in a PMO, project, programme or portfolio environment.
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Understand the PMO director role and how to lead an integrated PMO model.
Practice
Reinforce key concepts and work through example questions.
Pass
Sit the PMO director’s exam with confidence in the syllabus and exam format.
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FAQs
Is House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors right for me?
Yes, if you are a PMO director, enterprise PMO manager, portfolio manager or head of delivery with responsibility for PMO and delivery, or you are preparing to move into one of these roles.
Do I need PMO or project management experience to take this course?
You should already have significant experience in PMO, project, programme or portfolio environments, or have completed a relevant course such as Essentials for PMO Managers.
What are the formal prerequisites for the exam?
To sit the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors exam you will normally need Essentials for PMO Managers, or a recognised practitioner-level project or programme management certification (such as PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM, P3O, Praxis Framework, PMP, PgMP or CAPM), or around 3 years of senior experience in a PMO, project, programme or portfolio environment.
How is the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors course delivered?
The course is delivered live online by an instructor via our training ATO partner, House of PMO. You join scheduled sessions, take part in explanations and discussions, and prepare for the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors exam.
Is the exam included in the course fee?
Yes. This course includes the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors exam. Full details are provided in your joining instructions.
How long is the course?
The House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors course is delivered over 2 days of live online training.
Can my organisation run this training for a team?
Yes. We can deliver House of PMO Essentials for PMO Directors as a private course for groups, helping senior leaders build a shared understanding of PMO strategy and governance.
How long do I have access to course materials?
You will receive joining information and materials before your course and retain access to key resources for a defined period after the training. Full details are provided in your joining instructions.
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