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Overview
This course gives you a clear introduction to the PMO manager role, including what it involves, the competences you need, and whether it is the right next step for you after a PMO analyst or senior project role.
What you will gain
- A clear understanding of the PMO manager role and its core responsibilities
- Practical skills for leading and improving PMO services
- Confidence designing, setting up and running PMO services and teams
- A route to the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers certification
Who this course is for
- Current PMO managers or PMO leads, especially those new to the role
- PMO analysts or senior project professionals moving into PMO management
- Project or programme managers taking on PMO leadership responsibilities
- Anyone responsible for designing, implementing or improving PMO services
- Learners who meet the formal prerequisites for the PMO managers exam
Benefits
Clarity in the manager role
Know what a PMO manager does and where you add value.
Stronger PMO leadership skills
Lead PMO services, teams and stakeholders with more confidence.
Better design of PMO services
Plan, set up and improve PMO services across the PMO lifecycle.
Consistent governance and assurance
Apply delivery frameworks, governance models and assurance approaches.
Progress your PMO career
Move from analyst or project roles into PMO management and leadership.
Recognised PMO Manager qualification
Prepare for and sit the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers exam.
Delivery
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Course
This course develops your understanding of the PMO manager role and how to design, lead and improve PMO services.
PMO manager role
See what a PMO manager does and how the role relates to other PMO roles.
PMO services and lifecycle
Understand how PMO services are designed, set up, run, transformed and closed.
Leading PMO services
Learn how to manage PMO services, teams, stakeholders and resources.
Governance and assurance
Apply governance frameworks, delivery frameworks and assurance approaches in a PMO.
Improving PMO performance
Explore how to develop capability, capacity and continuous improvement in the PMO.
Exam preparation
Cover the syllabus topics and get ready for the PMO Managers exam.
Curriculum
The House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers course follows the official syllabus and covers the key knowledge and competences needed to lead a PMO.
- The PMO in context
- PMO roles
- P3M delivery support
- PMO management
- P3M enabling competences
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The PMO in context
- How the Cynefin model is used to understand different delivery situations
- The four Cynefin domains and effective approaches for each
- Recommended practices for each Cynefin domain
- The four stages of the PMO lifecycle
- How delivery frameworks are used to design, implement, transform and close a PMO
- Applying Cynefin and delivery frameworks to real PMO scenarios
PMO roles
- The four key PMO roles and how they relate to each other
- The purpose and responsibilities of the PMO manager role
- The knowledge a PMO manager needs to undertake the role
- The skills expected of an effective PMO manager
- The behaviours expected of an effective PMO manager
P3M delivery support
- What P3M delivery support competence means for a PMO
- PMO services that rely on delivery support, such as onboarding new team members
- How PMO managers support status reporting, dashboard production and workshop facilitation
- How delivery support helps prevent projects and programmes from going off track
- The PMO’s role as a “critical friend” and a buffer between delivery and the wider organisation
PMO management
- What PMO management competence means for a PMO manager
- PMO services that use PMO management, such as PMO design, PMO development and PMO benchmarking
- Key artefacts such as PMO roadmaps, key performance indicators and P3 maturity assessments
- How PMO management competence is used to set up, run, transform and close a PMO
- How to benchmark a PMO and use findings to drive improvement
P3M enabling competences
- Enabling competences that support P3M and PMO leadership
- Capacity management for forecasting, tracking and making best use of resources
- Capability development for building skills, training and communities of practice
- Governance frameworks that define structures, roles, responsibilities and escalation paths
- Assurance activities that provide independent checks, challenge and compliance
- Delivery methods to tailor lifecycles, standards and approaches for different initiatives
- P3M tools, dashboards and automation that support planning, reporting and control
- How PMO managers apply these competences to support projects, programmes and portfolios
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers exam and how we help you prepare.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test), closed book
- Questions: 60
- Pass mark: 50% (30 marks out of 60)
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites:
- Essentials for PMO Analyst Certification.
- A Practitioner certificate in either P3O®, PRINCE2®, Praxis Framework™, AgilePM®, MSP®, PRINCE2 Agile, APM PFQ, PMQ, PM4SD™, PMP®, PgMP®, or CAPM or equivalent.
- 3 years’ experience of working within a senior role in a PMO, project, programme or portfolio environment.
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Build a solid understanding of the PMO manager role, PMO services and the PMO lifecycle.
Practice
Boost your confidence by revisiting key concepts and working through example questions.
Pass
Take the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers exam with a clear grasp of the syllabus and what to expect.
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FAQs
Is House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers right for me?
Yes, if you currently work as a PMO manager or PMO lead or are moving into a PMO management role from a PMO analyst, project manager or programme manager position.
Do I need PMO or project management experience to take this course?
You should have practitioner-level knowledge of projects, programmes or portfolios, either through formal certification or several years of experience in a PMO or delivery environment.
What are the formal prerequisites for the exam?
To sit the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers exam you will normally need a recognised Practitioner-level project or programme management certification (such as PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM, P3O, Praxis Framework, PMP, PgMP or CAPM), or Essentials for PMO Analysts certification, or around 3 years of experience in a PMO, project, programme or portfolio environment.
How is the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers 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 Managers exam.
Is the exam included in the course fee?
Yes. This course includes the House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers exam. Full details are provided in your joining instructions.
How long is the course?
The House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers course is delivered over 3 days of live online training.
Can my organisation run this training for a team?
Yes. We can deliver House of PMO Essentials for PMO Managers as a private course for groups, helping teams build a shared understanding of PMO management and leadership.
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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