PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP)®

Course Overview:

The PMO Certified Practitioner (PMO-CP)® course is a certified training program aimed at equipping participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to efficiently and effectively execute and manage a Project Management Office (PMO). It focuses on developing the personal and professional capabilities required to work in the field of project management, improve project performance, and achieve desired objectives.

Course Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive understanding of project management: Offering fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques to understand how to manage projects efficiently.
• Develop practical skills: Enhancing the skills needed to apply the concepts, methods, and tools endorsed in project management.
• Enhance understanding of the role of a Project Management Office: Increasing awareness of the importance of PMOs and their role in supporting and improving project and program performance.

Course Content:

Introduction to Project Management Professional Certification (PMO-CP)

• Overview of the Professional Office Management Certification Program (PMO-CP)
• Benefits of achieving Professional Office Management Certification
• Introduction to the concept of a Project Management Office (PMO)

Understanding the roles of project management and common institutional processes in project management

• Examination of the responsibilities and competencies for an accredited Project Management Office
• Understanding the value of having a certified professional in advisory Project Management Office management
• Identifying the skills required to excel in the Project Management Office management role.

Requirements and readiness for the Professional Project Management exam

• Detailed explanation of the requirements for the PMO-CP accredited project management exam
• Recommended study guides and resources for exam preparation
• Tips and strategies for successful exam preparation

Principles and processes of project management

• Introduction to core project management principles
• Overview of the project management life cycle
• Understanding planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in projects

Governance and frameworks for Project Management Office and institutional management

• Exploration of various governance models for project and program management
• Understanding the importance of professional project, program, and office management frameworks
• Overview of best practices in project office management and governance

Measuring and reporting Project Management Office performance

• Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Project Management Office (PMO)
• Developing effective strategies for measuring Project Management Office performance
• Reporting techniques to communicate project management performance to stakeholders

Assessing and improving the maturity of project and program management

• Overview of Project Management Office maturity assessment models
• Techniques for conducting a Project Management Office maturity assessment
• Strategies for improving project management maturity and effectiveness

Change management in the Project Management Office

• Understanding the role of change management in Project Management Office initiatives (PMO)
• Techniques for managing and implementing change in Project Management Office (PMO)
• Overcoming resistance to change within project management and project teams

Developing leadership skills for a Professional Project Management Office Manager (PMO-CP)

• Identifying key leadership traits for successful Project Management Office professionals
• Strategies for developing and enhancing leadership skills
• Applying leadership principles in the context of a Project Management Office (PMO) environment