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PMO Learning Certifications for International Project Management Officers The Association of International Project Management Officers (AIPMO) is a professional international association with a researcher community representing International Project Management Offices (PMO). The IPMO certifications from AIPMO are for leaders; managers and plus core PMO team members in Project, Programme and Portfolio Offices responsible for the determination of PMO needs, business justification, design, establishment, running including the retirement of high performing PMOs. AIPMO's mission is to advance the understanding, design and implementation of high performing single, group and enterprise PMOs, through the certification of proven PMO capabilities based on its IPMO Body of Knowledge. www.aipmo.org AIPMO offers three levels of certification according to the level of PMO competency:. IPMO-Expert (IPMO-E) IPMO-Practitioner (IPMO-P) IPMO-Foundation (IPMO-F)
IPMO Expert Certification The IPMO-E certification is an intensive 5 day course for PMO Directors; PMO Managers; PMO Consultants and senior practitioners in project, programme and portfolio management with expertise in PMO. The course is designed to inform, challenge and invoke discussion and debate. The course includes two hour exam on the final day. Successful learners are awarded the IPMO-E Certification - IPMO-E and join a growing alumni. IPMO Foundation Certification IPMO Practitioner Certification The IPMO-P certification is also a 5 day course for PMO Managers; PMO Consultants and experienced core PMO team members. The course is designed to inform and challenge through lecture; exercises and discussion. Includes one hour thirty minute exam on the final day. Successful learners are awarded the IPMO-Practitioner Certification - IPMO-P. PMO Learning The IPMO-F certification is a 4 day course for core PMO team members. The course is designed to inform and increase knowledge of PMOs through lecture; exercises and discussion. Includes one hour exam on the final day. Successful learners are awarded the IPMO-Foundation Certification - IPMO-F.
PM O Learning Structure Overview of the AIPMO Certifications This course brings together the latest in academic research and best practices across the project, programme and portfolio management (strategic) areas into a PMO framework based on the AIPMO standard. For all three levels of the certification, the courses follow a similar structure utilising the PMO lifecycle framework. There is a greater degree of focus in certain areas depending on the level of certification. Each case study also differs in each course, the exam times also increase in the step towards IPMO-Expert. Eight Modules 1. Building the Context and Need for PMOs 2. PMO Lifecycle to Build and Run PMOs 3. Assessing the Need, Building and/or Extending PMOs 4. Run, Monitor and Control One (Or More) PMOs 5. Transform / Retire PMOs 6. PMO Success & PMO Maturity 7. Capabilities to Build and Run a PMO 8. Eponymous Laws, Theories and Latest Project Management and PMO Research The case study builds on the knowledge gained throughout the course and embeds the knowledge through 30 plus exercises.
Module Overview for all IPMO Certifications Module 1 - Building the Context and Need for PMO Module 2 - PMO Lifecycle to Build and Run PMOs How Project, Programme, Product and Portfolio Life Cycles are Related Functional, Matrix and Projectised Organisations Challenges and Risks Associated with Projects, Programmes and Portfolios Project Methodologies Pros, Cons and Risks Associated with Knowledge-Based, Procedural-Based and Competency-Cased Methodologies Complexity and the Need for Principle-Based Methodologies Understanding the Difference Between Project Management Success and Project Success Success Factors and Success Criteria What They Are and How to Select the Right Ones to Achieve Success Type 1 and Type 2 Errors Impact on Project, Programme and Portfolio Success Stakeholders and their Impact on PMO Performance and Project Success Constantly Changing Factors and the Impact on Projects, Programmes and Portfolios The Historical Requirement for PMOs History and Evolution of PMOs (Tactical vs Strategic) Mapping Project, Programme and Portfolio Success Factors to the PMO Function Fully Understanding the Potential of PMOs in Both Single and in a Multi-PMO Construct. Introduction to the PMO Lifecycle Framework Definition of Capability, Service and How They are Applied Within the PMO Context Business Strategy and Environmental Enterprise Factors Definitions and What They Are Describe How They Influence PMO Needs, Design and Running of PMOs Techniques to Categorise Impacts and Approaches to Leverage Opportunities and Reduce Threats Governance The Concept of Governance PMO Governance Responsibilities Oversight of a Cluster of Networked PMOs Adaptive Alignment (IPMO-E and P) Definition What is Adaptive Alignment Why is it Important? Process of Adaptive Alignment
Module Overview for all IPMO Certifications Module 3 - Assessing the Need, Building and/or Extending PMOs Module 4 - Run, Monitor and Control One (Or More) PMOs Business Needs Process to Determine Direct and Indirect Business Needs Identification / Evaluate / Strategise Identification of Existing PMOs and Potential PMO Need Evaluate Existing and New PMO Opportunities within Organisation Context Strategise How PMOs will Best Fit and Support Organisational Needs Business Justification Building PMO Business Case(s) Tools and Techniques Design, Pilot and Implement Design Pilot Implement Defining Metrics and Tools Planning for Quality (QA and QC) Leveraging Organisation Process Assets Run PMOs PMO Operations Handbook PMO Services and Capabilities Handbook Identifying and Supporting Troubled Projects Monitor, Adjust and Control Proactive and Reactive Aspects of PMOs Supporting Troubled and Underperforming PMOs Assessing PMO Maturity Levels Managing and Controlling Quality Competence Assessment and Development Module 5 - Transform / Retire PMOs W Reason Why PMOs are Retired Detailed Process to Close a PMO Tools to Support the Closing Processes Facilitation of PMO Lessons Learned Discussions Guidelines for Transforming a PMO into Another Entity
Module Overview for all IPMO Certifications Module 6 - PMO Success and Maturity PMO Success - What it is and How to Measure it PMO Maturity - Defining, Models, Metrics, Assessments and Gaps The Link Between PMO Success and PMO Maturity Module 7 - Capabilities to Build and Run a PMO Strategy Strategy Management Consulting Business Portfolio Management Business Relationship Management Financial Management Product Management Project/Programme Management/Portfolio Related Governance and Performance Mgmt Change Management Design Coordination Schedule and Cost Mgmt Knowledge Management Reporting including KPIs (Senior Issue/Problem Management Risk Management Management) Resource Management Capacity Management Standards, Methodologies and Processes Reporting (Project Related) Management Information Security Mgmt Configuration Management Supplier Management Constantly Changing Factors Mgmt Quality Management HR Management Administration and Support Service/Capability Management Service Design Service Measurement Service Transition Service Improvement Module 8 - Eponymous Laws, Theories and Latest Project Management and PMO Research Definitions of an Eponymous Law, Theory and Phenomenon Examples of Eponymous Laws that Apply to Project Management Use of Theories in Academic Research Single and Double Loop Learning Systems Applying System Dynamics to Model Processes, Contracts etc. to Understand Throughput and Constraints Before They Happen PMO Hot Research Topics and Top 10 Findings Managing Management Expectations on PMOs and How to Stay Relevant Reasons Why PMOs Average Life is 2 Years and How to Adapt to Increase the PMO s Value Proposition What Comes after PMO Certification in your Career Development Case Study The case study has been designed to allow participants to enact several roles including consultant, project team member, Head of PMO, senior management and Performance Manager throughout the PMO lifecycle within an industry. The participants will work in teams throughout the case study and follow a structure that builds upon a real-life scenario of an organisation in transition. The case study models the types of decisions and issue associated with PMOs including the optimal placement and configuration from an enterprise perspective. There will be role play and coaching throughout the week.
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PM O Learning The UK s Exclusive Provider of AIPMO IPMO Certifications Equally Focused on Learning and Exam Success 100% Focused on the PMO Profession Extended Benefits from the UK s PMO Community of Practice The UK s PMO Learning Specialists PMO Learning provides training courses and learning experiences for people who work within PMOs. That s Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices and courses for everyone within PMO from Project Administrator through to PMO Directors. We provide both certification programmes and bespoke courses for open public schedules and on-site corporate group learning. PMO Learning is the sister company to PMO Flashmob the PMO networking and learning community open to anyone across the country with a passion and interest in PMO. We re been working in the PMO and training space for over 20 years and like you we re passionate about the profession. Choose your next training provider based on someone who
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