Advanced Strategies in Project Portfolio & PMO Management

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Project Portfolio & PMO Management or refining existing skills, this advanced-level course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to capital projects and programme portfolios, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Project Portfolio & PMO Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Project Portfolio & PMO Management for the constraints of capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Project Portfolio & PMO Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: Recommended: at least two years of relevant work experience.

Training Methodology

Expect challenging scenarios, peer debate and instructor-led critique of real-world approaches, with limited slide time. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Project Portfolio & PMO Management, with examples from capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Project Portfolio & PMO Management techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

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