Foundation Programme for Project Portfolio & PMO Management

Course Introduction

Project Portfolio & PMO Management sits at the heart of capital projects and programme portfolios, yet it is rarely taught in a way that translates straight into daily practice. This foundation-level programme closes that gap with practitioner-led sessions, realistic scenarios and take-home tools.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Project Portfolio & PMO Management that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Project Portfolio & PMO Management to realistic scenarios drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Project Portfolio & PMO Management
• 04Communicate Project Portfolio & PMO Management decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Project Portfolio & PMO Management in your own organisation

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: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. 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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