Masterclass & Best Practices for Project Portfolio & PMO Management

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals in Project Management, this five-day masterclass-style course builds practical command of Project Portfolio & PMO Management. Every session pairs a clear concept with a workplace exercise, so learning turns into capability rather than notes.

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: Best suited to experienced practitioners and team leaders.

Training Methodology

The format is conversational and case-driven: participants bring real challenges and test them against regional and international experience. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Project Portfolio & PMO Management

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Project Portfolio & PMO Management in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Project Portfolio & PMO Management, built around realistic situations in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Project Portfolio & PMO Management.

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