A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
Excellence in Project Office Leadership
Project Governance and the PMO
Course Overview
This Excellence in Project Office Leadership training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in the realms of the Project Management Office (PMO), project governance and effective implementation of stage gate processes in your projects. Whether you're looking to establish a PMO from the ground up, enhance your existing PMO operations, or deepen your understanding of project governance and stage gate processes, this training course is ideal to meet your needs. Our goal is to empower you to align project delivery seamlessly with your organization’s strategic objectives, ensuring not just the success of individual projects but also contributing significantly to the broader organizational goals.
Module 1 begins with a deep dive into the fundamentals of PMO setup. You'll learn the strategic importance of a PMO in an organization, including how to align it with business objectives, and how to effectively establish its structure and functions. We'll explore best practices for resourcing, tools, and processes that ensure a PMO operates efficiently and delivers value.
In Module 2, we shift our focus to project governance. Here, you'll gain insights into creating robust governance frameworks that guide decision-making, manage risks, and ensure project alignment with corporate strategy. This section is crucial for understanding how effective governance is a cornerstone for project success.
The final phase of our training course centres around stage gate management, a critical aspect for managing projects systematically. You'll learn how to implement stage gate processes to evaluate project progress, make informed go/no-go decisions, and ensure that projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Throughout this training course, we emphasize real-world application enabling you to apply the concepts learned in practical scenarios.
Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
Module I - Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
Module II - The Project Management Office (PMO)
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Training Outline
Module 1: Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
DAY 1: Introduction to Project Governance
Overview of Project Governance
- Definition and importance
- Key principles and frameworks
Roles and Responsibilities
- Governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, project boards)
- Responsibilities of project sponsors, project managers, and stakeholders
Alignment with Organizational Strategy
- Integrating project goals with business strategy
DAY 2: Foundations of Stage Gate Management
Introduction to Stage Gate Processes
- Definition and benefits
- Overview of various stages and gates
Stage Gate Models
- Traditional vs. agile approaches
- Customizing stage gate models for different types of projects
Key Activities at Each Stage
- Development, review, and decision-making processes
DAY 3: Implementing Effective Project Governance
Setting Up Governance Structures
- Establishing effective governance committees and roles
- Communication and reporting structures
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identifying and managing project risks
- Ensuring compliance with governance standards
Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- The importance of strong leadership
- Strategies for effective stakeholder communication and involvement
DAY 4: Managing Projects through Stage Gates
Detailed Look at Each Stage Gate
- Criteria for passing through each gate
- Handling project deliverables and documentation
Dealing with Project Variations and Changes
- Managing scope changes and project pivots
- Decision-making processes for progressing or terminating projects
DAY 5: Integration and Advanced Topics
Integrating Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
- Ensuring coherence and alignment between governance and stage gate processes
Advanced Topics
- Leveraging technology in project governance and stage gate management
- Emerging trends and future outlook
Close Out and Action Plans
- Action plans
- Course wrap-up and feedback
Module 2: The Project Management Office (PMO)
DAY 6: Foundation and PMO Key Concepts
- Course opening and review of objectives
- What is PMO and its importance
- PMO types and functions
- PMO and Organization Strategy
- PMO Maturity concept
- PMO Governance
- PMO Stakeholder and communication
DAY 7: Building and Operating PMO
- Setting up The PMO
- The 4 stages of building and operating effective PMO
- PMO and Risk Management
- PMO KPIs
- Agile PMO and Digital Transformation
- PMO and Change Management
DAY 8: PMO Value-Ring Framework and Flywheel Part 1
- What is Value-Ring Framework and its importance?
- The elements of the organizational baseline
- PMO structural components
- Customer experience cycle of PMO
- Introduction to PMO flywheel
- Step 1: Awareness Building
- Step 2: Need Assessment
DAY 9: PMO Flywheel – Part 2
- Step 3: Value Proposition
- Step 4: Service Development
- Step 5: Service Onboarding
- Step 6: Service Operating
- Step 7: Service monitoring
DAY 10: PMO Flywheel – Part 3
- Step 8: Service Improvement
- Step 9: Value delivery
- Step 10: Value recognition
- PMI-PMOCP Certificate overview
- Course review and closing
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor and Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI®), will be awarded to the delegates
Accreditation
GLOMACS is proud to be an Authorized Training Partner (ATP No. 2759) with PMI®. As an ATP, GLOMACS is authorized to issue applicable Professional Development Units (PDUs) and Educational Contact Hours to participants of any of its PMI® approved training courses for PMI® Certification and Re-Certification.
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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