A Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI)®Registered Training Course
The Project Management Office (PMO)
Setting Up and Operating A Successful PMO
Course Overview
The Project Management Office (PMO) is a widely recognized function across organizations of all sizes and sectors, both public and private. As a centralized structure, the PMO plays a vital role in overseeing project, program, and portfolio management, helping organizations improve project selection, planning, execution, and closure. By doing so, it enhances resource allocation, establishes consistent performance standards, and reduces duplication of efforts, ultimately contributing to the delivery of business value.
This Project Management Office (PMO) training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to establish and operate a PMO within their organizations. In addition to practical guidance, the training course prepares attendees for the PMI-PMOCP certification—one of the most prestigious credentials offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The curriculum aligns with the latest PMI PMO Practice Guide, ensuring up-to-date and comprehensive coverage.
This Project Management Office (PMO) training course will highlight
- PMO functions, types, and strategic roles across industries
- PMO lifecycle phases – Assess current state, Building, Operating, and sustainability
- PMO maturity model and manual
- Tools, metrics, and risk management techniques for high-performing PMOs
- Complete overview of the PMI-PMOCP® exam structure and content
Training Outline
DAY 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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.
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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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