By Jennifer Bailey
Last year the House of PMO launched the third instalment of the Essentials qualifications with the Essentials for PMO Managers course. The course is aimed at current PMO Managers or leads or those new and moving into the role such as PMO Analysts. The aim of the course is to give those who take it …
By Jennifer Bailey
This week we are focusing on the P3O® Foundation. P3O® is still a popular course for those committed to working in a PMO – that’s Project Office, Programme Office, and Portfolio Office – the three types of PMO that make the 3 in the P3O® title. This course is aimed at those new to PMO – …
By Jennifer Bailey
These past couple of weeks we have been focusing on Assurance! Effective and timely assurance is increasingly seen as critical to the success of projects. Carrying out the right reviews at the right time can help keep a project on course – or get it stopped if it’s going wrong! But assurance is much more …
By Jennifer Bailey
These past couple of weeks we have been focusing on PMO Managers! One of the main purposes of the PMO Manager is to set up, run, transform, and close an office that supports P3M delivery and capability. There are also a lot of key responsibilities of a PMO Manager, which are outlined in the Essentials …
By Jennifer Bailey
On the 9th and 30th of January we hosted the PMO CV Webinar! The session was so popular we decided to run it twice! Lindsay talked us through where to start when creating a CV, the different routes you can go down such as mind-mapping, journaling and questions! Lindsay also highlighted that questions and prompts …
By Jennifer Bailey
On the 13th of January, we hosted the Benefits Management and the Role of the PMO Taster Session! The purpose of this session was to give an understanding of the content of the Benefits Management and the PMO course and how it is delivered in a virtual environment. Eileen talked us through how at PMO …
By Jennifer Bailey
I’ve been working for PMO Learning for a couple of months now, and last week I sat the Essentials for PMO Administrators course. I was a little nervous as I haven’t sat many online courses and I didn’t know what level everyone else on the course would be at in terms of knowledge and experience …
By Jennifer Bailey
Today we hosted our second instalment of our Lunch and Learn sessions! These webinar style sessions were designed to discuss various topics, helping PMO Practitioners improve their understanding of the PMO environment! The topic we discussed today was surrounding the PMO Lifecycle! The purpose of the webinar was to provide an understanding of the stages …
By Lindsay Scott
We’re all familiar with the project lifecycle, but what about the PMO lifecycle? We’re taking a look at what a PMO lifecycle is and why, as PMO practitioners, it is helpful to understand how a PMO lifecycle works. As you can imagine, there are different PMO lifecycles depending on the type and context of the …
By Jennifer Bailey
Benefits Management has long been near the top of the backlog for many organisations/PMOs – either to introduce or improve Benefits Management in the organisation. There are several courses (and books) that go into detail of Benefits Management, touching on all stage of the PMO Lifecycle . . . Benefits identification Benefits evaluation Benefits Planning …
By Jennifer Bailey
As the end of another year approaches, it’s natural to look back and reflect on the events and experiences of the past 12 months. For many of us, the past year has been marked by significant challenges and changes, as well as moments of triumph and growth. As we bid farewell to 2022 and prepare …
By Jennifer Bailey
This year has flown by, and we cannot believe it Christmas this week! Below is a list of 5 Stocking Fillers for your PMO Team you can buy as a last-minute gift before the big day! 1.) House of PMO Travel Mug We all know how cold this time of year can be and there’s …
By Jennifer Bailey
At PMO Learning, as well as certification courses we also have a range of specialist courses available to develop your skills and knowledge further and benefit your organisation and PMO. These specialist PMO courses go hand in hand and can follow on from many of the certification courses! The wheel below shows the different courses …
By Jennifer Bailey
At PMO Learning, we have a variety of courses, and it can be difficult finding the course that’s right for you! Here’s an overview of some of the courses you may want to consider! Over the last 18 months the House of PMO Essentials suite has become very popular with the following courses: Essentials for …
By Lindsay Scott
With more and more organisations using different ways to deliver change, the PMO has also had to widened the type of support they offer. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of organisation who are adopting more agility into their delivery methods. On the one hand there are organisations which focus …
By Jennifer Bailey
Last week we hosted our first Lunch and Learn! It was great to see so many new faces and we had some great questions come through. In this webinar, Lindsay discusses how to get started in a PMO role, the role of the PMO Administrator and the courses available such as House of PMO Essentials …
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