APMG - Essentials for PMO Administrators

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

8/5/2023 (Monday)

Overview

The House of PMO sets the standard and the syllabus for the Essentials for PMO Administrator qualifications. The entry level role for the PMO is a PMO Administrator and on this accelerated Essentials for PMO Administrators course, you’ll learn the core principles of Project Management and how to use these within the context of a Project Management Office (PMO).

If you’re looking to get started in a PMO role, this course provides the knowledge to help you get there.

Upon completion of this course you will also learn:

  • Essential Project, Programme and Portfolio Management principles and terminology and discover the four key roles in a Project Management Office; Administrator, Analyst, Manager and Director
  • Explore the responsibilities, knowledge, skills and behaviour needed to be a successful PMO Administrator.
  • Understanding the core and essential delivery support requirements in change control; financial management, information management, issue management, reporting (insights analysis) and risk management.

Learn the core principles of Project Management and how to use these within the context of a Project Management Office (PMO). In a world where businesses are expected to be adaptable, projects are key, resulting in the exponential growth of the project management profession and increased demand for PMO support roles. In this course, you will learn the fundamental knowledge and competences needed to excel in these in demand support roles.

Essentials for PMO Administrators Training and Certification is designed for beginners, to provide an introduction to Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (P3M), within the context of a Project Management Office.

This course delves in the four key roles within a PMO and reveals what it takes to be successful in a support role.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Essentials for PMO Administrators certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

40% faster

Distraction-free environment

Audience

Essentials for PMO Administrators is suitable for complete beginners and those currently in support roles within a PMO (for example Project Administrators, Project Co-ordinator and Project Support Officers). It is also suitable for aspiring Project Managers with minimal project management knowledge.

Benefits

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

Curriculum

Essentials for PMO Administrators

  • Learn essential Project, Programme and Portfolio Management principles and terminology
  • Discover the four key roles in a Project Management Office; Administrator, Analyst, Manager and Director
  • Explore the responsibilities, knowledge, skills and behaviour needed to be a successful PMO Administrator. Including understanding the core and essential delivery support requirements in change control; financial management, information management, issue management, reporting (insights analysis) and risk management

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Essentials for PMO Administrators

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Format: 60 questions; multiple choice and is closed-book.
  • Passing score: 50%

The validity period for all APMG exams will be limited to 12 months from the booking date. Requests to reschedule within this period will be accepted in the usual way, but extensions beyond this period will not be possible.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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