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IPM PMO Project Professional®

This dynamic and functional training provides a logical model for establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) and using the PMO to deploy project management methodologies in any business sector. As industry demands become more complicated, professionals must evolve their own skill sets to stay ahead of the curve. Learn the principles and procedures of PMO operations to add value to and be able to meet your organisation’s strategic goals. 

Build and run a Project Management Office (PMO) with strategic capability.
IPM PMO Project Professional®, 7 PDUs
7 Hours
$400 - $500
On Demand
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What is the Purpose of a Project Management Office?

Project management best practices are established, maintained, and upheld by a PMO within an organisation. To improve project efficiencies and strategic alignment, the PMO frequently serves as the central management hub for all projects within the Organisation.

As stakeholders and decision-makers become more aware of the PMO’s significance, it is becoming increasingly popular across numerous industries worldwide.

You will graduate from this course with a solid understanding of the conditions necessary to establish a PMO and its types, roles, governance, and operational procedures. Get the resources and tools you require to advance your project, programme, and portfolio management maturity and produce long-lasting results.

Learning Outcomes and Content

This course will teach you how to improve organisational strategic alignment and accomplish your goals by emphasising "doing the right projects and doing them the right way" through hands-on exercises and case studies.


Download the course brochure from the link below to learn more.

Learning Objectives

The PMO Essentials course will enable you to comprehend the following by the end:

  • Determine the various PMO levels.
  • Resources should be deployed within PMO.
  • Recognise the reporting relationships
  • Recognise the roles that the PMO fills
  • Utilise strategies to manage a PMO
  • Choose suitable information systems for your PMO.
  • When the PMO becomes strategic, you can tell.
  • Implement portfolio management and governance.
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Course Modules

 

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A PMO introduction
  • PMO Terminology and Key Ideas
  • PMO’s strategics
  • Project and strategy alignment
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Organisation, structures, and Duties of the PMO
  • Project organisation structure
  • Different PMOs
  • Activities of the PMO
  • Methodologies, standards, and procedures
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PMO-based delivery of business results
  • Make compromises between a variety of appealing opportunities
  • Calculate resource capacity and demand effectively
  • Improved comprehension of project interdependence
  • Handling requests for more time, money, and resources in an efficient manner
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Portfolio of Projects and the Strategic PMO
  • Projects have evolved into portfolios
  • Where project execution meets strategic planning in the strategic PMO
  • Evaluating the Organisation’s readiness
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Development of maturity and competence
  • Projects have evolved into portfolios
  • Models of maturity and PMO
  • The PMO’s function in the process of assessing maturity
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Human Resources and PMO
  • The lack of resources
  • The strategic PMO’s personnel
  • Implementing the strategic PMO
  • PMO study results
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PM Governance and Techniques
  • What components make up a methodology?
  • Describe a possible methodology
  • An organisational structure
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Official Examination

  • Comprehensive Exam: At the conclusion of the course, participants will complete a certification exam consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed at a senior project manager level. The exam focuses on scenario-based problem-solving to ensure a practical understanding of how PMOs deliver value in complex and evolving environments.
  • Exam Preparation: Comprehensive preparation materials, including practice quizzes and a question bank, will be provided throughout the course to support participants’ exam readiness.
  • Certification Award: Successful candidates will earn the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification, validating their ability to effectively apply key PMO processes, models, and governance practices.
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Advantages of establishing a PMO

Understanding the typical pitfalls and the best practices to avoid them is crucial for successfully setting up and managing a PMO. Developing your PMO expertise enables you to:

  • Enhance procedures to handle disruptions and change
  • Adapt project management techniques
  • Encourage ongoing innovation
  • Improve project prioritisation and selection
  • Deliver value and benefits while ensuring strategic alignment.
  • Improve your chances for a job and a raise.

Please read our Project Management Office (PMO) article to learn more about how a PMO functions.

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This programme is ideal for...

  • Those in charge of projects, programmes, and portfolios
  • Teams in PMOs, administrative help, process-oriented personnel, and knowledge management personnel
  • professionals at the mid-to senior-level implementing change and carrying out organisational strategy
  • Regardless of their position, anyone who wants to learn how to create and maintain a PMO should do so.
  • Anyone who desires to develop their project management capabilities and advance their career
  • Anyone who wants to discover more about the critical PMO processes and initiatives.

Should you take this course? For personalised guidance, Schedule a call with an educational advisor.

Why IPM?

Reputation & History
Project Management Expertise
Why Choose This Course?
Globally Positioned
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Reputation & History

  • Established in 1989, IPM is a globally recognised certification body with 35+ years of excellence.
  • 50,000+ professionals trained and 10,000+ certified through internationally accredited programmes.
  • Official partner of IPMA®, PMI®, and PRINCE2®, upholding global PM standards.
  • Trusted by 500+ organisations to upskill teams and deliver results.
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Project Management Expertise

  • Our faculty of certified experts bring 25+ years of real-world project experience — from Project Directors to former PM Certification Heads.
  • For over 35 years, IPM has specialised solely in project, programme, and portfolio management, bringing decades of proven expertise to every learning experience.
  • Each programme blends international best practice with hands-on learning, helping you apply what you learn from day one.
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Why Choose This Course?

  • Operational Knowledge – Understand how PMOs function within organisations.
  • Strategic Insights – Learn governance, reporting, and resource coordination.
  • Professional Guidance – Led by experienced PMO managers.
  • Global Alignment – Reflects international PMO best practices.
  • Career Value – Equip yourself to support or establish PMO operations.
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Globally Positioned

  • IPM’s global position is strengthened through partnerships with the world’s leading project management certification bodies — IPMA®, PMI®, and PRINCE2®.
  • Through partnership with TU Dublin, Ireland’s second-largest university, IPM is able to offer programmes with university credits.
  • This affiliation links IPM to the European University of Technology (EUt+), extending our connection across Europe and beyond.
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360° Learning Partner

  • As your learning partner, IPM supports your growth beyond the classroom through IPM Hub &  Membership — a professional network for continuous learning and development.
  • Gain access to Mentoring, Volunteering, Events, and Jobs Portal — helping you build experience, connections, and career growth.
  • Publish your writing to strengthen your thought leadership and stay updated with global industry trends.
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On Demand Format: 100% Self-Paced

IPM PMO Project Professional® on demand provides you with greater flexibility and control over your schedules.
  • 7 Hours of Learning
  • 24/7 Instant Access
  • 12 Weeks of Full Access
  • Expert-led Video Lessons
  • 4 Modules, 20+ Topics
  • Online Quizzes & Exercises
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  • $400 $395.00
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Colm O’Dea

Projet Managet at Emydex Technology
March 24th

I attended the one day PMO Essentials course. This was my 3rd training course with this institute. Very well organised. Good instructor and materials, with lots of methods to take back to the workplace and implement.

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This course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.

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Colm O'Dea

Project Manager at Emydex Technology
Jan 15th
I attended the one day PMO Essentials course. This was my 3rd training course with this institute. Very well organised. Good instructor and materials, with lots of methods to take back to the workplace and implement.
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Deirdre Gaughran

Case Manager at Focus Ireland
July 4th
The course was very informative and presented by great speakers throughout..

Brian Edward O'Connell

Senior Consultant at KPC International Limited
May 12th
The Institute of Project Management has given me two fantastic courses in Project Management. I highly recommend them for any further education in Project Management.

Nicole Mckenna

Director of Demand Management - Immedis
June 10th
I found the Institute of Project Management was a very good online experience and were on hand for technical support. I would recommend these courses and will plan to do another course with the Institute of Project Management in the future.

Helen Thornton

Courts Service
Oct 21st
The best lecturers I had the pleasure to listen to in a long long time…experience speaks volumes. I learned so much. Each Lecturer was so unique in their approach to PM. Game changers.
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Colm O'Dea

Project Manager at Emydex Technology
Jan 15th
I attended the one day PMO Essentials course. This was my 3rd training course with this institute. Very well organised. Good instructor and materials, with lots of methods to take back to the workplace and implement.
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Deirdre Gaughran

Case Manager at Focus Ireland
July 4th
The course was very informative and presented by great speakers throughout..

Brian Edward O'Connell

Senior Consultant at KPC International Limited
May 12th
The Institute of Project Management has given me two fantastic courses in Project Management. I highly recommend them for any further education in Project Management.

Nicole Mckenna

Director of Demand Management - Immedis
June 10th
I found the Institute of Project Management was a very good online experience and were on hand for technical support. I would recommend these courses and will plan to do another course with the Institute of Project Management in the future.

Helen Thornton

Courts Service
Oct 21st
The best lecturers I had the pleasure to listen to in a long long time…experience speaks volumes. I learned so much. Each Lecturer was so unique in their approach to PM. Game changers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get detailed information about the course and answers to frequently asked questions.

What exactly is covered by the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification fee?

The tuition for the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification includes unlimited access to our student support team, live, expert-led virtual classes, recordings, and access to all course materials on the Student Hub.

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What formats are there for this course's delivery?

The course is offered online between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on a single day. An industry professional leads the class in a real-time virtual classroom setting. You won’t have to worry if you miss an online class because a recording will be accessible in the Student Hub for a short while.

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Am I qualified to take this course?

Candidates with a basic understanding of conventional project management frameworks and some practical experience will do better in this course. Project managers and professionals working in a PMO or regularly contributing directly to projects should take the course.

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How long is the PMO Training?

The course runs for 1 day, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Is the course applicable to any industry?

Yes, the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification is appropriate for various business sectors. We have students who successfully completed the course from multiple backgrounds, including engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT, and many others.

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Will recordings be available if I miss a class?

You won’t have to worry about missing a class because a recording of each online class will be accessible briefly in the Student Hub.

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What benefits will this course have for my career?

Professionals in the field created the curriculum for this course to aid in developing practical skills that hiring managers find so valuable. The IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification will teach you the best practices in project management offices. After completing this training, you can compile a list of steps to establish and run a PMO in your company.

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Will I be rewarded a certificate?

A  globally recognised IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs) are awarded for successfully completing this course.

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Will I get a certificate on this PMO course?

Successful completion of this course results in a globally recognised IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

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