5 Tips for the new PMO Professional

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A career in PMO can be rewarding and exciting, however the many acronyms, job roles and services can be daunting and often hard to get your head around. Here at PMO Learning we’ve compiled a list of tips for those new to the world of PMO. 1. Understand what a PMO is – what roles …

Product Breakdown Diagrams with PMO Learning

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When working in a PMO, we often come across Product Breakdown Diagrams (PBD), a document which seeks to establish the components which will comprise to form the final project product. A simple way to understand Product Breakdown Diagrams is as the shopping list for the project – what items do we need to deliver the …

PMO Learning: Learning Outside the Syllabus

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When completing formal training, what are our typical objectives? To pass an exam? To get a grasp on new PMO concepts? To take what you have learned and implement it within your organisation? Whilst all of these objectives are valid, it is very rare we recognise the ‘softer’ benefits of completing training courses. PMO Learning …

PMO Learning: An Introduction to Activity Diagrams

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For many new to the world of the PMO, it can be intimidating and challenging to get a grasp on the new concepts, processes and and acronyms, and activity diagrams can be one of the most difficult to wrap your head around. However, they are a vital part of successful project delivery, and aid project …

Taking a Virtual PMO Learning Course for the First Time

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Just 2 weeks ago, I was a complete newcomer to not only the world of PMO, but virtual courses entirely. Having worked in retail for the entirety of my student life, the idea of diving into a new industry was both intimidating and exciting! As a recent graduate, the thought of 5 days of online …

My First Time on a PMO Learning Course

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A few weeks ago, I attended a PMO Learning course for the first time. Having spent a few months being introduced to PMOs from a training perspective, I knew there was a lot to learn – from the sheer number of acronyms, to the variety of services that PMOs can offer and how to put …

Getting Started With a PMO Career

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PMO Learning are delighted to announce that we’ve just become BCS Accredited Training Providers. Apart from a great certificate to add to our office wall, we’re also now able to offer the PPSO certifications. There are two certifications from BCS which are aimed at those working in the PMO: Programme and Project Support Office Essentials …