IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification
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IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification
This two-day, hands-on course takes you through the full IMPACT Engine System, the proven six-stage framework outlined in The IMPACT Engine by Laura Barnard.
Learning Approach:
Classroom & Virtual Classroom
Duration:
2 days
Virtual Course Timings:
9am to 4pm UK time each day
Price:
Virtual Classroom – £1325
Exam:
50 multiple choice questions
Certification Body:
PMO Strategies
Pre-Requisites:
No previous experience or knowledge required
Looking to bring the IMPACT Engine Practitioner Certification in-house? Get in touch here!
This course is ideal for:
- PMO Analysts & Coordinators
- Project/Programme/Portfolio Managers
- PMO Managers, Heads of PMO, and Strategy Leads
- Business Transformation & Change Professionals
- Anyone responsible for aligning project work with business strategy
Virtual classroom training takes place with a live instructor throughout the online course and you will be learning alongside other virtual learners – you’ll be able to see and hear them too!
All you need for virtual classroom training is a decent broadband connection, a webcam and a microphone [Test your setup here]
You’ll receive:
- The PMO Learning Delegate Workbook
- IMPACT Engine textbook
- Exam voucher
Classroom courses can be held for organisations looking to run the course In-House. Get in touch here.
Exam included in price of course.
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- PMO Strategies exam body
We’ll issue you with a voucher and all you need to do is book your examination time slot. You can choose to do the exam when it suits you – same day or later. There are lots of times available – including in the evening.
You’ll do the exam at your own PC and log in to the testing environment.
Got a question? [Get in touch]
Book Your Course
Virtual classroom £1325 + VAT (includes exam, printed course materials and course textbook)
Course Overview
You’ll learn how to assess your organisation’s real challenges, effectively engage stakeholders to reduce resistance, define services that solve real business problems, and create an iterative delivery plan that consistently demonstrates value. Through case studies, group exercises, and practical tools, you’ll leave equipped to apply the IMPACT Engine System in your own organisation with confidence.
Whether you’re supporting project delivery or leading strategic transformation, this workshop gives you the mindset, methods, and momentum to make a lasting impact.
Course Outline
- The six stages of the IMPACT Engine System – from mindset to measurement.
- How to uncover and address root causes, not just symptoms.
- Tools to build trust, reduce change resistance, and generate stakeholder “pull”.
- Ways to communicate outcomes clearly and credibly to leadership.
- How to create a tailored IMPACT action plan for your team and organisation.
Laura Barnard
Author of The IMPACT Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Leaders
In the Course
In the course, learners will cover:
- Mindset: Shift from task-based delivery to strategic leadership
- Assess: Engage stakeholders and identify challenges
- Define: Diagnose root causes and align high-impact services
- Plan: Build an iterative, outcome-based delivery roadmap
- Deliver: Communicate and demonstrate measurable value
- Evolve: Adapt and sustain your role as a Strategy Navigator
- Final Workshop: Build your own IMPACT Action Plan
After the Course
After the course, learners will leave with a practical, personalised action plan for applying the IMPACT Engine principles in your role. You’ll also gain a new way of thinking- one that shifts you from activity-focused to outcome-driven. Plus, you’ll take home a printed workbook, the IMPACT Engine book and your own reflective journal.
What Next?
If you’ve completed the IMPACT Engine Practitioner course, then there are a few ways you can continue your training.
If you want to carry on with certification courses we have the House of PMO Essentials™ certifications, and the P3O Foundation course.
If you’re looking for something more specific to your organisation, whether it’s implementing Agile or getting a grip on Benefits Management, browse our specialist courses.