By Jennifer Bailey
We recently met with Lindsay for another Lunch and Learn session discussing your first steps as a PMO Analyst. The purpose of the session is to provide you with the essential insights and strategies you need to succeed in your new role. Lindsay discusses navigating your first steps, understanding PMO and the Analyst role, and …
By Jennifer Bailey
The PMO plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects within an organisation are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with strategic goals. At the heart of this operation is the PMO Analyst, a role that is often the unsung hero of successful project management. While the title might sound straightforward, the PMO Analyst’s responsibilities …
By Jennifer Bailey
Ready to elevate your knowledge and have some fun? 🧠🎉 We’ve created a quick quiz – based on real questions you would expect to find in the Essentials for PMO Analysts exam based on the five-day course. It’s a great way to get some insights into the types of topics covered in the training and …
By Jennifer Bailey
We received a question from a reader and wanted to share it with you: I’ve been given the opportunity to apply for a position in my organisation as a Portfolio Office Analyst and I’m not sure whether I am ready for the next step. I’m currently working in a PMO role as a Project Co-ordinator, …
By Jennifer Bailey
There are a huge number of different roles to be found within the PMO, often with similar titles, and it can be confusing to distinguish the difference between these roles and their relevant responsibilities. This post will take a look at three different PMO roles – the PMO Analyst, the PMO Lead, and the PMO …
By Jennifer Bailey
Last Friday we hosted another taster session and this time we looked at the popular Essentials for PMO Analysts course. The Essentials for PMO Analysts course launched last year and is the second instalment in a four-part suite from the House of PMO, designed to give training for each level of PMO practitioner ranging from …
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 Hannah Roden
If you’re new to the world of projects, it can be daunting to know where to get started, especially when looking to purchase some training – many can be expensive and time consuming, and it can be difficult to find the right course as someone with little or no experience. We’re here to help! We’ve …
By Hannah Roden
The Essentials for PMO Analysts course launched last year is proving to be one of our most popular courses. We often get asked, I haven’t completed a PMO certification, can I still complete the course? We’re looking to provide some additional clarity on the pre-requisites guidance provided by APMG and the House of PMO. The …
By Hannah Roden
A PMO Analyst is someone who works within a PMO (Project, Programme or Portfolio Management Office) and is considered to be more experienced than a PMO Administrator. The roles have similarities – they are both supporting project management within an organisation and the PMO Analyst will have similar skill sets to the PMO Administrator however …
By Hannah Roden
We’re going to be taking a closer look at the role profile of the PMO Analyst, as outlined by the Essentials for PMO Analysts course and the PMO Competency Framework. The PMO Competency Framework outlines four key PMO Roles – the PMO Administrator, the PMO Analyst, the PMO Manager and the PMO Director. Each role may have a slightly …
By Hannah Roden
The Essentials for PMO Analysts certification is the second qualification in the new House of PMO Essentials certification suite. Launched in September 2021, it’s proving extremely popular with our delegates – so if you’re considering completing some training this year, why take the Essentials for PMO Analysts course instead of one of the alternatives? Course …
By Hannah Roden
Coming up on the 18th November, 10:30am GMT, we’re hosting a webinar focusing on the new certification – the Essentials for PMO Analysts. Five days is a big commitment to a training course without being sure of what it is covered and what you will get out of it! This webinar is to introduce the …
By Hannah Roden
We continue the series of articles which focus on the different types of roles you’ll find in PMO and project support and how you can better understand the job advertisement and make a great application. The first in the series – Project Administrator – can be view here. In this article, we take a look …
By Hannah Roden
If you missed our Introduction to the Role of the PMO Analyst on the 10th September, why not join us for the re-running of the event on the 29th September? We will take a look at the day-to-day role the PMO Analyst performs and the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are required to succeed in …
By Hannah Roden
First up, what is a PMO Analyst? A PMO Analyst is someone who – generally – works with a PMO. The PMO can be a Portfolio Management Office; Programme Management Office or a Project Management Office. The PMO Analyst is someone who offers the services or supports the activities of the PMO. The term Analyst …
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