Special Requirements in PMO Training

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Since covid, we have seen a huge shift into virtual training. All our public training courses are now delivered virtually via Zoom. Taking part in a virtual classroom comes with many benefits such as feeling comfortable in your own home/office, less travel, and fewer expenses. However, we know every learner’s needs are different and individuals …

Opportunity to Work in a Portfolio Level PMO

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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, …

The Art of (Not) Succeeding in Virtual Training: 5 Things Not to Do

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We have been hosting training courses for over 6 years now and since COVID, virtual training courses have become the new normal, bringing the classroom to our homes, offices, and well any place with a Wi-Fi connection. We have noticed a few differences between in-person classroom courses and virtual courses and thought in this blog …

The Power of Learning to Learn

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What is learning to learn? We discuss the term ‘learn’ as a skill in the Essentials courses, but what does this mean? The definition of ‘learn’ taken from the PMO Competency Framework is ‘the ability to gain knowledge by study, instruction, or experience’. The world is constantly changing at a fast pace, so it’s important …

PMO Deep-Dive Essentials for PMO Administrators

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We are back with another PMO course deep-dive and this week we are focusing on the Essentials for PMO Administrators. This blog will cover one topic and slide used in the course to give you a further understanding of the type of content covered in the training. If you missed our previous deep-dive blogs, make …

PMO Course Deep-Dive – P3O® Foundation

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We are back with the second instalment in the series of taking a deep dive into our PMO courses, bringing you one slide/topic to discuss, to give you a better understanding of the content we cover. Check out the last article we released on the Essentials for PMO Managers here! This week we are focusing …

Top 5 Things You Will Learn on The P3O® Foundation Course

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This week we are focusing on the P3O® Foundation. P3O® is still a popular course for those committed to working in a PMO – that’s Project Office, Programme Office, and Portfolio Office – the three types of PMO that make the 3 in the P3O® title. This course is aimed at those new to PMO – …

What Courses To Consider!

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At PMO Learning, we have a variety of courses, and it can be difficult finding the course that’s right for you! Here’s an overview of some of the courses you may want to consider! Over the last 18 months the House of PMO Essentials suite has become very popular with the following courses: Essentials for …

Justifying your P3O® Foundation Training

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You’re ready to embark on some PMO training. All you need to do now is get the agreement from your manager and you’re ready to go. Sometimes we all need a little help trying to influence and negotiate ourselves through a challenge like this. How can I get the time away from the office? How …

P3O® Foundation Taster Session

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On the 24th February we hosted the first taster session in a new series – kicking off with the P3O® Foundation Taster Session. We heard from lead P3O® author and PMO Learning Director Eileen J Roden to provide you an insight into the P3O® Foundation certification, our training style, the interactive tools we use in …

P3O® Foundation Taster Session – 24th February 2022

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At 12pm GMT on the 24th February 2022, we will be running our P3O® Foundation Taster Session. We’re looking forward to giving you an insight into the P3O® Foundation certification, our training style, the interactive tools we use in our virtual classroom, and one of our fantastic trainers. If you’re considering taking your P3O® Foundation …

How to Apply for a Programme Co-ordinator Job

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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 …

How to Become a PMO Analyst

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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 …