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Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)

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Overview

Whether a project is large or small, innovative or similar to other projects, governance and administrative support will be needed. The type of governance, and level of support, will vary considerably between projects of different types and complexity. This course, Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO), considers project governance and how we can tell if it is effective. Project administration may range from informal support to a dedicated PMO. We look at the tasks and support which a project manager might need and, if there is a PMO, how this fits with the relationship between project manager and the organisation.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Governance
  • 1 Governance
  • 1.1 The project board
  • 1.2 The project sponsor
  • 1.3 Communication of governance arrangements
  • 2 The Project Management Office (PMO)
  • 2 The Project Management Office (PMO)
  • 2.1 To have a PMO or not
  • 2.2 Types of PMO
  • 2.2.1 PMO within organisational culture
  • 2.3 PMO services
  • 2.4 PMO relationships
  • 2.5 Designing a PMO
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 6 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at OpenLearn based on 59 ratings

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  • K.H Nemsara Manudhika
    I knew I wanted to come to UCFB when I first came for an open day in year 11. I loved that I’d be having some lectures in a stadium, a practical part in another amazing facility and that the contacts I’d get would be amazing, especially to get me s…
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    Jean Paul NIYIGABA
    This course of Project Governance and Project management office is very interesting course. in modern environment most of organization are working under the specified projects for easy achievements. As this courses provides the bases for essentials…
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    A S
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of project governance and the role of the PMO. It covers the key concepts of project governance, the different types of PMOs, and the benefits and challenges of having a PMO. The course also provides pra…
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    ZOHEB ASLAM
    nice course and learn a lot regarding project management and its techniques
    would like to learn more for getting a certificate.
    because it can helpful for my up coming life
  • Anjali Singh
    This was an amazing course that helped me get a clear understanding of the roles of a PMO. A good read recommended for everyone who is looking for a switch and wants to start their career in PMO.
  • A useful course that is a summary of PMO knowledge gathered from PMBOK, PRINCE2, and APM. In this course, participants will learn about different levels of PMOs and their main functions.

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