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Overview

Why Attend

PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional is a specialised Project Management Training Course designed to prepare professionals for the PMI-PMOCP® certification examination while developing practical expertise in establishing, operating, and improving a PMO. The course covers PMO structures, services, project governance, project standards, stakeholder engagement, performance measurement, and organisational project management practices.

this PMI certification preparation course focuses on building effective PMO capabilities across projects, programmes, and portfolio management environments. Participants learn how to assess PMO maturity, develop consistent project standards, support governance and decision-making, align PMO services with organisational needs, and improve project delivery performance.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the structure and requirements of the PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional certification.
Prepare systematically for the PMI-PMOCP® certification examination.
Understand the purpose, functions, and value of a PMO.
Develop practical approaches to designing and operating PMO services.
Apply effective project governance principles and practices.
Establish and maintain consistent project standards.
Understand the relationship between PMO operations, project delivery, programmes, and portfolio management.
Assess organisational PMO maturity and identify improvement opportunities.
Develop PMO performance measures, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
Support project teams through standardised methods, tools, processes, and guidance.
Improve stakeholder engagement and communication within PMO environments.
Apply continuous improvement approaches to strengthen PMO effectiveness.

Target Audience

PMO Managers and PMO professionals.
Project Managers working within PMO structures.
Programme and Portfolio Managers.
Project Coordinators and Project Management Officers.
PMO Analysts and Project Support Professionals.
Project Governance and Assurance Professionals.
Business Transformation and Change Managers.
Professionals responsible for project standards and methodologies.
Professionals involved in portfolio management and organisational project management.
Professionals preparing for the PMI-PMOCP® examination.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional

Overview of PMI-PMOCP® certification
Purpose and role of a PMO
PMO professional responsibilities
PMI-PMOCP® examination structure
Key PMO concepts and terminology
PMO contribution to organisational project performance

Module 2: PMO Fundamentals and Structures

Definition and functions of a PMO
PMO types and operating models
Centralised and decentralised PMO structures
PMO roles, responsibilities, and services
PMO value proposition
Aligning PMO services with organisational requirements

Module 3: PMO Design and Implementation

Assessing organisational PMO requirements
Defining PMO objectives and services
Developing a PMO implementation roadmap
Establishing PMO roles and responsibilities
Developing PMO processes and operating procedures
Managing PMO implementation challenges

Module 4: Project Governance and Oversight

Principles of project governance
Governance structures and decision rights
Project oversight and assurance
Escalation and reporting mechanisms
Governance policies and controls
Supporting transparent project decision-making
PMO contribution to governance effectiveness

Module 5: Project Standards, Methods, and Processes

Developing project standards
Standardising project management practices
Project methodologies and frameworks
Templates, tools, and process documentation
Project lifecycle standards
Establishing consistent project reporting
Maintaining and improving PMO standards

Module 6: PMO Maturity Assessment and Improvement

Understanding PMO maturity
PMO capability assessment
Maturity models and assessment approaches
Identifying PMO capability gaps
Developing PMO improvement plans
Measuring maturity progression
Continuous improvement of PMO services

Module 7: PMO Performance and Value Measurement

Defining PMO performance objectives
PMO KPIs and performance indicators
Measuring project delivery support
PMO dashboards and reporting
Benefits and value measurement
Analysing PMO performance data
Implementing performance improvement actions

Module 8: PMO Support for Portfolio Management

Principles of portfolio management
Relationship between PMO, projects, programmes, and portfolios
Portfolio reporting and information management
Supporting portfolio prioritisation
Resource and capacity visibility
Portfolio performance monitoring
PMO contribution to strategic alignment

Module 9: PMO Stakeholder and Change Management

Identifying PMO stakeholders
Stakeholder engagement strategies
Communicating PMO value
Managing resistance to PMO processes
Supporting organisational change
Building collaboration between PMO and project teams
Developing effective PMO communication practices

Module 10: PMI-PMOCP® Certification Exam Preparation

Comprehensive review of PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional concepts
Examination-focused revision
Scenario-based PMO questions
Practice assessments and mock examinations
Applying project governance, project standards, and PMO maturity concepts
Examination time-management strategies
Identifying common examination challenges
Final PMI certification preparation

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Oct, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Jan, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Apr, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

30 May - 3 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

30 May - 3 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

4 - 8 Jul, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

3 - 7 Oct, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP®) Preparation Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees