| Date | Venue | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 - 17 Jul 2026 | New York - USA | $ 15,900 | |
| 24 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $ 11,900 | |
| 21 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 | London - UK | $ 11,900 | |
| 09 - 20 Nov 2026 | Paris - France | $ 11,900 | |
| 14 - 25 Dec 2026 | London - UK | $ 11,900 | |
| 12 - 23 Apr 2027 | London - UK | $ 11,900 | |
| 05 - 16 Jul 2027 | New York - USA | $ 15,900 | |
| 23 Aug - 03 Sep 2027 | Dubai - UAE | $ 11,900 | |
| 20 Sep - 01 Oct 2027 | London - UK | $ 11,900 | |
| 08 - 19 Nov 2027 | Paris - France | $ 11,900 | |
| 13 - 24 Dec 2027 | London - UK | $ 11,900 |
Introduction
This Excellence in Project Office Leadership training course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in the realms of the Project Management Office (PMO), project governance and effective implementation of stage gate processes in your projects. Whether you're looking to establish a PMO from the ground up, enhance your existing PMO operations, or deepen your understanding of project governance and stage gate processes, this training course is ideal to meet your needs. Our goal is to empower you to align project delivery seamlessly with your organization’s strategic objectives, ensuring not just the success of individual projects but also contributing significantly to the broader organizational goals.
Module 1 begins with a deep dive into the fundamentals of PMO setup. You'll learn the strategic importance of a PMO in an organization, including how to align it with business objectives, and how to effectively establish its structure and functions. We'll explore best practices for resourcing, tools, and processes that ensure a PMO operates efficiently and delivers value.
In Module 2, we shift our focus to project governance. Here, you'll gain insights into creating robust governance frameworks that guide decision-making, manage risks, and ensure project alignment with corporate strategy. This section is crucial for understanding how effective governance is a cornerstone for project success.
The final phase of our training course centres around stage gate management, a critical aspect for managing projects systematically. You'll learn how to implement stage gate processes to evaluate project progress, make informed go/no-go decisions, and ensure that projects meet their objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Throughout this Project Office Leadership training course, we emphasize real-world application enabling you to apply the concepts learned in practical scenarios.
Modules
This training course is split into the following modules:
Module I - Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
Module II - Project Management Office (PMO)
Objectives
By the end of this Project Office Leadership training course, participants will achieve:
- Comprehensive Understanding of PMO Functions and Structures
- Understanding of PMO Setup and Strategic Alignment
- Understanding of Good Practices in PMO Operation and Continuous Improvement
- Enhanced Understanding of Project Governance Frameworks
- Development of Skills Required in Implementing Stage Gate Processes
- Enhanced Leadership and Stakeholder Management Competencies
Training Methodology
This Project Office Leadership training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course includes many examples, interactive activities, exercises, Q&A sessions and learning from other participants. The aim is practical application of the processes and skills learned in setting up and operating a successful PMO and assuring rigorous project governance.
Organisational Impact
In the project driven world, control and alignment of projects and programs is critical to the successful delivery of projects and the realisation of benefits in alignment with organizational objectives. By sending individuals on this training course, the organization will gain a more skilled and strategic-focused workforce, improved project management capabilities, and an enhanced ability to meet and exceed its operational and strategic objectives.
Specific benefits include:
- Improved Project Success Rates
- Enhanced Strategic Alignment
- Enhanced PMO Setup and Management
- Better Risk Management
- Increased Efficiency and Productivity
- Improved Decision-Making
- Better Stakeholder Engagement
- Enhanced Adaptability to Change
- Competitive Advantage
- Increased Organizational Agility
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement Culture
Personal Impact
By the end of this Project Leadership training course, your potential contribution to your organization will be significantly enhanced in important ways:
- Enhanced Leadership Skills
- Improved Decision-Making Abilities
- Better Risk Management Skills
- Advanced Organizational Skills
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Improved Problem-Solving Skills
- Knowledge of Best Practices
- Personal Growth
- Technical Skill Enhancement
- Critical Thinking Development
- Resilience Building
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS Project Office Leadership training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals involved in projects, programs, portfolios, strategic planning, and associated supporting job roles. This training course will particularly benefit:
- Project Managers and Team Leaders
- Program Managers and Portfolio Managers
- PMO Directors/Heads
- Project Sponsors and Executives
- Strategy Planners
- Senior Executives (such as CIOs, COOs, VPs)
- Business Analysts
- Change Managers
- Financial Analysts/Controllers
- Government and Public Sector Officials
- IT Managers/Directors
- Operations Managers
- Product Development Managers
- Quality Assurance and Risk Managers
Module I: Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
Introduction to Project Governance
Overview of Project Governance
- Definition and importance
- Key principles and frameworks
Roles and Responsibilities
- Governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, project boards)
- Responsibilities of project sponsors, project managers, and stakeholders
Alignment with Organizational Strategy
- Integrating project goals with business strategy
- Case studies of successful project governance
Foundations of Stage Gate Management
Introduction to Stage Gate Processes
- Definition and benefits
- Overview of various stages and gates
Stage Gate Models
- Traditional vs. agile approaches
- Customizing stage gate models for different types of projects
Key Activities at Each Stage
- Development, review, and decision-making processes
Implementing Effective Project Governance
Setting Up Governance Structures
- Establishing effective governance committees and roles
- Communication and reporting structures
Risk Management and Compliance
- Identifying and managing project risks
- Ensuring compliance with governance standards
Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- The importance of strong leadership
- Strategies for effective stakeholder communication and involvement
Managing Projects through Stage Gates
Detailed Look at Each Stage Gate
- Criteria for passing through each gate
- Handling project deliverables and documentation
Dealing with Project Variations and Changes
- Managing scope changes and project pivots
- Decision-making processes for progressing or terminating projects
Integration and Advanced Topics
Integrating Project Governance and Stage Gate Management
- Ensuring coherence and alignment between governance and stage gate processes
Advanced Topics
- Leveraging technology in project governance and stage gate management
- Emerging trends and future outlook
Close Out and Action Plans
- Action plans
- Course wrap-up and feedback
Module II: Project Management Office (PMO)
Foundation and PMO Key Concepts
- Course opening and review of objectives
- What is PMO and its importance
- PMO types and functions
- PMO and Organization Strategy
- PMO Maturity concept
- PMO Governance
- PMO Stakeholder and communication
Building and Operating PMO
- Setting up The PMO
- The 4 stages of building and operating effective PMO
- PMO and Risk Management
- PMO KPIs
- Agile PMO and Digital Transformation
- PMO and Change Management
PMO Value-Ring Framework and Flywheel Part 1
- What is Value-Ring Framework and its importance?
- The elements of the organizational baseline
- PMO structural components
- Customer experience cycle of PMO
- Introduction to PMO flywheel
- Step 1: Awareness Building
- Step 2: Need Assessment
PMO Flywheel – Part 2
- Step 3: Value Proposition
- Step 4: Service Development
- Step 5: Service Onboarding
- Step 6: Service Operating
- Step 7: Service monitoring
PMO Flywheel – Part 3
- Step 8: Service Improvement
- Step 9: Value delivery
- Step 10: Value recognition
- PMI-PMOCP Certificate overview
- Course review and closing
- Upon successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
- The certificate will also have a PMI Course Identifier, which will enable the learners to claim Professional Development Units (PDUs) / Contact Hours from Project Management Institute (PMI) towards certification or recertification of PMI credentials.
