Project Management Office Setup and Operation
A well run project office raises delivery standards across an organisation, but setting one up is itself a significant undertaking. This course covers how to design, establish, and operate a PMO that managers value rather than resent.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Defining the role, mandate and type of PMO for the organisation
- 02Designing the PMO structure and portfolio of services
- 03Establishing standards, methods, templates and tools
- 04Supporting and governing projects across the organisation
- 05Building portfolio reporting and performance dashboards
- 06Demonstrating the value the PMO delivers to the business
- 07Managing the maturity and evolution of the PMO over time
What you will gain
- Define the role and mandate of a PMO
- Design PMO structure and services
- Establish standards, methods, and tools
- Support and govern projects across the organisation
- Report portfolio performance to leadership
- Demonstrate the value of the PMO
Who should attend
- PMO managers and staff
- Senior project managers
- Portfolio managers
- Managers setting up a project office
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Project Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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