This hands-on course brings together the latest in international management consulting
This hands-on course brings together the latest in international management consulting experience and academic research to give a consulting overview then deep-diving into a sense-making/strategic problem-solving methodology that uses many frameworks, models and concepts. The course then takes real problems from the course attendees or any topic which to address and follows a framework development methodology to develop custom and hybrid frameworks.
About AIPMO
AIPMO is the Association of International Project Management Officers, a non-for profit association representing International Project Management Officers (IPMO)...
AIPMO is the Association of International Project Management Officers, a non-for profit association representing International Project Management Officers (IPMO), including project, program, and portfolio managers involved in defining, establishing and running high performing Project Management Offices (PMOs) in and across industry sectors.
The AIPMO association is actively involved in identifying the building blocks and constructing them with the long term aim of helping to create PMO management as a profession. Referring to the figure below, the building blocks and relationship between them shows the progress made in this endeavor.
This hands-on course brings together the latest in international management consulting experience and academic research to give a consulting overview then deep-diving into a sense-making/strategic problem-solving methodology that uses many frameworks, models and concepts. The course then takes real problems from the course attendees or any topic which to address and follows a framework development methodology to develop custom and hybrid frameworks.
This major and intensive part of the course uses techniques taken from the management consulting industry such as framing problems, hypothesis creation, MECE issues, and decision trees. Techniques are taught on the course to ensure the participants not only know them how to apply them but when to apply them. Presentations are developed through an iterative process including giving tips on presentation techniques. As part of the course consulting packs are developed using standard and custom frameworks, models, and techniques that are related to the industry of the attendees. Attendees work in teams and play different roles to come to the conclusion of the course where the final presentations are given to the group.
Explain the key aspects of the consulting industry and the types of situations when consulting is required
Know how to quickly frame complex problems and visualize them for presentation
Undertake framework development to reflect real environments
Apply many techniques in the context of problem-solving, framework development, analysis, presentations, and communications
Use a technique and framework register to increase knowledge in your organization
Undertake the creation of consulting packs to quick start consulting assignments
Know how to build consulting packs for your team, section or organization
Consultants and professionals wishing to get into consulting
PMO/IT Directors
PMO Managers and PMO Core team members involved in consulting
Senior project/program management professionals
Managers and team leaders
Engineers and others involved complex problems
Any professional wishing to become more effective and be able to demonstrate it
The training approach includes:
Lecture
Team exercises
Group discussion on pertinent topics
Detailed five-day case study
Presentations and role play
Personal coaching
Exam – 2 hours with 100 multiple choice questions
Discussing the exam answers
• Problem solving and conceptual mindset
• 2 years or more consulting experience
• Ideally, 5 years plus project, program, portfolio
management and PMO Management
• Degree, but ideally an MSc/MBA or higher
Online Exam
50 multiple choice questions
Duration 1 hour
The course work will be assessed and it will represent 50% of the total passing mark
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IN-HOUSE?
Enjoy this certified program at your own premises and a schedule that best fits your needs
It was a real eye-opener for me that allowed me to look into the PMO world from a different perspective. I understood the project, program, portfolio management in the context of PMOs.
- Mohamad Dreii / Eastern Growth Market
Although i have been in this fiels for many years, this outstanding experience has introduced me to a new world full of unique experiences, opportunities and a great chance for personal growth.
- Fayez Almalki / General Authority of Zakat & Tax
I thought I had a good understanding of how to establish and manage PMOs, but the principles and ideas gained from the course proved the opposite!
Each of certifcation categories serve a difference purpose. The first category 'PMO Core Certifications' show you have the competencies to design and build a service orientated PMO with services that are needed by your project community. At the top level (expert) certifcation you will have show you have the competencies to design and build one or more PMOs called (PMO topologies) within an integrated PMO Services topology. The second category of courses called 'Foundational certifcations' comprise of three certifications that are needed by everyone irrespective if you're a PMO or project team member or a PM/O director. The foundational courses are the techniques and tools of a trade, so they are needed by everyone including project professionals. The third category of certifications is called the 'Specialist' certifications because the directly relate to the ability to offer PMO services. If a PMO service is planned then the PMO needs to have the capability to offer them. There are over 20 specialist courses at the time of writing. These courses are also needed by project team members as well.
AIPMO uses the term 'contact hours' for its virtual courses. Contact hours include course instruction, time allocated for homework and team exercises. Every course has allotted contact hours and once you pass the course exam, they will be accredited to your account. Once you have reached the threshold you will be awarded the specialist level certification
These three certifications are part of the PMO core certifications. IPMO-F (Foundation) is for the PMO and project team member and covers topics around working in a PMO, also working in a project team. It covers the lower part of the AIPMO Strategic Lifecycle framework-.
IPMO-P (Practitioner) is for the PMO manager, project manager senior PMO and project team member. Covers topics how to identify the need for a PMO, design, justify and build a PMO and its services.
IPMO-E (Expert) is not for everyone. It is the top certification for PMO directors and consultants who are managing, consulting or designing enterprise PMO topologies and PMO Service topologies.
For now it is best to ask one of professionals so either call or chat online. They will be able to provide you expert advice to plan and advance your career
Short answer Yes. There are bundles shown on the website but also call to ask if you can get a special discount. If you bring others to the course then this will be also taken into consideration