PMOs in Agile Environments
DURATION
2 DAYS - 7 Hours per day
COURSE TYPE
Live Virtual/Satellite Course
CERTIFICATE
Issued by AIPMO
Course description
The word "Agile" is prevalent across all industries and levels of an organization. The course...The word "Agile" is prevalent across all industries and levels of an organization. The course covers the motivation behind the use of Agile terminology and mindset with respect to organizational agility and value management.
The PMO is described relating to agile methods and integration into existing organization non-agile or hybrid methods. The course then describes agile techniques, terminology, and how PMOs can play an integral role in being custodians for an Agile maturity model (which is covered). A glimpse into the future on topics such as AI, robotics, and automation and their impact on Agile projects then leads to a discussion forum on the role of PMO in projects, programs, and portfolios. Findings from AIPMO's Vision 2030 are then included to help understand how to position PMOs to maintain their impact over the next decade.
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.
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The word “Agile” is prevalent across all industries and levels of an organization. The course covers the motivation behind the use of Agile terminology and mindset with respect to organizational agility and value management. The PMO is described relating to agile methods and integration into the existing organization’s non-agile or hybrid methods. The course then describes agile techniques, terminology, and how PMOs can play an integral role in being custodians for an Agile maturity model (which is covered). A glimpse into the future on topics such as AI, robotics, and automation and their impact on Agile projects then leads to a discussion forum of the role of PMO in projects, programs, and portfolios. Findings from AIPMO’s Vision 2030 are then included to help understand how to position PMOs to maintain their impact over the next decade.
- Know why organizational agility is important and how it impacts organizational performance
- Understand the importance of PMOs supporting PPP using agile method, the challenges, and how PMOs can add value
- Understand what exactly is an agile environment, the principles, and how to align them with your PMO principles to lead and support
- Learn how a PMO can add value using a framework approach to building and designing PMO services for an organization using agile methods across projects, programs, and portfolios
- Identify and assess the various roles a PMO can have in an organization using agile methods and how it can use those roles to support and advise efficiently and effectively
- Analyze PMO principles and assess how to define them for an agile environment
- Learn and apply agile techniques
- Understand how the AIPMO Lifecycle framework incorporates both Agile and Agility concepts
- Develop your own Agile Maturity model using a foundation of existing models
- Understand the impact of new technologies such as AI on agile project management
- Project and program management professionals
- PMO managers and team members who are involved in using agile methods
- Consultants involved in supporting PPPs and PMOs using both traditional and agile method
- Subject matter experts and those responsible to lead organizational change
The virtual training approach within AIPMO’s Learning Management includes:
- Lecture
- Team exercises, polls, breakout rooms
- Group discussions on pertinent topics
- Mini case study
- Presentations and role play
| Module 1 – Organizational Agility |
| Module 2 – Value Management – Driver for the Agile Mindset |
| Module 3 – Defining PMO and Agile |
| Module 4 – Basic Scrum Sprint and Ceremonies |
| Module 5 – Agile Techniques and Approaches |
| Module 6 – The Agile PMO and PMO for Agile Teams |
| Module 7 – Agile Maturity Models |
| Module 8 – Futures: AI, Robotics, Automation, and Their Impact on Agile Projects |
| Module 9 – Discussion Module for Open Forum |
| Module 10 – Retrospectives |
Contact hours: 14 – AIPMO uses the term ”contact hours” for its virtual courses. Contact hours include course instruction, time allocated for homework, and team exercises. Course stated contact hours may vary slightly in practice, due to spontaneous exercises or special requests by students.
Exam comprises of 50 questions taken in a duration of 1 hour
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Robert Joslin
Dr. Robert Joslin, PfMP®, PgMP®, IEEE, CEng, Professor, Founder of the Association of International Project Management Officers, and the co-author of the AIPMO Body of Knowledge©, is a project/program/portfolio management consultant, instructor, and academic researcher. He has 20 plus years of experience in designing, initiating project and program management delivery of large-scale business transformation, reengineering, infrastructure, and strategy development initiatives. He has won
Dr. Robert Joslin, PfMP®, PgMP®, IEEE, CEng, Professor, Founder of the Association of International Project Management Officers, and the co-author of the AIPMO Body of Knowledge©, is a project/program/portfolio management consultant, instructor, and academic researcher. He has 20 plus years of experience in designing, initiating project and program management delivery of large-scale business transformation, reengineering, infrastructure, and strategy development initiatives. He has won several prizes for ideas and product innovation. Previously, he was a consultant in a wide range of industries including telecom, banking, insurance, manufacturing, and direct marketing. He also worked for McKinsey & Co, Logica, and his own consulting company.
Robert has published many books, chapters, and research papers in the field of project, program, and portfolio management and presents his research at conferences such as PMI® Research and the European Management Conference (EURAM). He won the best paper award for EURAM – PMI® and IPMA conference in 2015. Robert is the founder and organizer of the annual PMI® Swiss program management conferences, the biggest PMI® event in Switzerland, where researchers and senior practitioners present their latest findings.
In addition, Robert is a peer reviewer for research papers submitted to PMI’s Project Management Journal® and the International Journal of Project Management, which are the top two research journals for projects, programs, and portfolios. As a trainer/coach, Robert has trained many PMO, project, and program managers in Europe, USA, and the Middle East, including using his own developed PMO information structuring methodology aligned and complementing the PMI® standards. Robert in the process of authoring a book on Portfolio, Program, and Project Management Success Factors based on ten years of academic research.
What our client say about us
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.
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.
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!
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Core, Foundational, and Specialist certifications?
Each of the certification categories serve a difference purpose. The first category “PMO Core Certifications” shows that 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) certification, you will have to show that 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 certifications,” comprise of three certifications that are needed by everyone irrespective of whether you are 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 they 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.
What are contact hours and how can I reach Specialist level 1?
AIPMO uses the term “contact hours” for its virtual courses. Contact hours include course instructions, 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.
What is the difference between IPMO-F, IPMO-P, and IPMO-E?
These three certifications are part of the PMO core certifications. IPMO-F (Foundation) is for the PMO and project team members and covers topics around working in a PMO, and also working in a project team. It covers the lower part of the AIPMO Strategic Lifecycle framework.
IPMO-P (Practitioner) is for the PMO managers, project managers, and senior PMO and project team members. It covers topics on how to identify the need for a PMO and design, and how to justify and build a PMO and its services.
IPMO-E (Expert) is not for everyone. It is the top-level certification for PMO directors and consultants who are managing, consulting, or designing enterprise PMO topologies and PMO Service topologies.
I dont know which certification is right for me, how do I choose?
For now, it is best to ask one of our professionals. You can either call or chat online. They will be able to provide you expert advice to plan and advance your career.
Are there any discounts if I take more than one course?
Short answer, Yes. There are bundles shown on the website, but you can also call to ask if you can get a special discount. If you bring others to the course, then this will also be taken into consideration.
