IPM CPM Level 1
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Learn how to establish, improve, and operate a strategic PMO. In this programme, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools that strengthen organisational alignment and support strategic objectives. The course tackles common PMO pitfalls–competing projects, limited resources, weak cross-organisational integration, and poor strategic alignment. Led by a certified instructor with 25+ years’ hands-on experience, learning is reinforced through practical exercises and case studies.
In one day, you’ll work through IPM’s structured PMO curriculum using practical exercises and case studies. The course is led by an expert instructor with 25+ years’ hands-on PMO experience across industries.
The curriculum covers PMO terminology and key ideas, PMO strategy and project-to-strategy alignment, PMO roles and organisational structures, methodologies/standards/procedures, portfolio management and the strategic PMO, maturity models, PM governance and techniques, and the people side of PMOs (structures, duties, and resourcing).
Your learning is then validated through an official examination governed and conducted by IPM. On completion, you’ll earn a shareable, verifiable IPM PMO Project Professional® certification.
The PMO Essentials course will enable you to comprehend the following by the end:
Enrolment in this programme includes 12 months’ complimentary access to IPM Membership, supporting continued professional development beyond PMO certification.
For participants taking the OnDemand / Self-Paced format, you will receive:
Understanding the typical pitfalls and the best practices to avoid them is crucial for successfully setting up and managing a PMO. Developing your PMO expertise enables you to:
Please read our Project Management Office (PMO) article to learn more about how a PMO functions.
Should you take this course? For personalised guidance, Schedule a call with an educational advisor.
14 Hours of Learning
24/7 Instant Access 12 Weeks of Full Access
Expert-led Video Lessons
4 Modules, 20+ Topics
Online Quizzes & Exercises IPM PMO Project Professional® 
I attended the one day PMO Essentials course. This was my 3rd training course with this institute. Very well organised. Good instructor and materials, with lots of methods to take back to the workplace and implement.
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On Demand Course provides you with greater flexibility and control over your schedules. It allows you to follow the learning pace that works best for you. It maximises efficiency by ensuring you have access to master the skills you need right when you need them.
14 Hours of Learning 24/7 Instant Access 12 Weeks of Full Access Expert-led Video Lessons 4 Modules, 20+ Topics Online Quizzes & Exercises IPM PMO Project Professional®
Subtitles Available in Arabic, French, Chinese & SpanishThis course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Get detailed information about the course and answers to frequently asked questions.
The tuition for the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification includes unlimited access to our student support team, live, expert-led virtual classes, recordings, and access to all course materials on the Student Hub.
The course is offered online between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on a single day. An industry professional leads the class in a real-time virtual classroom setting. You won’t have to worry if you miss an online class because a recording will be accessible in the Student Hub for a short while.
Candidates with a basic understanding of conventional project management frameworks and some practical experience will do better in this course. Project managers and professionals working in a PMO or regularly contributing directly to projects should take the course.
The course runs for 1 day, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Yes, the IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification is appropriate for various business sectors. We have students who successfully completed the course from multiple backgrounds, including engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT, and many others.
You won’t have to worry about missing a class because a recording of each online class will be accessible briefly in the Student Hub.
Professionals in the field created the curriculum for this course to aid in developing practical skills that hiring managers find so valuable. The IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification will teach you the best practices in project management offices. After completing this training, you can compile a list of steps to establish and run a PMO in your company.
A globally recognised IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs) are awarded for successfully completing this course.
Successful completion of this course results in a globally recognised IPM PMO Project Professional® Certification and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
The Live Online classes are delivered in English. For the OnDemand format, subtitles are available in Arabic, French, Simplified Chinese and Spanish, helping improve comprehension and support more effective study. Simply click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles
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