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House of PMO Essentials Certifications

Learn the essential skills needed in a Project, Programme or Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

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About House of PMO Essentials

Overview

Organizations today must be flexible and ready to respond to constant change. To do this, they rely heavily on projects and programmes. But without the right support, even the best project teams can struggle.  

Additionally, many organizations face a second problem: their Project Management Office (PMO) lacks the skilled professionals needed to guide and support delivery effectively. 

The House of PMO Essentials provides a specialized training solution. 

View our different training options designed specifically to support PMO professionals at every stage of their career.

House of PMO Certification

  • The House of PMO Essentials is made up of four training courses that each focus on specific stages in a PMO practitioner’s career.
  • Each course and certification will provide PMO practitioners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to successfully centralize and support projects and programmes.
  • To prepare for the certification exam, candidates can choose either an online (virtual) classroom setting or in-person training.
  • The typical duration of each course is:
    • 3 days for the PMO Administrators training.
    • 4 days for the PMO Analysts training.
    • 3 days for the PMO Managers training.
    • 2 days for the PMO Directors training.
  • Pricing options are available through our Accredited Training Organization (ATO) network, or for an exam-only option, via our Public Exam Portal.
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Who is the House of PMO Certification for?

The House of PMO Essentials training and certification are for professionals who want to develop a solid understanding of PMO concepts, technologies, and strategies, including: 

  • Individuals in project or programme management.
  • Functional leaders, for example project owners.
  • Professionals regularly involved in the organization’s supply chain.
  • Anyone who wants to understand what makes a PMO effective.

Benefits of House of PMO Essentials

For Individuals

  • Gain a holistic understanding of key skillsets like risk tracking, reporting, and delivery support.
  • Learn adaptable knowledge that focuses on management support and related competencies.
  • Open doors to career advancement opportunities by gaining the techniques and expertise needed to make a real impact in an organization.
  • Learn a structured approach on how to design and transform a PMO to fully influence the success of projects and programmes.
  • Define key processes like benchmarking and forecasting and their practical applications in a PMO context.

For Organizations

  • Supports consistent understanding and execution of PMO roles and services.
  • Enhances project delivery with well-trained PMO professionals who can contribute directly to improve project, program, and portfolio performance.
  • Introduces an internal progression and retention capability by providing a structured, visible career path.
  • Ensures that activities within the business are aligned to strategic goals by using analytics, data, and supportive delivery of incentives.
  • Identifies risks early and captures lessons learned, promoting best practices that will help improve future project outcomes.

Study materials

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The PMO Competency Framework
Book (English)
By
House of PMO, Mrs Eileen J Roden (Author), Ms Carol Hindley (Author), Ms Lindsay A Scott (Author)
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PMO Service Catalogue
eBook (English)
By
Stuart Dixon
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House of PMO Essentials levels

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Essentials for PMO Administrators

Kick start your career as a PMO Administrator by learning the core principles of Project Management and how to apply them within a PMO.

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Essentials for PMO Analysts

A practical certification, designed to provide learners with the fundamental knowledge required to perform in a PMO Analyst role.

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Essentials for PMO Managers

Provides a blueprint for becoming a good PMO Manager, covering the knowledge, skills, behaviours, and competences needed.

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Essentials for PMO Directors

Learn the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to be an effective PMO Director.

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Videos

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Essentials for PMO Administrators Training and Certification

Project Management

How to be a PMO Administrator

How to be a PMO Analyst

Episode 142 – Level Up your Career – How to become a PMO Specialist

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