PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™

Course Code: PMCM 5909

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30 Jun - 04 Jul 2025

5 Days

Abu Dhabi, UAE

$4,250

Introduction

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The PMI-PMOCP™ certification validates the knowledge and capabilities required to design, lead, and evolve high-performing PMOs in today’s dynamic environment.

This training program prepares participants for the PMI-PMOCP™ credential by delivering comprehensive, practical, and strategic knowledge about PMO design, governance, portfolio alignment, and continuous improvement.

Understand the PMO’s role within different organizational structures.
Design and implement PMO frameworks aligned with strategic objectives.
Differentiate between various PMO types and maturity levels.
Define and monitor PMO governance, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Integrate portfolio, program, and project management under the PMO.
Apply agile, hybrid, and traditional PMO models effectively.
Develop change management and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Create scalable knowledge management and project support systems.
Evaluate and improve PMO performance through maturity models.
Prepare confidently for the PMI-PMOCP™ exam.

PMO leaders and managers
Portfolio, program, and project managers
Strategic planning and transformation professionals
Project management consultants
Senior project team members preparing for PMI-PMOCP™
Anyone tasked with building or improving PMO capabilities

PMO Fundamentals and Strategic Role

Definition and evolution of the PMO
Strategic importance of PMOs in modern organizations
PMO functions: from reporting to strategic alignment
Key PMO roles and responsibilities
PMO lifecycle and value delivery
Overview of PMI-PMOCP™ certification domains

PMO Types, Structures, and Maturity Models

Types of PMOs: Supportive, Controlling, Directive
Enterprise PMO (EPMO) vs. departmental PMO
PMO organizational placement and reporting lines
PMO maturity models (OPM3, CMMI, P3M3)
Criteria for evaluating PMO effectiveness
Developing a PMO evolution roadmap

Establishing a New PMO

Assessing the need for a PMO
Securing executive sponsorship
Creating a PMO charter and governance framework
Resource planning and PMO team structure
Tool selection and process standardization
Stakeholder engagement and communication strategy

Portfolio, Program, and Project Integration

Differences between portfolio, program, and project management
PMO’s role in strategic portfolio management
Aligning project selection with strategic goals
Managing interdependencies and resource conflicts
Establishing stage gates and decision criteria
Integrating reporting and performance dashboards

Governance and Performance Management

PMO governance frameworks and operating models
Defining KPIs and performance indicators
Risk management and escalation processes
Project health checks and audit protocols
Reporting to leadership and steering committees
Enforcing compliance without bureaucracy

Agile, Hybrid, and Adaptive PMOs

Introduction to agile and hybrid PMO models
Agile PMO vs. traditional PMO—key differences
Supporting agile teams within a structured governance model
Metrics and KPIs for agile portfolios
Scaling frameworks (SAFe, Disciplined Agile)
Case studies of adaptive PMOs

Knowledge Management and Tools

PMO’s role in knowledge capture and reuse
Setting up project repositories and best practices libraries
Reporting tools and PMIS (Project Management Information Systems)
Collaboration platforms and dashboards
Promoting organizational learning through the PMO

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

Managing organizational resistance to the PMO
Identifying and analyzing key stakeholders
Communication planning and change narratives
Building credibility and trust for the PMO
Conflict resolution and influence strategies
Role-playing stakeholder engagement scenarios

PMO Value Delivery and Continuous Improvement

Measuring PMO ROI and value contribution
Building adaptive strategies for evolving business needs
Establishing feedback and continuous improvement loops
Benchmarking and external PMO comparison
Sunset/restart decisions for PMOs
Creating a transformation-ready PMO

Exam Readiness and Certification Planning

Overview of PMI-PMOCP™ exam structure and blueprint
Key knowledge areas and expected competencies
Tips for mastering scenario-based questions
Study resources and mock test strategies

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Flexible deadlines

Customized dates accordance to your schedule

Shareable Certificate

Earn certificate upon completion

COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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