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The IPMA PMO-D training with "The Flipped Classroom" method is ideal for professionals who play an active role in supporting project management processes.
During this practical training, you will learn essential techniques and tools to efficiently support projects and improve performance. You will gain insight into the role of a Project Management Officer (PMO) and develop skills in planning, communication, and process optimization. This training helps you add value to projects and your organization, with a focus on quality and success. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their PMO expertise!

Now includes business simulation!

About this program
Participants in the flipped classroom are more engaged. They study the theory at home, and during class, they work independently or in small groups on problems live, under the guidance of a change guide. It is a form of blended learning that is already widely used in higher education. The change guide is available for questions throughout the study program.

Benefits of the flipped classroom:

• Encompasses all forms of learning
• Greater involvement of the participants
• Applying the theory to practical cases
• Stimulates creativity
• Increases activity
• Communication
• More in-depth discussions
• Practicing skills
• Prevents stuffing for the exam
• Nicer

This requires of you:

• Self-study for each session
• Greater responsibility

Program structure
Multi-day classroom training

Program content
The following topics will be covered during the classroom sessions:

Day 1:

• Role, responsibilities, and competencies of a PMO professional
• Meet and coordinate with the project manager
• Preparing a project
• Starting a project
• Facilitating a project start-up
• Conducting a risk analysis
• Drafting a stakeholder analysis, communication plan
• Drafting a project organizational chart and RACI matrix
• Organizing a kick-off

Day 2:

• Assisting with a decomposition (WBS/PBS)
• Assisting with planning
• Setting up the project file
• Setting up change management and configuration management
• Purchasing and outsourcing
• Creativity and problem solving

Day 3:

• Managing and reporting on projects
• Dealing with problems and changes
• Developing self-reflection and self-management
• Improving personal communication
• Personal integrity and reliability
• Directing others
• Teamwork
• Personal time management

Day 4:

• Closing the project
• Meetings/workshop
• Negotiating
• Dealing with conflicts
• Coherence with program and portfolio management
• Agile-Scrum way of working
• Increasing influence
• Setting up a PMO organization
• Exam tips

Teaching method
Classroom-based with additional e-learning support via ExamTrainer.
Interactive exercises, discussions, and feedback.

Goals and results
After this training, you will have gained insight into IPMA and a solid knowledge of the IPMA Competencies. You will also be better able to successfully fulfill your role within the project.

After this training:

• do you have knowledge of the definitions of a project, project management, and program management;
• do you know the methods and techniques for project planning and control;
• can provide professional support in setting up, structuring, and monitoring the execution of the project;
• do you have knowledge of budgeting and finances within a project;
• can you critically reflect on your role in project support
• Do you have the knowledge to professionalize the PMO-D and align the services with the needs of the organization and projects?
• are you optimally prepared for the IPMA PMO-D theory exam.

The IPMA PMO-D theory exam is optional and the participant can request it themselves from IPMA Certificering Nederland.

Next steps
IPMA-C, PRINCE2 foundation, PRINCE2 practitioner

Target group
The training is suitable for the novice or the somewhat more experienced professional working in a Project Management Office who requires knowledge and application, recognition, and certification of professional expertise.

In addition to the 4 days of training (classroom or virtual), you should allow 8 hours for study preparation and 24 hours for the exam.