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High Performing PMOs

Microsoft

High Performing PMOs

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

37 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn to define Project Management Offices (PMOs) and their evolution into Strategic Realization Offices (SROs), including key characteristics.

  • Explore the strategic value of PMOs, focusing on their contributions to return on investment (ROI) and alignment with business objectives.

  • Examine change management practices emphasizing resilience and adaptability, along with emerging trends such as Agile and Artificial Intelligence.

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This course is part of the Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Professional Certificate.
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will explore the role of the Project Management Office (PMO) and its contribution to organizational success. You will explain the core functions, responsibilities, and operational aspects of a PMO, and identify the key characteristics and best practices of high-performing PMOs.

What's included

10 videos6 readings7 assignments

In this module, you will explore the fundamentals of change management and its role within a Project Management Office (PMO). You will explain key change management principles, identify the importance of change management in PMOs, and categorize the types of changes typically managed within a PMO.

What's included

11 videos4 readings6 assignments

In this module, you will explore sustainability and its role in project and program management. You will identify sustainable project management practices, explain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and evaluate sustainability initiatives to identify opportunities for improvement. These concepts will help you understand how sustainability considerations can be incorporated into project initiatives.

What's included

8 videos5 readings4 assignments

In this module, you will explore emerging approaches and technologies shaping program management. You will apply Agile approaches to Project Portfolio Management (PPM), identify the basic concepts and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in program management, and utilize data-driven approaches to support strategic program management.

What's included

7 videos5 readings5 assignments

In this module, you will bring together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the Program Management Certificate program. You will apply and demonstrate your learning through hands-on activities and a comprehensive final assessment, and reflect on the course content and the learning path ahead. You will also identify different types of Microsoft Copilot prompts and their applications, utilize Microsoft Copilot to troubleshoot and resolve issues, conduct research to support decision-making, and describe best practices for using its knowledge search capabilities in project management.

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6 videos5 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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