What Is a PMO in Project Management: A 2025 Guide
January 6, 2025
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This course is part of Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate
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This course is for anyone interested in program management, regardless of their prior experience.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
This course is for anyone interested in program management, regardless of their prior experience.
Gain insight into applying the 8 Project Performance domains throughout a project lifecycle.
Learn to implement the performance domains as an integrated system to ensure project success.
Recognize the variability of performance domains in projects and identify relevant activities for different contexts.
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This course will teach you how to apply the eight Project Performance Domains throughout the project lifecycle. By understanding these domains, you'll be equipped to effectively manage various aspects of project execution, monitoring, and control. Additionally, you will learn how to implement these domains as an integrated system. You’ll also learn how to tailor your approach, focusing on activities that drive value while recognizing those that may be less relevant in specific project contexts. These skills will help you to steer your projects towards successful outcomes, meeting stakeholders' expectations and delivering tangible results.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to: • Identify the Eight Project Performance Domains. • Apply the Eight Project Performance domains throughout a project. • Implement the domains as an integrated system to enable the successful completion of a project. • Recognize each domain will differ from project to project, with some activities proving irrelevant in some project situations. This is a great way to prepare for some useful certifications, such as PgMP - Program Management Professional from PMI, and MSP Practitioner - Managing Successful Programs from AXELOS. Note: This course is also part of the Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate. If you've already completed this course as part of that program, your progress will be saved and will count towards your completion in this program.
In this module you’ll be introduced to Project Performance Domains and explore the Foundational Domains which focuses on two pivotal areas that are foundational to any project's success: Stakeholder Management and Team Dynamics.
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In this module, you'll explore the Project Performance Domains which are critical to project success. The module will delve into these interconnected domains, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to plan, measure, and deliver projects effectively.
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In this module, you will develop the practical skills to incorporate the specific domains of Project Work, Delivery, and Uncertainty for successful project management.
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In this module, you'll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.
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This program is for you:
· If you want to switch to a career in the field of Program Management.
· If you are interested in the field of program management and just starting out. Earning a Microsoft Program Management certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
Whether you’re looking to start a new career or change your current one, Professional Certificates help you become job-ready. Apply your new skills on hands-on projects that showcase your expertise to potential employers and earn a career credential to kickstart your new career.
Program managers are skilled and organized professionals who oversee multiple related projects within an organization to ensure they work together effectively. They ensure all the projects align with the company’s goals, stay on track, and deliver the expected benefits. They coordinate between teams, manage resources, and handle any issues that arise, making sure the overall program is successful and meets its objectives.
Prepare for a career in the high-demand field of program management. The program management skills you learn in this program prepare you for an entry-level role as a program manager. This program also prepares you for a variety of other entry-level roles that require goal-driven problem-solving and strategic planning.
These roles include:
· Project Manager
· Program Manager
· Product Manager
· Scrum Master
· Project Coordinator
· Business Analyst
· Change Manager
· Operations Manager
· IT Project Manager
· Construction Project Manager
· Engineering Project Manager
This course is completely online. You can access your lessons, readings, and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the courses builds on information from earlier courses. The final course contains a practice exam that assesses your knowledge of the content covered in the previous courses. As such, it makes the most sense to take the courses in the order they are presented.
It typically takes 4 months to complete the 7 courses. However, some learners may go through the content faster.
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you’ll have an understanding of the fundamental concepts of program management and how they apply to an enterprise environment including:
· Coordinating project managers with their teams through all phases of a successful program.
· Using predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches and tailored methodologies to determine which way of working is best for each program.
· Highlighting the success of a program and its impact on overall strategic organizational goals.
You will also be prepared to complete PgMP (Program Management Professional) from PMI and MSP (Managing Successful Programs) Practitioner - from AXELOS.
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