PMOs in Agile Environment

Course Description

The word “Agile” is prevalent across all industries and levels of an organization. This course covers the motivation behind the use of Agile terminology and mindset with respect to organizational agility and value management. The role of the PMO is described in relation to agile methods and integration into the existing organization’s non-agile or hybrid methods. The course then describes agile techniques and terminology, and how PMOs can play an integral role in being custodians of an Agile Maturity Model (which is covered). A glimpse into the future on topics such as AI, robotics, and automation, and their impact on Agile projects, then leads to a discussion forum on the role of PMOs in PPM. Findings from AIPMO’s Vision 2030 are then included to help understand how to position PMOs to maintain their impact over the next decade. A case study concept is integrated into the course, where course attendees’ Agile challenges are taken and solved in teams. This makes for a hands-on workshop to help participants understand the challenges of working in virtual, physical, and mixed environments and to develop the competences necessary to define and execute an active and effective role within and across Agile teams.

Key Takeaways

Know why organizational agility is important and how it impacts organizational performance.

Understand the importance of PMOs supporting PPM using agile methods, the challenges, and how PMOs can add value.

Understand what exactly is an agile environment, the principles, and how to align them with your PMO principles to lead and support.

Learn how a PMO can add value using a framework approach to building and designing PMO services for an organization using agile methods across PPM.

Identify and assess the various roles a PMO can have in an organization using agile methods and how it can use those roles to support and advise efficiently.

Analyze PMO principles and assess how to define them for an agile environment.

Understand how the AIPMO’s lifecycle framework incorporates both Agile and Agility concepts.

Develop your own Agile Maturity model using a foundation of existing models.

Who should attend?

Project and program management professionals
PMO managers and team members who are involved in using agile methods
Consultants involved in supporting PPM and PMOs using both traditional and agile method
Subject matter experts and those responsible to lead organizational change

Prerequisites

Educated to a degree level or similar
6 months of experience in project management or PMOs

Exam

The online exam is run by AIPMO, and moderated by a proctor from AIPMO at the end of the course.
Open book exam, 50 multiple choice questions
Duration: 1 hour
Attendees are notified by email of the results of the exam

Our Training Approach

The training approach includes

Lecture

Team Exercise

Group Discussion

Case Study

Personal Coaching

Exam

Modules

Module 0: Welcome & Introduction to the Course

Module 1: Organizational Agility

Module 2: Value Management - Driver for the Agile Mindset

Module 3: Defining PMO & Agile

Module 4: Basic SCRUM Sprint & Ceremonies

Module 5: Agile Techniques & Approaches

Module 6: Agile PMO & PMO for Agile Teams

Module 7: Agile Maturity Models

Module 8: Futures: AI, Robotics, Automation, and Their Impact on Agile Projects

Module 9: Discussion Module for Open Forum

Module 10: Retrospectives

Module 11: Exam & Certification

Introductions
AIPMO
Course outline, guidelines, and training approach

Organization agility definition
Framework for organizational agility
Holacracy
Social technology
Leadership agility
Organizational agility maturity model
Agility challenges and how to overcome them
Team exercise

Introduction to value
Success factors
Value management lifecycle
Value management in projects (EVM)
Creating a value management culture

Definitions
PMO challenges
Agile is a mindset
Elements of Agile
Agile manifesto
AIPMO’s seven principles
Importance of principles in methodologies
Governance and principles
Agile
History
Expressions of Agile
PMO adaptive alignment
Role of the PMO and value in an Agile environment
Agile and virtual environments – challenges and solutions

Agile is a mindset
Agile's purpose
Comparison of Waterfall to Iterative
Agile’s basics
Consequences and implications
Agile methodologies
Agile starts with a product backlog
Basic scrum
Daily stand-up meeting

Backlog
Kanban
Srumban
Cumulative flow diagrams
Documentation and myths
Team wall
Agile estimating techniques
Other techniques
Agile approaches
Agile at scale
PMI's disciplined Agile

Backlog
Kanban
Srumban
Cumulative flow diagrams
Documentation and myths
Team wall
Agile estimating techniques
Other techniques
Agile approaches
Agile at scale
PMI's disciplined Agile

Why are they needed?
Similarities and differences between Agile and non-Agile Maturity models
Review of existing models
Exercise

Disruptive technologies
Impact on organizations
How Agile teams need to respond
Research into Agile – hot topics

PMO’s role in managing projects, programs, and portfolios
PMO’s role in managing the Agile portfolio
PMO’s role in managing the Agile program
PMO’s role in managing Agile projects
PMO’s role in managing Agile tools and techniques
Agile tools
Agile software
Select the suitable software and tools
Select the right techniques
Summary of discussions and general consensus

Retrospectives and the traditional world – similarities and differences
Faciliatory for retrospectives
Overview – retrospective phases
Examples of retrospectives
Exercise – course retrospective

Revision and Exam

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What Professionals Are Saying

It was immensely helpful to complete the IPMO-P and IPMO-E within three weeks while everything was still fresh in my mind. Massively beneficial. The case study was a standout element, bringing the concepts to life through practical application.

Robert Corbett

Global Director, PMO & Launch, DP World

The IPMO course was very useful and full of information. I am looking forward to implement this in my organization and will recommend it to my colleagues in the field.

Walid Taweli

Executive Manager, QooT

I will try to implement all the techniques and tools I have learned in the IPMO-P course. The case studies helped a lot in solving real life PMO challenges I had in my position.

Anthony Hallet

EPMO Consultanti, FocusHQ

An eye-opening IPMO-P course with excellent training by Robert. It helped me understand just how broad and impactful the PMO profession and its scope truly are.

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Officer, AEW&C Mission Systems PMO, NATO

The CF course liberated my thinking on frameworks and their application in the business and research fields. It allowed me to contextualise business problems in different scenarios by trying options customised for the problem.

Wesley Bridgemohansingh

Project Management Consultant, Piaus and Associates Services Ltd

Thanks to the IPMO-P course, I now understand how to design, establish and evaluate the PMOs. Hopefully I will use all the knowledge gained in the PMO I am working currently. I am now better equipped to identify areas for improvement in my PMO.

Hussain Eid

Head of the Project Management Office, Wadi Jeddah

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference between Core, Specialist, and Master Class certifications?

Each of the certification categories serves a different purpose. The first category, “PMO Core Certifications,” shows that you have the competencies to design and build a service-orientated PMO with services that are needed by your project community. At the top-level (Expert) certification, you must show that you have the competencies to design and build one or more PMOs (called PMO topologies) within an integrated PMO Services topology. The second category of certifications is called the “Specialist” certifications because they directly relate to the ability to offer PMO services. If a PMO service is planned, then the PMO needs to have the capability to provide it. There are over 20 specialist courses at the time of writing. Project team members also need these courses. The third category of courses, called “Master Class” certifications, comprises three certifications that everyone needs, regardless of whether you are a PMO, project team member, or a PM/O director. These courses are the techniques and tools of a trade, so everyone, including project professionals, needs them.

What makes the PMOs in Agile Environment course different from general Agile training?

While many Agile courses focus only on team-level practices, the PMOs in Agile Environment course emphasizes the strategic and operational role of PMOs. It explores how PMOs can integrate Agile principles into PPM, act as custodians of an Agile Maturity Model, and align Agile practices with organizational goals to deliver sustainable value.

I don't know which certification is right for me. How do I choose?

For now, it is best to ask one of our professionals. You can either call or chat online. They can provide you with expert advice on planning and advancing your career.

Are there any discounts if I take more than one course?

The short answer is yes. Bundles are shown on the website, but you can also call to ask if you can get a special discount. This will also be considered if you join the course as a group.

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