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This practical course provides a clear framework for setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) and applying consistent delivery standards across teams. Whether you're starting a PMO, formalising existing practices, or stepping into a support role, you'll gain the tools, methods, and confidence to improve project performance, strengthen governance, and align with strategic goals—in organisations across Ireland and around the world.
Project Management Offices (PMOs) have evolved into critical enablers of organisational success. Far beyond administrative support, a well-functioning PMO ensures that project delivery is consistent, strategic, and aligned with broader business objectives.
By embedding governance, standardising methodologies, and improving oversight, PMOs help organisations respond to complexity, manage risk, and deliver measurable results. This is especially true in Ireland’s increasingly project-driven economy, where demand for skilled PMO professionals continues to grow—reflected in a median salary of €130,065 for Project Management Officers.*
This course explores how to design, implement, and operate a PMO that drives real value—covering governance models, reporting structures, and the everyday practices that elevate performance across projects, programmes, and portfolios.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
To successfully establish and operate a PMO, it’s crucial to understand the common pitfalls—and the proven practices that help overcome them. Becoming a skilled PMO practitioner enables you to:
Want to explore the concept further? Read our article: Project Management Office (PMO).
Set up your PMO journey with confidence. Schedule a call with an education adviser to see how this course can support your growth.
7 Hours of Learning
24/7 Instant Access
12 Weeks of Full Access
Expert-led Video Lessons
4 Modules, 20+ Topics
Online Quizzes & Exercises
Certificate of Completion, 7 PDUs
€395 
I attended the one day PMO Essentials course. This was my 3rd training course with this institute. Very well organised. Good instructor and materials, with lots of methods to take back to the workplace and implement.
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On Demand Course provides you with greater flexibility and control over your schedules. It allows you to follow the learning pace that works best for you. It maximises efficiency by ensuring you have access to master the skills you need right when you need them.
7 Hours of Learning
24/7 Instant Access
12 Weeks of Full Access
Expert-led Video Lessons
4 Modules, 20+ Topics
Online Quizzes & Exercises
Certificate of Completion, 7 PDUsThis course is available for organisations looking to meet specific business needs, equipping your team with the skills to drive success.
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Find your questions answered and everything you need to know about the course.
The course fees include the access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings and unlimited support from our Student Support team.
There are no prerequisites to participate in this course. However, a fundamental knowledge of project management methodologies could be helpful.
This course is better suited to candidates with a fundamental knowledge of traditional project management frameworks and some practical experience. The course is suitable for project managers, or any professional working in a PMO or that directly contribute to projects in a regular basis.
The course runs for 1 day, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Yes, the content of this professional diploma in project management programme is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others – who completed the course successfully.
A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.
This course curriculum is designed by industry-experts to help you develop practical competences that are so valuable to hiring managers. Attending the PMO Essentials course you will give you knowledge about the best practices used in Project Management Offices.
At the end of this training, you will be able to create a list of actions you can immediately apply to set up and manage a PMO in your organisation.
Successful completion of this course results in a Certification of Completion and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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