Dr. Ali Vahedi,
Tuesday, and Monday 10:00 to 14:00 (EST
)
Course Start
October 20
36 Hours
CAD $399.00
Cohorts Led by Dr.Ali Vahedi
in PMOCP Bootcamp
Previous Cohorts
Live Online
PDU 30+
3 Mock Tests
Course Language: Persian
Training Materials: English
Course Introduction
If you are planning to gain deep and enjoyable knowledge of the standard principles and methods of PMO management, master the key roles in establishing and managing project offices, become familiar with different PMO implementation models in organizations, and also earn the internationally recognized PMI-PMOCP certification — PMO Certified Professional — this guaranteed tour will accompany and guide you from the beginning of the path to the final step: obtaining the PMI-PMOCP certification.
Introduction to the PMI-PMOCP Certification | Project Management Office (PMO) Specialist
The PMI-PMOCP (PMO Certified Professional) certification is the latest professional credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It helps Project Management Office (PMO) professionals gain the skills required to design, establish, manage, and optimize PMOs.
This certification is designed to develop professional skills in PMO management and focuses on optimizing PMO performance within organizations. It helps professionals to:
- Design the PMO structure in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Improve PMO processes and standards.
- Ensure PMO alignment with business needs.
Introduction to the PMO Value Creation Model (PMO Value Ring)
The PMO Value Ring model is an innovative framework based on empirical data, developed for designing, assessing, and improving Project Management Offices (PMOs). The main focus of this model is creating real value for the organization’s internal customers.
This model includes 10 key steps across the following 5 phases:
- Exploration: Creating awareness and assessing the organization’s needs
- Design: Defining the value proposition and developing PMO services
- Deployment: Adopting and launching services within the organization
- Enhancement: Monitoring performance and continuously improving services
- Realization: Delivering and demonstrating value to key stakeholders
The Value Ring model defines a precise and practical path for PMO development and success by considering key factors such as organizational strategy, structure, culture, organizational maturity, and industry characteristics.
In the specialized PMI-PMOCP Bootcamp, this model is taught step by step, along with real-world examples and practical tools.
Today, organizations need Project Management Offices (PMOs) to strategically align projects, improve productivity, and increase business value. Having advanced skills in PMO management not only enhances your professional credibility, but also helps organizations optimize their project processes and make better decisions.
This course can be a valuable choice for you for the following reasons:
Strengthening PMO Management Skills
This course introduces you to the best practices and international standards in PMO management and enables you to design the PMO structure based on your organization’s needs.
Increasing Career Opportunities and Professional Growth
Professionals with this certification are usually employed in key roles in project management and organizational strategy, and they enjoy greater opportunities in the international job market.
Ability to Manage Transformation and Organizational Improvement
In this course, you will learn how to transform the PMO into a tool for digital transformation, increasing organizational agility, and improving management processes.
Gaining International Professional Credibility
Obtaining the PMI-PMOCP certification demonstrates your advanced skills in PMO management and can distinguish you from other professionals in this field.
Increasing Organizational Value and Impact
By learning methods for optimizing PMO processes, you can have a direct impact on project success and their alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- By participating in this course, you will not only strengthen your knowledge and skills in PMO management, but also create a new path for professional growth and value creation within your organization.
- Structured planning with the GIGAPM PMOCP Progress Tracker — exclusive to GIGAPM.
- Efficient learning through the Learning Management System (LMS) — exclusive to GIGAPM.
- Mastery of the practical guide for Project Management Offices through in-depth coverage of PMOCP exam-related resources.
- Knowledge assessment through exclusive online exams and exercises on the “LMS” platform.
- Practical learning through a step-by-step presentation of an engaging and practical case study — exclusive to GIGAPM.
- Access to an advanced learning platform for receiving training handouts, educational content, sample questions, quizzes, mock exams, and study resources for 100 days.
- Full preparation with GIGAPM’s 3-level PMOCP mock exams, designed to simulate the real exam experience.
- Earn a valid course completion certificate and 35+ PDUs to qualify for the PMOCP exam.
- This course is designed for individuals who intend to enhance their knowledge and skills in Project Management Office (PMO) management at an advanced level and prepare themselves for obtaining the PMI-PMOCP certification. If you belong to one of the following groups, this course is suitable for you:
- PMO managers and supervisors who are responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Project Management Offices within organizations.
- Project managers and program managers who intend to add greater value to their organizations by developing their skills in PMO management.
- Project management professionals and consultants who want to gain deeper expertise in establishing and improving PMOs.
- C-Level executives who intend to manage organizational projects and programs strategically and in alignment with business objectives.
- Portfolio management professionals who are interested in improving the management, control, and alignment of projects at the portfolio level.
- PMO analysts and specialists who work on optimizing PMO processes and analyzing project performance.
- Those interested in organizational transformation who want to understand and implement the role of the PMO in digital transformation and organizational performance improvement.
- If you belong to one of these groups, this course can be a turning point in your professional journey.
Course Delivery Format
Course format
Live online. The course will not be recorded, and to ensure proper interaction between the instructor and participants, attending with your camera on is required.
Course language
All course learning materials are in English, while the instruction is delivered in Persian.
Learning platform
The advanced and popular “LMS” learning system.
Special Course Features
- Engaging and comprehensive handouts and educational resources, developed based on years of experience by our instructors, make you independent of studying any other source.
- 100-day access to the “LMS” platform, including handouts, exams, and course content.
- An engaging and practical case study.
- Instructor support and educational groups for resolving questions and issues for up to 3 months after the course ends.
- Support until the moment of the final exam.
outlines
Framework Overview
- Understanding the PMO
- Navigating Organizational Landscapes
- The PMO as a Value-Driven Service Provider
- Embracing PMO Customer Centricity
- PMO Services and PMO Maturity
- Developing Competencies for PMOs
Part 2: The PMO Value Ring™ Framework
- Understanding the PMO
- The Organizational Baseline Elemen
- The PMO Structural Components
- The PMO Customer Experience Cycle
Part 3: Exploring the Value-Generating PMO Flywheel
- Flywheel Overview
- Step 1: Awareness Building
- Step 2: Needs Assessment
- Step 3: Value Proposition
- Step 4: Service Development
- Step 5: Service Onboarding
- Step 6: Service Operation
- Step 7: Service Monitoring
- Step 8: Service Improvement
- Step 9: Value Delivery
- Step 10: Value Recognition
Part 4: Advanced Topics
- PMO Customer Expectation Assessment
- PMO Service Maturity Assessment
- Critical Competency Profiles for PMO Service Delivery
About The PMOCP Exam
- PMI Registration Form
- Exam Content Outline (ECO)
Course Closing ...
- Course Evaluation
- Course Certificate
Post-Course Activities
- Reviewing all course materials from the handouts
- First Trial Exam: discussing the score with the course instructor/mentor for advice
- Second Trial Exam: discussing the score with the course instructor/mentor for advice
- Third Trial Exam: discussing the score with the course instructor/mentor for advice
- Obtaining the green light for the Final Exam reservation
- Pay for the exam in your PMl.org account
- Reserving the exam time (if in Iran, this is done by the test center)
- Taking the final exam
- Celebrating successful certification achievement!
FAQ
What is the PMI-PMOCP certification and what are its benefits?
- The PMI-PMOCP (Project Management Office Certified Professional) certification is one of PMI’s professional credentials that validates your expertise in establishing, managing, and optimizing Project Management Offices (PMOs). This certification helps you play a more strategic role in aligning projects with organizational objectives and gain better career opportunities.
Who can participate in this course?
- This course is suitable for PMO managers, project and program managers, project management consultants, portfolio management professionals, and individuals involved in analyzing and optimizing PMO processes.
What are the prerequisites for obtaining the PMI-PMOCP certification?
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience in project management or working in a PMO,
- or holding a PMP certification,
- plus 10 hours of formal PMO-related training.
What does the PMI-PMOCP exam include?
- The exam includes 120 multiple-choice questions.
- The time allowed for answering the questions is 165 minutes.
- The exam is offered in 4 different languages.
How much does it cost to obtain the PMI-PMOCP certification?
- The exam fee is USD 400 for PMI members and USD 550 for non-members.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
- Yes. After completing this course, you will receive GIGALPM’s official certificate, which includes the 35+ PDUs required to take the PMOCP exam.
Are mock exams also provided in this boot camp?
- Yes, this course includes 3 excellent mock exams that prepare you step by step for the main exam. Each exam becomes more challenging than the previous one and closer to the actual exam.
Do you help us complete the PMOCP exam registration form?
- Absolutely yes. Through a clear process, we will complete your registration on the PMI website and obtain PMI approval for you.
What resources will be provided to course participants?
- All participants will have access to the following:
- Digital training handouts and summaries of key points
- Simulated exams with answer analysis
- A complete guide to PMOCP exam registration and success strategies
- GIGAPM classes are held live online and are not recorded. Participants are required to attend all sessions with their webcams turned on.
How long will GIGAPM support us?
- You will have access to the “LMS” platform from the beginning of the course for 100 days, which can be extended for an additional period of 1 to 3 months. In addition, alongside the course instructor, a course mentor will accompany you until the end of the journey. For this reason, a WhatsApp or Telegram group will be created for questions, answers, and discussion, and it will remain active as long as we are alive.
Is it possible to receive consultation before participating in the course?
- Yes. Before registering, you can consult with our educational advisors to make sure this course matches your needs.
Is it possible to hold this course exclusively for our organization?
- Yes. To receive complete information about this option, please contact GIGA’s training team.
Is the exam fee included in the course fee?
- No. The exam fee must be paid separately in USD through the PMI website.
- The course fee includes the following:
- Participation in live online classes,
- Access to handout files,
- 100-day access to the content on the “LMS” platform,
- Completion of the PMOCP exam registration form on the PMI website,
- Course mock exams simulating the final exam
TRAINER
Project Management Trainer, Consultant, and Executive Leader
Dr. Ali Vahedi is a project management trainer, consultant, and executive leader with more than 27 years of professional experience in project management, strategic planning, and organizational capability development. He is the CEO of GIGAPM and has played an active role in training and mentoring project managers across different industries. His academic background includes a PhD in Project and Program Management from SKEMA Business School in France.
PMOCP In Your Opinion
Shahrzad Khalilian
Dear GIGAPM and esteemed instructor, Dr. Vahedi,
You have been inspiring and motivating; like a light, you have shone through our confusion in project management, and you will continue to shine. The reason is that you conduct your courses with sincere dedication, awareness, comprehensiveness, complete mastery, up-to-date and practical knowledge, and an abundant, contagious, and engaging passion.
My wish is that, under God’s grace, you always continue to shine, and that we may benefit from this light to build the green path of our country.
Amen.
Pouya Khanakeshipour
Alongside the topics covered in this course, I once again learned professionalism with GIGAPM.
Misaq Takapou
The challenge of learning, in the presence of friends and outstanding GIGAPM instructors, is full of joy and lasting value.
Looking forward to participating in future courses.
Hadiseh Mirzajani
Hello,
No matter how much I say about the dear instructor’s expertise, the coherence and richness of the content, the practical nature of the subject, and the appeal of this journey alongside friends with years of experience, it would still not be enough.
I hope I will have the opportunity to participate again in future courses offered by the exceptional GIGAPM team, as each course and each topic has opened a door to a new world for me, made my life more beautiful, and enriched my professional journey.
Hope to see you again.
Zahra Majedi
An excellent and memorable experience. The content was very coherent and practical, delivered with Dr. Vahedi’s eloquent teaching style.
I hope Dr. Vahedi and the professional GIGAPM team are always successful.
Mehdi Sadeghzadeh
An outstanding course with practical content applicable to the real world
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