Programme & Project Support Office PPSO Introduction

Course Description

The event aims to provide the Programme and Project Support professional with an introduction to the techniques, processes and supporting infrastructure needed to develop and provide effective programme and project support by means of the Project or Programme Support Office (PSO). The course lasts for 1 day and includes the following:

  • Instructor-led Tuition
  • Individual exercises
  • Group exercises
  • Study Pack

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the delegate will have:

  • Identified the different types of support a PSO can provide
  • Defined a Programme/Project organisational structure
  • Demonstrated how planning techniques can be used
  • Defined Project Control

Intended Audience

The event is recommended for Programme and Project Support staff, together with newly appointed Programme and Project Managers involved in setting up and operating a (PSO).

Course Outline

The course is very practical and consists of classroom lectures, discussions, individual exercises, group exercises and case study work. The course includes modules on:

Role of the PSO

  • What is a PSO?
  • The 6 different types of PSO
  • The 5 different support roles
  • What should the PSO do?

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Programme And Project Management Organisation Structures

  • Why Programme and Project Management need an organisation structure
  • The typical Programme Management Organisation Structure
  • The typical Project Management Organisation Structure
  • Tuning to the requirements of a specific programme or project
  • Hints and Tips

Programme and Project Planning

  • The Reason for Programme and Project Planning
  • Why Different Levels of Plans Are Required
  • The Various Levels of Plans
  • The Planning Process
  • The Major Techniques and Outputs
  • Deciding Milestones and Review Points

What's Included

  • Project and Programme Support Office Handbook
  • Delegate pack

Your Instructor

All WPM's instructors are practising Project Managers, with many years of experience managing projects of varying size. All instructors are approved by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) to deliver the event.

Benefits

  • Delegates adopt a structured approach to programme and project support
  • Delegates will be more effective in their roles within the PSO
  • Delegates can progress to the certificated PPSO Foundation course

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