A program management office (PMO) is an effective approach for organizations to use to enhance their ability to achieve strategic and operational results.  Understanding the fundamental aspects of traditional PMOs and which components will fit given the organizational context is a challenge.  This course is designed to give for participants an overview of the basics of PMOs, their functions, and implementation considerations.  By the end of class, each participant should be able to: 

• Discuss the functions and critical success factors of a PMO
• Describe four PMO models
• Evaluate organizational factors for consideration in selecting the appropriate model for an organization
• Develop a PMO implementation plan 
• Identify upcoming trends from PMOs