🏆International Certification to Lead a Global PMO Office in the 21st Century
The PMO-FO (Project Management Office Foundation Professional) certification offers comprehensive training in the key foundations of Project and Product Management Offices.
Through the Synchronicity learning model, participants develop strategic and operational skills to design, implement, and lead effective PMOs.
Additionally, the program includes access to professional templates, interactive content, explanatory videos, as well as support from Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenIA PMO-FO) tools and a personalized PMO-FO AI Agent.
These solutions facilitate learning, accelerate practical application, and enable the simulation of real-world scenarios in high-performance environments.
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🚀Comprehensive Program and Benefits
The Project Management Office (PMO) offers multiple advantages to organizations that implement it effectively. These include improvements in strategic alignment, project control and visibility, and the strengthening of leadership and project management capabilities.
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Module 1: PMO Fundamentals
Essential Principles for Leadership
This module introduces the essential principles for understanding project, product, and operations management.
Traditional and agile frameworks, as well as other relevant approaches, are presented.
Additionally, key roles in project, program, and portfolio management are explained, and
It defines the strategic role of the PMO within the organization.
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Module 2: Knowledge Areas I
Implementation and Operation
Learn how a PMO emerges, why to implement it, and what strategic benefits it brings to the organization.
Analyze the most common challenges when launching it and how to anticipate them effectively.
Debunk the most frequent myths that limit its true potential.
Develop key power skills to lead and communicate with impact.
Understand the essential and desirable roles to structure a solid and functional PMO.
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Module 3: Knowledge Areas II
PMO Types and Maturity Levels
This module allows you to identify the different types of PMO according to their level of control and influence (PMI vision) and their evolution towards strategic models.
Explore the difference between adaptive (agile) and predictive (traditional) PMOs, adjusted to current challenges.
Delve into organizational maturity levels and how a PMO can grow by adding value at each stage.
The role of leadership in the continuous transformation and adaptation of PMOs is reinforced.
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Module 4: Knowledge Areas III
Leadership, Measurement, and Optimization
Discover how to transform your PMO into a Value-Oriented Management Office (P4VMO).
Integrate PMOfficers' 7 values (such as Operational Excellence, Assertive Leadership, and Sustainable Value).
Learn to measure key KPIs and connect results with organizational strategy.
Reinforce self-management, resilience, and collective intelligence as axes of continuous improvement.
Includes access to the official PMO-FO exam simulator to evaluate your final preparation.
Program Training Benefits
Strategic Vision
Align projects with your business's key objectives.
Operational Efficiency
Optimize resources and minimize management risks.
Leadership Development
Foster leadership and management skills in your team.
Professional Recognition
Boost your career and the value of your organization.
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🎯Module 1: PMO Fundamentals
Understand the essential principles for structuring a PMO aligned with your organization.
This module introduces the key concepts that every professional must master to effectively lead a Project and Product Management Office.
It explores the differences between projects, products, and operations, and presents the most used frameworks, both traditional and agile, including other relevant approaches to consider.
Furthermore, it analyzes the fundamental roles in project, program, and portfolio management, and establishes the strategic relationship between these elements.
Finally, it contextualizes the function of the PMO within the modern organization and provides an overview of existing certifications for those looking to professionalize their career in this field.
Module Content:
What is a project?
What is a product?
Projects vs Products vs Operations
Traditional frameworks
Agile frameworks
Other important frameworks to consider
Project Management & Project Manager
Program Management & Program Manager
Portfolio Management & Portfolio Manager
Projects, Programs, and Portfolios
Project and Product Management Office
Types of PMO certifications
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🏗️Module 2: PMO Implementation and Operation
Design and implement a functional PMO aligned with your organization's strategic objectives.
This module delves into the knowledge areas required to create and operate an efficient PMO.
It starts with a key reflection: why does a PMO emerge, and what value does it truly provide? Based on this, participants will learn to identify the benefits of establishing a project office, as well as the common barriers they might face during its implementation.
It also demystifies the most frequent misconceptions about PMOs through the "7 myths," allowing for the adoption of a modern and strategic vision.
The importance of power skills is emphasized, that is, essential abilities such as leadership, critical thinking, communication, and systemic vision, indispensable for managing a PMO with real impact.
Finally, a clear guide to the essential and desirable roles within a PMO is presented, allowing for the definition of coherent and sustainable organizational structures.
Module Content:
How does a PMO emerge?
Why do I need a PMO?
What benefits will I gain?
What difficulties might I encounter?
Seven myths about PMOs
Power Skills for an Effective PMO
Roles within a PMO (essential and desirable)
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🎯Module 3: Leadership, Measurement, and Optimization
Develop skills to guide the strategic evolution of the PMO and lead organizational transformation.
This module explores how leadership and an understanding of organizational change allow PMOs to evolve beyond operational support.
The types of PMO according to PMI are analyzed, classified by their level of influence and control over projects, providing a clear vision of which model is most suitable for each context.
Additionally, the classification of Global PMOs is presented, which includes adaptive models with an agile approach and predictive models with a traditional vision, adapted to the demands of the 21st century.
Finally, the maturity levels of a PMO are studied, comparing the traditional approach with the evolutionary perspective proposed by PMOfficers, which emphasizes value delivery at each stage of growth.
Module Content:
Types of PMO (PMI vision): influence and control over projects
Global PMO Types: adaptive (agile) and predictive (traditional)
Types of PMO (PMOfficers vision): Hybrid
PMO Maturity Levels: traditional vision vs. PMOfficers vision
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📊Module 4: Measurement and Optimization
Establish KPIs, evaluate value generated, and consolidate a culture of continuous improvement in your PMO.
This module presents the evolution of Project Management Offices towards a P4VMO (Project & Product Value Management Office), a model that positions the PMO as a key player in the continuous delivery of value through products and projects.
The P2VMO approach is also introduced, based on PMOfficers' 7 strategic values, which allow aligning the PMO's operation with organizational objectives from a perspective of sustainability, leadership, and resilience.
The module concludes with access to the official PMO-FO certification exam simulator, useful for evaluating acquired knowledge and preparing for the final exam with confidence.
Module Content:
P4VMO: evolution towards a Value Management Office
P2VMO: the 7 PMOfficers values
Certification exam simulator
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🏢PMO
Types of PMO
PMO according to PMI and PMOGA
Types based on project influence and control from the perspective of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Project Management Office Global Alliance (PMOGA). These classifications help define the degree of authority a PMO exercises over projects.
Global Offices (ePMO / CoE)
These PMOs go beyond individual project management, focusing on aligning organizational strategy with initiative execution. They are responsible for portfolios and programs that drive corporate objectives.
Predictive and Adaptive PMOs
They are distinguished by their methodological approach: predictive PMOs follow a more traditional vision, based on detailed plans; adaptive PMOs incorporate agile principles to respond to changing and dynamic business environments.
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📈PMO Maturity Levels
Level 1: Non-existent or Informal
Ad-hoc project management, without standardized processes or a formal PMO structure.
Level 2: Initial or Reactive
Focus on administrative support, minimal standardization of templates and basic tools.
Level 3: Basic or Emerging Discipline
Provision of methodologies, training, performance monitoring, and project-level risk management.
Level 4: Established or Defined
Alignment with business objectives, portfolio management, prioritization, and resource optimization.
Level 5: Advanced or Self-Managed
Use of advanced data and tools for insights, process automation, and predictive decision-making.
Level 6: Value-Generating or Continuous Improvement
Driver of innovation, facilitator of organizational change, and generator of continuous strategic value.
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💎P4VMO and Core Values
Value Management
Evolution towards a Project and Product Value Management Office.
21st Century Organizations
Adaptation to the needs of modern companies.
Flexibility
Applicable to PMO or the name preferred by the company.
PMOfficers' Core Values
Results-Oriented
Focus on achieving objectives and delivering tangible value.
Strategic Collaboration
Promotion of open environments for idea exchange and synergy.
Continuous Innovation
Commitment to constant improvement and the adoption of new methodologies.
Agility and Adaptability
Ability to proactively respond to changes in the business environment.
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👥Audience and Modalities
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PMO Professionals
Current project office managers and aspiring individuals looking to enhance their role.
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Project Managers
Directors, leaders, and project analysts interested in implementing good PMO practices.
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Agile Professionals
Product Managers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners who wish to implement an APMO.
In-Company
Customized training for teams, adapted to your organization's needs.
Online
Flexible access to courses and resources from anywhere, at your own pace.
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🎓What does the PMO-FO certification include?
Full access to the PMOAcademy® platform for 1 year
Interactive materials by module.
Webinars and on-demand videos.
Downloadable resources.
Access to the Official Exam Simulator
Questions aligned with the real exam.
Self-assessments by module.
Automatic feedback.
Digital manual and official PDF modules
Module 1: Fundamental Concepts
Module 2: PMO Fundamentals
Module 3: Types and Maturity Levels
Module 4: Value Management and Future PMO
Access to Practical Cases by Industry
Construction, Energy, Software, Innovation, among others.
Real cases applying PMO and auditing.
First attempt at the Certification Exam included
Multiple-choice exam (online).
100% online, no travel required.
Digital certificate with Blockchain technology
Verifiable and internationally valid.
Immediate issuance upon passing the exam.
Generative Artificial Intelligence Tool
You can use our PMO-FO IAG at no additional cost to help you with your PMO
Possibility of obtaining an additional Diploma as PMO Specialist
After completing an additional final project (optional).
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🌎Specialized Training for America (USA and Latin America)
Open Groups - America Timetables
We offer specialized training adapted to the time zones of the United States, Mexico and the rest of America, facilitating access to our PMO methodology without geographical barriers.
Available Modalities:
International Open Groups: Sessions scheduled in EST, CST, and PST time zones
Customized Corporate Training: Tailor-made programs for organizations throughout Latin America
Bilingual Certifications: Available in Spanish and English
Specialized Mentoring: Personalized support with local experts
Official Partners in America
We work with certified strategic partners who guarantee the quality and consistency of our training programs throughout the American continent.
Advantages of Our Programs:
Schedules adapted to local time zones
Culturally relevant content
Networking with professionals from all over America
Technical support during local hours
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🎓International PMOfficer Diploma
Upon completing the PMO-FO certification, the student takes the first step towards the International PMOfficer Diploma.
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Continued On-site Studies in Barcelona
The diploma offers the option to continue your training in person in Barcelona, Spain. Enjoy an immersive experience, direct interaction with experts, and valuable networking opportunities that will boost your career.
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Professional Internship Opportunities
Access professional internship programs at leading companies in the sector. Apply your knowledge in real scenarios, build an invaluable network of contacts, and accelerate your professional development with significant practical experience.
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Internationally Valid Diploma
Obtain a globally recognized diploma that certifies your expertise as a PMOfficer. This international recognition broadens your professional horizons and positions you as a highly qualified expert anywhere in the world.
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🌟Contact & Business Vision
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Website
Visit https://pmofficers.com for detailed information about our PMO products and services.
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Email
Send your inquiries to [email protected]for personalized attention or for schedules in USA, Mexico, and the rest of Hispanic America.
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Certifications
Explore our PMO certification programs and Micro-credentials (Master Class) at our Digital PMOAcademy https://www.digital.pmoacademy.org
Our Business Vision:
3 Strategic Foundations
Constant Innovation
We foster adaptation and the development of new methodologies and tools to offer cutting-edge solutions.
Customer-Oriented Excellence
We prioritize our clients' needs, ensuring the highest quality service and results.
Sustainable Impact
We drive lasting transformations, with a firm commitment to sustainability and long-term growth.