Programme and Project Support Office Foundation (PPSO) — A 4-Day Course

 Open Public Course Closed In-House Course

Course Description

The event aims to provide the Programme and Project Support Professional with comprehensive training in the techniques, processes and supporting infrastructure needed to develop and provide effective programme and project support.

The course lasts for 4 days and includes the following:

• Instructor Led Tuition
• Individual exercises
• Group exercises
• Study Pack

Course Objectives

On completion of the course the delegate will have:

• Defined the different types of support a PSO can provide
• Defined a Programme/Project organisational structure
• Demonstrated how planning techniques can be used Define Project Control
• Identified the infrastructure required to support a programme or project
• Distinguished between the different types of business case
• Identified the different types of risk assessment
• Demonstrated how to prepare a quality control review
• Sat the PPSO foundation examination

Suitable For

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 Project or Programme Support Office (PSO).

Related Courses

• Principles of Project Management
• PRINCE2™ Introduction
• PRINCE2™ Foundation

Course Outline

This course is accredited by ISEB (Information Systems Examination Board)

The course is very practical and consists of classroom lectures, discussions, individual exercises, group exercises and case study work. The instructor will review the delegate's work and provide feedback to better enable the delegate to pass the examination.

Examination & Certification

The Foundation examination is a forty-five minute multiple-choice paper. All successful delegates will receive the PPSO Foundation certificate from the ISEB.

What's Included

• Examination and Registration Fees
• Project and Programme Support Office Handbook
• Pre-course instructions and essential pre-course reading
• Conferencing facilities (public event only)

Your Instructor

All Our instructors are industry experts who have recognised experience at both the "theoretical level" as well as "hands on" in many business sectors. This dual experience is essential to guide delegates through "best practice" case scenarios during all the course sessions.

Benefits

• Delegates learn a structured approach to programme and project support
• Successful delegates will receive the PPSO foundation certificate from the ISEB
• Delegates will be more effective in their roles within the PSO
• Improved employability through acquisition of new skills

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