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                              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
                             
                            
                               
                             
                            
                              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
                             
                            
                               This course is accredited by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) 
                              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 one hour multiple-choice paper. All successful delegates will receive the PPSO Foundation certificate from 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 WPM's instructors are industry experts who have recognised experience at both theoretical and practical levels 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 ISEB 
                               Delegates will be more effective in their roles within the PSO 
                               Improved employability through acquisition of new skills
                             
                            
                               
                               
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