PMO analysts know how to examine the specialised elements that allow and prevent projects deliver their full value and then present their findings in a useful manner. They contribute to project performance by acquiring methodologies and techniques for analysing and solving project problems that impact benefits realisation, risk mitigation, quality, more accurate estimation, more realistic planning.
Proven approach showing how an analyst can immediately support their organisation
Step-by-step guides for all the project analyst tools and techniques needed
Analyst plans for each stage; initiation, planning, execution and closure
Follow On Development (see below)
Analysis professionals including:
Business analysts
Business administrators
Project coordinators
Anyone considering a career in projects (excellent first step, see Notes below)
2 to 3 people: only extra costs for course materials
Attendees return motivated and confident that they can make a more effective contribution to improving project performance within their organisation through the analysis of:
- benefits
- risk
- quality
- estimation
- planning
and other elements.
Understand the differences between the project and operational environments
Understand the dynamics and context of organisational change and how project analysis contributes to delivering this
Acquire new analysis skills, best practices, strategies, ideas and insights
Anticipate, then choose the correct tools and techniques
Increased probability of portfolio success: analysts use their project analysis knowledge to increase the probability of individual project and project portfolio success, by impacting project performance through the increased identification of risk, more accurate estimation of time and costs, more realistic planning, more effective utilisation of resources, more precise scope definition, more accurate communication, and more concise procurement needs. This increased understanding, adds value to all projects, their managers, and the owners of the project's benefits.
Increased control over investment and strategic goals: organisations that can better understand the projects they are attempting to deliver, can react and direct the activities based on information that analysts provide, moving from hunches and judgement to decisions made based on more qualified and quantified information. This ensures that optimal investment and strategic goals are achieved.
Increased organisational support: The clarity that analysts bring to timelines, costs resources, and actual benefits, allows the organisation make decisions and manages expectations leading to greater project support.
Projects are a serious business.
Your projects and the framework you use to manage them are unique.
We have the experience and expertise to understand and integrate your project processes, governance and interfaces into your training.
No general training organisation in Ireland has the focus needed to do this for you.
We do.
Experience working with groups, member of a project team
Demonstrable business analysis experience
Background in a domain related to anticipated projects: IT, HR, finance, procurement
Strong communication skills, written, presentation, reporting
Strong time management skills, multitasker who meets deadlines effectively
Upon completion, trainees will have sufficient specialised knowledge and understanding of projects to analyse effectively and act as an informed project support member, directed by the project management office manager.
They will have a specialised knowledge in analysing project goals, an understanding of the organisations value proposition, resource capabilities and ability to capacity to change, be able to analyse project processes, procedures, tools, techniques and structures to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency.
Project Environment: key project concepts, organisational and project environment differences, project types, life cycles, outputs, outcomes & benefits
Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships: project analyst, project manager and team
Working With Project Teams: influencing skills, project problem solving tools
Initiation Stage: project definition and set up
Planning Stage: analysis tools for planning, scope, schedules, budgets, quality & risk
Execution Stage: project monitoring, controlling and progress reporting
Close Stage: analysis closure, benefits realisation and maximising learning
Know how the analyst role can add value to their project
Understand the challenges a project analyst will face
Know how to select and apply analyst tools and techniques
Understand the importance of unbiased assesment
Understand project management terminology and definitions
Understand all project team roles and responsibilities
8 hrs. over 6 months: Months 1 & 2 (2 hrs. / month), months 3, 4, 5 & 6 (1 hr. / month)
Follow on is a blend of face to face, phone and email communication as needed
Project Analysis / Business Analysis
Up to 5 days depending on training needs analysis
Onsite: Standard meeting room (during formal training); standard desk during analysis
Offsite: Trinity Street, Dublin; arranged anywhere in Dublin and Ireland
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