Main Courses Overview

SOMOS offers the following professional development training courses. For individuals pursuing professional accreditation, SOMOS' project management courses follow Project Management Institute PMI® standards and count as Professional Development Units (PDU) towards the PMP® certification or renewal. Our suite of courses covers the entire Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBoK) and is suitable for preparation for the PMP exam.

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Introductory Project Management Courses

Advanced Project Management Courses

  • A one-day workshop that follows-up on the Introduction to MS Project course. Attendees use MS Project to develop a project schedule according to the methodology presented in the introductory course.

    1 day workshop | 7 PDUs

  • This two-day course introduces specialists and technical staff new to the role of management the concepts and analytical framework of managing people by studying their differences, similarities, and behaviours.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • During this three-day course attendees learn a tested six-step model for introducing and managing changes as well as essential change management skills - practicing communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

    3 days | 21 PDUs

  • The SOMOS MoP course begins at the Foundation level, delivered over three days, concluding with a multiple choice exam. The course is ideally suited to someone who will be involved in Portoflio Management or who is planning to move to this corporate level in the near future.

    3 days | 21 PDUs

  • A two-day follow-up to the MoP Foundation course. This course examines the MoP methodology in greater depth and provides corporate portfolio managers with the tools to better coordinate and plan their investment in Programmes and Projects.

    2 Days | 14 PDUs

  • A two-day advanced course for Information Technology and Product Development project managers that routinely deal with multiple stakeholder environments, competing priorities, and constantly shifting requirements, technologies, and competition.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • This two-day course provides an in-depth look at the communications tools and techniques necessary for successful project management. It addresses interpersonal and organizational communications within projects.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • A two-day in-depth course that examines the management of quality in projects using best practices brought together from a variety of industries.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • This two-day course covers the basics of risk management and the application of the general concepts in a project environment. It also addresses different risk management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including their strengths and weaknesses.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • A three-day course for Senior Project Managers that want to manage an entire portfolio, or programme of projects.  This course provides a practical road map from conception to close for all types of high-level programmes and a framework to deliver transformational project portfolios that benefit stakeholders, the business, and the bottom line.

    3 days | 28 PDUs

  • A two day follow-up to the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation course. It examines the MSP methodology in greater depth and provides Project and Program Managers with the tools to effectively lead programmes of all sizes and types.

    2 days | 7 PDUs

  • P3O is the formalisation of guidance from the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) about how Support Offices can use Programme and Project Management to deliver business change.  The P3O model is process-based and demonstrates how effective support can help organisations deliver their strategy and ensure effective governance by bridging the gap between objectives and projects, programmes and portfolios.

  • A two-day follow-up to the PRINCE2 Foundation course. It examines the PRINCE2 methodology in greater depth and provides Project and Program Managers with the tools to effectively lead projects of all sizes and types. 

    2 days | 20 PDUs

  • A one-day course that provides senior managers with the essentials required to lead and support projects.

    1 day | 7 PDUs

French Project Management Courses

Information Technology Courses

  • This three-day introductory course will provide information technology professionals with an overview of the discipline of business analysis and in-depth, practical information on several key areas of business analysis.

    3 days | 21 PDUs

  • A two-day training course that introduces the topics of personal time management, personal productivity management, management of others, and basic interpersonal skills for front line managers.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

  • A two-day advanced course for Information Technology and Product Development project managers that routinely deal with multiple stakeholder environments, competing priorities, and constantly shifting requirements, technologies, and competition.

    2 days | 14 PDUs

New Product Creation Courses

  • A two-day advanced course for Information Technology and Product Development project managers that routinely deal with multiple stakeholder environments, competing priorities, and constantly shifting requirements, technologies, and competition.

    2 days | 14 PDUs