Diploma in PMO, Governance and Integrated Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in PMO, governance and integrated control. 8 modules covering project management offices, project and programme governance, management methodologies and standards, integrated scope, time and cost control, information management and reporting, risk and assurance, and PMO implementation, with ISO 21502, ISO 21505 and ISO 21503, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in PMO, Governance and Integrated Control — studying from India
India is investing heavily in infrastructure, including highways, metros, rail modernisation and smart city programmes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Highways Authority of India and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs drive large projects, with delivery by firms such as Larsen & Toubro, Afcons and RITES. Metro rail projects in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai create steady demand for civil and systems engineers. The Bureau of Indian Standards sets construction and material codes, and the Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, offering wide scope for rail engineering careers.
Fees for India: ₹159,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise civil and rail engineers, and what does that mean for a private qualification?
In India, civil engineers are commonly recognised through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Indian Roads Congress for roads, and state or municipal registration for some public works. Railway engineering is governed by Indian Railways and its training institutes. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Who employs civil, rail and smart city engineers in India?
Employers include Indian Railways, RITES, RVNL, state public works departments, municipal corporations, urban development agencies under smart city missions, and large construction and consulting firms. A private online qualification can add specialist knowledge, but employers generally prioritise professional registration, site experience and project records.
Is this programme manageable with a job in India, and what level of English is needed?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you need solid working English. You can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take around 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules follow IST, you get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as many organisations fund professional development.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Design the structure and functions of a PMO.
Establish governance models for projects and programmes.
Apply international project management standards.
Implement integrated scope, time and cost control systems.
Develop reporting systems for senior management.
Manage risk and assurance at portfolio level.
Draw up a PMO implementation roadmap.
Who it's for
- PMO directors.
- Project controls managers.
- Project portfolio analysts.
- Project governance managers.
- Programme directors.
- Project management consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into transport infrastructure.
What you'll work with
- ISO 21502:2020 (project management)
- ISO 21505:2017 (governance of projects, programmes and portfolios)
- ISO 21503:2022 (programme management)
- ISO 21504:2022 (portfolio management)
- ISO 21508:2018 (earned value management)
- ISO 31000:2018 (risk management)
- PMBOK Guide 7th edition (project management body of knowledge)
- ANSI/EIA-748 (Earned Value Management Systems)
- Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM
- Microsoft Project Online
- Power BI
- Planview
- Deltek Cobra
8 modules
1.1Types of PMO: supportive, controlling and directive1.2Project, programme and portfolio PMOs1.3PMO functions and services1.4Organisational structure and sizing1.5Project management maturity1.6PMOs on major infrastructure1.7Relationship with the client and the contractor1.8Value delivered and how to measure it1.9Common PMO mistakes1.10Case study: PMO for a high-speed rail line
2.1Principles of governance2.2Steering committees and sponsorship2.3Delegation of authority and thresholds2.4Stage-gate decision points2.5Business case and benefits2.6Programme management and dependencies2.7Portfolio management and prioritisation2.8Accountability and transparency2.9Governance in public procurement2.10Workshop: delegation of authority matrix
3.1Management processes according to ISO 215023.2The PMBOK Guide and performance domains3.3PRINCE2 and its principles3.4MSP programme management3.5Agile and hybrid approaches3.6Tailoring to project size3.7Templates and procedures3.8PMP and IPMA professional certifications3.9Choosing the reference framework3.10Practical: PMO procedures manual
4.1Integrated baseline4.2Work breakdown structure and control accounts4.3Master and integrated scheduling4.4Budget by control account4.5Earned value management4.6Forecasts and estimate at completion4.7Integrated change control4.8Contingency management4.9Performance reports4.10Workshop: integrated control system for a programme
5.1Executive and progress reports5.2Portfolio dashboards5.3Project health indicators5.4EPPM portfolio tools5.5Data quality and consistency5.6Report frequency and audiences5.7Visualisation for senior management5.8Integration with ERP5.9Automating reporting5.10Practical: portfolio dashboard in Power BI
6.1Portfolio-level risk management6.2Independent project reviews6.3Management audits6.4Project quality assurance6.5Lessons learned management6.6Post-implementation project reviews6.7Managing critical dependencies6.8Problem escalation6.9Managing key suppliers6.10Case study: independent review of a project in crisis
7.1Organisational maturity diagnosis7.2PMO roadmap7.3Organisational change management7.4PMO team competences7.5Tools and systems7.6PMO performance indicators7.7Communicating value7.8Evolving towards a strategic PMO7.9Success and failure cases7.10Workshop: PMO implementation roadmap
8.1Organisational context8.2PMO design8.3Governance model8.4Integrated control procedures8.5Reporting system8.6Portfolio risk management8.7PMO indicators8.8Implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM, Microsoft Project Online, Power BI, Planview and Deltek Cobra, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied: designing a delegation of authority matrix for a programme, a portfolio dashboard for infrastructure projects, and an independent review of a project with deviations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: ISO 21502:2020, ISO 21505:2017, ISO 21503:2022, ISO 21504:2022, ISO 21508:2018, ISO 31000:2018, PMBOK Guide 7th edition and ANSI/EIA-748.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM, Microsoft Project Online, Power BI, Planview and Deltek Cobra, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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