P3O^® Combined Foundation and Practitioner Course

Course Code

P3C5

Overview

Project, Programme and Portfolio Office (P3O) is the latest guidance in the Best Management Practice suite provided by AXELOS Limited. A P3O model provides a decision enabling/delivery support structure for all change within an organisation. This may be provided through a single permanent office which may exist under several different names e.g. Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office, Project Management Office or Project Support. It may otherwise be provided through a linked set of offices (portfolio office, programme offices, project offices), both permanent (enabling / supporting business objectives and consistency of delivery) and temporary (enabling / supporting specific programmes and projects), providing a mix of central and localised services.

This is an examination based course which leads to P3O accreditation at Practitioner Level. The course equips delegates with a detailed knowledge of the P3O framework including guidance on models, roles, tools and techniques, establishment of a new P3O model or rejuvenation of existing P3Os, then provides delegates with an opportunity to apply this knowledge.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, delegates will:

• Understand P3O’s guidance, extending delegates’ experience and knowledge of portfolio, programme and project offices.
• Provide delegates with an opportunity to practise the application of the P3O framework to a realistic scenario.
• Be well prepared for the Practitioner examination.

Who Should Attend

This event is suitable for any individual who may be a manager or beneficiary of a P3O model, or who must perform as an informed member in a P3O model, including:

• Staff working in Portfolio, Program or Project Offices, or Centres of Excellence.
• Project and Program Managers who need to understand how to scope and justify support offices.
• Business Change Managers who need to understand how a P3O can support organisational change.
• 'Centre of excellence' staff who need a solid understanding of P3O to tailor the method for the organisations.
• Managers seeking to establish or rejuvenate Portfolio, Program or Project Offices.
• Anyone wishing to round out their resume with a formal internationally recognised project management certification.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course, however some exposure to portfolio, programme or project offices would be useful.

Course Content

The training is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of P3O under different organisational environments and scenarios. Review and revision sessions of all P3O elements are included throughout the training.

Topics covered include:

• What is the value of having a P3O?
• What forms could a P3O take?
• What services or functions should be offered?
• How should we set up and operate a P3O model?

The course also includes:

• Practical application exercises;
• Exam Preparation;
• Comprehensive workbooks that will be useful as reference guides on return to the office.

There will be homework each evening.

Exams

The P3O Foundation Exam is designed to test basic knowledge of P3O concepts. It is a 40 minute closed book exam with 50 questions in classical multiple choice format. The participant must score 60% or more of the available marks to pass the exam.

The P3O Practitioner Exam is designed to test candidates’ ability to apply P3O concepts. The Practitioner exam is an objective testing style paper. The paper consists of 7 multiple choice questions with a total of 70 marks available to be completed within 2 1/4 hours. Candidates need to achieve a mark of 35 or more to pass the paper, and may only take the P3O Guide into the exam room for reference during the exam.

We conduct these exams on behalf of APMG. APMG's terms and conditions are outlined here.

Included with this Course

• Our Pre-Course Reading Guide. We do recommend that participants complete 10 - 12 hours of pre-course reading, but this is not mandatory.
• The P3O Manual
• Foundation Delegate Workbook including activities, discussions, quizzes and sample exams
• Practitioner Delegate Workbook including activities and sample exams
• The P3O Desk Reference Chart
• Foundation Exam
• Practitioner Exam
• Lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments
• Access to our comprehensive range of resources

The pre-course pack consisting of the Pre-Course Reading Guide and the P3O Manual will be sent to all participants who complete registration at least 10 days before scheduled course start.

Duration

5 days

Delivery modes

In-house delivery.  Please request a quote for an inhouse course.

Continuing Professional Development

Institute	Points	Reference
AIPM	25 CPD points	Check
PMI	40 PDU points	Check

 

 

 

Follow-on Courses

Participants who complete this course may proceed to our MSP Practitioner Seminar.

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