P3O^® Foundation Course

Course Code

P3F3

Overview

Project, Programme and Portfolio Office (P3O) is the latest guidance from 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. 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 Foundation Level. The course equips delegates with a detailed knowledge of the P3O framework including guidance on models, roles, tools and techniques, and rejuvenation of existing P3Os.

Course Objectives

The Foundation Course will:

• Understand P3O’s guidance, building on delegates’ own experience and knowledge of portfolio, programme and project offices.
• Understand how P3O could be applied in real life situations and undertake practical work in a supportive training environment.
• Provide careful and detailed preparation for the Foundation Exam, to enable candidates to obtain an internationally recognised P3O qualification.

Who Should Attend

The audience can vary and training courses will focus on the needs of particular P3O stakeholders whether they be:

• Staff working in Portfolio, Program or Project Offices.
• 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 a reference guide on return to the office.

There will be homework each evening.

Foundation Exam

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.

We conduct this exam 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
• The P3O Desk Reference Chart
• Lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments

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

3 days

Delivery modes

In house only. Please request a quote for an inhouse course.

Continuing Professional Development

Institute	Points	Reference
AIPM	15 CPD points	Check
PMI	24 PDU points	Check

 

 

 

Follow-on Courses

Participants who complete this course may proceed to our P3O Practitioner Seminar.

 

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