P3O^® Introduction Course

Course Code

P3I1

Overview

Organisations which run multiple initiatives to drive business change usually require a support function which can provide key expertise and co-ordination, with the ability to scrutinise and challenge these initiatives. The Portfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O) guidance brings together a set of principles, processes and techniques to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management by proposing proven support structures, roles and responsibilities.

The purpose of P3O is to provide universally applicable guidance that will enable individuals and organisations to successfully establish, develop and maintain appropriate business support structures that will allow:

• Informed senior management decision making on strategic alignment, prioritisation, risk management, optimisation of resource etc to successfully deliver their business objectives (portfolio management)
• Identification and realisation of business outcomes and benefits via programmes
• Successful delivery of project outputs that enable benefits within time, cost and quality restraints

Course Objectives

Participants will acquire a broad understanding of P3O sufficient to decide on adoption of a P3O model, or to work in a P3O environment. This course covers the same material as a P3O Foundation course, but at a much higher level. This course does not lead to accreditation in P3O.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for individuals newly-appointed to a portfolio, programme or project office environment; or senior managers considering the introduction or re-configuration of such a structure within their organisation. (Support offices may go by many names including Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office, Project Management Office or Project Support.)

Prerequisites

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

Course Content

This briefing covers the entire content of the P3O guidance, but at a high level.

Topics covered include:

• Business Case & Performance Measures
• P3O Models
• P3O Lifecycles
• Function & Services
• Tools & Techniques
• Roles & Responsibilities

Delegates will receive a comprehensive workbook useful as a reference guide on return to the office.

Included with this Course

• Delegate Workbook including notes, activities, discussions and quizzes
• The P3O Desk Reference Chart
• Lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments

Duration

1 day

Delivery modes

In-house delivery.

Please request a quote for an inhouse course.

Continuing Professional Development

Institute	Points	Reference
AIPM	5 CPD points	Check
PMI	8 PDU points	Check

 

 

 

Follow-on Courses

Participants who complete this course may proceed to our P3O Foundation.

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