What is P3O® Foundation & Practitioner?

The P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course is designed to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices (P3O®) principles. This globally recognised certification covers how to establish, develop, and maintain an effective P3O® framework within an organisation, ultimately enhancing project delivery and governance. By mastering these key concepts, delegates will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to implement structured project management offices with greater efficiency.

The P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course is ideal for those looking to enhance organisational project management capabilities, improve decision-making, and achieve strategic goals. It is particularly beneficial for professionals involved in managing or supporting portfolios, programmes, and projects, including project managers, programme managers, portfolio managers, and PMO (Project Management Office) staff. This certification offers significant value for advancing careers and improving operational efficiency in project management.

Offered by Oakwood Internationals, P3O® Foundation & Practitioner  4-day course equips delegates with the expertise needed to confidently implement and manage P3O® frameworks in real-world scenarios. Focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical application, the course prepares delegates to manage portfolios and projects more effectively. By completing the training, delegates will gain insights into better project governance, resource management, and risk mitigation.
 

Course Objectives:
 

  • To grasp the core concepts of P3O® and its impact on organisational success
  • To understand the roles and structures of P3O® offices
  • To learn how to establish and manage a P3O® framework
  • To align P3O® with organisational objectives and strategies
  • To acquire techniques for managing projects, portfolios, and programmes effectively
  • To enhance decision-making processes in a P3O® environment

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be equipped with the expertise to design, implement, and manage P3O® frameworks across different organisational settings. This certification strengthens delegates’ governance capabilities and provides them with the strategic tools necessary to drive project success and improve overall business performance.

Course Outline

P3O® Foundation & Practitioner

Module 1: Introduction to P3O®

  • What is the purpose of P3O®?
  • Definitions
  • Strategic Objectives
  • What are P3O®’s
  • P3O® Definitions within the Models
  • Portfolio, programme, and project lifecycles
  • Governance and the P3O®
  • P3O® and Other Best Management
  • P3O® Terminology
     

Module 2: Why Have a P3O®?

  • Integral Part
  • P3O® can Increase Success
  • Focus of a P3O®
  • Add Value
  • Governance Focus
  • Principles for Extracting Value
  • Govern Effectively
  • Holding People to Account
  • Prioritising Investment
  • Safeguarding Value
  • Investing in People and Processes
  • Tracking Progress
  • Getting Investment for the P3O®
  • Identifying the Stakeholders
  • Identifying the Problem
  • Analysis of Issues and Reviews
  • Value Matrix
  • Stakeholders Requirements
  • P3M3®
  • Demonstrating the Value
  • Business Case Content
  • Capability and Outcome
  • Benefits Vs Constraints
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Cost Model
  • Some Variations of Costing
  • Overcoming Common Barriers
  • Timescales
     

Module 3: Designing a P3O® Model

  • Factors that Affect the Design
  • Functional Areas of a P3O®
  • Design Considerations
  • Centralised Versus Decentralised
  • Additional Success Factors Hub Portfolio Offices
  • Permanent Versus Temporary
  • Underlying Success Factors – Temporary Offices
  • Co-located Versus Distributed
  • Functions and Services
  • Functional Areas
  • Wider Organisation
  • Integration
  • Assurance and Governance
  • Information Assurance (IA)
  • Non-PPM Functions and Services
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Skills/Competences of P3O® Staff
  • P3O® Management, Generic, and Functional Roles
  • Sizing and Tailoring
  • How to Size a P3O® Model?
  • P3O® Sponsor
  • Head of P3O® (Permanent Office)
  • Head of Programme/Project Office (Temporary)
  • Portfolio Analyst
  • Programme or Project Specialist
  • Programme or Project Officer
  • Benefits and Value Role
  • Commercial Role
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Role
  • Information Management Role
  • Consultancy and Performance Management Role
  • Finance and Issue Role
  • Change Control and Planning Role
  • Quality Assurance and Risk Role
  • Reporting and Secretariat/ Administrator Role
  • Tools Expert
     

Module 4: How to Implement or Re-Energise a P3O®?

  • Permanent P3O®
  • Implementation Lifecycle for a Permanent P3O®
  • Identify Activity and Outputs
  • Vision Statement
  • Define Activities and Outputs
  • Establish the Implementation Team
  • Identify and Analyse Stakeholder
  • Threats to Achieving the Blueprint
  • Develop, Model, and Validate the Benefits
  • Develop and Confirm the Business Case
  • Plan Stages or Tranches of Delivery
  • Project Dossier
  • Deliver Activities and Outputs
  • Closure Activities
  • Post Implementation and Benefit Review
  • Closure Outputs
  • Temporary Office
  • Implementation Lifecycle for a Temporary Programme or Project Office
  • Established Timescales
  • Internal Resources
  • Implementation Lifecycle
  • Definition and Implementation
  • Closing Down a Temporary Office
     

Module 5: How to Operate a P3O®?

  • Overview of Tools and Techniques
  • Which Tools and Techniques?
  • Benefits of Standard Tools and Techniques
  • Critical Success Factors
  • P3O® Tools
  • Enterprise PPM (EPM) Solutions and Selecting EPM Solutions
  • P3O® Techniques
  • Prioritisation and Optimisation
  • Complexity Modelling
  • Management Dashboard
  • Knowledge Management
  • Workshops
  • Facilitation – Workshop Techniques
  • Skills Development and Maintenance
  • Business Process Swimlanes
  • Capacity Planning
  • P3O® Tools and Techniques
  • Tailoring of Approaches

*After completing 4 days of training and successfully passing your Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to complete at your convenience to prepare you to take and pass your Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of online exams include:

  • Proven higher pass rates
  • Quicker Results
  • Save Travel Costs
  • Flexibility
  • Convenient
  • Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

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Included

Included

  • No course includes are available.

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  • elearning eLearning Materials
  • exam Study Resources
  • certificate Completion Certificate
  • study Tutor Support
  • workbook Interactive Quizzes
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  • Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.

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  • Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the key benefits of the P3O® certification?

By obtaining P3O® certification, delegates gain the knowledge to establish and manage P3Os, improve decision-making, enhance project delivery, and align projects and programmes with organisational strategies for better outcomes.

Q. What is the duration of the P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course?

The duration of the P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course is 4 days, during which delegates will gain comprehensive knowledge of the P3O® framework, learn key concepts, and develop practical skills to establish and manage Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices effectively.

Q. How will the P3O® certification help my career?

P3O® certification equips delegates with advanced project management and governance skills, positioning them for roles in programme or portfolio management, and enabling them to manage complex portfolios more effectively.

Q. What is the difference between P3O® Foundation and Practitioner?

The P3O® Foundation level introduces delegates to the concepts and principles of P3O, while the Practitioner level focuses on applying those concepts in real-world scenarios to manage and deliver projects and programmes.

Q. What skills will I gain from the P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course?

Upon completion of the P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course, delegates will gain essential skills in setting up and managing Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices, as well as understanding governance, decision-making, and strategic alignment within organisations.

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