P3O® Foundation & Practitioner Blended Learning

By the end of the Foundation level you should understand the key principles and terminology within the P3O guidance. Additionally you should understand the: 

• High-level P3O model and its component offices 
• Differences between Portfolio, Programme and Project Management 
• Key functions and services of a P3O 
• Reasons for establishing a P3O model 
• Differences between types of P3O model and the factors that influence selection of the most appropriate model 
• Processes to implement or re-energize a P3O 
• Tools and techniques used by a P3O  
• Purpose and major responsibilities of the defined roles

By the end of the Practitioner level you should exhibit all the competences required for the Foundation qualification and to show that you could apply the P3O guidance to the design, implementation and management of a P3O model. Specifically you will need to demonstrate your ability to: 

• Develop the business case required to obtain senior management approval for the P3O  
• Identify and build the most appropriate P3O model, which will adapt to the organization’s needs, taking account of the organization’s size and portfolio, programme and project management maturity  Identify the most appropriate roles required to populate a specified P3O structure  
• Plan the implementation of a P3O 
• Choose and use appropriate tools and techniques while running the P3O and advising those who shape the portfolio of programmes and projects  

FOUNDATION

P3O overview

• What a P3O is and why it is relevant
• Who the P3O guidance is aimed at
• The differences between projects, programmes, and portfolio management

P3O services and functions

• The objectives of each functional or service area
• Strategic planning, delivery support and centre of excellence
• Assurance services, through gated reviews or audit
• P3O governance

Model structures

• Services and functions delivered through various design models
• What kind of model to deploy
• The reporting structure of a P3O model
• Critical success factors of a P3O structure
• Information assurance for projects and programmes

How to operate a P3O

• Portfolio prioritisation, management dashboards, information portals and knowledge management
• Some of the facilitated workshops a P3O may be asked to lead
• Business process swim-lane diagrams and the benefits they can bring
• How approaches can be tailored for different demands

P3O roles and responsibilities

• Management, generic and functional P3O roles
• The purpose of each role, and be aware of some of the key responsibilities of each
• How the roles might be implemented within the various P3O models
• Some of the key skills and competencies needed within a P3O

Developing a P3O business case, why have a P3O?

• The benefits of a P3O, and the capabilities of a P3O
• The principles for extracting value. A value matrix
• What performance improvements can be expected

How to implement or re-energise a P3O

• A blueprint for a programme of change, for a successful P3O
• The lifecycle needed for P3O implementation
• How to setup and run a temporary office structure

Case studies

• A large, bureaucratic organisation delivering health services to various government departments across Europe
• A medium-sized organisation delivering hardware and software solutions to their broad customer base
• A small organisation delivering construction project management for their clients

P3O Foundation examination technique

• How to approach the P3O examination 

P3O examination simulator 

• Featuring sample questions from the P3O examination, using the correct timing and providing feedback for each question 

PLUS ...

Additional free resources for implementing a P3O, analysing the environment, and a self assessment of maturity.

PRACTITIONER 

Introduction to the P3O Practitioner

P3O Practitioner scenarios

• Models applied to case studies
• Functions and Services
• Implementing a P3O
• Business cases for a P3O
• Identifying the roles and responsibilities of a P3O

Marking up the P3O manual

Practical Practitioner exercises

Practitioner exam technique

Practitioner exam practice

Also includes...

• Comprehensive course notes
• Detailed exercises
• Exam questions, answers and marking guides
• Guide to exam technique
• Full technical support

• 12 months access to our accredited P3O Foundation online learning
• P3O Foundation exam: must be taken online via web proctor and pass confirmation received prior to attending your workshop (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• Two-day P3O Practitioner workshop (virtual/classroom) (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• P3O Practitioner exam: must be taken online via web proctor (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• The official P3O manual (digital & hardcopy)

Optional extras:

• Take² exam insurance – A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here

Materials

Course material for your Practitioner workshop: 

If you opt for classroom delivery you will be provided with a printed version of the ILX course material. This will be issued on day one of your course.

If you select virtual delivery material will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued within 48 hours once you have booked your chosen course date.The course materials will be provided in a PDF format and available for download. You will need to download and save the materials to your device, so that you can annotate them during the training course.

Digital & hardcopy official manual: Your will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual. Please note: There is a 5-year limitation in accessing your eBook.The hardcopy will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

Duration of access

12 months

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal for the Foundation exam. Once registered you will be able to book your online Foundation exam at a date and time of your choice. Once you have booked your Practitioner course you will be sent another email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement. This will enable you to book your online Practitioner exam at a date and time of your choice.  You are responsible for booking your own exam. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here. 

Please note: We would like to inform you that during open book exams candidates can use only official hard copy books or softcopy e-books available only through VitalSource on a secondary device. 

Recertification: This certification has a renew within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found here.

Exam format

P3O Foundation

• Multiple choice
• 75 questions - 70 live questions and 5 trial
• 60 minutes
• 50% pass mark - 35 out of 70
• Closed book

P3O Practitioner 

• Objective testing
• Four questions of 20 marks each - 80 marks in total
• 150 minutes’ duration
• 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
• Open book - (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O guide only)

This course conforms to the syllabus for those delegates wishing to gain both P3O Foundation & Practitioner level certifications. This course would benefit:

• SRO’s/programme directors and managers
• Portfolio/programme/project office managers
• Project or programme office support staff and project managers

In order to sit the P3O Practitioner examination you must have passed the P3O Foundation examination.