P3O® (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices) is a globally recognised best practice framework that helps organisations establish effective governance structures to support successful project, programme and portfolio delivery. It provides guidance on designing, implementing and managing Project Management Offices (PMOs) that align with organisational strategy.

This course is ideal for:

• PMO Managers
• Project Managers
• Programme Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• PMO Analysts
• Project Support Officers
• Governance Managers
• Business Change Managers
• Transformation Managers
• Anyone responsible for establishing or improving a PMO.

There are no formal prerequisites for the P3O Foundation course. It is suitable for professionals who are new to P3O as well as experienced project professionals looking to formalise their knowledge.

To sit the Practitioner examination, you must first achieve the P3O Foundation certification.

Yes. P3O is an internationally recognised best practice framework used by organisations across Australia and around the world. It is particularly valuable for organisations managing multiple projects, programmes or enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

A PMO (Project Management Office) is an organisational function that supports project delivery. P3O is the best practice framework that provides guidance on how to design, implement and manage PMOs, Programme Offices and Portfolio Offices effectively.

Yes. This is an accredited P3O® Foundation & Practitioner course that prepares you for the official PeopleCert certification examinations.

Please refer to the course options available at the time of booking to confirm whether the PeopleCert Foundation and Practitioner exams are included with your chosen package.

Implementing P3O helps organisations:

• Improve project governance
• Increase visibility across portfolios and programmes
• Support better executive decision-making
• Standardise project management practices
• Improve resource management
• Align projects with strategic business objectives
• Increase the likelihood of successful project delivery

Yes. Training ByteSize Australia offers flexible online learning and virtual instructor-led training, allowing you to study from anywhere in Australia at a time that suits you.

The duration varies depending on the learning format you choose. Whether you study online at your own pace or attend a virtual classroom, you’ll receive all the resources needed to prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

Absolutely. P3O is widely used across public and private sector organisations, including government departments, where strong governance, programme management and portfolio oversight are essential.

Yes. P3O certification demonstrates your understanding of recognised project governance best practice and can enhance career opportunities in PMO management, programme management, portfolio management and organisational change roles across Australia and internationally.