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P3O® - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Foundation and Practitioner Course
The P3O Foundation and Practitioner qualification offers a comprehensive approach to building and managing project, programme, and portfolio offices (P3O), equipping professionals with the tools to support decision-making and deliver organisational change.
By achieving a P3O certification, delegates gain essential skills to develop and manage a P3O model that aligns with your organisation’s strategic goals. This qualification covers the fundamentals and best practices needed to create a sustainable project office structure, making it ideal for those looking to advance in project management roles or enhance their organisation’s approach to governance.
Completing a P3O course for both Foundation and Practitioner levels provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills, from understanding core principles to applying advanced techniques in real-world scenarios. The P3O Foundation level introduces key concepts, including the role and purpose of a P3O model, while the P3O Practitioner level dives deeper into tailoring P3O models to fit specific business needs. By earning these qualifications, you’ll be well-prepared to contribute effectively to successful project, programme, and portfolio management in your organisation.
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Course Details
| Level | Introductory |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Accreditation | PeopleCert |
| Exam format | Multiple choice questions |
| Exam duration | 1 hour |
| Exam pass mark | 50% |
| Our pass rate | N/A |
- Course outline
- Audience
- Exam
- Why Training ByteSize
- Resources
What does the course cover?
P3O is intended to provide a framework for the establishment and development of appropriate business support structures.
The course covers:
- Introduction to P3O
- Why have a P3O?
- Designing a P3O?
- How to implement or re-energize a P3O
- How to operate a P3O
At the end of the course, you will understand:
- How portfolio, programmes and projects relate
- Why it is important to provide appropriate support at all these levels
- The value of a P3O to the organization
- How to identify a ‘best-in-class P3O model
- How to identify different models for support provision, and the factors that influence their design
- To recognise the roles within a P3O
- To apply the main P3O principles
- How to identify the tools and techniques that support consistent delivery of functions and services
- 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
Is the course right for me?
The P3O® course is intended for members of offices within a P3O model or anyone who needs to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O and those wishing to pursue higher level certifications.
Exam format
P3O Foundation Examination
- Multiple choice examination questions
- 75 questions – 70 live questions and five trials
- 60 minutes’ duration
- 35 marks required to pass (out of 70 available) – 50%
- Closed book
P3O Practitioner Examination
- 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 exam. Candidates may use the official printed hard copy of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O guide.
Why study with Training Bytesize?
As experts in delivering project management training through a range of study styles, your success is key to our success. We understand how people learn, we know how to train people to pass exams, we employ the best trainers and specialise in small class sizes to help you get the best from your investment. So, if you’re looking to enhance your project management skills and ensure you pass first time, Training ByteSize is a name you can trust.
As a family run business, project and programme management training is in our blood, and so is innovation. Our founders have been part of the industry since the 1990’s, specifically founding Key Skills and developing the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2®.
Today we are proud to continue with world firsts; with second generation Victoria at the helm, she had led Training ByteSize to ensure were the first company to develop and deliver e-learning options for accredited courses including Business Analysis Foundation, ITIL4, and AgilePM. When we say we’re experts in project management training, we really do mean it.
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ViewCOURSE OPTIONS
- Online
- Onsite
- Virtual
ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
6 months course access and official Foundation and Practitioner exams and the
official handbook (ebook) available at time of foundation exam booking
Online learning is a great way to study and our e-learning courses are interactive and engaging.
Studying for your qualification online is a viable option for so many project managers:
- Learning is completely flexible to suits your busy schedule
- The interactive online course consists of voice-over and animation to keep you engaged throughout the learning
- You can access it anywhere in the world and take your exam online at a time that suits you best
- Our pass rates are well in excess of the national average (nearly 100%!), there is really no reason you should fail!
ONSITE TRAINING
If you are looking to train a team of people, you’ll find that our onsite training is a viable and cost effective option for you. We will ensure that from the initial consultation of your requirements to the end result of the course, you and your learners will have had the best possible learning experience and we strive for the highest pass rates for your team.
We also offer group online training. Maybe you would like everyone to study online in order to save time out of the office? We offer great prices for multiple learners; the best way to find out the pricing for that is to complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you. Alternatively you can speak to one of our experts now on +44 (0)1270 626330.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING
Our Virtual Course platform delivers accredited and certified training, led by leading subject matter experts, direct to your home, mobile, computer or office without the hassle of travelling or staying away. It is so easy to fit in an online class into your busy schedule; simply log in from home, the office, or even while you are travelling.
Students can ask questions using a headset, webcam or a chat window, and get their questions answered, just like in a traditional classroom. Questions can be lined up and answered at intervals, without interrupting the teacher’s flow of thought. There is no difference in the level of interaction – in fact distractions are significantly reduced because of this way of teaching. Our trainers have a minimum of 10 years training experience, plus have previously run and managed live projects, so have real-life experience they bring to the virtual session.
Download our virtual classroom course brochure to find out more.
If you would like to find out more about this option please complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you.
The PRINCE2 manual isn’t included but can be purchased here.
The official exam is included in the course price.
