P3O® Practitioner virtual

If you want the interactivity of a classroom environment and the flexibility of studying from home, then our virtual courses are just the thing!

About the course

A P3O model provides a decision-enabling and delivery-support structure for all change within an organisation, whether large or small. This P3O Practitioner virtual course is designed to enable delegates to understand the structure, roles, tools and techniques along with the processes that help ensure business change happens in line with corporate strategic objectives.

What is VILT?

Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) incorporates both the personal teaching experience of a classroom, with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. Our VILT courses are interactive and engaging, allowing participants to communicate with both the instructor and each other in a collaborative manner.Please review our FAQs for more information relating to virtual learning, including the technical specifications.

Duration

This is an intensive two-day course that prepares you for the P3O Practitioner examination. The training is conducted via a virtual training environment. You need to ensure that you can satisfy the technical requirements that can be found on our website here.

Pre-requisites

You must have passed the P3O Foundation exam prior to taking the P3O Practitioner exam.

Learning objectives

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

This is an intensive two-day course that includes the following:

All accompanying ILX course material (digital)
Online pre-course
The cost of the P3O Practitioner examination (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exam must be taken online via remote proctor)

Optional extras:

The official P3O manual (hardcopy)

Important : Please note you will require a copy of the official P3O manual for the P3O Practitioner course and exam. This is not included in the cost of the course. Should you wish to purchase the manual you can add it to your shopping cart once you have selected your chosen date.

Materials

Digital ILX course materials: These will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.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.

Hardcopy official manual: If you decide to purchase the official manual as an optional extra your manual will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

What's covered?

ILX’s unique ‘ Preparing for the P3O Practitioner examination’ providing sample Practitioner examination papers and marking guidelines
A review of the P3O guidance, consolidating understanding and addressing any areas of concern
Syndicate and individual scenario based exercises, designed to focus candidates on the application of P3O using case studies

Target audience

This course would benefit:

SROs/programme directors and managers
Portfolio/programme/project office managers
Project or programme office support staff and project managers

Important note regarding pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre course within 48 hours of your confirmed booking. In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be some examination preparation evening work.

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two weeks prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to book your online 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.