The P3O courses provide a structured approach, complete with essential principles and techniques, to help you implement an effective Portfolio, Programme, and Project Office. You’ll learn the benefits of a P3O, the tools for running one, and how to identify and build the ideal P3O model that is tailored to your business’s needs and maturity. By obtaining this globally recognised certification, you’ll demonstrate your expertise in creating resilient, value-driven management structures and accelerate your career growth.
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P3O® training
Aligned with best practice approaches including PRINCE2®, MSP®, and M_o_R®, the P3O guidance enables effective portfolio, programme, and project management support.
Learn essential skills
Achieve strategic alignment across projects, programmes and portfolios with P3O
Why P3O?
The P3O courses provides in-depth knowledge of the P3O framework, enabling you to build a centralised support structure that strengthens decision-making and management across projects, programmes, and portfolios. You’ll gain skills to prioritise high-impact initiatives that deliver on strategic goals and maximise business results. The structured approach of P3O enhances project outcomes, drives long-term organisational value, reduces risks, optimises resources, and promotes a culture of accountability.
What you’ll gain
- A comprehensive understanding of the P3O framework and core concepts
- An understanding of the differences between projects, programmes, and portfolios
- Insights that enable informed and value-driven decisions
- Expertise in overseeing complex portfolios, programmes, and projects
- Essential skills that improve resource efficiency and risk management
- A globally recognised certification that helps you progress your career
The P3O certifications explained
Foundation
Practitioner
Foundation & Practitioner
Foundation
The Foundation certification teaches you the principles, structures, and terminology of the framework, including model types, roles, key functions, and services. Gain an understanding of the reasons for establishing a P3O model, the different types and factors that help you select the most appropriate one, and how to set up, implement, and manage it effectively. You’ll also learn the tools and techniques needed for strategic planning, governance, and assurance within portfolio, programme, and project offices.
Practitioner
By the end of the P3O Practitioner certification, you’ll gain the skills to effectively apply the guidance and be able to design, implement, and manage a P3O model. This includes building a strong business case to secure senior management approval, selecting and tailoring the best model to meet organisational needs, defining key roles within the structure, planning implementation, and leveraging tools and techniques that support strategic portfolio, programme, and project management.
Foundation & Practitioner
The P3O Foundation & Practitioner certifications equip you with a thorough understanding of the P3O framework, from foundational principles and model types to practical applications. Foundation-level training covers the structures, roles, and tools for effective P3O setup, while the Practitioner course focuses on applying this knowledge, including designing, implementing, and managing a tailored P3O model that aligns with strategic organisational goals.
Course options
P3O®
P3O® Foundation
P3O®
P3O® Practitioner
P3O®
P3O® Foundation & Practitioner
FAQs
The P3O framework ensures that your business has the right governance, resources, and capabilities to manage projects, programmes and portfolios.
What’s the difference between a P3O and a PMO?
A P3O (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices) framework is broader than a traditional PMO (Project Management Office). While a PMO focuses on supporting and managing individual projects, a P3O provides a unified structure that supports not only project management but also programme and portfolio management across your business. By integrating these areas, a P3O helps align projects and programmes with strategic goals, ensuring consistent governance, resource optimisation, and improved decision-making at all levels.
Who would benefit from obtaining a P3O certification?
A P3O certification is valuable for professionals involved in portfolio, programme, or project management who are responsible for governance and organisational change. Roles such as PMO Managers, Portfolio Managers, Programme and Project Managers, and Business Change Leaders will benefit from this certification, as it equips them with the skills to design and implement effective support structures. Additionally, anyone involved in decision-making or resource management can gain valuable insights into optimising processes and enhancing overall project and programme success.
What course and study options are available from ILX?
You can take P3O Foundation and P3O Practitioner as separate courses or as a combined Foundation & Practitioner course, and there are different study options available for each:
- Foundation, the eLearning takes approximately 18 hours to complete, and you have access to the online learning materials for 12 months. The classroom and live virtual classroom options are both three-days in duration.
- Practitioner, the classroom and live virtual classroom options are both two-days in duration.
- Foundation & Practitioner, the classroom and live virtual classroom options are both five-days in duration. For the blended course, the Foundation eLearning takes approximately 18 hours to complete, and the Practitioner classroom or live virtual classroom is two-days in duration.
Career development & support
Continuing your learning journey
By obtaining a P3O certification, you’ll demonstrate the knowledge and skills to build effective support structures that enhance project, programme, and portfolio management within your organisation. This globally recognised qualification will also help you progress your career in leadership roles within project and programme governance, helping you drive strategic change and organisational success.
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There’s lots to consider when choosing a training course. We have a variety of study options, different payment methods, and optional extras such as exam resit services that you might want to add to your learning package. Our help centre has all the information you need to make the right choice. Plus, our helpful customer service team are always on hand to answer any questions.
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Your study options
eLearning
Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Our interactive and engaging eLearning is the perfect self-study option, allowing you to move through resources and activities at a time that suits you.
Classroom
Our in-person classroom courses provide an interactive and collaborative learning environment, where you will benefit from the knowledge and passion our trainers bring to the subject.
Live virtual classroom
Our virtual courses provide the personal teaching experience of a classroom with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. All the benefits, without the travel!
Blended
Our blended courses combine eLearning with face-to-face training. Study the Foundation certification at your own pace and then use the Practitioner workshop to put the theory into practice.
What our customers say
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ILX training ensures we consistently deliver for our clients
“The training from ILX has allowed us to establish ourselves as a strong project organisation, giving our clients trust in our abilities and ensuring we meet their expectations time and time again.”
Preben Saur, Project Manager, Kitron