P3O® Foundation & Practitioner classroom

3 P’s – Portfolio, Programme and Project Management, together they help to ensure an organisation’s strategy is delivered as needed.Structured over five days of training, exercises and practical application, the P3O Foundation and Practitioner course has sessions structured around the P3O guidance to help prepare you for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

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 Foundation and Practitioner classroom 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. During the course, delegates will gain knowledge of the internationally recognised Best Practice terminology, structure, basic concepts and the core principles of P3O.

Duration

This is a five day intensive classroom course that includes both the Foundation and Practitioner examinations.Exams are taken online via remote proctor.

Pre-requisites

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

Learning objectives

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

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

All accompanying course material (hardcopy)
Online pre-course
The official P3O manual (digital & hardcopy)
The cost of the P3O Foundation and Practitioner examinations (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exams must be taken online via remote proctor)

Materials

Hardcopy ILX course material: You will be provided with a printed version of the ILX course material. This will be issued on day one of your course.

Digital and hardcopy official manual: You will be given access to both a digital and hardcopy version of the official manual. The hardcopy will be issued on day one of your course with your course material. For the digital version 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 access the digital version of your manual.

What's covered?

The course includes but is not limited to:

P3O Foundation

P3O overview
P3O services and functions
P3O models
P3O tools and techniques
P3O roles and responsibilities
Developing a business case, Why have a P3O?
How to implement or re-energise a P3O
P3O examination preparation

P3O Practitioner

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:

SRO’s/Programme Directors and Managers
Portfolio/Programme/Project Office Managers
Project or Programme Office support staff
Project Managers

Important note regarding pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. It is expected that it will take approximately three to hours hours to complete. 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.

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.