P3O® Foundation classroom

ILX Group’s accredited three-day P3O Foundation classroom learning contains all the training and materials you need to understand the principles, techniques and structure for implementing a Portfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O). Network with peers, get tutored by a P3O expert..

About the course

The Foundation course is a three-day workshop for you to work through some sample questions in an engaging and interactive manner. It is led by a P3O expert who has the practical experience you will find invaluable to pass your P3O Foundation exam. During the course, you will be given invaluable additional hints and tips on passing the P3O exam.

Duration

This is an intensive three day classroom course.

Pre-requisites

There are no formal pre-requisites for taking the P3O Foundation examination.

Learning objectives

By the end of this course you should understand the key principles and terminology within the P3O guidance. Specifically you should understand:

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

This is an intensive three-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 examination (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exam 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?

P3O overview

What a P3O is and why it is relevant
Who the P3O guidance is aimed at
The differences between projects, programmes, and portfolio management

P3O services and functions

The objectives of each functional or service area
Strategic planning, delivery support and centre of excellence
Assurance services, through gated reviews or audit
P3O governance

Model structures

Services and functions delivered through various design models
What kind of model to deploy
The reporting structure of a P3O model
Critical success factors of a P3O structure
Information assurance for projects and programmes

How to operate a P3O

Portfolio prioritisation, management dashboards, information portals and knowledge management
Some of the facilitated workshops a P3O may be asked to lead
Business process swim-lane diagrams and the benefits they can bring
How approaches can be tailored for different demands

P3O roles and responsibilities

Management, generic and functional P3O roles
The purpose of each role, and be aware of some of the key responsibilities of each
How the roles might be implemented within the various P3O models
Some of the key skills and competencies needed within a P3O

Developing a P3O business case, why have a P3O?

The benefits of a P3O, and the capabilities of a P3O
The principles for extracting value. A value matrix
What performance improvements can be expected

How to implement or re-energise a P3O

A blueprint for a programme of change, for a successful P3O
The lifecycle needed for P3O implementation
How to setup and run a temporary office structure

Case studies

P3O Foundation examination preparation

How to approach the P3O examination
Sample questions solved in an interactive and engaging manner

Please note: to assist your learning there are some pre-course reading and activities that must be completed prior to attending your course. In addition, whilst attending your course, there will also be some examination preparation evening work .

Target audience

This course would benefit:

SRO’s/programme directors and managers
Portfolio/programme/project office managers
Project or programme office support staff and project managers

A concentrated course that requires you to complete mandatory online pre-course study, which is designed to take approximately three to four hours to complete. Full instructions with a link to the online pre-course will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.

Review the technical requirements for the online pre-course 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.