P3O® Portfolio Programme and Project Offices - Course Description

Portfolio, Project and Programme Offices (P3O), developed by the OGC (UK Office of Government Commerce) is the logical culmination of the PRINCE2 (project management) and MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) methods.  A P3O model provides the structure, governance, functions and services required for defining a balanced portfolio of change and ensuring consistent delivery of programmes and projects across an organisation or department. The course is fully accredited by the APMG and comprises two modules - Foundation (3 days) and Practitioner (2 days).  Modules can be taken separately.

P3O Foundation (Days 1-3)

This course comprehensively covers concepts, terms and theory and is packed full of real world examples and sample exercises:

Why have a P3O Model?
Setting the scene, value of having a P3O model and the consequences of not having a P3O, how to create the business case.

What is a P3O Model?
Overview of models, functions and services, roles and responsibilities and integration into the organisation.

How to implement a P3O Model
Lifecycle, stages of delivery, delivery, review and lessons learned, closure and benefits review.

How to operate – tools and techniques
Benefits, critical success factors, tools, techniques and tailoring approaches.

Roles and responsibilities
Include management and generic roles and functional-based roles.

Foundation exam
40 minutes, 50 multi choice questions, 60% marks to pass, closed book (no reference material allowed)

Target audience

• Programme Managers
• Programme Directors
• Business Managers involved in approving/prioritising business change investments 
• Project Managers who need to better understand Portfolio /
  Programmes / Project Office Managers 
• Programme / Project Office Managers
• Staff who perform roles within a PMO/P3O strcuture
• P3O and PMO Consultants 

P3O Practitioner (Days 4-5)

This module thoroughly deals with the practical application of P3O and works extensively through case studies. The course finishes with an exam review and then the actual Practitioner exam which is 2½ hours, 9 questions, 108 marks, 59 to pass, open book, PRINCE2 manual allowed to be referenced.

Pre-Requisites

To sit the Practitioner exam delegates must have passed the Foundation exam. There are no pre requisites to sit the Foundation exam.

Materials supplied

- Pre course reading booklet
- P3O Manual: Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices
- P3O work folder with exams

Accreditation

ALC Group in association with CC Learning is proud to sponsor this Aspire Europe P3O training course.  Aspire Europe is an Accredited Training Organisation for P3O.