P3O Foundation
Learn how to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management.This accredited P3O® Foundation online course provides you with a full understanding of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O) method, and all you need to pass the P3O Foundation exam first time. The course is approved and accredited by AXELOS Limited.
Learn how the concepts and terminology of portfolio, programme and project offices in the P3O framework makes you able to communicate and participate in a portfolio, programme, or project office, or P3O environment. You can increase your confidence of making a positive contribution in a PMO or P3O environment
The e-learning is broken into bite-size lessons and combines leading-edge multi-media including video and interactive exercises for optimum enjoyment and knowledge retention.
Target audience
This course is for those requiring an understanding of Portfolio Management and the supporting environment for successful programmes and projects. Managers attempting to provide a structure for prioritisation and control of corporate organisational investments, particularly those using PRINCE2® and MSP®, although any methodology can be effectively improved using the P3O model.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for studying this course or qualification other than an understanding of the project and programme environment.
Benefits (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
- What a P3O is and why it is relevant
- Who the P3O guidance is aimed at
- The differences between Projects, Programmes, and Portfolio Management
- 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
- 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
- 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 “Management & Generic” roles and those that are “functional”
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A large bureaucratic organisation delivering health services to various government departments across Europe
- A medium sized organisation delivering hardware and software solutions to their broad customer base
- A small organisation delivering construction project management for their clients
- How to approach the P3O examination
- P3O examination simulator
PLUS...Additional free resources for implementing a P3O, analysing the environment, and a self assessment of maturity.
Online P3O Foundation package from Danish Technological Institute
You will get a solid bundle of teaching material with the online course package from the Danish Technological Institute, which consists of:
12 months online access to our accredited P3O Foundation learning
The cost of the P3O Foundation examination (must be taken online via remote proctor within 12 months of purchase)
The official P3O manual (digital)
P3O Foundation exam simulator
Duration
This course is expected to take approximately 18 hours.
Language
All materials and exam are in English
Demo
You can see a demo here.
Exam/Certification
In connection with the course, you will receive a voucher for an Online Proctored Exam (OLP), which you can take from your own computer at a time that suits you best. The voucher is valid for 12 months.
PeopleCert is responsible for everything related to your exam. These 2 guides (for Windows and MacOs, respectively) guide you through the process of booking your exam and describe the process for taking an Online Proctored Exam (OLP)..
Exam Format
Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to book your online exams at a date and time of your choice. You are responsible for booking your own exams.
- Multiple choice
- 75 questions - 70 live questions and 5 trial
- 60 minutes
- 50% pass mark - 35 out of 70
- Closed book
Do you have any questions please contact
- Gitte Pedersen
- Forretningsleder
- +45 72201088