Duration
2 days
Overview
Have you obtained the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Foundation certificate, and have you gained knowledge and experience with P3O® organization? Then you can follow the P3O® Practitioner training without any problems. P3O® will help you to establish, develop and maintain appropriate support structures to facilitate decision making, benefits realization and successful delivery of projects and programmes. As a project leader or program manager, you know how important it is to keep developing. The field of work is in full swing. As a control model for programs, MSP® connects seamlessly with PRINCE2®, MSP® and MOP®.
Course and Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to learn:
- 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
Course Approach
The course comprises a mixture of input sessions, group exercises and examination based practical work. All delegates are encouraged to actively participate during the practical sessions to gain the full benefit during the training. During the course, delegates will undertake a number of mock examinations and gain feedback on the progress towards eventual success. To prepare effectively for the P3O® Practitioner exam, delegates should be prepared to undertake revision and exam preparation work in the evenings.
Target Audience
P3O Practitioner is suitable for candidates wanting to take an active role in any of the offices described in the P3O model. It is also beneficial for candidates who see the P3O model as a framework for a career path.
About the Examination
- 4 objective testing questions of 20 marks each - 80 marks in total.
- 150 minutes’ duration
- 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
- Open book exam
Certificate
P3O® Foundation
Credits
Upon successfully achieving the P3O Foundation certificate, the student will be recognized with 14 Professional Development Units (PDU’S).
Outline
The course will cover the following topics:
- 1. Why Have a P3O?
- Maximizing that value
- Timescales for implementing a P3O
- Types of funding models
- Getting investment for the P3O®
- Overcoming common barriers
- Demonstrate the value of a P3O
- Cost models for permanent and temporary P3Os
- 2. How to implement or re-energize a P3O®
- Lifecycle of the P3O® project
- Definition, Implementation and Closure
- Post Implementation
- The temporary Support Office
- 3. Tools & Techniques
- Tools and Techniques
- How to use them
- Benefits of using Standard Tools & Techniques
- 4. Practitioner Preparation
- Using Tools and Techniques
- Business Case and Blueprint in practice
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.