P3O Foundation to Practitioner Workshop (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices)

OVERVIEW

As businesses increasingly adapt portfolio, programme and project management, there is an increasing need for an effective infrastructure, namely the programme/project office, to support them.

The need for an effective support structure increases not only with the number of programmes and projects undertaken, but also with the significance placed on these initiatives.

Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) is the latest best practice guidance from the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) addressing this functionality.

The P3O® model provides a decision and delivery support structure for enabling change within an organisation. This may be provided through a single permanent office such as, for example the Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office. Alternatively it may be provided through a linked set of offices (portfolio office, programme offices, project offices).

P3O® is aligned with PRINCE2® and MSP® and blends in one place a set of principles, processes and techniques to facilitate effective portfolio, programme and project management through enablement, challenge and support structures. These structures bridge the gap between the strategy and policy makers, and the delivery arm of the organisation.

P3O® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Cabinet Office.
PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Cabinet Office.
MSP® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Cabinet Office.
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Workshop Objective

These workshops aim to certify participants in P3O® and enable them to demonstrate a good understanding of the programme and project support office functions, acting as an informed member of a P3O®. Overall, the workshops assist in developing an appreciation of the issues and challenges that face Programme and Project Managers, specifically enabling participants to:

• Understand P3O® models
• Know the arguments for establishing a P3O® model and measuring its success
• Describe the purpose and roles of P3O® members
• Understand the key functions and services of a P3O®
• Describe the tools and techniques used by a P3O®
• Build the right P3O® model to adapt to the organisations needs, taking account of size and maturity levels.

Training Timetable Back to top

P3O Foundation Workshop

P3O Practitioner Workshop

In-house and customised training workshops also available please phone 02 9900 1400 for details

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Who this course is forBack to top

The workshops are designed for:

• Foundation - Intended for those working within a P3O® environment who need to understand the principles and terminology of P3O®s
• Practitioner - intended for participants managing and working within a P3O® component requiring a full understanding of how to justify, build and manage a P3O®.

PREREQUISITES

There are no pre-requisites for the P3O® Foundation workshop. A P3O® Foundation exam pass is a pre-requisite to sitting the P3O® Practitioner exam.

PRE-COURSE WORK

There is currently no pre-course work for the P3O® Foundation workshop. For those taking P3O® Practitioner level, some revision exercises are required.

Industry Certified RecognitionBack to top

24 CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS (CPDS) AWARDED

PM-Partners are registered AIPM Assessors and recognised as a Project Managed Organisation by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

The 2 day P3O^® Foundation Workshop is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (endorsement number 0143).  Participants holding any of the Project Management accreditations (CPPP/CPPM/CPPD) are eligible to earn 8 points (CPDs) for each day's participation in this workshop.

UP TO 35 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS (PDUS) AWARDED

 

PM-Partners group is a Global PMI (Project Management Institute) Registered Education Provider.

Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP®) by the Project Management Institute are eligible to earn 21 PDU's for participation in the Foundation workshop and 14 PDU's for participation in the Practitioner workshop.

Outcomes & Certification EligibilityBack to top

Successful completion of this workshop will enable participants to gain an understanding of the following:

• An Introduction to P3O® - Discussing why, when and how to use P3O® models including the difference between portfolio, programmes and project environments and their different requirements
• Value - What value P3O®s can bring to the organisation including a business case, funding models and performance measures
• Model - An overview of the different P3O® models with examples
• Functions and Techniques - Details on the functions/services and techniques/tools used by units of a P3O® model.

EXAMINATION & CERTIFICATION

By completing the P3O® Foundation Workshop (3 days), the participant will have sufficient knowledge to sit the P3O® Foundation Examination. The Foundation examination is a 40 minute, 50 question multiple-choice paper. The pass mark is 30/50.

By completing the Practitioner Workshop (2 days), the participant will have sufficient knowledge to sit the APM Group P3O® Practitioner Examination. The Practitioner examination is a two and a quarter hours (including reading time) Objective Testing paper based on a scenario. The paper consists of 7 questions with a total of 70 marks available. Reference to the P3O® guide (no other materials) is permitted during the exam. The pass mark is 50%.

PLEASE NOTE

• Examinations are undertaken on the final day of each workshop
• A P3O® Foundation exam pass is a pre-requisite to sitting the P3O® Practitioner exam
• The APMG administers the P3O® examination scheme.

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How this course is deliveredBack to top

All workshops may be conducted onsite or at our premises, with experienced facilitators providing group and/or individual instruction. Training is provided through hands-on learning, relevant exercises and the provision of a participant handbook. Our participants receive email support throughout the study process and are also entitled to complementary telephone consultation/advice within 60 days of workshop completion.

CUSTOMISATION

Tailor this workshop for your organisation or team. Please speak to a PM-Partners consultant for further details.

Workshop Content Summary

Overview and Principles

• Definitions of portfolio, programme and project
• Context of P3O®
• P3O® governance responsibilities
• P3O® decision support role
• Sources of guidance

Why have a P3O®

• The value of a P3O® to the Organisation
• How value is added
• The P3O® Value Matrix
• Principles for measuring success
• Examples of measurable KPIs

P3O® models

• Models names and features
• Functional areas, skills and competence requirements
• Determining an appropriate model
• P3O® reporting lines
• Information Assurance
• Sizing and Tailoring

P3O® Roles

• Required skills and competencies
• Staffing considerations
• Management and generic roles
• Functional roles

Techniques and Tools

• Overview of tools and techniques
• Benefits of using tools and techniques
• Critical success factors
• P3O® tools
• P3O® techniques

P3O® Implementation

• The permanent P3O® lifecycle
• Key activities in the lifecycle Definition Stage
• Reporting flows in the Blueprint
• The P3O® Temporary Model Lifecycle
• Temporary Programme or Project office focus

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