ILX Group’s accredited P3O® Foundation online learning covers all aspects of the P3O® guidance. Using voice, animation and activities, the course takes approximately twelve hours to complete which is equivalent to a three day workshop.
The main body of the course consists of seven lessons which cover the principles, techniques and structure for implementing a Portfolio, Programme and Project Office, including a Centre of Excellence, through to the business case and
planning for implementation
Benefits
- An exam simulator which results in exceptional pass rates
- Increased retention of learning aLess time taken to learn Increased control and visibility of progress and achievement
- Reduced travel costs
- Accessible from any location
What’s Included
- 12 months online access to our accredited P3O® Foundation course
- Full tutor support, plus many additional materials to help put P3O® into practice
- P3O® Foundation mock exam revision tool
Target Audience
- 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 theP3O® model
- There are no pre-requisites for studying this course or qualification other than an understanding of the project and programme environment.
Learning Synopsis
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 & 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
- 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®
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
- 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
P3O® Examination Technique
- How to approach the P3O® examination
P3O® Examination Simulator
Featuring sample questions from the P3O® examination, using the correct timing and providing feedback for each question
All P3O®Foundation Online courses on this page are offered by ILX Group an ATO of AXELOS Limited
P3O® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.
