2 day course

Suitable for
This event is suitable for any individual with an interest in managing or working in a component of a P3O and who has already achieved a pass in the P3O Foundation examination.

Summary
A P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Office) provides a decision enabling and delivery support structure for an organisation. This 2 day certification workshop is for individuals who have previously studied the P3O model as defined in the OGC best practice guidance and have already passed the P3O Foundation examination. The course covers the P3O guidance at Practitioner level and provides coaching / practice questions, so that candidates can prepare themselves for the specific requirements of the P3O Practitioner examination. This is sat on the second day of the course.

Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will have built on their Foundation-level understanding of the principles and terminology of P3O best practice and be able to demonstrate that they have a full understanding of how to justify, build and manage a P3O. In particular, they will be able to:

• Define the business case to get senior management approval for the P3O
• Build the right P3O model to adapt to the organisation’s needs, taking account of its size and Project and Programme Management maturity
• Plan the implementation of a P3O
• Use the tools and techniques in running the P3O and shaping the portfolio of programmes and projects
• Undertake the P3O Practitioner examination, having practised with sample questions

Content
This highly interactive and participative course covers the following areas:

• Course Introduction and Objectives
  A chance to familiarise the delegates with the course content, desired outcomes and individual requirements and expectations.
• Examination Overview
  Delegates are given details of the structure and content of the Practitioner examination. Advice will also be provided on appropriate revision and exam techniques.
• Overview and Principles
  This session will provide the context for a P3O by reviewing definitions for Portfolios, Programmes and Projects along with how the elements of a P3O model align in practice.
• Why have a P3O?
  Selling the benefits of a P3O to senior management is often a difficult task. This session reviews the purpose, elements and key benefits of the P3O Value Matrix and considers the factors to be considered to ensure successful implementation, as well as KPIs for measuring success. It also considers how to apply, tailor and evaluate the arguments for creating a P3O model and the development of an appropriate Business Case.
• P3O Models and Tailoring
  This session examines the different ways organisations may seek to implement P3O concepts and support processes through physical offices. It also considers the factors to be taken into account when considering the best fit for a specific organisation, and how to apply and tailor the P3O model in line with an organisation’s structure, governance, functions and services.
• P3O Roles
  This session reviews the management, generic and functional roles and responsibilities of the P3O staff within the P3O Model, and considers the appropriate selection and allocation of these.
• Implementing and re-energising a P3O
  Just as the implementation of a project or programme should follow a lifecycle, so should the implementation of a P3O model. This session examines a practical, planned approach to implementing a new P3O or re-energising an existing P3O, taking into account the vision of the P3O’s functions and services and organisational maturity.
• P3O Tools and Techniques
  There are multiple tools and techniques in use in P3Os. This session discusses a range of common tools and techniques found in ‘a best in class’ P3O model and considers their practical use in support of a successful P3O organisation.
• P3O Practitioner Exam

Examination Structure
P3O Practitioner – 2¼ hour, seven question, scenario based objective testing exam, restricted open-book (P3O Manual only).

Course includes
Delegates will receive:

• Pre-course study pack
• Course manual
• Portfolio, Programmes and Project Offices Manual (by request as needed)

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