Course : P3O®, Foundation: Certification

Portfolio, Programme and Project Office

P3O®, Foundation: Certification

Portfolio, Programme and Project Office





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Practical course in person or remote class
Disponible en anglais, à la demande

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  3d - 21h00
Price : 2650 CHF E.T.






Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Create P3O® value in an organization
Measure the success of projects and programs, according to P3O®
Implement good accountability practices for each model
Manage risks.

Certification
The exam is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions (1 point per question). It lasts 40 minutes, and certification is attained if the candidate gives at least 30 correct answers (60%).
Remote certifications
See the certifier’s official documentation for the list of prerequisites for completing the online certification exam.

Course schedule

1
Introduction to P3O®

  • Project management, program management, portfolio management. Definitions. Differences.
  • Background. Corporate strategy. Portfolio, program and project lifecycles.
  • The supporting role of the P3O®.
Storyboarding workshops
Discussions on the supporting role of the P3O®.

2
Why have a P3O®?

  • Opportunities and purposes of a P3O®. The value created by a P3O® in an organization.
  • The value matrix. Measuring the success of projects and programs, according to P3O®.
Example
Examples of relevant indicators for measuring success.

3
What is a P3O® model?

  • Organizational models. Permanent, temporary, virtual office. What to do for small organizations.
  • Functional areas.
  • Supported functions and services. Choosing and integrating an organizational model.
  • Good accountability practices for each model. Model maturity and evolution.
Exercise
Decide on the appropriateness of a model based on an organization’s background and goals.

4
Roles of P3O®

  • Skills required of P3O® management and portfolio management team.
  • Recruiting office members.
  • Cross-cutting functional roles and specific management roles.
Group discussion
In a given situation, identify the best possible distribution of roles.

5
P3O® tools and techniques

  • How to use the tools.
  • Key strategic benefits and success factors in implementing tools.
  • Adapting the tools to different levels.
  • Organization. Information portals and workshops. Human resources management.
Case study
Choosing appropriate tools.

6
P3O®: Implementation

  • Defining the vision. Identify stakeholders.
  • Defining the plan (Blueprint): processes, organizing decisions, tools, information flow.
  • Managing risks. The "temporary office" lifecycle.
Group discussion
Define the content of Blueprint.

7
Taking the exam

  • Summary of important points. Preparing for the exam. Questions.
Exam
Taking the official P3O® Foundation exam.


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Dates and locations

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From 10 to 12 September 2025
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From 10 to 12 September 2025
EN
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From 15 to 17 December 2025
FR
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From 15 to 17 December 2025
EN
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