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What is P3O?

A P3O framework (Portfolio, Programme and

Project) provides a decision-enabling/delivery sup-

port structure for all change within an organisation.

This may be provided through a single permanent

office which may exist under several different names

e.g. Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise

or Corporate Programme Office. It may otherwise be

provided through a linked set of offices (portfolio

office, programme offices, project offices), both

permanent (enabling/supporting business objectives

and consistency of delivery) and temporary

(enabling/supporting specific programmes and

projects), providing a mix of central and localised

services.

The purpose of P3O guidance is to provide univer-

sally applicable guidance that will enable individuals

and organisations to successfully establish, develop

and maintain appropriate business support

structures.

Benefits

Benefits to the Individual

Improve their career prospects by demonstrating

accredited P3O certification

Gain a thorough understanding of how and why

a P3O structure allows organisations to achieve

strategic objectives

Develop knowledge to increase pragmatic

decision making within organisations that need

strong structures to manage change

Benefits to the Organisation

Increased scrutiny & challenge of project

decisions

Ensuring the ’right’ projects are done ’right’!

Improves the overall maturity and capability of

project and programme delivery

Increased support to Executive decision makers

when determining the ‘right’ change for them

P3O® (Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices)

Foundation & Practitioner Courses

Recommended for

Portfolio and Programme Management Office

Managers and Staff

Project and Programme Managers

Change Managers

Operational Staff

Business Change Managers and

Managers from other disciplines that support

and balance new business initiatives with

Business-as-Usual

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Course Outcomes

Upon course completion, participants will be able to:

Describe P3O characteristics and explain why

they are established

Describe the value and benefits of P3O

structures

Explain strategies to implement, tailor, and

operate a P3O

Course Duration Course Times Exams Prerequisite Delivery

Foundation 3 Days 8:30-4:30pm 1 Exam: 40 Minutes; 75 Multiple Choice Questions

None Public / In-House

Practitioner 2 Days 8:30-4:30pm 1 Exam: 2.5 Hours; Open Book Objective testing

Successful Completion of Foundation Exam

Public / In-House

Registration

Public or Self Paced Study course registrations

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Onsite course registrations

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Metapm offers a comprehensive, cost effective suite

of products and services that help organisations

Australia-wide to raise their project management

capability and improve their return on project investment.

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Certification Levels

Foundation level

Delivered over three days, the P3O Foundation Course is a

blend of course participation, audio-visual presentations, and

case studies. Evening work and study is required.

Practitioner level

Delivered over two days, the P3O Practitioner course is the

practical extension of the Foundation course. Participants are

challenged to apply their learning while revising Foundation

course topics and preparing for a comprehensive, scenario-

based exam.

Course Content

The course is designed to provide detailed guidance in the

application of the following areas:

What is P3O?

Why have a P3O?

How a P3O model adds value

Roles and responsibilities within a P3O

Sizing and tailoring of the P3O model

How to implement a P3O

How to operate a P3O - Tools & Techniques to support

the P3O capability

Prepare the delegate to undertake the P3O

Foundation and Practitioner examinations

Course Includes

P3O Foundation and Practitioner Course Manuals

Official AXELOS Best Practice Guide—Portfolio, Pro-

gramme and Project Management Offices (2013 Edition)

MetaPM P3O Process Diagram Chart

Refreshments

12 months free membership to the pm4success

website with multiple P3O support articles and tools (after

passing the Foundation exam)

Successful Practitioner exam candidates receive a

Registered Practitioner certificate from the accrediting

body and are listed on the APM Group website as P3O®

Registered Practitioners

Next Step

MetaPM P3O® courses are delivered

nationally or can be delivered as an in-

house course with an option to tailor the

course material to a group of 6 or more

to suit individual client needs.

If you are eager to learn how to apply

the P3O framework to your organisation,

look no further than MetaPM.

Course dates, pricing, registration

and special offers are available on

our website.

Individual registrations can be made

online. We welcome the opportunity to

quote for in-house group learning

sessions.

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Note: All course participants must

successfully complete the P3O

Foundation exam prior to commencing the

Practitioner course; participants have the

option of continuing immediately to

undertake the Practitioner course and

exam (2 days), or to register for a later

Practitioner course and exam session.

MetaPM offers a comprehensive, cost-effective suite of products and services that help organisations Australia-wide to raise their project management capability and improve their return on project investment.

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