P3O Foundation Training Courses
Course Objective
To cover the content of the P3O Foundation syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Foundation exam on the last afternoon of the course.
Delegate Profile
Individuals newly-appointed to portfolio, programme or project office roles or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after some support office experience. (Support offices may go by many names including Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.) The course would be of benefit to those aspiring to a more senior role.
Topics Covered
The following topics will be introduced:
- Overview of Method
- Project Management Concepts
- Programme Management Concepts
- Portfolio Management Concepts
- P3O Overview
- P3O Maturity
- Why Have a P3O?
- P3O Models
- P3O Roles
- Tools, Techniques and Functions
- P3O Implementation
Trainer Profile
All AFA P3O trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the UK Cabinet Office. They are practising project and programme managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
The course takes place over three days, including the optional P3O Foundation examination. Delegates should be aware that evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those who wish to pass the exam.
Location
AFA open courses are held at approximately six week intervals at a range of venues across the UK. All venues have been chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes. Alternatively client events can be arranged on-site or at a suitable venue nearby.
Course Arrangements & Cost
Open course places cost £895+VAT per delegate. Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- Access to the AFA Atrium
- Official publication 'Portfolio, Programme & Project Offices'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
- ProjectCoach Service
Joining instructions and P3O manual, are sent out approximately 2 – 3 weeks before the course start date. Typically pre-course preparation will require a couple of hours of study.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.
"Many thanks for your hospitality and training, I enjoyed myself and found both the MSP training and wider conversations very helpful"
- DT, MSP
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- MM, PRINCE2
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- SJW, MSP
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