The P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices) Practitioner qualification is currently in development by the APM Group. You can be assured that when the examination is made available, AFA will be one of the first Accredited Training Organisations to offer these P3O training courses. In the interim, the P3O Foundation qualification is only accredited course available until further notice.
Course Objective To cover the content of the P3O Practitioner syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Foundation and Practitioner exams during the course.
Delegate Profile Individuals newly-appointed to leading portfolio, programme or project office roles or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after a period of 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 modules will be delivered:
- Overview of Guidance
- Business Case & Performance Measures
- P3O Models
- P3O Lifecycle
- Function & Services
- Tools & Techniques
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Exam Briefing and Preparation
Delegates will work through a range of exercises and case studies in order to understand the full range of P3O models and to prepare for the Practitioner exam.
Trainer Profile All AFA P3O trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). 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 This course takes place over five days, including the optional P3O Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Delegates should be aware that evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those who wish to pass the exams.
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 and Cost Open course places cost £1395+VAT per delegate. Overnight accommodation can be booked on request at preferential rates. Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-course preparation pack
- OGC publication 'Portfolio, Programme & Project Office (P3O)'
- Printed course material
- Examination fees
- Daytime refreshments
Joining instructions, including pre-course exercises and P3O manual, are sent out approximately 2 – 3 weeks before the course start date.
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.
Book your P3O Practitioner Course here.
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