Formation The P3O® Foundation certification

Module 1: Introduction to P3O®

Understanding Project Management, Program Management, and Portfolio Management: Definitions and Differences.

Exploring the Organizational Context: Business Strategy and Portfolio, Program, and Project Lifecycles.

The Support Role of P3O®.

Discussion: Exploring the Support Role of P3O®.

Module 2: The Purpose of Having a P3O®

Exploring the Opportunities and Objectives of P3O®.

Creating Value through P3O®: The Value Matrix.

Measuring Project and Program Success with P3O®.

Example: Relevant Indicators for Success Measurement.

Module 3: Understanding the P3O® Model

Exploring Organizational Models: Permanent, Temporary, Virtual Offices, and Considerations for Small Organizations.

Functional Domains and Supported Services.

Choosing and Integrating the Organizational Model.

Best Practices for Accountability in Each Model.

Exercise: Decision-Making for Model Selection based on Organizational Context and Goals.

Module 4: Roles within P3O®

Required Skills for P3O® Management and Portfolio Management Team.

Recruiting Office Members.

Transversal Functional Roles and Specific Management Roles.

Group Reflection: Identifying Optimal Role Distribution in Given Situations.

Module 5: P3O® Tools and Techniques

Effective Utilization of Tools.

Key Strategic Benefits and Success Factors of Tool Implementation.

Tailoring Tools to Different Levels.

Organization: Information Portals and Workshop Management, Human Resource Management.

Case Study: Selection of Appropriate Tools.

Module 6: Implementing P3O®

Defining Vision and Identifying Stakeholders.

Blueprint Definition: Processes, Decision-Making Organization, Tools, Information Flow.

Risk Management and the Lifecycle of a Temporary Office.

Group Discussion: Defining Blueprint Contents.

Module 7: Exam Preparation

Summary of Key Points.

Exam Readiness Preparation: Revision Tips.

Sample Exam Questions.