P3O® Foundation & Practitioner

Pick the right projects and programs

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The P3O® Foundation and Practitioner course provides essential skills and knowledge needed for the development of a governance structure or enabling management environment for all kinds of change in an organisation at all levels. The course enables the delegates to establish, develop and maintain an efficient decision making in the organisation and also provide integrated support for launching change. The P3O® course introduces delegates to the various techniques, principles and processes used in the effective implementation of program, portfolio and project management. The five-day course enables the delegates to develop effective risk models to suit the maturity culture of the organisation and ensure the consistent delivery of projects and program through optimum utilization of the available resources. The delegates will also learn how to enhance the decision making capability, visibility and accountability of the organisation. The course teaches how to exploit the potential opportunities as part of risk analysis and successfully implement the performance requirements of the organisation via program, project and operational business units.

  • Explore the key functions and services of P3O®

  • Discuss the tools and techniques used by P3O®

  • Design efficient decision-making processes regarding changes

  • Plan the implementation of P3O®

  • P3O® courses delivered by highly certified and experienced instructors

  • MSP Training offers flexible mode of training such as onsite, online and classroom at an affordable price

PREREQUISITES

The P3O® Foundation and Practitioner course have no pre-requirements. However, having knowledge of the following can be beneficial:

  • A basic understanding of Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
  • Any relevant experience in the field of portfolio, project and program environment
  • Knowledge of basic principles relating to Program and Project management

TARGET AUDIENCE

The course is designed for below professionals:

  • Senior Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Program or Portfolio Office staff
  • Project or Program Office Managers

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Identify how project, portfolio and program relate each other
  • Explain the value of a P3O® to the organisation
  • Learn how to identify different models to support provision
  • Outline the importance of providing appropriate support at all levels of project, program and portfolio
  • Learn the techniques to select best in class P3O® model
  • Select tools and techniques ensuring consistent delivery of functions and service
  • Identify the roles within a P3O®

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

P3O® provides a well-structured framework that enables the organisation to design and maintain a support structure to deliver efficient and consistent change within their business. Over the past few years, various techniques such as MoR®, PRINCE2® and MSP® have developed to support the project managers in maintaining their projects or programs. P3O® helps the organisations to improve their project, portfolio, program and risk management and also enhances their delivery and efficiency in terms of time and cost.

Details of P3O® Foundation Exam

  • Total 75 questions
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Closed book exam
  • 50% Pass mark

Details of P3O® Practitioner Exam

  • 4 questions having 20 marks each
  • Duration: 2 hrs. 30 min
  • Objective based testing
  • Open book exam
  • 50% Pass mark

                                                                          

 


PROGRAM CONTENT

Introduction to P3O®

  • Define Project and Program
  • Define Portfolio and Business
  • Identify the relationship between Project, Portfolio, Program and Business
  • Understand High-level P3O® Model

Essentials of P3O®

  • Outline the value of P3O®
  • Recognise the vision and requirement for P3O®
  • Establish a business case for the P3O®
  • Identify the stakeholders for the P3O®
  • Describe P3O® capability and linked benefits
  • Techniques to overcome barriers for successful P3O® implementation

Understand P3O® Models

  • Describe different P3O® models
  • Sizing and Tailoring an appropriate model
  • Integrating to P3O® in an organisation
  • Explain services and functions of P3O®
  • P3O® maturity and evolution

Role of P3O®

  • Functional, management and generic roles
  • Skills and competencies
  • How to staff a P3O® office

Operating a P3O®

  • Distinguish between a tool and technique
  • Types of tool
    • Integrated
    • Individual
    • Collaborative
  • Determine key success factors in implementing a tool
  • Benefits of various techniques
    • Portfolio prioritization
    • Business process swimlanes
    • Management dashboard
    • Facilitated workshops

Implementation of P3O®

  • Definition Stage and its key activities
  • P3O® information flows
  • The Blueprint
  • Risks to implementing a P3O®

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ABOUT Bournemouth

Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town lies on the southern coast of England with a population of around 183,491 according to 2011 census. The city is located 94 miles southwest of London. The city has the largest settlement in Dorset and forms the conurbation of South East Dorset with the total population of around 465,000. The city was also referred as deserted heathland and it was occasionally visited by gangs of smugglers and fishermen. The city became popular in 1870 and economy boomed with the establishment of the railway. The city has been part of Ceremonial County and governed by unitary authority.

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History

The area spread around the mouth of the River Bourne was part of Hundred of Holdenhurst including settlements of Muscliff, Ilford, North Ashley and Tuckton, later on, integrated into the Manor of Christchurch. Some ancient settlements were found along the River Stour in late 19th and early 20th century including Iron Age and Bronze Age. In 1932, 5500 years old skull was also found in Longham. Before the 18th century, only fishers and turf cutters were regular visitors and there was no evidence of human settlement at the mouth of the Bourne River.

The city had 70% of the common land before Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802, after that 5000 acres of land transferred to the private owners. These early attempts were made for the development of the town as a healthy town. The city was developed into a small community and spread around the area includes the tree-lined walk to the beach and pines. The Railways came into the city in 1870 and city faced the next phase of development with increasing population. It also became a favourite destination for visiting artists and writers. In 1900, the city became a municipal borough and then became a county borough. During the fortification against invasion in Second World War, the seafront of the city faced a great damage but luckily the town escaped form heavy bombing.  

Economy

The economy of the city is primarily dependent on the public and financial service sector, provide employment to 95% of the workforce. The city is lacking behind in communications and transport compared to other cities of the country. The city is home to notable employers including Tata Consultancy Services, JPMorgan, RIAS insurance and Liverpool Victoria. The city is predominantly dependent on its manufacturing industry on neighbouring town Poole. Tourism plays a crucial role in the development of the city and contributes to the local economy. The seafront of the city is considered as one of the biggest attractions of the United Kingdom and became a popular destination for stag and hen parties. The city provides a broad range of night-time activities as well as maintaining the safety of both visitors and residents.

Education

The local education authority was formed in 1903 and it was again established with the reorganization of local government in 1974. The city lost the status of County Borough and became a unitary authority. The city follows a two-tier comprehensive education system with presence of a number of primary and secondary schools in the borough. The city is home to Bournemouth University and Arts University for higher education.

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