PPM P3O® Practitioner

Who is this course for

Members of offices within a P3O model or anyone who needs to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O and those wishing to pursue higher level certifications.

You will learn how to

• Understand a high-level P3O model and its component offices


• Recognise the differences between Portfolio, Programme and Project Management


• Recognise the key functions and services of a P3O 


• Understand the reasons for establishing a P3O model


• Recognise the differences between types of P3O model and the factors that influence selection of the most appropriate model


• Establish processes to implement or re-energize a P3O


• Apply tools and techniques used by a P3O


• Understand purpose and major responsibilities of the defined roles

Benefits for you as an individual

The Practitioner certification will provide you with sufficient knowledge and understanding of the P3O guidance to interact effectively with, or act as an informed member of, an office within a P3O model.  You will gain an overall understanding of the elements, roles, functions and tools and techniques deployed in a generalized P3O model. This course is ideal for anyone currently working within change management wishing to bring the wider context of P3O into sharper focus for use in their organisation and will be of particular benefit to those who wish to use P3O to pursue a career in this area.
 

Benefits for your organisation

Informed senior management decision-making on factors including strategy, prioritization, risk management and optimization of resources in order to successfully deliver their business objectives (portfolio management). Identification and realization of business outcomes and benefits via programmes. Greater consistency, clarity and visibility across business change activities as a whole and successful delivery of project outputs that enable benefits within time, cost and quality restraints.