Introduction and Overview
A high level introduction to the terminology used in the course and sets P3O's into an organisational context
- Definitions of Portfolio, Programmes, Projects and Business as Usual
- Relationships between project, programme, portfolio lifecycles
- High level P3O Model
Why have a P3O®?
Examines the reason for having a P3O, and develops the business case to implement or reenergise a P3O.
- The value of a P3O
- Identifying the vision and need for a P3O
- Identifying the stakeholders for a P3O
- Developing a business case for the P3O
- P3O capability and linked benefits
- Overcoming common barriers to successful P3O implementation
P3O Models
Identifying the different ways that an organisation could implement a Portfolio, Programme or Project Office
- Different P3O models
- Sizing and Tailoring an appropriate model
- Functions and services of a P3O
- Integrating to P3O in an organisation
- P3O maturity and evolution
P3O Roles
Describing the typical roles and responsibilities within a P3O
- Management, generic, and functional roles
- Skills and competencies
- Staffing a P3O office
Operating a P3O
Describing the range of tools and techniques that can be used to support the functions and services of a successful P3O
- the differences between a tool and a technique
- 3 types of tool - Individual, Collaborative and Integrated
- Critical success factors in implementing a tool
- Benefits of various techniques including: Management dashboard, Portfolio prioritisation, Facilitated workshops, Business process swimlanes
P3O Implementation
Identifying the lifecycle to implement a new, or revitalise an existing P3O, both permanent and temporary offices
- Definition Stage and its key activities
- The Blueprint
- P3O information flows
- Risks to implementing a P3O
Examinations
The P3O Foundation examination will be taken on the afternoon of day three of the course. The exam is a multiple choice exam consisting of 75 questions that must be answered in 1 hour. To be successful in this exam the delegate must correctly answer 35 or more questions. Delegates will be informed of their indicative result before they leave the course.
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