P3O Practitioner Exam Prep Workshops
A P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Office) provides a decision enabling and delivery support structure for an organisation. This 2 day certification workshop is for individuals who have previously studied the P3O model as defined in the OGC best practice guidance and have already passed the P3O Foundation examination. The course covers the P3O guidance at Practitioner level and provides coaching / practice questions, so that candidates can prepare themselves for the specific requirements of the P3O Practitioner examination. This is sat on the second day of the course.
P3O Practitioner Exam Prep Course Outline
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Who Should Attend/Pre-requisites
This event is suitable for any individual with an interest in managing or working in a component of a P3O and who has already achieved a pass in the P3O Foundation examination.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this classroom course delegates will be able to:
• Have built on their Foundation-level understanding of the principles and terminology of P3O best practice and be able to demonstrate that they have a full understanding of how to justify, build and manage a P3O
• Define the business case to get senior management approval for the P3O
• Build the right P3O model to adapt to the organisation’s needs, taking account of its size and Project and Programme Management maturity
• Plan the implementation of a P3O
• Use the tools and techniques in running the P3O and shaping the portfolio of programmes and projects
• Undertake the P3O Practitioner examination, having practised with sample questions
Exam Structure
This course covers the full syllabus as defined by the qualification’s awarding body, the APM Group. It is supported by the Practitioner – 2¼ hour, seven question, scenario based objective testing exam, restricted open-book (P3O Manual only).
Topics Covered - 2 Day
• Course Introduction and Objectives
• Examination Overview
• Overview and Principles
• Why have a P3O?
• P3O Models and Tailoring
• P3O Roles
• Implementing and re-energising a P3O
• P3O Tools and Techniques
• P3O Practitioner Exam