An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Portfolio, Programme,
and Project Offices (P3O):
Certification Exam Preparation
Achieve Certification and Master the P3O Framework
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-26 Dec 2025 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 11-15 May 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 17-21 Aug 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 19-23 Oct 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21-25 Dec 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
In today’s rapidly evolving and highly competitive business environment, effective governance and coordination of portfolios, programmes, and projects are vital for achieving strategic objectives and delivering measurable value. The Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices (P3O) framework offers a structured approach to aligning projects and programmes with business strategy, improving decision-making, optimizing resources, and ensuring benefits realization.
Widely acknowledged as a best practice, the P3O framework helps organizations create and sustain efficient Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices. It provides a centralized model that delivers crucial decision-making information while supporting governance and control mechanisms. Whether your organization seeks to establish a single PMO or develop a complex network of offices at various levels, P3O offers the flexibility and guidance to customize a solution to meet your needs.
The Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices (P3O): Certification Exam Preparation course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to successfully pass the P3O Foundation and Practitioner certification exams. This course explores the key principles, processes, and tools outlined in the P3O framework, with a focus on practical application through case studies, real-life examples, and practice exam scenarios.
With expert instruction and interactive learning, this course not only prepares participants for the certification exams but also enhances their ability to implement and manage P3O structures effectively within their organizations. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the confidence to navigate the P3O framework, apply its principles in different organizational contexts, and achieve certification to further their professional growth.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key concepts, principles, and functions of the P3O framework
- Differentiate between portfolio, programme, and project offices and their roles within an organization
- Learn how to design, implement, and tailor P3O models to meet organizational needs
- Apply P3O tools and techniques to optimize resource allocation, risk management, and benefits realization
- Gain practical experience with exam-style questions and develop strategies to pass the certification exams
- Enhance professional capabilities to support organizational decision-making and improve governance practices
Designed for
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Project, Programme, and Portfolio Managers seeking formal certification
- PMO staff and directors looking to enhance their expertise in governance frameworks
- Business leaders involved in strategic planning and project governance
- Professionals responsible for aligning projects and programmes with organizational objectives
- Anyone aiming to implement P3O principles to enhance organizational performance and decision-making
Learning Methods
This Anderson training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Outline
- Overview of Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices (P3O)
- Challenges in aligning projects, programmes, and portfolios with business strategy
- The P3O model and its benefits for organizations
- Key principles and concepts underpinning the P3O framework
- Overview of the P3O certification levels (Foundation and Practitioner)
- Integrating governance across portfolio, programme, and project levels
- Types of P3O models (Centralized, Hub-and-Spoke, Hybrid)
- Roles and responsibilities in a P3O structure
- Tools and techniques for governance and control
- Practical exercises and case studies
- Developing a business case for P3O
- Designing and tailoring the P3O blueprint
- Managing organizational change during implementation
- Key success factors for P3O implementation
- Customizing P3O to organizational needs
- Techniques for measuring value and benefits realization
- Key functions and services of Portfolio, Programme, and Project Offices
- Tools and techniques for supporting decision-making
- Software and technology solutions for P3O management
- Preparing for the certification exam: Review of key topics and practice questions
- Structure and format of the P3O certification exams
- Tips and strategies for success in multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
- In-depth review of key concepts, terms, and processes
- Hands-on practice with mock exams and sample questions
- Building confidence and exam readiness
- Final Q&A session and course wrap-up
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.
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