P3O® Certifications
Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®)
The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Certifications from AXELOS are the most popular qualifications in the UK for people working within or leading a PMO function. Many PMOs operating today have adopted the P3O® model.
A P3O model provides a decision enabling/delivery support structure for all change within an organisation. This may be provided through a single permanent office which may exist under several different names, for example Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.
PeopleCert have two P3O® certifications:
- Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) – Foundation
- Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) – Practitioner
The Foundation Certification is aimed at those working within a PMO who are looking to understand the model and concepts used in P3O®. You’ll be working in a team role like Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator or PMO Analyst. It’s also a perfect baseline accreditation that demonstrates your commitment to a career in PMO.
The Practitioner Certification is aimed at the more experienced PMO practitioner – especially those setting up and managing permanent and/or temporary Project or Programme Management Offices. You’ll be a PMO Manager, PMO Leader or PMO Director and looking to improve your understanding of how P3O® benefits an organisation; how to design and implement PMOs.
The P3O® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. P3O® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
P3O® Foundation
P3O® Practitioner
Why should I take a P3O® Course?
P3O® courses are one of the most recognised courses in the UK.
The courses have become popular for PMO practitioners to gain high-level knowledge of what PMOs are and what forms they take in an organisation.
If you’re looking for a high-level, the P3O Foundation is the one for you.
If you’re looking to gain knowledge in setting up a P3O, the Practitioner level one should be taken after your Foundation level.
PMO practitioners also take the course because they wanted a recognisable certification to add to their career achievements and to boost their CVs.
Why should I take the P3O® course with PMO Learning?
If you’ve worked in a PMO, you’ve heard of P3O® qualifications so how are we different?
Our P3O® courses are taught by the lead author, Eileen Roden. If you’re looking to get more out of the course than just a certificate then this is the one for you. Eileen has over 15 years experience as a PMO consultant and is a leading expert on all things PMO.
This is the typical feedback Eileen receives:
“Excellent delivery, kept it engaging as Eileen was so passionate about it. Great stories, real-life examples, excellent explanation, patience AND most importantly – FAB sense of humour.”
Which P3O® Course should I take?
P3O® Foundation is aimed at those working in a PMO who want to know more about the concepts of a PMO and how they work.
P3O® Practitioner is for the more experienced PMO professional; this course is for people moving into PMO management or implementation.
If you’re still not certain on which course is right for you or contact us for more advice.
How can I take the training?
We currently offer open-public virtual classroom training.
You can see the [live training schedules] we have and you will see the public courses we have.
We also deliver courses in-house at an organisation’s own location for a team of PMO practitioners to be trained together.
What is covered on the courses?
Take a look at our brochure for the full modules covered on the courses.
Do I have to have the P3O® Foundation certificate to take the Practitioner course?
Yes the P3O® Foundation certificate is a prerequisite of the Practitioner course.
What happens after my P3O® course?
You will be awarded with a certificate after completing the course.
If you’d like to undertake further training in the future, remember all PMO Learning alumni receive an exclusive discount on any future course bookings.
The P3O® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. P3O® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
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