Description

Target Group:

Members of Portfolio, Program and Project offices within a P3O® model or anyone who needs to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O®.

P3O Foundation Online Exam

Context:

To get clear overview, companies can set up a Project, Program and Portfolio Management Office: a department for the purpose of the standardization of methodologies, processes and tools that support the various programs and projects.

The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) framework offers guidance in setting up such an office. The P3O® framework enables management to make well informed decisions on strategic alignment, prioritization, risk management, optimization of resources and other key factors needed to successfully meet their business goals and strategic objectives.

Due to the clear roles and responsibilities, issues, risks and changes are effectively dealt with. Potential opportunities are sooner identified as are upcoming changes to strategy, business issues or delays.

Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices® Foundation is part of the Best Management Practice Portfolio and the prerequisite for the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices® Practitioner exam.

Prerequisites:

None

P3O Foundation Exam Content:

• The high-level P3O® model and its component offices;
• The differences between Portfolio, Program and Project Management;
• The key functions and services of a Portfolio, Program and Project Office;
• The arguments for establishing a P3O® model;
• The differences between types of P3O® model and the factors that influence selection of the most appropriate model;
• The processes to implement or re-energize a P3O®;
• The tools and techniques commonly used by a P3O®;
• The purpose and major responsibilities of all roles.

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