Course description

Course Overview

Why this Course ?

The course covers the fundamentals of P3O, giving you a solid foundation in the P3O model, the terminology and concepts involved – the course also covers the key functions and services in a P3O model – considered to be one of the most useful areas for a PMO practitioner. The course also covers the tools and techniques used in a P3O and looks at the different types of PMOs with the model.

Target Audience

Members of offices within a P3O model or anyone who needs to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O and those wishing to pursue higher level certifications.

Course Delivery

This is a self-directed distance-learning course.

All modules will include supporting materials which you’ll use on a step-by-step basis to help get you ready to take the P3O Foundation examination.

You’ll also have access to the learner forum to ask questions, receive answers from the tutor and see what other learners have asked.

Certification

The Foundation certification is one of the prerequisites to qualify for the P3O® Practitioner certification.

Examination Format

For the 2013 edition

• Multiple choice examination questions
• 75 questions – 70 live questions and five trials
• 60 minutes’ duration
• 35 marks required to pass (out of 70 available) – 50%
• Closed book.

Schedule the exam

You can schedule the P3O Foundation certificate exam via following routes –

1. Sit the exams at the end of a training course with an Accredited Training Organization (ATO)
2. Study privately and then book the exam without a training course via PeopleCert

What will i learn?

• Learn about the high-level P3O model and its component offices.
• Understand the key differences between Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.
• Explore the key functions and services of a P3O.
• Understand the reasons for establishing a P3O model.
• Learn about the differences between types of P3O model.
• Identify the processes to implement or re-energize a P3O.
• Learn about the tools and techniques used by a P3O.
• Understand the purpose and significant responsibilities of the defined roles in a P3O.

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