P3O® Foundation & Practitioner

How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?

We have found our Virtual Classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

•    Attend all class days and complete all assignments
•    Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom training
•    Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use the materials and books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Is the P3O course suitable for me?

If you are looking to take your P3O course this will be suitable for you. 

Foundation

The Foundation level of training would suit members of offices within a P3O model, and individuals who need to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O.

Practitioner

The Practitioner level of training suits individuals who have already completed the Foundation training and wanting to take an active role in any of the offices described in the P3O model.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to enrol onto this Foundation course, which is a requirement to enrol onto the P3O Practitioner training. 

What jobs can I apply for after my P3O training?

While P3O training can help support you in a range of different job roles, typically, delegates looking to earn their P3O certifications, move into the following job roles:

•    Project Manager - £45k
•    Programme Manager - £60k
•    Portfolio Manager - £60k

(Source: Payscale)

P3O Syllabus

Learning Outcome

•    Knowledge of terms, principles, model types and components, tools, techniques, roles, and responsibilities.
•    Understand the key concepts, principles, processes, themes, organisational factors, and roles, and explain their application.
•    Be able to Justify a case to develop a P3O model.
•    Use the correct tools and techniques.
•    Be able to identify the functions and services to be provided by a P3O model and the correct roles to implement them.  

Syllabus

•    Fundamental P3O operations, concepts and, application to your organisation
•    P3O Model and implementing/Re-energising a P3O
•    Tools and techniques
•    Individual, collaborative, and integrated working methods
•    Benefits of project management
•    Risk analysis
•    P3O Best practice in projects
•    Quality assurance
•    Roles of responsibility and clear delegation of tasks

P3O Exam Details

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Foundation Exam (2013)

Exam format - Multiple-choice.

Duration – 60-mins.

Pass mark – 35/70 (50%).

P30 Practitioner Exam (2013)

Exam format - Objective testing.

Duration – 15-mins.

Open book – Yes (Official printed hard copy of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices: P3O guide only).

Pass mark – 40/80 (50%).