P3O® Portfolio, Programme & Project Office
Foundation&Practitioner Course

The training’s objective

To cover the content of the P3O Practitioner syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Foundation and Practitioner exams during the course.

Recipients of the training

Individuals newly-appointed to portfolio, programme or project office roles or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after some support office experience. (Support offices may go by many names including Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.) The course would be of benefit to those aspiring to a more senior role.

Topics covered:

The following topics will be introduced:
• Overview of Guidance
• Overview of Method
• Project Management Concepts
• Programme Management Concepts
• Portfolio Management Concepts
• P3O Overview
• P3O Maturity
• Why Have a P3O?
• P3O Models
• P3O Roles
• Tools, Techniques and Functions
• Models and Tailorings
• Implement and Re-Energise
• Tools and Techniques
• Exam Briefing and Preparation

The Trainer’s profile

All AFA P3O trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising project and programme managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
The training is conducted by Alan Ferguson's who is AFA's Lead Trainer and Consultant. He has gained the prestigious registered consultant recognition in Programme & Project Management, MSP and PRINCE2. Alan delivers consultancy around the world and his book 'Tailoring PRINCE2' has sold thousands of copies.

Training duration

This course takes place over five days, including the optional P3O Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Delegates should be aware that evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those who wish to pass the exams.

Place of training

AFA open courses are held at approximately six week intervals at a range of venues across the UK. All venues have been chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes.

Alternatively training may be organized at the Client’s site or in an appropriate place near by.

Training organization and costs

A place for one participant in an open training costs 6277 PLN. Included in the cost of the course are:

• OGC publication “ Portfolio, Programme & Project Office“,
• Printed course material
• Examination fee
• Daytime refreshments
• Full catering during the training


P3O manual is sent out approximately 2-3 weeks before the course start date. Typically pre-course preparation will require a couple of hours of study.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.


Open training dates

2010-03-08 Warszawa Book a place at the training

2010-09-06 Warszawa Book a place at the training

We will gladly prepare the offer for a closed training basing on place and number of participants. Please contact us for more information.

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