P3O®

Strengthen the way your organization manages change with P3O®. This framework helps you design and run effective support offices for projects, programmes, and portfolios.

Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Training

P3O® is a methodology and guidance framework for creating and managing support structures that improve the way organizations deliver change. As part of the PeopleCert® portfolio (alongside PRINCE2®, MSP®, and MoP®), it complements project, programme, and portfolio management by adding the governance and support element.

The P3O® model is highly valuable in organizations with complex portfolios, but it can also be tailored for smaller businesses looking to strengthen their project delivery capabilities. By establishing a Project, Programme, or Portfolio Office (PMO), organizations can increase efficiency, improve decision-making, and maximize business value.

Who is P3O® training for?

P3O® training is designed for professionals involved in building and managing PMO structures within organizations. It is especially useful for those working on complex change initiatives where strong governance and support are required.

Benefits of P3O® certification

With P3O® Foundation and Practitioner certification, professionals gain the skills to:

• Set up and manage project, programme, or portfolio offices
• Support portfolio-level decision-making and prioritization
• Define and justify the business case for a PMO
• Apply different office models (centralized, virtual, hybrid)
• Build a Centre of Excellence to develop custom processes, rules, and even in-house methodologies
• Improve portfolio governance, resource management, and stakeholder communication

Training levels

• P3O® Foundation – introductory course covering the core principles and concepts, with certification exam included.
• P3O® Practitioner – advanced course that deepens understanding by applying P3O® concepts to real-life business change scenarios, leading to Practitioner certification.

By adopting P3O®, organizations gain more effective support structures, ensuring that projects, programmes, and portfolios deliver maximum value and business outcomes.