P3O® Practitioner Certifications
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P3O® Practitioner Certification
P3O® Practitioner course is aimed at those leading or managing a PMO function – PMO Managers, PMO Lead, PMO Director and Head of PMO roles. The P3O® Practitioner Certification follows on from the P3O® Foundation. Where the Foundation certification focuses on the fundamentals of P3O®, the Practitioner level is about the application of P3O®.
Learning Approach:
Classroom & Virtual Classroom
Duration:
2 days
Virtual Course Timings:
9am to 4pm UK time each day
Price:
Virtual Classroom – £1395 + VAT
Exam:
2 hour 30 minutes, 4 questions of 20 marks
Certification Body:
PeopleCert
Certification: On successful completion of the course and examination, course delegates will be certified as P3O® Practitioner accredited.
Pre-Requisites:
- You must have already passed your P3O® Foundation
There is some pre-reading required for this course. It should take 2 hours to complete. There is also some advised further reading.
You will need to use your own copy of the P3O® manual following the Foundation course. The eBook version of the manual is included in the cost of the P3O® Foundation classroom course as part of your exam voucher. To purchase the P3O® manual click here.
Looking to bring the P3O® Practitioner course in-house? Get in touch here!
The P3O® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. P3O® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
The P3O® Practitioner level course is specifically for:
- Those leading or managing a PMO function – PMO Managers, PMO Lead, PMO Director and Head of PMO roles.
- Those tasked with designing and implementing a PMO function
Virtual classroom training takes place with a live instructor throughout the online course and you will be learning alongside other virtual learners – you’ll be able to see and hear them too!
All you need for virtual classroom training is a decent broadband connection, a webcam and a microphone [Test your setup here]
You’ll receive:
- PMO Learning Delegate Workbook
- Pre-course material
- Practice examination paper
- Examination voucher
You will need to use your own copy of the P3O® manual following the Foundation course. The eBook version of the manual is included in the cost of the P3O® Foundation classroom course as part of your exam voucher. To purchase the P3O® manual click here.
Classroom courses can be held for organisations looking to run the course In-House. Get in touch here.
- 2 hour 30 minutes
- 4 questions of 20 marks
- 40 out of 80 marks pass mark
- Open book
- PeopleCert use an online proctoring for exams.
- Please read their computer pre-requisites and details of how to test your system before taking the exam.
We’ll issue you with a voucher and all you need to do is book your examination time slot. You can choose to do the exam when it suits you – same day or later. There are lots of times available – including in the evening.
You’ll do the exam at your own PC and log in to the testing environment.
Got a question? [Get in touch]

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Virtual classroom £1395 + VAT (includes exam and printed course materials)
Course Outline
In the course, learners will:
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- Understand how to develop the business case required to obtain senior management approval for the P3O®.
- Explore how to identify and build the most appropriate P3O® model, which will adapt to the organisation’s needs, taking account of the organisation’s size and portfolio, programme and project management maturity.
- Learn how to identify the most appropriate roles required to populate a specified P3O® structure.
- Learn how to plan the implementation of a P3O®.
- Learn how to choose and use appropriate tools and techniques while running the P3O and advising those who shape the portfolio of programmes and projects.
- Prepare to pass the P3O® Practitioner exam and become P3O® Practitioner certified.
In the Course
The P3O® Practitioner Certification follows on from the P3O® Foundation. Where the Foundation certification focuses on the fundamentals of P3O®, the Practitioner level is about the application of P3O®.
The Practitioner course covers the design, implementation and management of a P3O® model. You will gain an overall understanding of the elements, roles, functions and tools and techniques deployed in a generalised P3O® model.
Course Modules include:
- Module 1: Why Have a P3O®?
- Module 2: Models and Tailoring
- Module 3: Implementing and Re-energising
- Module 4: How to Operate a P3O® (including Tools and Techniques)
- Module 5: P3O® Roles
After the Course
After the course, learners will be able to:
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- Demonstrate a greater understanding of how to create a business case and mandate for the P3O®.
- Understand how P3O®s are structured throughout the organisation.
- Use the P3O® model and blueprint for implementing a P3O model.
- Demonstrate which functions, services, tools and techniques are needed throughout the high-level P3O® model and component offices.
- Share group experiences and develop knowledge within the organisation.
- Demonstrate progress to becoming a competent PMO practitioner and manager.
What Next?
If you’ve taken P3O® Practitioner, you’ve reached the highest level of P3O® Certifications. Congratulations! There are now a number of ways you can continue your training. Or, why not consider the Essentials for PMO Analysts or Essentials for PMO Managers certifications?
If you’re looking for something more specific to your organisation, whether it’s implementing Agile or getting a grip on Benefits Management, browse our specialist courses.
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