AXELOS Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®)

The Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) Certifications from AXELOS are the most popular qualifications in the UK for people working within or leading a PMO function. Many PMOs operating today have adopted the P3O® model.

A P3O model provides a decision enabling/delivery support structure for all change within an organisation. This may be provided through a single permanent office which may exist under several different names, for example Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.

AXELOS have two P3O® certifications:

  • Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) – Foundation
  • Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O®) – Practitioner

The Foundation Certification is aimed at those working within a PMO who are looking to understand the model and concepts used in P3O®. You’ll be working in a team role like Project Administrator, Project Co-ordinator or PMO Analyst. It’s also a perfect baseline accreditation that demonstrates your commitment to a career in PMO.

The Practitioner Certification is aimed at the more experienced PMO practitioner – especially those setting up and managing permanent and/or temporary Project or Programme Management Offices. You’ll be a PMO Manager, PMO Leader or PMO Director and looking to improve your understanding of how P3O® benefits an organisation; how to design and implement PMOs.

For more information on P3O® courses, [download the brochure], visit the dedicated courses pages or continue reading for some FAQs.

The P3O® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. P3O® is a [registered] trade mark of AXELOS Limited. P3O® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

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Why should I take a P3O® Course?

P3O® courses are the most recognised courses in the UK.

The courses have become popular for PMO practitioners to gain high-level knowledge of what PMOs are and what forms they take in an organisation.

If you’re looking for a high-level, the P3O Foundation is the one for you.

If you’re looking to gain knowledge in setting up a P3O, the Practitioner level one should be taken after your Foundation level.

PMO practitioners also take the course because they wanted a recognisable certification to add to their career achievements and to bolster their CVs.

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Why should I take the P3O® course with PMO Learning?

If you’ve worked in a PMO, you’ve heard of P3O® qualifications so how are we different?

Our P3O® courses are taught by the lead author, Eileen Roden. If you’re looking to get more out of the course than just a certificate then this is the one for you. Eileen has over 15 years experience as a PMO consultant and is a leading expert on all things PMO.

This is the typical feedback Eileen receives:

“Excellent delivery, kept it engaging as Eileen was so passionate about it. Great stories, real-life examples, excellent explanation, patience AND most importantly – FAB sense of humour.”

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Which P3O® Course should I take?

P3O® Foundation is aimed at those working in a PMO who want to know more about the concepts of a PMO and how they work.

P3O® Practitioner is for the more experienced PMO professional; this course is for people moving into PMO management or implementation.

If you’re still not certain on which course is right for you or contact us for more advice.

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How can I take the training?

We currently offer open-public classroom training; virtual classroom training and distance-learning.

You can see the [live training schedules] we have and you will see the public courses we have.

To find out more about what virtual classroom training is [take a look at the overview]

Take a look at the P3O distance-learning option if you prefer to self-study and you’re on a tight budget.

We also deliver courses in-house at an organisation’s own location for a team of PMO practitioners to be trained together.

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What is covered on the courses?

Take a look at our brochure for the full modules covered on the courses

[Download here]

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Do I have to have the P3O® Foundation certificate to take the Practitioner course?

Yes the P3O® Foundation certificate is a prerequisite of the Practitioner course.

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What happens after my P3O® course?

You will be awarded with a certificate after completing the course.

If you’d like to undertake further training in the future, remember all PMO Learning alumni receive an exclusive discount on any future course bookings.

P3O® Foundation
P3O® Practitioner

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The P3O® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. P3O® is a [registered] trade mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. P3O® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

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