P3O PMO certification training courses
These P3O virtual training courses provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to fulfill any role within the P3O Portfolio, Programme & Project offices framework.
Portfolio, Programme and Projects Offices (P3O) is a widely applicable PMO framework. It used to help organizations support the successful delivery of their portfolio of change programmes and projects.
All classes are led by professional P3O trainers and subject-experts.
P3O Foundation & Practitioner course
This 4.5-day Foundation & Practitioner course combines both Foundation and Practitioner training into one complete course.
Suitable for those wanting to deploy a P3O or PMO framework.
Includes: Exams and manual.
Format: Virtual classroom.
Location: Online.
Pre-requisites: None.
Course code: P3OFP.

P3O Foundation course
This 3-day virtual training helps you gain a basic understanding of P3O and prepares you for your P30 Foundation exam.
Suitable for those wanting to work within a P3O or PMO framework.
Includes: Exam and manual.
Format: Virtual classroom.
Location: Online.
Pre-requisites: None.
Course code: P3OF.

P3O Practitioner course
This 1.5-day virtual course helps you gain an understanding of the tools and techniques required to successfully deploy a P3O or PMO model.
Suitable for those wanting to deploy a P3O or PMO framework.
Includes: Exam.
Format: Virtual classroom.
Location: Online.
Pre-requisites: P3O Foundation.
Course code: P3OP.

P3O certification
The P3O certification scheme from AXELOS offers two levels of certification, Foundation and Practitioner.
Our P30 training is designed by subject experts and professional P30 trainers. It gives you the best chance of passing your P30 certification exams and successfully earning your PMO qualifications.
P3O certification is the leading project management office (PMO) certification scheme and is a sign to employers that a candidate has a good knowledge of PMO principles and methods.
P3O Foundation
- Exam: 1-hour, 70 multiple-choice questions.
- Prerequisites: None.
- Suitable for: Candidates working within a P3O model, those who want to learn the terminology and concepts underpinning P3O, and those wanting to pursue higher-level qualifications.
- What’s tested: Knowledge and understanding of the P3O models and roles. Key functions and services of a P3O. Reasons for establishing a P3O model. Differences between types of P3O model and how to select the most appropriate model. Tools and techniques used by a P3O Practitioner.
P3O Practitioner
- Exam: 150 minutes, long-form, objective test questions (based on a case-study).
- Pass mark: 40/80.
- Prerequisites: P3O Foundation certification.
- Suitable for: Candidates working in a management, generic or functional P3O role. Those wanting to work within a P3O model as part of their career path.
- What’s tested: How to develop the required business case to obtain approval of a P3O project. How to identify and build P3O models for use in any given context. How to adapt the P3O model to suit an organization’s needs. How to plan the implementation of P3O. How to use appropriate tools and techniques while advising a P3O model.
Who should get a P30 qualification?
P30 training helps senior managers understand the structure for achieving strategic objectives.
Programme managers will benefit from the consistency P3O brings by standardizing strategies within projects, programmes and portfolios.
Project managers can integrate project management frameworks such as PRINCE2® into a P3O model and deliver consistent outputs across projects.
P3O offers new career paths for working professionals with industry experience as programme management office (PMO) is a natural career progression path for established roles.
P3O FAQ
What is P3O?
P3O stands for Portfolio, Programme and Projects Offices. P3O was created by the Office of Government Commerce, a department in the UK Government, to help organisations build support structures that enable the successful delivery of their portfolios of change programmes and projects.
P3O is now owned and managed by AXELOS.
What is a programme management office (PMO)?
A project management office (PMO) is a dedicated business function within an organization that defines and maintains project management standards, tools and methods within the organization. A PMO aims to standardize and achieve a repetition in the execution of projects, and to ensure the total investments for the organization are wisely spent.
Is your P3O training accredited?
Yes. All our P3O training is accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS. As an accredited training organisation Knowledge Train provides students with exams as part of their P30 courses.
What is included in the price?
Your P3O course includes the following:
- Exams.
- All exam fees.
- Professional certification.
- Sample exams.
- Official P3O manual (for students of the Foundation, and Foundation & Practitioner courses).
- Course materials.
- Pre-course preparation.
When do I get my P3O exam results and certificate?
P30 Foundation exam results are given during class. P30 Practitioner exam results are received the same day. Certificate(s) can be downloaded 3 working days after the exam.
Are there any prerequisites for your P3O training courses?
There are no prerequires for our P3O training. To sit your P3O practitioner exam however, you must first successfully pass the P3O Foundation certification exam.
Can you deliver this course in-house?
Yes. All P3O training courses are available as in-house on-site training. Please call us and speak with our representatives to discuss the pricing.