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P3O courses for PMO and portfolio professionals

Learn how to design, implement, and run effective PMO and portfolio support offices with P3O Foundation and Practitioner courses delivered live online with exams included.

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P3O at a glance

P3O provides guidance on establishing and operating portfolio, programme, and project offices that support decision-making, delivery, and governance across change initiatives.

With Foundation and Practitioner qualifications, you can understand P3O concepts and then learn how to design, tailor, and embed office models that work in your organisation.

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PMO framework

Use P3O to design support structures that improve visibility, control, and alignment across change portfolios.

Scalable models

Learn how to tailor PMO and portfolio office models to fit organisations of different sizes and maturities.

Supportive careers

Enhance your profile for PMO analyst, manager, and portfolio roles with recognised P3O qualifications.

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P3O Foundation introduces the concepts and terminology, while Practitioner focuses on designing and implementing P3O models in real organisations.

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Exam included
Exam format
Qualification gained
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PMO staff, project professionals, and stakeholders who need to understand the role and value of P3O models.
None
2 days
Instructor-led only
P3O Foundation exam
60 minutes, multiple choice
P3O Foundation certificate
Foundation
Foundation certificate holders who want to progress to the Practitioner level.
P3O Foundation
2 days
Instructor-led only
P3O Practitioner exam
2.5 hours, scenario-based
P3O Practitioner certificate
Practitioner
Those who design, implement, or improve PMO and portfolio offices and want to apply P3O guidance in practice.
None
4 days
Instructor-led only
Both exams included
Includes both exams
Both certificates
Combined

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Choose how you learn

Study P3O through interactive live online courses, with the option to arrange dedicated training for PMO and portfolio teams.

Instructor-led

  • Live virtual classes with P3O experts
  • Practical discussion of office models
  • Exam-focused guidance and support
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Corporate / team training

  • Tailored to your PMO environment
  • Ideal for PMO and portfolio teams
  • Aligns P3O with your governance
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All options include accredited training and the official exam.

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18 May - 19 May
P3O Foundation course (Online)
£1,599
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18 May - 21 May
P3O Practitioner (with Foundation) course (Online)
£1,899
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20 May - 21 May
P3O Practitioner course (Online)
£1,299
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20 Jul - 21 Jul
P3O Foundation course (Online)
£1,599
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20 Jul - 23 Jul
P3O Practitioner (with Foundation) course (Online)
£2,099
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22 Jul - 23 Jul
P3O Practitioner course (Online)
£1,599
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21 Sep - 22 Sep
P3O Foundation course (Online)
£1,359 £1,599
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21 Sep - 24 Sep
P3O Practitioner (with Foundation) course (Online)
£2,099
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23 Sep - 24 Sep
P3O Practitioner course (Online)
£1,359
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16 Nov - 17 Nov
P3O Foundation course (Online)
£1,359 £1,599
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16 Nov - 19 Nov
P3O Practitioner (with Foundation) course (Online)
£1,784 £1,799
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18 Nov - 19 Nov
P3O Practitioner course (Online)
£1,359
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Why choose Knowledge Train?

PeopleCert-accredited P3O training

We deliver P3O courses accredited by PeopleCert and aligned to the official guidance.

PMO and portfolio expertise

Trainers bring real experience in setting up and running PMO and portfolio support offices.

Focused on practical design

We emphasise how to tailor P3O models to your organisation’s structure and governance.

Interactive online delivery

Live online classes offer discussion, examples, and exam preparation without the need to travel.

Support for PMO teams

We can provide dedicated training to help PMO teams develop consistent tools and standards.

Trusted by PMO professionals

Our P3O training is used by organisations building or improving their portfolio and PMO capability.

P3O Foundation helped me understand how portfolio, programme, and project offices fit together and support decision-making.

Hannah J., PMO Analyst

The trainer encouraged us to think about tailoring P3O functions to different cultures and levels of organisational maturity.

Ella D., Portfolio Office Manager

The exam-focused sessions were clear and supportive, with plenty of practice questions and explanations.

Raj S., Project Support Officer

I now have a clearer view of how PMOs can add value beyond chasing reports and templates.

Kim T., Delegate

P3O Practitioner gave me the confidence to design and improve PMO services that genuinely support strategic delivery.

Laura C., PMO Lead

We worked through scenarios on implementing and maturing P3O models, which reflected challenges I’ve faced in my own organisation.

Martin Y., Head of PMO

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