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P3O® Foundation

Build a strong foundation in portfolio, programme, and project office management

Exam-ready training that takes you from P3O® fundamentals to official PeopleCert certification, equipping you with the knowledge to support effective governance, improve management information, and enable successful project, programme, and portfolio delivery.

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Overview

P3O® Foundation introduces the principles, structures, roles, and practices of the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices guidance. It explains how organisations establish and operate offices that provide consistent support, oversight, information, and decision-making capabilities across projects, programmes, and portfolios.

The certification explores the purpose of P3O® models, the services provided by different office structures, and how these offices contribute to strategic alignment, effective governance, and organisational performance. Whether you are starting a career in a project management office or looking to strengthen your understanding of portfolio and programme support, this course provides a practical foundation for working effectively within a P3O® environment.

What You Will Learn

  • The core concepts, principles, and terminology of Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices
  • The purpose, benefits, and key components of a P3O® model
  • Different P3O® structures and how they support organisational needs
  • How project, programme, and portfolio offices contribute to strategic alignment
  • Key roles, responsibilities, functions, and services within a P3O® model
  • How governance, reporting, assurance, and management information support effective decision-making
  • The importance of business cases, stakeholder engagement, and communication
  • How P3O® tools and techniques support planning, resource management, risk management, and performance monitoring
  • How to evaluate the value of a P3O® model and its contribution to organisational objectives

Why Take This Certification

  • Globally recognised: Earn a professional certification through PeopleCert's official P3O® certification scheme.
  • Governance-focused: Understand how structured office functions improve oversight and decision-making.
  • Career-ready: Build foundational knowledge relevant to PMO, project support, programme office, and portfolio management roles.
  • Business-aligned: Learn how office structures and services support strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
  • Operationally effective: Understand how reporting, standards, assurance, and management information improve delivery performance.
  • Gateway to more: Establish the foundation for progressing to P3O® Practitioner and further professional development.

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals starting a career in project, programme, or portfolio offices
  • PMO analysts and PMO team members
  • Project coordinators and project support officers
  • Programme office and portfolio office professionals
  • Project and programme managers seeking to understand P3O®
  • Business analysts and business change professionals
  • Professionals involved in governance, reporting, and assurance
  • Managers responsible for project support services and delivery standards
  • Professionals seeking to improve their understanding of organisational project management structures

How KOMBAN Prepares You

  • Structured, exam-focused sessions led by experienced trainers
  • Clear explanations of P3O® concepts, structures, roles, and functions
  • Real-world examples and case discussions on governance and office operations
  • Practice questions and mock exams to build exam confidence
  • Guidance on P3O® services, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and decision support
  • Post-course guidance on progressing to P3O® Practitioner
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Accredited ITIL® and PRINCE2® training is provided by Ducis Management Consulting Private Limited, accredited by PeopleCert. ITIL® 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. All AXELOS®/PeopleCert trainings are accompanied with certifications. Certification is mandatory.