Current edition
P3O Foundation
Understand portfolio, programme and project office models and support functions.
70 questions · 60 minutes · Closed book · 50% pass threshold
No prior qualification is listed on the current Foundation product page.
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PRINCE2 Project, Programme and Portfolio Office Management (P3O)
Build knowledge of portfolio, programme and project offices with P3O Foundation and Practitioner.
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Current edition
P3O Practitioner
Design and apply an appropriate portfolio, programme and project office model.
4 multi-part questions; 80 marks · 150 minutes · Open book · 50% pass threshold
P3O Foundation.
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Developing a portfolio, programme or project office
Choose P3O when your focus is the PMO services, structures and decision support that enable effective delivery and governance.
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Foundation covers the office model and supporting techniques. Practitioner requires Foundation and focuses on selecting, justifying and implementing a suitable model.
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Foundation covers the office model and supporting techniques. Practitioner requires Foundation and focuses on selecting, justifying and implementing a suitable model.
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