P3O® Portfolio, Programme & Project Office
Practitioner Course

The training’s objective

To cover the content of the P3O® Practitioner syllabus and to prepare delegates to take the Practitioner exam at the end of the course.

Recipients of the training

Individuals newly-appointed to leading portfolio, programme or project office roles or those wishing to gain formal qualifications after a period of support office experience. (Support offices may go by many names including Portfolio Office, Centre of Excellence, Enterprise or Corporate Programme Office.) The course would be of benefit to those aspiring to manage or direct support office capability. A P3O® Foundation exam pass is a pre-requisite for attending this course.

Topics covered:

The following topics will be introduced:
• Overview of Method
• Models and Tailoring
• Why Have a P3O®?
• Implement and Re-Energise
• Tools & Techniques
The Trainer’s profile

All AFA P3O® trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). They are practising project and programme managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
The training is conducted by Alan Ferguson's who is AFA's Lead Trainer and Consultant. He has gained the prestigious registered consultant recognition in Programme & Project Management, MSP® and PRINCE2®. Alan delivers consultancy around the world and his book 'Tailoring PRINCE2®' has sold thousands of copies.

The training (17-21 May) is conducted by Alan Dismore, P3O® Approved Trainer.A Project Manager and PRINCE2 accredited trainer, with experience in both hands on management and project management training. Competent in a strong client facing environment and used to delivering presentations and training to senior government and corporate officials up to board level.
A very experienced communicator and a natural leader, brings enthusiasm and vigour to all tasks performed. And infectious energy means that those around perform to the limit of their potential. A capable and respected manager, with many years expertise in a range of industries, including IT, aviation and government. Also an accomplished Trainer and Technical Writer, specialising in delivering courses in PRINCE2, Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office applications. Customers include British Airways, Bax Global, Parity Training, Ministry of Defence, Hillingdon Borough Council and the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Training duration

This course takes place over two days, including the optional P3O® Practitioner examination. Delegates should be aware that evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those who wish to pass the exam.


Place of training

AFA open courses are held at approximately six week intervals at a range of venues across the UK. All venues have been chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes.

Alternatively training may be organized at the Client’s site or in an appropriate place near by.

Training organization and costs

Please contact us for information concerning costs: info@skills.pl , tel. 22 216 60 61.
Included in the cost of the course are:

• OGC publication “ Portfolio, Programme & Project Office“,
• Printed course material
•Examination fee(includes a second approach to the Practitioner exam for free)
• Daytime refreshments
• Full catering during the training


P3O® manual, is sent out approximately 2-3 weeks before the course start date. Typically pre-course preparation will require a couple of hours of study.
We would be pleased to provide a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.


We will gladly prepare the offer for a closed training basing on place and number of participants. Please contact us for more information.