Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices (P3O)

Next Steps

Training, Consultancy and Qualifications

APM Group accredits training and consultancy organisations, and manages the qualification scheme, currently there is only a foundation level qualification while the requirement for a practitioner level qualification is assessed.  Full details of all supporting services are available from: http://www.apmgroupltd.com/home/home.asp

Publications

TSO is the OGC's official publisher - links to MSP guides are available from the TSO Get Best Practice Website.

How to buy the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices guide
(at http://www.best-management-practice.com/Publications-Library/P3-Offices-P3O/Project-Programme-and-Portfolio-Office-P3O/?DI=603514 )

How to buy the Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices pocketbook
(at http://www.best-management-practice.com/Publications-Library/P3-Offices-P3O/Project-Programme-and-Portfolio-Office-Pocketbook/ )

Case studies and other information

See OGC's database of case studies. (at http://www.ogc.gov.uk/Document_Library_case_studes_all.asp )

Visit the Best Management Practice website for news on MSP and OGC's other guidance, white papers and opportunities to "ask the experts" etc;

See Best Management Practice website at http://www.best-management-practice.com/

User Groups and Fora

The Best Practice User Group supports users of OGC's best practice in project, programme and risk management, and offers opportunities to network with fellow users at regular workshops. (link to http://www.usergroup.org.uk/ )