P3M3 MATURITY ASSESSMENT - UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF WORLD CLASS PORTFOLIO, PROGRAMME, & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Transform Organizational Capability Using the Proven P3M3 Maturity Framework
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 – 12 Jun 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
The Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management Maturity Model (P3M3) provides a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving organizational project delivery capability. It enables organizations to identify weaknesses, benchmark against world-class standards, and drive sustainable improvements across all levels of project governance.
This intensive 5-day course empowers professionals to conduct P3M3 assessments, interpret results, and develop targeted maturity improvement roadmaps. It also explores how to integrate maturity insights into strategic decision-making, resource optimization, and performance enhancement across portfolios, programmes, and projects.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the P3M3 framework and its seven process perspectives
• Conduct baseline maturity assessments across P3, PgM, and PfM domains
• Interpret assessment findings and identify performance gaps
• Develop improvement roadmaps and embed governance enhancements
• Support organizational transformation through capability development
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain structured insight into organizational project management maturity
• Learn to apply P3M3 assessments for strategic planning and benchmarking
• Drive business value through targeted capability enhancements
• Align project delivery with corporate goals and strategic outcomes
• Enable consistent performance across projects, programmes, and portfolios
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• PMO directors and portfolio managers
• Programme and project management professionals
• Strategy and transformation leaders
• Governance, audit, and performance managers
• Consultants and assessors in project environments
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Proficiency in applying the P3M3 maturity model
• Capability to assess and interpret project performance metrics
• Ability to design maturity improvement strategies
• Enhanced governance and oversight skills
• Strategic thinking for enterprise-wide performance uplift
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Increased maturity in project, programme, and portfolio execution
• Standardized governance and performance measurement practices
• Clear visibility into improvement priorities and resource allocation
• Enhanced alignment between execution and corporate strategy
• Structured benchmarking against global best practices
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – P3M3 model structure, levels, and process perspectives
• Case Studies – Maturity assessment examples from various sectors
• Workshops – Perform sample assessments and interpret maturity scores
• Peer Exchange – Sharing maturity challenges and success stories
• Tools – P3M3 templates, scoring matrices, and improvement plans
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Maturity and P3M3
- Module 1: Introduction to Maturity Models (07:30 – 09:30)
• Maturity theory, principles, and strategic relevance
• Organizational benefits of maturity modeling - Module 2: Overview of the P3M3 Framework (09:45 – 11:15)
• Portfolio, Programme & Project domains
• Five maturity levels and seven process perspectives - Module 3: Application of P3M3 in Practice (11:30 – 01:00)
• Modular and staged assessment approach
• Role of self-assessment and facilitated reviews - Module 4: Workshop – P3M3 Process Map Exercise (02:00 – 03:30)
• Map governance elements to process perspectives
Day 2: Conducting Assessments
- Module 5: P3M3 Assessment Preparation (07:30 – 09:30)
• Stakeholder engagement and scope definition
• Data collection strategies and confidentiality - Module 6: Scoring Model and Rating Guidance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Understanding maturity level descriptors
• Consistency and calibration of scoring - Module 7: Interviewing and Evidence Gathering (11:30 – 01:00)
• Structured interviews, evidence validation
• Observation and documentation - Module 8: Workshop – Sample Interview Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Conduct and score a mock assessment interview
Day 3: Interpreting and Reporting Findings
- Module 9: Analyzing Assessment Results (07:30 – 09:30)
• Identifying strengths, gaps, and trends
• Comparing P3, PgM, and PfM maturity levels - Module 10: Developing Maturity Profiles (09:45 – 11:15)
• Radar charts, heat maps, and benchmarking visuals
• Cross-perspective analysis - Module 11: Reporting and Communication (11:30 – 01:00)
• Key insights, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Communicating results to executives - Module 12: Workshop – Build a Maturity Report (02:00 – 03:30)
• Draft executive summary and roadmap outline
Day 4: Planning and Executing Improvements
- Module 13: Prioritizing Improvements (07:30 – 09:30)
• Quick wins vs long-term development areas
• Resource and budget implications - Module 14: Embedding Change and Governance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Change management principles for maturity uplift
• Governance enhancements and role clarity - Module 15: Strategic Alignment and PMO Integration (11:30 – 01:00)
• Connecting maturity to benefits realization
• Role of the PMO in capability growth - Module 16: Workshop – Design a Maturity Improvement Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Set priorities, KPIs, and milestones
Day 5: Organizational Adoption and Capability Building
- Module 17: Sustaining Maturity Improvements (07:30 – 09:30)
• Institutionalizing best practices
• Continuous maturity tracking - Module 18: Role of Culture in Maturity Evolution (09:45 – 11:15)
• Engagement, training, and behavioral change
• Overcoming resistance and building ownership - Module 19: Final Case Review – Real-World Maturity Successes (11:30 – 01:00)
• P3M3 implementation stories from public/private sectors - Module 20: Final Workshop – End-to-End Assessment Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Conduct, score, and report a full mini-assessment
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in P3M3 Maturity Assessment, confirming their expertise in evaluating organizational maturity, interpreting performance indicators, and leading improvement initiatives across portfolio, programme, and project environments.