P3.express is a minimalist, practical project management system.
It’s easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to teach.
P3.express is open and free, with a Creative Commons license.
Because despite the existence of fundamental systems such as PRINCE2® and the PMBOK® Guide, most projects are run intuitively, without the help of a structured project management system. This is the case because the fundamental standards, while invaluable, are too complex for normal projects.
Imagine all the people who use Excel. What happens if you replace Excel with a programming language? Most people won’t be able to use it, and they will be left without a tool, even though a programming language is more capable than Excel.
The fundamental project management systems are all like programming languages, and what people need most in projects is something like Excel. P3.express is that simple tool that most people can use.
P3.express uses a cyclical system to make the activities simpler and more regular. There are monthly, weekly, and daily cycles, each of which focused on one aspect of managerial activities.
In addition to the cycles, there’s a project initiation activity group run at the beginning, and a project closure group at the end.
Finally, there’s a post-project management group: a cycle run after the project is finished, to evaluate the benefits.
Besides the process, there are 4 management documents and a number of roles.
P3.express is fully described in its online manual.
Besides the manual, there’s an eLearning course you can use to learn more about P3.express. It’s an interactive story where you’ll play the role of the project manager and make decisions. You’ll learn from the outcomes of those decisions.
After learning P3.express using the manual and the free eLearning course or attending a course/workshop, you can take the exam to become a certified P3.express Practitioner. This exam is focused on your ability to manage projects rather than recalling theoretical information.
If you’re a trainer, you can teach P3.express using the instructor-led workshops guide, the standard slide deck, or any other method you prefer and apply to become accredited.
The accreditation programs are free of charge and only focused on ensuring the quality of training programs.
P3.express train the trainer courses:
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