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P3.express

P3.express is a non-proprietary, i.e. freely usable and distributable minimalist project management system. It is compatible with the leading standards PRINCE2, PMI PMBOK Guide and IPMA ICB, supported by the European Union and built so that you can start using it right away.

Its manual is freely available at https://p3.express/manual/v2/

It's only 45 pages long, so it's really minimalistic and easy to understand. It is freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution license. This means that you are free to use, share and modify it for commercial or non-commercial purposes, including, for example, creating your own project management methods or guidelines, training, etc. without asking for permission. Just mention the source and make it clear whether the content has been changed or not. According to the above license, it is not possible to revoke these freedoms (rights) in the future.

A free e-learning course is also available.

You can get certified according to P3.express. The certification is also minimalistic: it has only one level - Practitioner, comparable to, for example, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI PMP or IPMA C.

The certificate is valid for life, but it is recommended to renew it every year by retaking the exam according to the latest version of P3.express. Renewal of the certificate is free.

It is also possible to buy a course without an exam or an exam without a course.

Looking for an even smaller system for micro projects with 1-7 members? Then micro.P3.express - the "little brother" of P3.express is for you. Also free, released under the same Creative Commons license.

You can find more details about our P3.express course at P3.express page.

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Testimonials

"Thank you. I received what I needed and expected. In spite of intensity of the course everything was OK, manageable."
Kristýna Korbelová, Project Manager
"The course presented an integral perspective of methodics of PRINCE 2. It was well prepared and delivered. I recommend it."
Gabriela Hynková, Project Manager
“I definitely recommend your courses to others. For me, not only the theoretical level was great, but also connection to pratical examples from real projects thanks to expirienced trainer.“
Petr Turovský, Project manager
"I liked the most practical examples and group exercises. I was satisfied with the trainer and the refreshments. You have quiet and representative premises. I chose you because of quality and know-how guarantee, too. I will be happy to recommend you."
Tomáš Daníček, PMO Leader, Project Manager

"Excellent targeted approach. I liked the most the project methodology themes and minimum requirements. Great trainer. A really good approach, experience. I was satisfied with the training venue and refreshments, too. I would always recommend you."
Peter Borák, Partner Advisory Services, Central Cluster Advisory Cybersecurity Leader, Ernst & Young
“I enjoyed case studies and sharing working experience of the speaker. You have enough experience and I appreciate your friendly approach. I would recommend your course to others.”
Zuzana Dubovská, Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young
“You have great time management, experience and deep knowledge. The most I liked the case study. I was fully satisfied with our trainer.”
Matej Bosnak, Country Managing Parter, Ernst & Young
“I really appreciated the coaching skill and Stefan’s quick responses to our questions. The most I liked the exercises, we learned how to approach/ to use specific themes.”
Daniel Vranješ, Ernst & Young

"Stefan, thank you for the information (that I have passed the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam) and professional preparation. From now on I'll be just sitting under the framed certificate and doing project management consulting... :-)"
Miroslav Bedlek, Head of Delivery Management, Gratex International
"I liked the case studies and exercises the most. Really good training, knowledge transfer and really good organisation of course. I recomend you."
Tomáš Fabčín, Junior Account Manager, Gratex International
"I liked the practical exercises the most. Really good preparation, training, trainer - super! I recommend you."
Viera Rozborilová, Head of Project Back Office, Gratex International
"I liked the exercises, real examples and explanations. Stefan Ondek is a very good trainer. You teach really well. I recommend."
Jozef Kozar, delivery manager, Gratex International

"Very well organized training supported by examples from real life experience. PRINCE2 is a very good certification for a project manager and the way of teaching/guidance in the POTIFOB company is very effective. I truly recommend it."
Lydia Handzová, Project Manager, IBM
"I liked the most the following: practical exercises, discussion. The course had a sufficient scope and manner, I would not change it."
Oľga Pašmíková, Project Manager, IBM
"I liked the most the following: the sequence of theoretical preparation, verification questions and applied exercises + possibility of utilization of e-learning, maintenance of a logical flow of information and their sequential application in exercises. Templates of management products accessible online in the e-learning are very useful."
PRINCE2 certificate training attendee, IBM
"The most I liked the trial test. I was satisfied with the trainer, training venue and given refreshment. I recommend!"
Jiří Horník, PMP, Project Manager, IBM

"I liked the case studies and examples from practice during training. The course is led by experienced professionals. I recommend."
Tomáš Dokulil, IT business consultant ERP, Konica Minolta
"I really liked the group exercises and repeating discussed topics each day. I appreciate sending study materials in advance of the training. Really good intensive lectures, practice tests each day. The course was intense and well organized."
PRINCE2 Foundation course participant, Konica Minolta
"Most of all I liked group tasks and the subsequent discussion regarding our projects."
Jan Kolář, Konica Minolta
"I really liked the test, I was very satisfied with the trainer, Coneo training rooms in Brno and refreshments during training."
Jiří Adamec, Konica Minolta

"I liked the most case studies because it was the best way how to understand the topic. I appreciate covering whole topic in short time."
Petr Bulíř, T-Mobile Czech Republic
"I liked working in teams "in practice". Slides are good. Especially inputs + outputs + tools, summary slides. I recommend this course. I also attended this course upon recommendation."
Tomáš Pospíšil, designer and release manager, T-Mobile
"I liked the practical 'cases'. Very good and experienced trainer."
Michal Anděl, designer and release manager, T-Mobile
"I would recommend courses for others. I enjoyed theory interpretation and also trainer´s experience with Agile from practice. I was satisfied with the training venue."
Jan Středa, Programmer – Analyst, T-Mobile

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P3.express

Looking for a simpler, freely available alternative to PRINCE2®? P3.express is here!

The continuing increase in the prices of the most well-known international project management certifications, the costs of their maintenance, as well as the complexity of some of the standards on which they are built, leads customers to look for simpler and more affordable solutions.

Are you among them? Meet P3.express!

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