The P3O Foundation digital badge demonstrates this individual has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the P3O guidance to interact effectively with, or act as an informed member of, an office within a P3O model. They have an understanding of the P3O model and its key functions and services which is supported by knowledge of the key tools, processes and techniques used by a P3O.

The P3O Practitioner digital badge demonstrates an individual has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the P3O guidance to design, implement, manage or work within any component office of a P3O model. They have an overall understanding of the elements, roles, functions and tools deployed in a generalised P3O model. They have the knowledge to build an appropriate P3O model for an organisation by selecting the most appropriate tools and techniques and advising those who shape the portfolio