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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Portfolio Management
- Portfolio management concepts
- Projects, programmes, and portfolios
- Purpose of portfolio management
- Portfolio components
- Portfolio management lifecycle
- Organisational value
Module 2: Strategic Portfolio Management
- Organisational strategy
- Strategic objectives
- Portfolio contribution
- Strategic priorities
- Investment alignment
- Strategy execution
Module 3: Portfolio Management Framework
- Portfolio framework
- Portfolio processes
- Management responsibilities
- Decision structures
- Portfolio lifecycle
- Continuous portfolio management
Module 4: Portfolio Governance
- Governance principles
- Governance structures
- Decision authority
- Oversight responsibilities
- Escalation mechanisms
- Governance reviews
Module 5: Portfolio Roles and Responsibilities
- Portfolio manager
- Portfolio governance board
- Programme managers
- Project managers
- PMO responsibilities
- Executive stakeholders
Module 6: Portfolio Component Identification
- Identifying initiatives
- Projects and programmes
- Business proposals
- Investment opportunities
- Component information
- Portfolio register
Module 7: Portfolio Categorisation
- Strategic categories
- Business areas
- Investment types
- Risk categories
- Portfolio segments
- Categorisation criteria
Module 8: Portfolio Evaluation
- Evaluation criteria
- Strategic contribution
- Financial considerations
- Risk considerations
- Resource requirements
- Value assessment
Module 9: Project and Programme Selection
- Selection criteria
- Business justification
- Strategic fit
- Expected benefits
- Resource considerations
- Selection decisions
Module 10: Portfolio Prioritisation
- Prioritisation principles
- Weighted scoring models
- Strategic importance
- Value considerations
- Risk considerations
- Priority ranking
Module 11: Portfolio Balancing
- Portfolio balance concepts
- Risk versus return
- Short-term versus long-term initiatives
- Strategic balance
- Investment distribution
- Portfolio composition
Module 12: Portfolio Optimisation
- Optimisation concepts
- Investment constraints
- Resource constraints
- Value optimisation
- Component combinations
- Optimisation decisions
Module 13: Portfolio Financial Management
- Portfolio budgets
- Investment planning
- Funding allocation
- Financial forecasting
- Portfolio expenditure
- Financial performance
Module 14: Portfolio Resource Management
- Resource demand
- Resource capacity
- Resource allocation
- Skills availability
- Resource conflicts
- Resource optimisation
Module 15: Portfolio Capacity Planning
- Organisational capacity
- Demand forecasting
- Capacity constraints
- Skills requirements
- Capacity gaps
- Capacity balancing
Module 16: Portfolio Risk Management
- Portfolio risks
- Component risks
- Aggregate risk
- Risk exposure
- Risk prioritisation
- Portfolio risk responses
Module 17: Portfolio Dependencies
- Project dependencies
- Programme dependencies
- Resource dependencies
- Technical dependencies
- Dependency mapping
- Managing interdependencies
Module 18: Portfolio Benefits Management
- Portfolio benefits
- Benefit identification
- Benefit ownership
- Benefits alignment
- Benefit tracking
- Value realisation
Module 19: Portfolio Stakeholder Management
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder analysis
- Executive stakeholders
- Stakeholder expectations
- Engagement strategies
- Stakeholder communication
Module 20: Portfolio Communication
- Communication requirements
- Executive communication
- Portfolio updates
- Decision information
- Communication channels
- Portfolio transparency
Module 21: Portfolio Performance Management
- Portfolio performance
- Performance indicators
- Strategic performance
- Financial performance
- Delivery performance
- Performance trends
Module 22: Portfolio KPIs and Metrics
- Portfolio KPIs
- Strategic alignment metrics
- Financial indicators
- Resource indicators
- Risk indicators
- Benefits indicators
Module 23: Portfolio Dashboards and Reporting
- Executive dashboards
- Portfolio status reports
- Performance visualisation
- Risk reporting
- Resource reporting
- Benefits reporting
Module 24: Scenario Analysis
- Scenario planning
- What-if analysis
- Funding scenarios
- Resource scenarios
- Priority changes
- Evaluating portfolio alternatives
Module 25: Portfolio Change Management
- Portfolio changes
- New initiatives
- Component adjustments
- Priority changes
- Impact assessment
- Portfolio rebalancing
Module 26: Managing Underperforming Components
- Identifying underperformance
- Performance analysis
- Root cause identification
- Corrective actions
- Component recovery
- Termination considerations
Module 27: Portfolio Decision-Making
- Decision criteria
- Evidence-based decisions
- Investment decisions
- Trade-off analysis
- Executive recommendations
- Decision documentation
Module 28: Portfolio Management Office
- Portfolio Management Office functions
- Governance support
- Portfolio standards
- Performance reporting
- Resource visibility
- Decision support
Module 29: Technology and Analytics in Portfolio Management
- Portfolio management systems
- Portfolio dashboards
- Data analytics
- Forecasting
- AI-supported portfolio insights
- Data-driven decision-making
Module 30: Building a High-Performance Portfolio
- Portfolio health assessment
- Strategic alignment review
- Portfolio optimisation
- Governance improvement
- Continuous portfolio review
- Maximising organisational value
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
This course provides advanced knowledge of portfolio management for aligning projects, programmes, and investments with strategic objectives. Participants will explore portfolio governance, selection, prioritisation, resource allocation, risk, financial management, performance measurement, benefits, stakeholder engagement, scenario analysis, optimisation, and strategic decision-making to maximise organisational value.