Course Overview
Course Duration: Typically, this training spans several weeks and provides a total of 35 contact hours, which is one of the prerequisites for taking the PfMP exam.
Instructors: Experienced Portfolio Management Professionals (PfMP® certified)
Course Description: The PfMP certification training program is designed to prepare individuals for the PfMP exam, a globally recognized certification for experienced portfolio managers. It covers advanced portfolio management concepts and best practices, as outlined in PMI’s “Standard for Portfolio Management.”
Course Objectives:
- Equip participants with advanced portfolio management skills.
- Prepare participants to pass the PfMP certification exam.
- Enhance participants’ ability to manage complex portfolios effectively.
Course Outline
- Portfolio Management Overview
- The Role of the Portfolio Manager
- Key Differences Between Program, Project, and Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Life Cycles
- Aligning Portfolios with Organizational Strategy
- Defining Portfolio Objectives
- Portfolio Governance and Decision Making
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Portfolio Benefits Management
- Establishing Portfolio Governance Structure
- Portfolio Stakeholder Management
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Portfolio Quality Management
- Portfolio Information Management and Reporting
- Portfolio Identification and Selection
- Portfolio Planning and Execution
- Portfolio Monitoring and Control
- Portfolio Optimization and Review
- Transitioning from Programs to Portfolios
- Portfolio Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Performance Measurement and Reporting
- Variance Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Portfolio Audit and Reviews
- Identifying Portfolio Stakeholders
- Developing Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
- Managing Portfolio Stakeholder Expectations
- Monitoring and Controlling Stakeholder Engagement
- Portfolio Risk Assessment and Analysis
- Risk Response Planning
- Risk Monitoring and Control
- Portfolio Quality Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement
- Portfolio Communication Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Reporting and Documentation
Exam Preparation
Course Material and Prerequisites
Course Materials:
- > PMI’s “Standard for Porfolio Management”
- > PfMP Exam Prep Study Guide
- > Lecture slides and handouts
- > Sample exams and practice questions
Assessment:
- > Weekly support calls
- > End-of-course practice exams
- > PfMP exam readiness assessment
Prerequisites:
- > A minimum of 10,500 hours of program management experience within the last 15 years.
- > A bachelor’s degree or higher.
- > 35 contact hours of program management education.
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