Introduction to Project Portfolio Management

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Managers interested in gaining a basic understanding of portfolio management or developing portfolio management skills relating to business requirements.

A good understanding or work background in project management.

• Project Management Fundamentals (Second Edition)
• Suggested but not required: Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification: Fourth Edition - Comprehensive

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• identify the fundamentals of portfolio management.
• identify the various stages in the portfolio management process.
• select and prioritize portfolio components.
• perform risk analysis and develop portfolio risk responses.
• balance portfolios and authorize portfolio components.
• monitor and control portfolios.
• identify the key components of portfolio management implementation in the organization.

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Portfolio Management

Topic 1A: Portfolio Management Overview
Topic 1B: Identify the Need for Portfolio Management
Topic 1C: Describe Portfolio Management's Relationship Within the Organization

Lesson 2: Understanding the Portfolio Management Processes

Topic 2A: Describe Organizational Influences
Topic 2B: Processes in the Portfolio Management Life Cycle

Lesson 3: Selecting and Prioritizing Portfolio Components

Topic 3A: Identify Portfolio Components
Topic 3B: Categorize Portfolio Components
Topic 3C: Evaluate Portfolio Components
Topic 3D: Select Portfolio Components
Topic 3E: Prioritize Portfolio Components

Lesson 4: Performing Risk Analysis and Developing Risk Responses

Topic 4A: Identify the Portfolio Risk Management Processes
Topic 4B: Identify Portfolio Risks
Topic 4C: Analyze Portfolio Risks
Topic 4D: Develop Portfolio Risk Responses

Lesson 5: Balancing and Authorizing Portfolio Components

Topic 5A: Balance a Portfolio
Topic 5B: Communicate Portfolio Adjustments
Topic 5C: Authorize Portfolio Components

Lesson 6: Monitoring and Controlling Portfolios

Topic 6A: Monitor and Control Portfolio Risks
Topic 6B: Review and Report Portfolio Performance
Topic 6C: Monitor Business Strategy Changes

Lesson 7: Examining Portfolio Management Implementation

Topic 7A: Define the PMO's Relationship with Portfolio Management
Topic 7B: Describe PMO Establishment and Operational Methods
Topic 7C: Describe the Portfolio Management Implementation Process

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.