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Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Training Overview
The MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course is designed to help professionals and organisations understand and implement portfolio management frameworks that ensure the right initiatives are undertaken and governed effectively. The course begins at the foundation level, introducing core concepts, principles, and roles within portfolio management. It then progresses to the Practitioner level, where learners gain the skills to apply and tailor MoP® practices to real-world scenarios.
Management of Portfolios (MoP®) offers a structured and flexible approach to portfolio management, focusing on maximising return on investment, improving decision-making, and aligning change initiatives with business goals.
By completing the MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Certification, professionals gain the capability to establish portfolio governance, manage risk and resource dependencies, and deliver measurable business value through effective portfolio oversight.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles, cycles, and practices of portfolio management
- Apply MoP® to prioritise and align change initiatives with strategic objectives
- Evaluate and balance risk, capacity, funding, and resource constraints
- Establish effective governance structures and performance metrics for portfolio oversight
- Integrate portfolio management with existing project and programme frameworks
- Support senior management in making strategic investment decisions
Prerequisites for Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Training
There are no formal prerequisites for attending this MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course.
Who Should Attend the Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Training?
The MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course is suitable for professionals responsible for delivering or supporting strategic portfolio management and business transformation initiatives. It is ideal for:
• Portfolio Managers
• Programme and Project Managers
• PMO Leaders and Staff
• Business Change Managers
• Senior Executives and Decision-Makers
• Strategy and Planning Professionals
• Risk and Performance Managers
Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Training Outline
Module 1: Overview
- Portfolio and Portfolio Management
- Portfolio Management Model
- Portfolio Definition and Delivery Practices
- Project and Project Management
- Programme and Programme Management
- Portfolio, Project, and Programme Management
- Circumstances Affect the Principles and Practices
- Cost Effective Approaches
- Objectives of Portfolio Management
- Benefits of Portfolio Management
Module 2: Implement, Sustain, and Measure
- Implement Portfolio Management
- Advantages of Planned Approachesa
- Stages of Implementing Portfolio Management
- Factors to Consider in Sustaining Progress
- Assessing Portfolio Management Maturity
Module 3: Strategic and Organisational Context
- Business as Usual
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting and Resource Allocation
- Programme and Project Management
- Performance Management
- Corporate Governance
Module 4: Portfolio Management Principles
- Senior Management Commitment
- Governance Alignment
- Strategy Alignment
- Portfolio Office
- An Energised Change Culture
Module 5: Portfolio Definition Cycle
- Overview
- Understand Practice
- Categorise Practice
- Prioritise Practice
- Balance Practice
- Plan Practice
Module 6: Portfolio Delivery Cycle
- Portfolio Delivery Practices
- Portfolio Delivery Cycle
- Management Control Practice
- Benefits Management Practice
- Financial Management Practice
- Risk Management Practice
- Stakeholder Engagement Practice
- Organisational Governance Practice
- Resource Management Practice
Module 7: Roles and Documentation
- Portfolio Direction Group (PDG) or Investment Committee (IC)
- Portfolio Progress Group (PPG) or Change Delivery Committee (CDC)
- Business Change Director or Portfolio Director
- Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Benefits Manager
- Portfolio Management Framework
- Portfolio Strategy
- Portfolio Benefits Management Framework
- Portfolio Benefits Realisation Plan
- Portfolio Financial Plan
- Resource Schedule
- Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan
- Portfolio Dashboard
Module 8: Implement, Sustain, and Measure
- Select the Appropriate Approach to implement.
- Coordination of Portfolio Management
- Designing a Strategy
- Building and Maintaining Organisational Energy
- Maturity and Evidence of Impact
- Recommended Approaches
Module 9: Portfolio Definition Cycle
- Identify Practices and Techniques
- Understanding the Portfolio
- Splitting the Portfolio
- Using Approaches to Prioritise Portfolio
- Balancing the Portfolio
- Strategy and Delivery Plan
Module 10: Portfolio Delivery Cycle
- Management Control
- Portfolio-level Benefits Management
- Portfolio-level Financial Management
- Portfolio-level Risk Management
- Portfolio-level Stakeholder Engagement
- Portfolio-level Resource Management
Module 11: Roles and Documentation
- Portfolio Management Framework
- Portfolio Benefits Management Framework
- Portfolio Strategy
- Portfolio Delivery Plan
- Portfolio Benefits Realisation Plan
- Portfolio Financial Plan
- Portfolio Resource Schedule
- Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan
- Portfolio Dashboard Report
- Main Portfolio Management Roles
- Portfolio Direction Group/Investment Committee
- Portfolio Progress Group/Change Delivery Committee
- Business Change Director/Portfolio Director
- Portfolio Manager
- Portfolio Benefits Manager
What’s Included
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Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Training Schedule
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What do i get for £3735
- 16 hours course
- Mock exams
- Exams included, taken online
- Immediate access for 90 days
- Certificates on completion
- Exercise files
- Personal performance tool
- 24/7 Support
- Track your teams progress
- Downloadable resources & fun Challenges
- Ai assistant
- Train in the comfort of your home
- Interactive course
- Compatible on mobile, tablet and desktop
- Scenario based learning
- Bookmarking ability
- Note taking facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions?
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of portfolio management principles, cycles, and practices. You'll learn how to align portfolios with strategic objectives, prioritise initiatives, manage resources efficiently, and apply portfolio management techniques in a real-world context.
This training is ideal for portfolio managers, programme and project managers, business change leaders, senior executives, and strategic planners responsible for managing or supporting organisational change and investment decisions.
The Foundation level introduces the core concepts, terminology, and portfolio management structure. In contrast, the Practitioner level focuses on how to apply and tailor MoP® principles and practices to specific organisational scenarios and challenges.
Yes, MoP® complements delivery-focused frameworks like PRINCE2®, MSP®, and Agile by ensuring that the right programmes and projects are selected, prioritised, and aligned with business strategy for optimal investment return.
MoP® helps organisations make informed investment decisions, balance change with business as usual, optimise resource use, and ensure all initiatives contribute to strategic goals and measurable benefits.
Absolutely. MoP® is a flexible and scalable framework applicable to organisations of all sizes and sectors, including public, private, and non-profit, looking to improve governance, alignment, and return on investment from their portfolios.
MoP® is an internationally respected certification recognised by employers seeking strategic leaders capable of managing complex portfolios and aligning change initiatives with organisational goals.
This certification is ideal for portfolio managers, strategy directors, programme managers, business transformation leads, change managers, and PMO professionals involved in strategic planning and execution.
MoP®-certified professionals are highly valued for their ability to link investments to strategy, resulting in strong demand, higher earning potential, and advancement into senior leadership roles.
Organisations value MoP®-certified individuals for their structured approach to managing portfolios, ensuring effective prioritisation, value delivery, and alignment between projects, programmes, and long-term business objectives.
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