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MoP® Foundation Course 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 Approaches
  • Stages of Implementing Portfolio Management
  • Factors to Consider in Sustaining Progress
  • Assessing Portfolio Management Maturity

Module 3: Strategic and Organisational Context

  • 6 Key Functions
  • Business as Usual
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting and Resource Allocation
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Performance Management
  • Corporate Governance

Module 4: Portfolio Management Principles

  • Five 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 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

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Who should attend this MoP® Foundation Training Course?

The MoP® Foundation Course is well-suited for individuals engaged in the process of choosing and executing change initiatives. This encompasses a diverse range of roles, such as:

  • Portfolio Managers
  • Management Board Members
  • Portfolio Office Contributors
  • Business Case Writers
  • Business Analysts
  • Senior Executives
  • Strategic Planners

Prerequisites of the MoP® Foundation Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this MoP® Foundation Course. 

MoP® Foundation Course Overview

The Management of Portfolios (MoP)® training course provides delegates with a basic understanding of what Portfolio Management is and how it is used in practice. The MoP® approach to the management of change projects and programmes is covered in detail to ensure that delegates acquire a comprehensive understanding of MoP® and its uses within businesses. You'll learn about MoP® practice methods, approaches, and strategic change principles. The MoP® Foundation exam is included and is taken online.

Delegates will be trained to be able to deliver successful, cost-effective, and high-quality programmes and projects by ensuring effectual communication.

As this course is classified at the Beginner level, teaching is tailored to those who may have little prior knowledge of Portfolio Management. Our MoP® Foundation training course supplies delegates with a selection of principles, practices and techniques that are used to initiate or renew Portfolio Management within a business.

The MoP® methodology is taught in detail, to educate candidates in the basics of MoP®. The methodology provides a clear view of what is included within the portfolio, how much it is costing, the risks involved, objectives, progression, and the impact on the day-to-day running of the business. 

This MoP® Foundation training course is accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS

 

MoP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

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What's included in this MoP® Foundation Training Course?

  • MoP® Foundation Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors     
  • Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

 

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MoP® Foundation Exam Information

The Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation Exam evaluates an individual's comprehension of the MoP® principles, practices, and techniques used in efficient portfolio management. It ensures that candidates have the necessary knowledge to align organisational strategies with projects and programmes. 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 50 
  • Total Marks: 50 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 50%, or 25/50 Marks 
  • Duration: 40 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

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Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation FAQs

Management of Portfolios (MoP®) provides guidance for businesses to make decisions regarding large-scale change through the implementation of projects and programmes.
Yes, this MoP® Foundation training course is accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS.
Yes, the MoP® Foundation exam is included.
The recommended book for both the Foundation and the Practitioner training courses is the official MoP® Guide by AXELOS. There is also another AXELOS guide which can supplement the information from the official MoP® Guide. This extra guide is specifically aimed at Senior Executives. These include; “Management of Portfolios” (2011 Edition) by AXELOS and “An Executive Guide to Portfolio Management” (Aligned to the 2011 Edition) by AXELOS.
The price for Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation certification in the United Kingdom starts from £1795
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation.

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