Master Project Portfolio Management: 5-Day Intensive Course

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively design, build, and manage project portfolios. Learn how to align portfolios with organizational strategy, optimize resource allocation, and maximize return on investment. Gain practical experience through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles and best practices of project portfolio management
• Learn to design and implement a portfolio management framework
• Develop skills in project selection, prioritization, and resource optimization
• Master techniques for portfolio performance monitoring and risk management
• Gain proficiency in portfolio governance and stakeholder management

Course Modules

Day 1: Foundations of Project Portfolio Management

• Introduction to project portfolio management
• Aligning portfolios with organizational strategy
• Portfolio management frameworks and methodologies
• Roles and responsibilities in portfolio management

Day 2: Portfolio Design and Project Selection

• Designing an effective portfolio structure
• Project intake and evaluation processes
• Project selection and prioritization techniques
• Portfolio balancing and optimization

Day 3: Resource Management and Capacity Planning

• Resource allocation strategies
• Capacity planning and forecasting
• Managing resource conflicts across projects
• Tools and techniques for resource optimization

Day 4: Portfolio Performance Monitoring and Risk Management

• Key performance indicators for portfolio management
• Portfolio dashboard design and implementation
• Risk identification and assessment at the portfolio level
• Risk mitigation and contingency planning

Day 5: Portfolio Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Establishing effective portfolio governance structures
• Decision-making processes in portfolio management
• Stakeholder identification and engagement strategies
• Communication planning and reporting

Practical Wins for Participants

• Develop a customized portfolio management framework for your organization
• Create a project selection and prioritization model aligned with strategic objectives
• Design a resource optimization plan to maximize portfolio efficiency
• Construct a portfolio performance dashboard for effective monitoring and reporting