Introduction

In today's dynamic business environment, effective project and portfolio management is crucial for organizations to achieve their strategic goals. This 10-day online training program provides a comprehensive understanding of project and portfolio management, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge to manage projects and portfolios effectively. Through interactive sessions, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will learn to align projects with organizational strategy, optimize resource allocation, manage risks, and measure performance to drive successful outcomes.

Course Objectives 

• Understand Project and Portfolio Management
• Master Project Management Fundamentals
• Develop Portfolio Management Skills
• Enhance Project Selection and Prioritization
• Optimize Resource Allocation
• Measure and Report Performancemonitoring, and reporting for projects and portfolios.
• Implement Governance and Stakeholder Management
• Integrate Agile and Hybrid Approaches
• Stay Ahead of Future Trends

Target Audience

• Project Managers.
• Portfolio Managers.
• Program Managers.
• Executives and Senior Managers.
• PMO (Project Management Office) Staff.
• Business Analysts.
• Consultants.
• Students and Academics.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Project and Portfolio Management

• Welcome and Introduction
• Overview of Project and Portfolio Management
• Importance of Portfolio Management in Achieving Strategic Goals
• Case Studies: Successful Project Portfolios
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 2: Project Management Fundamentals

Session 2 (3 hours)

• Key Concepts and Terminology
• Project Life Cycle and Phases
• Project Management Processes and Knowledge Areas
• nteractive Exercise: Project Charter Development
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 3: Portfolio Management Frameworks and Models

• Understanding Portfolio Management Frameworks
• Common Models and Methodologies
• Aligning Portfolios with Organizational Strategy
• Group Activity: Mapping Projects to Strategic Goals
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 4: Project Selection and Prioritization

• Criteria for Project Selection
• Methods for Prioritizing Projects
• Balancing Risk and Reward in Portfolio Decisions
• Case Studies: Selection and Prioritization in Action
• Q&A and Discussion

 Day 5: Resource Allocation and Optimization

• Resource Management Principles
• Techniques for Optimizing Resource Allocation
• Addressing Resource Conflicts and Constraints
• Interactive Exercise: Resource Allocation Simulation
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 6: Risk Management in Project Portfolios

• Identifying and Assessing Portfolio Risks
• Strategies for Risk Mitigation and Management
• Tools and Techniques for Risk Monitoring
• Group Activity: Risk Assessment Workshop
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 7: Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Projects and Portfolios
• Techniques for Monitoring Performance
• Reporting Tools and Dashboards
• Case Studies: Effective Performance Reporting
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 8: Governance and Stakeholder Management

• Principles of Portfolio Governance
• Roles and Responsibilities in Portfolio Management
• Engaging and Managing Stakeholders
• Interactive Session: Stakeholder Mapping
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 9: Agile and Hybrid Portfolio Management

• Introduction to Agile Portfolio Management
• Integrating Agile with Traditional Portfolio Management
• Benefits and Challenges of Hybrid Approaches
• Case Studies: Agile Portfolio Management in Practice
• Q&A and Discussion

Day 10: Future Trends and Continuous Improvement

• Emerging Trends in Project and Portfolio Management
• Continuous Improvement and Learning
• Developing a Culture of Innovation and Adaptability
• Interactive Session: Action Planning for Participants
• Q&A, Feedback, and Closing Remarks

Training Program Information:

Status: Accepting Registrations

Program Start Date: 02 SEP 2024 - 10 Days.

Format: ON-LINE.

Fee: 1500 USD

Registration Due: Friday 09 AUG 2024