Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning

Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning (including exam)

Content of the training

The aim of the Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a portfolio firm or in a range of portfolio management roles.

The Management of Portfolios MoP Foundation e-learning provides advice and examples of applying principles, practices and techniques that help optimize an organization's investment in change, in addition to its business as usual (BAU) work.

MoP Foundation helps organizations answer a fundamental question: Are we sure this investment is good for us and how will it contribute to our strategic objectives? Investing is key because portfolio management is about investing in the right change initiatives and implementing them in the right way.

Management of Portfolios MoP Foundation achieves this by ensuring that:

• The programs and projects implemented are prioritized in terms of their contribution to the strategic objectives of the organization and the overall level of risk
• Programs and projects are consistently managed to ensure efficient and effective delivery
• The realization of benefits is maximized to get the greatest return (in terms of strategic contribution and efficiency savings) from the investment made

Objective Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning

The Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation measures understanding of the principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities, documents and organizational context within which portfolio management operates.

At the end of the Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning, you will know all about the:

• scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from program and project management
• benefits of applying portfolio management
• context in which it operates
• principles on which successful portfolio management is based
• approaches to implementation, the factors to consider when maintaining progress and how to assess portfolio management success
• objectives of the definition of portfolio management and delivery cycles and their component practices, and relevant techniques applicable to each practice
• purpose and main content of the main portfolio documents
• scope of key portfolio management roles

Topics Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning

Introduction

• The aim and structure of the course
• The format and style of the Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation exam

Introduction to MoP

• Introduction to or description of:
• MoP as part of a range of Best Practice Management products
• Definitions of the Terms Project, Program and Portfolio
• Descriptions of the terms Project, Program a Portfolio Management
• The differences between projects, programs and portfolios
• The principles of MoP and the 'lite touch' techniques
• The two portfolio cycles and the definition and delivery practices
• The need to adapt MoP guidance to your organization
• The Goals and Benefits of Portfolio Management

Strategic and organizational context

• The relationship between portfolio management and the other functions or activities with which it must coordinate

Roles and documentation

• MoP roles and responsibilities, documents and content

MoP Principles

• Description of the MoP principles and the keys to the success of each

Implement, maintain, measure

• The three approaches to implementing MoP
• Key Factors in Implementing and Supporting Progress
• Assessing maturity and organizational impact
• Organizational energy

Definitiecyclus

• Explanation of the five definition practices

Delivery cycle

• Explanation of the seven delivery practices

MoP Foundation research technique

• How to approach the MoP investigation

MoP Foundation exam simulator

• With timed sample questions in the style of the MoP Foundation exam

Target audience 

This qualification is designed for those involved in a range of formal and informal portfolio management roles, including investment decisions, project and program delivery and benefit realization. It is relevant to everyone involved in the selection and delivery of business change initiatives, including:

• Members of the Board of Directors and Directors of Change
• Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)
• Portfolio, program, project, business change and benefits managers;
• Project appraisers
• Business case writers

Foreknowledge and level

There are no pre-requisites and the level is MBO+.

Duration

The Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning takes about 12 hours.

Exam Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation

The exam is included with this product, and you can enter the Peoplecert portal within purchase. If you want to take the exam, it is available online through remote proctor.

To be eligible for a post-training certificate, you must get at least 50% correct on 50 questions that will give you 40 minutes. For more information about the Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation certification, see peoplecert .

Additional information

• You have 12 months access to the course.
• mock exam questions are included
• Fully accredited by Peoplecert/Axelos.
• The exam is included in the price.

Method

D-ICT Solutions gives you access to the Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning environment, where you can go through the material at your own pace. The Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning makes learning easy and entertaining. In addition to access to the videos where all topics of Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation are treated, use is also made of several quizzes, sample questions, flashcards and educational games.

This Management of Portfolios MOP Foundation e-learning is completely in English!