Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios

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Course Introduction

Portfolio management plays a pivotal role in guiding a group of projects and initiatives toward achieving strategic outcomes. It helps organizations make informed decisions about which projects should be selected, prioritized, and funded, ensuring that resources are invested in the most valuable initiatives. While project and program management focus on execution, portfolio management ensures that the right mix of projects is chosen to support business goals. In today’s dynamic business environment, this discipline has become more vital than ever due to evolving risks, changing priorities, and the need for flexible governance structures.

The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios Training Course addresses these challenges by providing practical insights into portfolio planning and control. Participants will learn how to identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and implement governance mechanisms to monitor portfolio performance. The course also emphasizes the importance of strategic alignment to ensure that portfolios support the organization’s long-term objectives in a rapidly changing environment.

This training course is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to navigate complex project environments using real-world examples and hands-on tools. It will enhance participants’ ability to manage project portfolios in dynamic settings, ensuring better decision-making, improved risk management, and stronger value delivery.

This training course will feature:

  • Portfolio management as a strategy implementation tool and how it could be impacted by the new normal
  • The portfolio life cycle, phases, and controls
  • Strategic re-alignment of portfolios in response to new challenges
  • Portfolio governance and its integration with organization-wide governance
  • Portfolio stakeholder management, risk management, and value management

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply the core concepts of portfolio management
  • Build a project portfolio and identify, evaluate, and select its components
  • Prepare a prioritized portfolio register and develop a portfolio plan
  • Allocate portfolio resources effectively using capacity management techniques
  • Measure and report portfolio performance using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics

This training course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage portfolios strategically in a changing environment. It focuses on building practical skills for portfolio planning, prioritization, governance, and performance monitoring. By applying the tools and techniques taught, attendees will be able to optimize their project portfolios and align them with organizational strategy.

Training Methodology

This training course uses a blend of proven adult learning techniques to ensure participants fully understand and retain the concepts presented. The course will combine lectures and interactive presentations to explain portfolio management theories and best practices. This foundation will be reinforced through practical application and real-world examples, making the learning experience engaging and relevant.

Participants will also be involved in hands-on activities such as portfolio analysis exercises and case studies that reflect the challenges of today’s business landscape. Structured discussions and brainstorming sessions will encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration among attendees. This varied approach ensures that learners not only grasp the theory but also gain the confidence to apply portfolio management tools and techniques in their own organizations.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for executives, portfolio managers, and functional managers who are involved in the selection, prioritization, budgeting, planning, and management of project portfolios. It is especially valuable for professionals responsible for ensuring that projects align with strategic goals and deliver maximum value in a changing business environment.

This course will greatly benefit:

  • Board members and senior executives
  • Functional managers such as Finance, IT, and Procurement managers
  • Portfolio managers and portfolio analysts
  • PMO managers and PMO staff
  • Program and senior project managers

Course Outline

Day 1: Portfolio Management Concepts and Definitions

  • Organizational Project Management (Portfolios, Programs and Projects)
  • Principals of Portfolio Management, Program Management and Project Management
  • Portfolio Management and Organizational Strategy
  • COVID Impact on Strategy and Portfolio Management
  • Standard Roles in Portfolio Management before and after COVID 19
  • Portfolio Governance and Organizational Governance

Day 2: The Portfolio Life Cycle

  • Portfolio Life-Cycle Overview
  • Initiating and Building a New Portfolio
  • Re-Building an Existing Portfolio
  • Selecting and Prioritizing Portfolio Components
  • Portfolio Planning before and after COVID 19
  • Portfolio Execution, Optimization, Monitoring and Controlling

Day 3: Portfolio Strategic Management and Governance

  • Developing Portfolio Strategic Objectives
  • Portfolio Charter
  • Portfolio Roadmap
  • Selecting Portfolio Components
  • Portfolio Strategic Alignment
  • Portfolio Governance

Day 4: Portfolio Capacity and Capability Management

  • Capacity management
  • Supply and demand management
  • Organizational Capabilities Assessment and Management
  • Portfolio Reporting and Analytics (KPIs, Dashboards, etc)
  • Portfolio Stakeholder Management and Communications

Day 5: Portfolio Risk and Value Management

  • Portfolio Risk Management
  • Portfolio Value Management
  • Design and Implementation of Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS)
  • Course Review
  • Question and Answer

Accreditation

PMI Approved Training Courses

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Aztech Training
Coventry

Certificate

  • COPEX Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online training course

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