Are you responsible for a project portfolio? Are you about to move into the role of a portfolio manager? Do you work in support of portfolios, for example in a project office? If you have answered yes to any of these questions – this master class is for you.
What are the course objectives?
You will learn to organise and structure portfolios of projects using strategies that maximise their value within the organisational constraints of resources and risk tolerance.
You will be introduced to practical tools and techniques for prioritising and sequencing projects within portfolios.
You will learn to understand your role and responsibilities as well as those of others involved in the management of portfolios.
What content is covered?
This course provides practical techniques for clearly assessing the desirability of the portfolio and for managing its ‘do-ability’. The constraints of time, cost and effort which force selection, sequencing and prioritisation are discussed.
By attending the course you will gain an in-depth understanding of the portfolio management process and how to select, prioritise, initiate and monitor projects within the portfolio. It also addresses the need to maintain a balanced portfolio while tracking and allocating scarce resources. The course defines the process of portfolio management and which areas are critical to its success. You will explore the complexities associated with portfolio management and the course will help you to clarify your understanding of the role of the portfolio manager within your organisation.
What are the key topics?
- The role of the portfolio manager
- Construction of a portfolio
- Optimisation of resources
- Diversification of risk
- Benefits and benefits risk
- Maximisation of portfolio value
- Balancing the portfolio
- Project and programme interdependencies
- Portfolio governance
- Monitoring and communicating the portfolio.
What is the course format?
The course is an interactive mix of lectures, discussions, exercises and practical application in the form of games, case studies and action planning. The case work will focus on establishing a portfolio; helping to illustrate how your choices will radically affect the manageability and value of the portfolio to the business. During the course we review tools for managing resource contention and the impact of project interdependencies, as well as approaches for minimising risk and maximising benefits.
What is the duration and cost of the course?
This is a single module 2 day course.
Cost
£900 plus VAT.
For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or
opencourses@citi.co.uk.
