Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation

The MoP® Foundation course introduces the principles, practices, and techniques of portfolio management as defined in the Management of Portfolios (MoP®) framework. It’s designed for professionals who want to understand how to prioritise investments, balance change initiatives, and deliver maximum value across an organisation’s portfolio.

Whether you work in project management, business change, or strategic planning, this course gives you a clear view of how portfolio management supports business performance.

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Course Overview:
Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation

Key Details

Certification

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Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation

Course Format

Self-paced learning with a 12-month licence

Course Duration

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Approximately 12 hours to complete

Pre-Requisites

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None

Exam Information

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One exam take included. Exam is 50 multiple choice questions over 40 minutes

Resources Required

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Skills Developed

Portfolio Management Fundamentals
Governance and Decision-Making
Risk Management
Resource Optimisation
Stakeholder Engagement
Benefits Realisation

Learning Objectives

✔️ Grasp the scope and objectives of portfolio management and distinguish it from programme and project management.


✔️ Learn how to align portfolios with organisational strategies to optimise resources and achieve succesful outcomes.


✔️ Explore the core principles underpinning effective portfolio management and understand the cycles, practices, and techniques involved.


✔️ Gain insights into implementing portfolio management approaches, maintaining progress, and assessing success.

✔️ Understand the purpose and key content of major portfolio documents, facilitating clear communication and documentation.


✔️ Identify key portfolio management roles and understand their responsibilities within the organisational context.

Who is this Course Suitable for?

Project Management Experience

No prior experience is required

Project Roles

(Aspiring) Project Managers

(Aspiring) Programme Managers

(Aspiring) Portfolio Managers

Business Change Managers

Senior Responsible Owners (SROs)

Business Analysts

 PMO staff and strategic planners

Members of Management Boards and Directors of Change

Industries

This course is suitable for most industries. Contact us for more information.

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Certified by Industry, for Industry

Our Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation course is both accredited and assessed by Axelos.

Axelos is a global leader in best practice frameworks for project, programme, and portfolio management, including PRINCE2®, ITIL® and MSP®. Its certifications are held by millions of professionals worldwide across a range of industries.

MOP® is a registered trade mark of Axelos Limited, used under permission of Axelos Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo is a trademark of the Axelos Limited group. Used under licence from Axelos Limited. All rights reserved.

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Course Career Pathways

Portfolio Manager

Programme Manager

Project Manager

Business Change Manager

Project Director

Benefits Manager

Strategic Planner or Advisor

PMO Analyst / Manager

Transformation Lead

Company Director

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