What is Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Course?

The MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of portfolio management principles, practices, and frameworks. The Foundation level introduces the MoP® concepts, while the Practitioner level focuses on applying these principles to real-world portfolio management challenges.

Learners will explore key areas such as strategic alignment, governance, prioritisation, risk management, and resource optimisation. The course enables learners to implement MoP® methodologies effectively through practical exercises and scenarios, ensuring portfolios deliver value and support organisational goals.

This combined 5-day MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course by Oakwood International prepares learners for certification exams, empowering them to enhance their portfolio management capabilities and drive organisational success.
 

Course Objectives
 

  • To understand the principles, practices, and key elements of MoP®

  • To learn how to align portfolio management with organisational strategies

  • To develop skills for prioritising and optimising resources across portfolios

  • To explore governance and decision-making frameworks for portfolios

  • To identify and manage risks and dependencies within a portfolio

  • To apply MoP® practices to real-world portfolio management scenarios

  • To prepare for and successfully pass the MoP® Foundation and Practitioner certification exams

Upon completion, learners will be equipped to manage portfolios effectively, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering measurable value.

Course Outline

Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation & Practitioner Course

Module 1: Overview

  • Portfolio and Portfolio Management

  • Portfolio Management Model

  • Portfolio Definition and Delivery Practices

  • Project and Project Management

  • Programme and Programme Management

  • Portfolio, Project, and Programme Management

  • Circumstances Affect the Principles and Practices

  • Cost Effective Approaches

  • Objectives of Portfolio Management

  • Benefits of Portfolio Management
     

Module 2: Implement, Sustain, and Measure

  • Implement Portfolio Management

  • Advantages of Planned Approaches

  • Stages of Implementing Portfolio Management

  • Factors to Consider in Sustaining Progress

  • Assessing Portfolio Management Maturity
     

Module 3: Strategic and Organisational Context

  • Business as Usual

  • Strategic Planning

  • Budgeting and Resource Allocation

  • Programme and Project Management

  • Performance Management

  • Corporate Governance
     

Module 4: Portfolio Management Principles

  • Senior Management Commitment

  • Governance Alignment

  • Strategy Alignment

  • Portfolio Office

  • An Energised Change Culture
     

Module 5: Portfolio Definition Cycle

  • Overview

  • Understand Practice

  • Categorise Practice

  • Prioritise Practice

  • Balance Practice

  • Plan Practice
     

Module 6: Portfolio Delivery Cycle

  • Portfolio Delivery Practices

  • Portfolio Delivery Cycle

  • Management Control Practice

  • Benefits Management Practice

  • Financial Management Practice

  • Risk Management Practice

  • Stakeholder Engagement Practice

  • Organisational Governance Practice

  • Resource Management Practice
     

Module 7: Roles and Documentation

  • Portfolio Direction Group (PDG) or Investment Committee (IC)

  • Portfolio Progress Group (PPG) or Change Delivery Committee (CDC)

  • Business Change Director or Portfolio Director

  • Portfolio Manager

  • Portfolio Benefits Manager

  • Portfolio Management Framework

  • Portfolio Strategy

  • Portfolio Benefits Management Framework

  • Portfolio Benefits Realisation Plan

  • Portfolio Financial Plan

  • Resource Schedule

  • Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan

  • Portfolio Dashboard
     

Module 8: Implement, Sustain, and Measure

  • Select the Appropriate Approach to implement.

  • Coordination of Portfolio Management

  • Designing a Strategy

  • Building and Maintaining Organisational Energy

  • Maturity and Evidence of Impact

  • Recommended Approaches
     

Module 9: Portfolio Definition Cycle

  • Identify Practices and Techniques

  • Understanding the Portfolio

  • Splitting the Portfolio

  • Using Approaches to Prioritise Portfolio

  • Balancing the Portfolio

  • Strategy and Delivery Plan
     

Module 10: Portfolio Delivery Cycle

  • Management Control

  • Portfolio-level Benefits Management

  • Portfolio-level Financial Management

  • Portfolio-level Risk Management

  • Portfolio-level Stakeholder Engagement

  • Portfolio-level Resource Management
     

Module 11: Roles and Documentation

  • Portfolio Management Framework

  • Portfolio Benefits Management Framework

  • Portfolio Strategy

  • Portfolio Delivery Plan

  • Portfolio Benefits Realisation Plan

  • Portfolio Financial Plan

  • Portfolio Resource Schedule

  • Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan

  • Portfolio Dashboard Report

  • Main Portfolio Management Roles

  • Portfolio Direction Group/Investment Committee

  • Portfolio Progress Group/Change Delivery Committee

  • Business Change Director/Portfolio Director

  • Portfolio Manager

  • Portfolio Benefits Manager
     

MoP® course online Exam Preparation Workbook

Our exam preparation workbook ensures and validates that you have the knowledge and confidence to pass your exam. The exam preparation workbook comprises mock questions and applicable scenario-based projects and is known to elevate pass marks. Please note that this exam preparation workbook and instructions for booking your exam can be found in your Joining Instructions, received upon enrolment. Completing the workbook before sitting the exam is highly recommended to maximise your chances of passing.
 

MoP® Online Exams

After completing four days of training and successfully passing your MoP® Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day that you can complete at your convenience. This day prepares you to take and pass your MoP® Practitioner exam online.
 

We will provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. Subject to availability, this exam can be taken at a suitable time.

Included

Included

  • No course includes are available.

Offered In This Course:

  • vedio Video Content
  • elearning eLearning Materials
  • exam Study Resources
  • certificate Completion Certificate
  • study Tutor Support
  • workbook Interactive Quizzes
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Online Instructor-Led Training

  • Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.

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  • Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What topics are covered in the MoP® Foundation & Practitioner Course?

The course covers MoP® principles, portfolio management cycles, governance, risk management, resource optimisation, and certification preparation.

Q. How can this training benefit my career?

This training validates your expertise in portfolio management, preparing you for leadership roles focused on aligning strategy with delivery and optimising resources.

Q. Is MoP® applicable across industries?

Yes, MoP® is widely adopted in finance, IT, healthcare, and government industries for strategic portfolio management and decision-making.

Q. What support is provided during the training?

Learners receive study materials, practical exercises, and expert guidance to ensure effective learning and certification readiness.

Q. Is this course suitable for beginners?

The course starts with foundational concepts and progresses to advanced applications, making it suitable for professionals at all levels.

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