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Portfolio Management Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: Basics of Portfolio Management

  • What is Portfolio Management?
  • Definitions
  • Why PPM?
  • Portfolio Management Principles
  • Components of PPM
  • Functions and Services
  • Wider Organization
  • Integration
  • Non-PPM Functions and Services

Module 2: Portfolio Management Roles

  • Portfolio Management Office
  • Staff Skills and Competences
  • P3O Management Roles
  • Generic and Functional Roles
  • Sizing and Tailoring
  • Management Roles
    • Portfolio Office Sponsor
    • Head of Portfolio Office
    • Head of Program or Project Office
  • Generic Roles
    • Portfolio Analyst
    • Program or Project Specialist and Officer
  • Functional Roles and Commercial Role
  • Benefits and Value Role
  • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Role
  • Information Management Role
  • Consultancy and Performance Management Role
  • Finance and Issue Role
  • Change Control Role
  • Planning Role
  • Quality Assurance Role
  • Risk and Reporting Role
  • Secretariat or Administrator Role
  • Tools Expert

Module 3: Implementation and Benefits

  • Permanent Portfolio Office Overview
  • Identify Phase Activities
    • Stakeholder Identification
    • Identifying Portfolio Office Activities
    • Agreeing P3O Vision and Business Case
    • Obstacles to Confirming Business Case
    • Cost Model
  • Define Phase Activities and Outputs
    • Establish Implementation Team
    • Identify and Analyse Stakeholders
    • Refine Vision Statement
    • P3M3 Attributes
    • Threats to Achieving Blueprint
    • Plan Stage/Tranches of Delivery
    • Project Dossier and Outline Plan
  • Deliver Phase Activities
    • Develop, Model, and Validate Benefits
    • Benefit Realization
    • Post Implementation and Benefit Review
  • Closure Phase Activities and Outputs
    • Temporary Office and Internal Resources
    • Implementation Lifecycle
    • Definition and Implementation
    • Closing Down a Temporary Office

Module 4: Prioritization and Portfolio Management

  • Overview
  • Overview of Tools and Techniques
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Portfolio Office Tools
  • Enterprise PPM (EPM) Solutions
  • Selecting EPM Solutions
  • Portfolio Office Techniques
  • Prioritization and Optimization
  • Complexity Modelling
  • Knowledge Management
  • Business Process Swim Lanes
  • Capacity Planning
  • Assurance and Governance
  • Assurance, Gated Reviews, and Health Checks
  • Information Assurance (IA)
  • Governance and the Portfolio Office
  • Tailoring of Approaches

Module 5: Protecting the Portfolio

  • Protect Portfolio Value
  • Safeguarding Value
  • Keeping Track
  • Management Dashboard
  • Analyzing Project/Portfolio Performance
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Portfolio Risk Management
  • RCA: Fishbone Diagram
  • Risk Management Tools
  • Calculating Risk Priority Number
  • Decision Tree
  • Qualitative Risk Analysis

Module 6: Evaluation and Assessment

  • P3M3 Maturity Levels
  • Lessons-Learnt Workshops
  • Workshop Techniques
  • Skills Development and Maintenance

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Who should attend this Portfolio Management Black Belt Course?

The Portfolio Management Black Belt Training Course in Sacramento provides delegates with an in-depth understanding of Portfolio Management. This course can be beneficial for a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Project Managers
  • Senior Portfolio Managers
  • Senior Program Managers
  • Senior Project Managers
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • PMO (Project Management Office) Directors
  • Business Analysts

Prerequisites of the Portfolio Management Black Belt Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Portfolio Management Black Belt Training Course.

Portfolio Management Black Belt Course Overview

The Portfolio Management Black Belt Course in Sacramento provides a comprehensive understanding of strategic project selection, resource optimization, and risk management. A deep grasp of Portfolio Management is not just advantageous but essential for sustainable growth and success. This course delves into the intricacies of aligning projects with organizational goals, equipping professionals with a strategic edge.

Proficiency in Portfolio Management is imperative for professionals in Sacramento aspiring to excel in strategic roles. Mastery of this subject is particularly crucial for Project Managers, Business Analysts, and senior executives seeking to enhance decision-making skills, resource utilization, and aligning projects with organizational objectives.

This intensive 3-day training by The Knowledge Academy in Sacramento empowers delegates with the knowledge and tools essential for effective Portfolio Management. Through a blend of practical case studies and hands-on exercises, delegates will gain proficiency in risk assessment, resource optimization, and prioritizing projects for maximum strategic impact. This course equips them to excel in this training and take their careers to the next level.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the fundamental principles of Portfolio Management
  • To learn to evaluate and prioritize projects based on strategic alignment
  • To develop expertise in risk management and resource optimization
  • To gain proficiency in using the latest Portfolio Management tools and software
  • To learn to assess and manage the financial aspects of project portfolios.
  • To enhance decision-making skills in a portfolio context
  • To foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams

After completing the Portfolio Management Black Belt Course in Sacramento, delegates will possess a holistic understanding of Portfolio Management, enabling them to make more informed strategic decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and drive successful project outcomes.

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What’s included in this Portfolio Management Black Belt Course?

  • Portfolio Management Black Belt Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors      
  • Portfolio Management Black Belt Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack

Portfolio Management Black Belt Exam

To achieve the Portfolio Management Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 30 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 60%, or 19/30 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book

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Sacramento is situated near central valley at the joining of the Sacramento River and the American River, as well as it being the capital city of California it is also the sixth largest city within California and is home to around 485,199 people within 2014. Sacramento also has a metropolitan population of an estimated 2,414, 783 in 2010 therefore ranking it in third place as the largest metropolitan population within California. Sacramento is also the seat to the government of Sacramento County, and America’s most diverse city as of Harvard University civil rights project in 2002. There are a number of different types of schools, which are public, private or independent, the independent schools within Sacramento include the Waldorf School and the Sacramento Country Day School which was run by the California Association of Independent Schools as opposed to being one of the Roman Catholic Independent schools. The Public schools include Natomas Unified School District, Twin Rivers Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District and Elk Grove Unified School District. Some of the Universities within the city include Sacramento State (California State University, Sacramento) and University of California. Sacramento State University plays a big part in the education of students, as of 2004 they enrolled roughly 22,555 undergraduates within the eight colleges it operates. There is also a few universities with campuses in Sacramento which include the McGeroge School of law – University of Pacific, National University, Western Seminary and the University of San Francisco. All of the Universities offer students different types of courses and degrees some of which include graduate, undergraduate, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Subjects can also differ depending on the institution with regards to public health sciences, administration, project management, business, sciences, law, counselling, education, mathematics, engineering, arts, sports and many more. Sacramento also consists of different schools which practise religion, these being an Islamic school the Masjid Annur, Christian schools such as the Sacramento Adventist Academy and the Capital Christian School as well as a Jewish school which is the Shalom School.

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