Course Information

Introduction

Many organizations lack a clear view of their project portfolio. That creates resource conflicts, duplicated effort and weak strategic alignment. This five-day course teaches executives how to structure, prioritize and govern a portfolio of projects. The focus is on practical tools and decision-ready outputs you can use immediately.

Objectives

1. Define portfolio boundaries, project categories and a simple governance structure.
2. Apply a scoring model to prioritize initiatives using strategic value, cost and risk.
3. Allocate resources across projects and produce a capacity-constrained portfolio plan.
4. Create a 12–36 month portfolio roadmap and scenario options for trade-off decisions.
5. Develop a concise dashboard and reporting routine to track portfolio performance and risks.

Who Should Attend?

1. PMO Director or PMO Lead
2. Program Manager responsible for multiple related projects
3. Senior Project Manager who manages cross-project dependencies
4. Portfolio Analyst or Portfolio Coordinator
5. Business Unit Director, Product Line Manager or project sponsor responsible for investment decisions

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.