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Introduction to Portfolio Management -- PM300

Managing individual projects is challenging enough; handling several complex programs and projects successfully is an enormous task for any organization.  Simply establishing a structure for managing resources, creating effective communication, and identifying acceptable results can be a difficult and time-consuming effort.

Portfolio Management creates a framework for managing programs and projects efficiently and productively.  Good portfolio management recognizes corporate strategy and the crucial importance of effective communication.  This course will give you the skills and the techniques to establish a portfolio management structure that meets your organization’s needs.

Our Introduction to Portfolio Management course will help you manage resources, distribute information, and assess results, all within a structure that conforms to your organization’s strategic goals and operational requirements.  Plus, we will give you tools that help you balance requirements, resources, and outcomes.  Real-world examples will help you put your skills to effective use.

Topics

• Selecting portfolio projects to meet corporate needs
• Determining resource availability 
• Building a project portfolio 
• Managing a project portfolio
• Providing information to portfolio stakeholders
• Project benefit tracking - during and after the project closes