MoP® Management of Portfolios Foundation & Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

MoP® Management of Portfolios Foundation & Practitioner - Classroom (exam included)

The Management of Portfolios (MoP) guidance provides advice and examples of applying principles, practices, and techniques that help optimize an organization’s investment in change alongside its business-as-usual (BAU) work. AVC’s Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation and Practitioner classroom course will prepare you for both the Foundation and Practitioner qualifications in MoP.

MoP allows organizations to answer a fundamental question:

Are we sure this investment suits us, and how will it contribute to our strategic objectives?

Key features

• Course and material in English
• Intermediate level
• 5-day (8 hours/day) accredited course with a certified MoP® trainer,
• 24 hours of recommended study time
• Working methods: Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.
• Licensed course materials, training slides, and sample papers in digital format
• Exam voucher valid for 1 year. Online exam can be scheduled anytime.
• MoP® Foundation & Practitioner certificate of completion

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you should:

• Understand the scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from project and programme management
• Recognise the benefits of applying portfolio management
• Understand the principles upon which successful portfolio management is based
• Understand and be able to plan the implementation of portfolio management
• Be able to select and adapt MoP principles, practices and techniques to suit different project environments
• Be able to evaluate different MoP documents and role descriptions
• Be able to analyse the solutions adopted in relation to a given scenario

Who should attend?

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Members of management committee
• Portfolio manager
• Executive
• Senior / Middle manager
• Senior Responsible Owners
• Change manager

Course agenda

• Projects, programmes and portfolios explained

Projects are distinct, short-term initiatives with defined goals, scope, and deadlines. Programs consist of multiple related projects managed in a coordinated manner to achieve broader strategic objectives and additional benefits. Portfolios include all of an organization’s projects and programs, collectively managed to ensure alignment with strategic goals, efficient resource allocation, and maximized overall performance and return on investment.

• Prioritising and selecting projects

Discover how to evaluate and rank projects within a portfolio to allocate resources where they generate the greatest value. Gain the skills to assess project alignment with organizational objectives, allowing you to create a well-balanced portfolio that maximizes impact.

• Governance and reporting

Learn how to implement strong governance frameworks that promote accountability and transparency across the portfolio. Explore best practices in portfolio governance and reporting to ensure projects align with strategic priorities and provide decision-makers with clear, informed insights.

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites for Foundation. To sit the Practitioner exam, you must have passed the MoP Foundation qualification.

Exam details

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two weeks before course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered, you can book your online exam at a date and time. You are responsible for booking your exam.

MoP® Foundation Exam:

• Format: Multiple-choice questions​
• Number of Questions: 50​
• Duration: 40 minutes​
• Passing Score: 25 out of 50 (50%)
• Open/Closed Book: Closed book​
• This exam evaluates your understanding of the MoP® guidance and your ability to work effectively in portfolio management roles. ​

MoP® Practitioner Exam:

• Format: Objective testing
• Number of Questions: 4 questions, each worth 20 marks, totaling 80 marks​
• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)​
• Passing Score: 40 out of 80 (50%)
• Open/Closed Book: Open book (only the official "Management of Portfolios" guide is permitted; annotations and tabulations are allowed, but no loose-leaf papers or sticky notes)​
• This exam assesses your ability to apply and tailor MoP® principles in real-world scenarios.

Licensing and accreditation MoP® is accredited by PeopleCert, based on partner agreements and meets accreditation requirements.

Equality policy

PeopleCert provides a Special Considerations Policy for exam accommodations. Candidates requiring accommodations should refer to the PeopleCert terms and policies at PeopleCert Special Considerations Policy.