The MoP Practitioner course is designed for professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in portfolio management. This certification equips you with the skills to align projects and programmes with organisational strategy, providing a recognised qualification for advanced portfolio management.
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MoP® Practitioner
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Advance your portfolio management skills with MoP Practitioner
The MoP Practitioner course covers the practical application of the MoP framework, including advanced techniques for portfolio prioritisation and management. You’ll learn to optimise resource allocation, align projects with strategic objectives, and enhance organisational value.
Learning objectives
Be able to apply, understand and tailor the guidance, with the ability to:
- Define the business case to get senior management approval for portfolio management
- Plan the implementation of portfolio management
- Select and adapt MoP principles, practices and techniques to suit different organisational environments
- Evaluate examples of MoP information (including documents and role descriptions)
- Analyse the solutions adopted in relation to a given scenario
What you'll learn
The MoP Practitioner course provides a practical understanding of portfolio management principles, enabling you to create a portfolio that maximises resources, aligns with organisational strategy and balances change initiatives with standard day-to-day activities. Gain hands-on skills for project prioritisation, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Portfolio Definition Cycle
The Portfolio Definition Cycle establishes the initial groundwork for successful portfolio management. This cycle includes processes such as identifying, prioritising, and balancing projects and programmes within a portfolio to ensure they align with organisational strategy. Key activities involve assessing potential investments, determining portfolio priorities, and securing approvals. By focusing on strategic alignment and resource allocation, the definition cycle sets up the portfolio to deliver maximum value.
Portfolio Delivery Cycle
The Portfolio Delivery Cycle ensures that all projects and programmes within the portfolio stay on track to meet organisational objectives. This cycle focuses on monitoring, adjusting, and supporting projects throughout their lifecycle. It includes managing dependencies, maintaining alignment with strategic goals, and adjusting resource allocation as needed. This ongoing oversight helps to maintain a cohesive, value-driven portfolio, enabling continuous benefit realisation and effective risk management.
Roles and Documentation
Effective portfolio management relies on defined roles and responsibilities, supported by essential documentation. Key roles include the Portfolio Manager, responsible for overseeing portfolio performance; Business Change Managers, who ensure programme benefits are realised; and senior leadership, who provide strategic direction. Supporting documentation, such as portfolio strategy documents, business cases, and risk logs, ensures transparency and accountability, enabling informed decision-making and structured governance throughout the portfolio’s lifecycle.
What's included
- Accredited MoP Practitioner training
- MoP Practitioner exam
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Take2 exam insurance, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
MoP Practitioner
Who’s it for
Members of Management Boards and Directors of Change, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Portfolio, Programme, Project, Business Change and Benefits Managers, Business Case Writers, Project Appraisers.
Prerequisites
In order to sit the Practitioner exam, you must have passed the MoP Foundation qualification.
Exam information
Three hours, objective testing format, open book (MoP guide), 50% pass mark, online exam via remote proctor.
Optional extras
Official MoP manual, Take2 exam insurance
Pre-course
Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom study options
FAQs
The MoP Practitioner course is an advanced training course that equips you with the skills to manage a portfolio for maximum value and resource efficiency.
What certification do I need to hold to be eligible for the MoP Practitioner exam?
You must have a valid certification in MoP Foundation.
Does MoP Practitioner expire?
Yes, you have to renew your certification within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found on the PeopleCert website.
How long does it take to complete MoP Practitioner?
Both the classroom and live virtual classroom study options are two-day courses. You have 12 months from the purchase date of the course to take your exam for all study options.
What is the pass mark for MoP Practitioner exam?
The exam is an objective testing format. There are 4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per question, making a total of 80 marks available per paper. The pass mark is 50%, which means you need to achieve a total of 40 marks or more to pass.
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