The Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation course introduces the fundamentals of managing multiple projects and programmes within a portfolio. Focusing on strategic alignment and prioritisation, it equips you with the essential knowledge to support effective decision-making, optimise resources, and deliver organisational value.
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MoP® Foundation
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Course overview
Gain a solid grounding in portfolio management with MoP Foundation
The guidance in MoP provides a strategic approach to portfolio management, which is the selection, prioritisation, and control of an organisation's projects and programmes, with the aim of balancing organisational change initiatives with BAU for maximum return on investment.
Learning objectives
- Understand the scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from programme and project management
- Recognise the benefits of applying portfolio management within an organisation
- Learn the context in which portfolios operate
- Explore the principles that underpin successful portfolio management
- Gain insight into implementation approaches, factors for maintaining progress, and methods for assessing portfolio management success
- Learn the definition, delivery cycles, component practices, and techniques relevant to each portfolio management practice
- Understand the purpose and key content of major portfolio documents
- Identify the scope and responsibilities of key portfolio management roles
What you'll learn
Gain a comprehensive grounding in portfolio management and MoP concepts. This course measures your understanding of the principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities, documents and organisational context within which portfolio management operates.
Principles of MoP®
Discover the foundational principles that guide successful portfolio management. From aligning projects with strategic objectives to ensuring effective decision-making, these core principles provide a structured approach to managing complex portfolios. Understanding these principles is essential to creating balanced, sustainable portfolios that deliver measurable value.
Cycles and Practices
Learn the established cycles and practices that bring structure to portfolio management. This includes the planning, implementation, and review phases that keep portfolios on track, helping you navigate each stage with clarity. By mastering these cycles, you’ll gain the skills to manage portfolios that adapt to changing priorities and maintain alignment with organisational goals.
Techniques for Success
Explore the key techniques and tools used in MoP to drive portfolio success. From prioritisation tools to risk management frameworks, these techniques are designed to enhance control, optimise resources, and support effective decision-making. With these tools, you can confidently manage portfolios that deliver high impact and strong return on investment.
What's included
- Accredited MoP Foundation training
- MoP Foundation exam
- Official MoP manual
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Take2 exam insurance, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
MoP Foundation
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
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Exam information
40 minutes, multiple choice, closed book, 50% pass mark, online exam via remote proctor.
Optional extras
Hardcopy of official MoP manual, Take2 exam insurance.
Pre-course
Mandatory online pre-course if you select classroom or live virtual classroom study options
FAQs
This course offers everything you need to develop a strong foundation in portfolio management concepts and practices.
What is MoP Foundation?
MoP Foundation is a qualification in portfolio management, equipping learners with the knowledge required to manage multiple projects, programmes and initiatives.
Does MoP Foundation 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 Foundation?
The eLearning course takes approximately 12 hours to complete, and you have online access for 12 months. Both the classroom and live virtual classroom study options are three-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 Foundation exam?
The exam is multiple choice and closed book. There are 50 questions per paper. The pass mark is 50%, which means you need to achieve a total of 25 marks or more to pass.
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