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Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management - 3.0 hours/PDUs (Category A)

Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management - 3.0 hours/PDUs (Category A)


Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management


Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management



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Target Audience

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Overview/Description

In Advanced Project Management: Portfolio Management, you will learn the functions of portfolio management, the types of portfolios, and how to select and prioritize projects. You will also learn ways to maintain a balanced portfolio and track and allocate resources.


Target Audience

Project managers who are responsible for managing all aspects of a project from start to finish, for managing multiple projects, and for maximizing utilization of resources to achieve the project goals. It is recommended that individuals take the first four courses in the series or have equivalent knowledge.


Expected Duration (hours)

3.0


Lesson Objectives

Advanced Project Management - Portfolio Management

  • Identify the definition of portfolio management


  • Select the points to consider when assessing a project's ''fit'' with strategic objectives

  • Match the three types of project portfolios to their descriptions

  • Identify three actions executives can take to help employees submit ideas for new projects

  • Identify the information to include in a project proposal template

  • Identify the information a product definition should include

  • Identify criteria typically used to select and prioritize R&D projects

  • Select the factors that can help executives prioritize R&D projects


  • Match the decision-making models with their descriptions

  • Identify two areas executives should consider when balancing an R&D portfolio

  • Select the three questions portfolio reviews try to answer

  • Sequence the steps executives can follow to terminate projects

  • Identify the purposes of decision gates

  • Identify the three factors executives should consider when priorities conflict

  • Identify information organizations need to track for portfolio management



  • Course Number:
    en_US_41516_ng