Building, Planning and Managing
Post-Crisis Project Portfolios
Responding to the Changing World
Course Schedules
Training Course Overview
Portfolio management presents an opportunity for governing bodies to exert influence over a collection of projects, programs, and ongoing initiatives, guiding them towards specific outcomes. While program and project management focus on the execution of individual initiatives, portfolio management is crucial for selecting the most appropriate mix of projects. This becomes increasingly vital in the post-crisis era, where organizations must adapt to a changing landscape characterized by new risks, approaches, priorities, and the need for flexible yet effective governance.
This Building, Planning, and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course offers practical insights and examples on how organizations can utilize processes and tools to identify, select, prioritize, govern, allocate resources, monitor, and report on the status and performance of project portfolios. Emphasis is placed on ensuring alignment with organizational objectives amidst evolving challenges.
Key components of this training course include:
- Understanding portfolio management as a strategic implementation tool
- Exploring the portfolio life cycle, its phases, and associated controls
- Strategic realignment of portfolios in response to new challenges post-crisis
- Integrating portfolio governance with organization-wide governance structures
- Managing portfolio stakeholders, risk, and value to optimize outcomes
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this Anderson training course, participants will be able to:
- Learn and apply the main concepts of portfolio management
- Learn how to build a portfolio and identify and evaluate its components
- Learn how to prepare a prioritized portfolio register and plan the portfolio
- Learn how allocate portfolio resources and apply capacity management techniques
- Measure and report portfolio performance using KPIs and Dashboards
Designed for
This training course is suitable for all executives, portfolio managers and functional managers of various levels, who are involved in all stages of selecting, prioritizing, budgeting, authorizing, planning, and managing project portfolios.
This Anderson training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Board Members and Senior Executives
- Functional Managers working such as Finance, IT and Procurement Managers
- Portfolio Managers and Portfolio analyst
- PMO managers and PMO staff
- Program and senior Project managers
Learning Methods
This Anderson training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. To serve the program goals a mix of different techniques will be used to energize the trainees such as lectures, power-point presentation, application on portfolio analysis tools, structured discussions, brainstorming sessions, and case studies.
Course Content
Portfolio Management Concepts and Definitions
- Organizational Project Management (Portfolios, Programs and Projects)
- Principals of Portfolio Management, Program Management and Project Management
- Portfolio Management and Organizational Strategy
- COVID Impact on Strategy and Portfolio Management
- Standard Roles in Portfolio Management before and after COVID 19
- Portfolio Governance and Organizational Governance
The Portfolio Life Cycle
- Portfolio Life-Cycle Overview
- Initiating and Building a New Portfolio
- Re-Building an Existing Portfolio
- Selecting and Prioritizing Portfolio Components
- Portfolio Planning before and after COVID 19
- Portfolio Execution, Optimization, Monitoring and Controlling
Portfolio Strategic Management and Governance
- Developing Portfolio Strategic Objectives
- Portfolio Charter
- Portfolio Roadmap
- Selecting Portfolio Components
- Portfolio Strategic Alignment
- Portfolio Governance
Portfolio Capacity and Capability Management
- Capacity management
- Supply and demand management
- Organizational Capabilities Assessment and Management
- Portfolio Reporting and Analytics (KPIs, Dashboards, etc)
- Portfolio Stakeholder Management and Communications
Portfolio Risk and Value Management
- Portfolio Risk Management
- Portfolio Value Management
- Design and Implementation of Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS)
- Course Review
- Question and Answer
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
- The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion
Accreditation
Anderson is an official PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP). All applicable project management courses are pre-approved by the Project Management Institute, allowing participants to earn the necessary PDUs and Contact Hours for certification and recertification.
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Yes. The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.
No. The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation
The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.
The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course is suitable for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, strengthen their practical skills, and improve their effectiveness within their current or future roles. It is valuable for managers, team leaders, supervisors, specialists, consultants, and professionals seeking to stay current with industry developments and best practices. Whether your goal is career advancement, improved decision-making, or enhanced workplace performance, this course provides relevant knowledge and practical insights to support your professional ambitions.
If you would like additional information about the Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course, our professional support team is available to assist with course enquiries, registration guidance, group bookings, and customised training requirements. We are committed to helping you identify the most suitable learning solution for your professional development goals.
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Participants attending the Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.
The Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Building, Planning and Managing Post-Crisis Project Portfolios training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.
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