Mastering Portfolios, Programmes & Projects

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Mastering Portfolios,
Programmes
& Projects

Using Projects to Deliver Strategic Objectives

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
28 Apr-02 May 2025Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
11-15 Aug 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Oct 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

Strategic objectives are crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage, but how can an organization effectively manage the delivery of these goals? How do you ensure that strategic objectives are aligned with work results, and that the outputs lead to outcomes that achieve strategic value?

The key lies in effective Governance. A robust governance structure identifies future needs and supports the selection, management, control, and measurement of strategic initiatives to meet those needs. This structure is built upon three fundamental pillars: portfolios, programmes, and projects.

In the Mastering Portfolios, Programmes & Projects training course, you will delve into each of these pillars. You will learn how to utilize them to connect strategic objectives with programme and project outcomes, ultimately leveraging them to achieve competitive advantages and drive improved operational performance.

This training course will feature:

  • Examination of effective governance mechanisms to support planning, execution (change) and performance management
  • Portfolio management
  • Programme and project alignment and management
  • Effective measurement and reporting mechanisms
  • Verification of project, programme and strategic goals

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this Anderson training course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply governance mechanisms to achieve key outcomes through project deliverables
  • Compose effective dashboards and scorecards to report project performance
  • Align strategic goals with project implementation through effective chartering techniques
  • Apply generally accepted project management techniques to establish an integrated project plan baseline
  • Measure, forecast, present status and control project performance using proactive change management

Designed for

This course is designed for professionals either directly or indirectly involved in the delivery of projects. It will also prove informative and useful to members of an organization tasked with strategic oversight and portfolio management.

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Associate project managers,
  • Project managers
  • Project coordinators
  • Project analysts
  • Project leaders
  • Senior project managers
  • Team leaders
  • Product managers
  • Program managers
  • Project sponsors
  • Project team members

Learning Methods

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The facilitator will introduce each of the core topics using a lecture format. Presentations are supported by reinforcement exercises to emphasize the application of theory in real-world project settings. The course commences with an overview of the nature of projects and the fundamentals of project management. This is expanded to describe how projects can facilitate wider governance structures that enable achievement of strategic goals. Peer learning is promoted as delegates are encouraged to discuss how techniques may apply within their own environments.

The Course Outline

Day One: Governance - Linking Strategy to Deliverables
  • Project governance structures
  • Portfolio management mechanisms
  • Managing related projects - controlling a programme
  • The nature of projects
  • Setting up for success
  • Project management maturity
Day Two: Portfolios
  • Understanding strategy
  • Roles and responsibilities in portfolio management
  • Develop the portfolio strategic plan
  • Chartering the portfolio
  • Define the roadmap
  • Portfolio management
Day Three: Programmes
  • Programme definition
  • The programme manager
  • Setting up a programme
  • Programme Lifecycle phases
  • Controlling programmes of projects
  • Effective communications
Day Four: Projects
  • Defining a project
  • Planning project scope
  • Other key planning considerations
  • Project management
  • Reporting and controlling work
  • Closing projects
Day Five: Alignment - Linking the Three Pillars
  • Project selection techniques
  • Aligned definition of projects within a program
  • Managing change - effective reporting
  • Benefits measurement - linking outputs with outcome
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Selecting appropriate project lifecycles

The Certificate

Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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