The PMI Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) Training Course is designed for senior leaders who are responsible for aligning portfolios with organizational strategy and ensuring investments deliver maximum value. This advanced program equips participants with practical tools and globally recognized best practices for prioritizing initiatives, optimizing resources, managing risk, and achieving strategic outcomes. It prepares professionals to take on the prestigious PfMP certification, which demonstrates expertise in handling complex portfolios across industries.

With organizations operating in dynamic and competitive environments, the demand for certified portfolio management professionals continues to grow. This course provides an in-depth understanding of portfolio governance, performance measurement, stakeholder engagement, and financial optimization. Participants will gain the confidence and skills to manage enterprise-level portfolios, drive organizational growth, and deliver results that align with long-term strategic objectives.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Senior executives responsible for strategic investments
• Portfolio managers overseeing multiple programs and projects
• Program directors managing complex organizational initiatives
• Project management office (PMO) leaders and directors
• Strategic planners and decision-makers
• Business transformation leaders and change agents
• Risk management professionals at enterprise level
• Financial managers involved in investment analysis
• Consultants offering portfolio management services
• Professionals preparing for the PfMP certification exam

Course Objectives

• Develop mastery in aligning portfolios with strategic objectives
• Learn techniques to balance competing demands across initiatives
• Strengthen decision-making through portfolio governance frameworks
• Gain expertise in portfolio risk identification and mitigation
• Apply tools to optimize resource allocation and utilization
• Enhance stakeholder engagement and communication at executive levels
• Measure portfolio performance through advanced metrics and analytics
• Build leadership capabilities for managing enterprise-level portfolios
• Prepare thoroughly for the PMI PfMP certification exam
• Apply real-world portfolio management strategies through case studies

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Portfolio Management

• Defining portfolios, programs, and projects
• The strategic role of portfolio management
• Benefits of portfolio management in organizations
• Portfolio management maturity models
• Global recognition of PfMP certification

Module 2: Portfolio Strategic Alignment

• Linking portfolio objectives to business strategy
• Tools for prioritizing strategic initiatives
• Evaluating strategic fit and value delivery
• Decision-making frameworks for alignment
• Monitoring alignment over time

Module 3: Portfolio Governance Frameworks

• Principles of portfolio governance
• Establishing governance boards and committees
• Defining roles and responsibilities
• Governance models and decision authorities
• Ensuring accountability and compliance

Module 4: Portfolio Performance Management

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for portfolios
• Tools for performance tracking and dashboards
• Portfolio health checks and audits
• Analyzing portfolio value realization
• Reporting portfolio performance to executives

Module 5: Portfolio Risk Management

• Identifying risks across programs and projects
• Enterprise risk frameworks for portfolios
• Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
• Contingency planning and mitigation strategies
• Case studies of portfolio risk management

Module 6: Resource Optimization in Portfolios

• Allocating resources across competing initiatives
• Tools for capacity and demand management
• Optimizing utilization of human and financial resources
• Addressing resource conflicts and constraints
• Building flexible resource strategies

Module 7: Financial Management in Portfolios

• Developing investment evaluation models
• Cost-benefit and ROI analysis for portfolios
• Budgeting and financial controls
• Funding and capital allocation strategies
• Tracking financial performance

Module 8: Stakeholder Engagement in Portfolios

• Identifying portfolio stakeholders at executive levels
• Analyzing influence and expectations
• Building tailored engagement strategies
• Conflict management across diverse interests
• Communication tools for stakeholder satisfaction

Module 9: Portfolio Value Delivery and Benefits Realization

• Defining and tracking expected benefits
• Establishing benefits realization frameworks
• Measuring actual vs. planned value delivery
• Ensuring long-term sustainability of benefits
• Tools for monitoring and reporting benefits

Module 10: Advanced Decision-Making in Portfolios

• Decision frameworks for complex environments
• Evaluating trade-offs across initiatives
• Scenario planning and simulation tools
• Leveraging data-driven insights
• Group decision-making techniques

Module 11: Portfolio Optimization Models

• Techniques for balancing portfolios
• Prioritization of competing initiatives
• Portfolio scenario optimization
• Adjusting portfolios to market changes
• Dynamic portfolio adjustment strategies

Module 12: Portfolio Communication and Reporting

• Effective communication at executive levels
• Portfolio reporting frameworks
• Using dashboards and visualization tools
• Crisis communication in portfolio management
• Maintaining transparency and trust

Module 13: Change Leadership in Portfolio Management

• Leading organizational transformation through portfolios
• Driving innovation and change adoption
• Managing resistance to portfolio changes
• Change impact assessment tools
• Sustaining change in the long term

Module 14: Ethical and Sustainable Portfolio Practices

• Ethics in decision-making and resource allocation
• Corporate social responsibility in portfolios
• ESG (environmental, social, governance) frameworks
• Ensuring sustainability in strategic investments
• Case studies of ethical portfolio leadership

Module 15: Preparing for the PfMP Certification Exam

• Exam structure and knowledge areas
• Key study strategies and resources
• Practice questions and mock exams
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Application process and certification requirements

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.