MoP® Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Portfolio Management

Unlock your expertise in portfolio management with Firebrand Training’s accelerated PeopleCert MoP® (Management of Portfolios) Foundation and Practitioner certification. In just 3 days, you’ll master the tools and techniques needed to align your organization’s investments with strategic priorities and deliver measurable benefits.This course is ideal for professionals looking to gain comprehensive MSP® certification and expertise in programme management.

This intensive 3-day course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to successfully apply the Management of Portfolios (MoP®) framework. Recognized worldwide, MoP® certification empowers professionals to manage portfolio challenges and improve investment decision-making. Delivered through Firebrand’s unique accelerated learning methodology, this course is perfect for busy professionals who want to achieve certification faster.

During the course, you will learn:

MoP® Foundation:

• Understand the principles, practices, and techniques of portfolio management.
• Define the purpose and scope of MoP® and its benefits to an organization.
• Identify roles, responsibilities, and portfolio documentation requirements.

MoP® Practitioner:

• Apply MoP® principles and practices to real-world scenarios.
• Analyse and prioritize portfolio components to align with strategic objectives.
• Implement governance and organizational structures to ensure successful delivery.

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers both MoP® Foundation and Practitioner exams with integrated study materials and practice questions
• Interactive Learning: Includes hands-on workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified MoP® trainers with extensive industry experience

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Portfolio managers, project managers, and program managers.
• Business change managers, senior responsible owners, and strategy planners.
• Professionals involved in portfolio decision-making and delivery.
  Individuals seeking to advance their careers in portfolio management.
• Start your portfolio management journey in a distraction-free environment and learn at twice the speed through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology.

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MoP® Foundation Curriculum:

• Key Concepts of Portfolio Management
• MoP® Principles and Cycles
• Portfolio Governance and Roles
• Portfolio Definition Techniques
• Portfolio Delivery Practices
• Benefits Realization and Performance Monitoring

MoP® Practitioner Curriculum:

• Tailoring MoP® Principles to Organizational Needs
• Applying Portfolio Governance Frameworks
• Prioritizing and Balancing Portfolio Components
• Managing Risks and Issues at the Portfolio Level
• Resource Allocation and Capacity Management
• Implementing and Sustaining Portfolio Performance
• Exam Preparation

At the end of this accelerated course, you'll prepare and sit for the following exams, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

MoP® Foundation Certificate in Portfolio Management

• Duration: 40 minutes
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, closed book
• Number of questions: 50
• Passing score: 50%

MoP® Practitioner Certification in Portfolio Management

• Duration: 180 minutes
• Format: Multiple choice questions, open book
• Number of questions: 80
• Passing score: 50%

Please note: MoP® Certifications require recertification after 3 years. If you would like to know more, please contact us to discuss your recertification requirements. 

No prior MoP® experience is necessary, though familiarity with project and program management concepts is recommended. 

MoP® Foundation Certification is a prerequisite for the MSP® Practitioner examination. Both certifications are included in this course. 

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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