What is MOP® Practitioner Training?

This Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course assesses whether a candidate has the required knowledge of Portfolio Management and the skills in which to apply, guide, tailor, and change Portfolio data and documentation. Candidates will learn how to advise and initiate the implementation of Portfolio changes in a variety of live contexts/scenarios - the Practitioner element of the course consists of small interactive exercises to promote transferable and applicable knowledge. Undertaking this training course will gift candidate’s the awareness of how to successfully deliver punctual, quality abundant, and cost-effective projects and decisions, through optimising communication channels between senior management staff.

MoP® enables businesses to make large scale decisions and business changes from a Top-Down perspective, rather than implementing long-term micro-projects, hence this certification will help to fundamentally change business practices for the better. This Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation and Practitioner Certification course provides senior decision makers and managers with applicable knowledge of Portfolio management concerning what the best practice techniques are, different Portfolio approaches, and strategic change principles.

Who is MOP® Practitioner Training intended For?

• Portfolio Managers
• Management Board Members
• Senior Responsible Owners
• Portfolio Office Contributors
• Business Case Writers
• Project and Portfolio Appraisers

Is there any pre-course reading?

Due to the intensive nature of the MoP® Practitioner Certification, individuals are required to conduct approximately 15 hours of pre-course reading and studying prior to the training course - which will be sent to candidates prior to the course in order to gain a founding understanding of MoP® concepts

MoP® Foundation Certification Exam

• 50-Question Multiple Choice Exam
• 50% Pass Mark Required for Certification
• 60 minutes
• Closed Book

MoP® Practitioner Certification Exam

• Four 20-Mark Questions
• 50% Pass Mark Required for Certification
• 3 Hours
• Open Book - MoP® Guide Permitted

Course Objectives

This MoP® Foundation and Practitioner Certification will enhance a candidate’s knowledge of:

• What is MoP®?
• Implementing Portfolio Management
• Strategic Planning and the Practical Utilisation of MoP® Principles
• Ensuring Logical Decision-making and Productivity
• How to remove dysfunctional or duplicate projects
• Effectively Manage Resources
• How to Enhance transparency of management to improve upon Decision Making
• How to promote effective communication
• Being an engaging Portfolio Manager