The PfMP Examination Content Outline consists of several Domains: Strategic Alignment Governance Portfolio Performance Portfolio Risk Management Communications Management NOTE: You cannot simply practice answering questions to prepare for the PfMP exam. The questions are provided to help you assess your knowledge and to get you familiar with the types of questions that are on the Read more about Learning PfMP Domains[…]
Excellent! The hard work has been done; all the life cycle stages have been studied and checked by passing exams. Now it is time to look at your knowledge in another dimension – begin to fulfill tasks on the PfMP Domains. If you still have difficulties in training, uncertainty, feel gaps in your knowledge, have Read more about The Life Cycle of Portfolio is learned[…]
Monitor and control is one of the critical supportive activities for monitoring portfolio performance and recommending changes to the portfolio component mix and portfolio component performance and compliance with organizational standards. The purpose of monitor and control is to understand when changes need to be made to the portfolio or to the portfolio management processes. Read more about Learn Portfolio Monitor and Control[…]
Optimization is the process of making a portfolio as effective as possible by maximizing available conditions, constraints, and resources. Typically, the primary goal of portfolio optimization is to ensure that the available human, material, and financial resources are best applied to the appropriate remaining components of the portfolio. Although some organizations schedule regular optimization sessions, Read more about Learn Portfolio Optimization[…]
During periodic portfolio strategic planning, the portfolio business model is revisited to ensure that it is in alignment with customer values / benefits and business / organizational strategic goals. Initial optimization of the portfolio occurs as a result, because the portfolio is formally aligned to strategy during this phase. Portfolio metrics are reviewed to ensure Read more about Learn Portfolio Planning[…]
Initiation is an important stage. It is kicked off or informed by the formal release of business and/or organizational objectives and goals or to provide the management structure for previously disparate components. It sets the approach and principles for major processes that define how the portfolio and its components will be managed throughout the life Read more about Learn Portfolio Initiation[…]
Excellent! Hard work has been done; all the Knowledge Areas have been studied and checked by passing exams. Now it is time to look at your knowledge in another dimension – begin to pass tasks on the Life Cycle. If you still have difficulties in training, uncertainty, feel gaps in your knowledge, have unsolved questions, Read more about The Portfolio Knowledge Areas are learned[…]
Portfolio execution is performed through its various components and operations. The health of the portfolio is reported through regular status reports and by reviewing the component performance metrics that were established during the planning phase. Proposed changes are reviewed based on ongoing organizational needs. Changes in the organizational environment may necessitate the reprioritization of components Read more about Learn Portfolio Execution[…]
The Portfolio Management Knowledge Areas are fields of specialization that are commonly employed when managing portfolios. A Knowledge Area is a set of processes and tools associated with a particular topic in portfolio management. The recommended learning sequence for the Knowledge Areas is based on your PfMP Preliminary Test results and your Knowledge Map. The most Read more about Learning the Portfolio Knowledge Areas[…]
The portfolio life cycle is the ongoing processes and functions that occur to a set of portfolios, programs, projects, and operations within a continuous time frame. In today’s global market, the portfolio life cycle needs to be adaptive and flexible to constantly change needs from all influences, internal and external, so organizations can remain competitive Read more about Read ‘The Portfolio Life Cycle’[…]