{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deftab709{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset2 StarSymbol;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\lang1033\b\f0\fs36 Introduction to Project Portfolio Management\par \f1\fs20 Course Specifications\par \pard\sa120\b0 Course number: 085020\line Course length: 1.0 day(s)\par \pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\b Course Description\par \pard\sa120\b0 Your ability to become a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) practitioner to demonstrate best practices in project management on the job is becoming the standard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will understand PPM. \par \b Course Objective: \b0 You will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of Project Portfolio Management (PPM).\line\line\b Target Student: \b0 Managers interested in enhancing their understanding of Project Portfolio Management or developing Project Portfolio Management skills relating to business requirements.\line\line\b Prerequisites: \b0 A good understanding on project management. To ensure your success, we recommend that you first take the following Element K courses or have equivalent knowledge: \par \pard\fi-283\li707\sa120\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Project Management Fundamentals \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Project Management Professional (PMP\'ae) Certification: Third Edition (2008 Update) \par \pard\sa120\b Delivery Method: \b0 Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.\par \pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\b Hardware Requirements\par \pard\sa120\b0 The instructor\rquote s computer should have the following hardware configured:\par \pard\fi-283\li707\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Intel\'ae Pentium\'ae IV 300 MHz processor \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 64 MB of RAM with 1.0 GB of free hard disk space \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 CD-ROM drive \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Super VGA recommended (set at least to 800 x 600 screen resolution) with 256 colors \par \pard\fi-283\li707\sa120\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Internet connection \par \pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\b Software Requirements\par \pard\sa120\b0 The instructor\rquote s computer should have the following software:\par \pard\fi-283\li707\sa120\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 Microsoft\'ae PowerPoint\'ae 2000 or later \par \pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\b Performance-Based Objectives\par \pard\sa120\b0 Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: \par \pard\fi-283\li707\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 recognize the fundamentals of Project Portfolio Management (PPM). \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 identify the processes involved in portfolio management. \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 manage project portfolios. \par \f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 identify PPM techniques and best practices. \par \pard\fi-283\li707\sa120\f2\fs18 "\f1\fs20 identify the factors involved in implementing a PMO in an organization. \par \pard\keepn\sb240\sa283\b Course Content\par \pard Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Portfolio Management\b0\par \pard\li567 Topic 1A: Define Project Portfolio Management (PPM) \par Topic 1B: Describe Portfolio Management's Relation Within the Organization \par \pard\li567\sa283 Topic 1C: Identify the Need for Portfolio Management\par \pard\b Lesson 2: Identifying Portfolio Management Processes\b0\par \pard\li567 Topic 2A: Describe Portfolio Management Processes \par \pard\li567\sa283 Topic 2B: Define Portfolio Management Process Groups\par \pard\b Lesson 3: Managing Project Portfolios\b0\par \pard\li567 Topic 3A: Examine the Selection of Projects \par Topic 3B: Maintain the Portfolio \par Topic 3C: Execute the Project Portfolio Management Process \par Topic 3D: Identify Tools for Project Portfolio Management \par \pard\li567\sa283 Topic 3E: Implement Project Portfolio Management\par \pard\b Lesson 4: Examining PPM Techniques and Best Practices\b0\par \pard\li567 Topic 4A: Identify PPM Techniques \par \pard\li567\sa283 Topic 4B: Outline the Effective Practices for PPM\par \pard\b Lesson 5: Implementing a PMO\b0\par \pard\li567 Topic 5A: Define the Relationship Between PPM and PMO \par \pard\li567\sa283 Topic 5B: Establish the Need to Implement a PMO\par \pard\f0\fs24\par }