PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification

The PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Certification course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage portfolios of change initiatives in alignment with organizational strategy. Aligned to Management of Portfolios (MoP®) guidance, this course prepares learners for both the Foundation and Practitioner certifications, enabling informed decision-making, prioritization, and benefits realization across portfolios.

This course prepares attendees for the Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation and Practitioner exams, administered by PeopleCert.

PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Benefits

• Course Benefits:

  • Official PeopleCert training materials and M_o_R version 4 Practitioner exam voucher included
  • Take2 exam retake included
  • Exam-focused coverage of all syllabus learning outcomes

  Audience & Prerequisites

  • Who Should Attend: Portfolio managers, PMO leaders, executives, change leaders, programme and project managers, and professionals responsible for selecting and governing change initiatives.
  • Prerequisites: No official prerequisites are required for Foundation level. A valid PRINCE2 Portfolio Foundation certification is required before Practitioner exam results will be released.
  • Recommended Knowledge: Participants should have prior exposure to portfolio management concepts and experience working in project, programme, or operational environments.

  Certification & Exam Information

  • Foundation Exam:
    • Exam Name: Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Foundation
    • Duration: 40 minutes
    • Questions: 50
    • Pass Mark: 25/50 (50%)
    • Format: Multiple choice, closed book
  • Practitioner Exam:
    • Exam Name: Management of Portfolios (MoP®) Practitioner
    • Duration: 2.5 hours
    • Questions: 4 questions (80 marks)
    • Pass Mark: 40/80 (50%)
    • Format: Objective testing, open book (official guide only)

  What to Expect

  • Exam Prep Course: This course is designed to help you prepare for both the foundation and practitioner certification exams. You can expect coverage of all exam learning objectives, with a focus on understanding key concepts, terminology, and how they’re assessed.
  • Content Volume: Certification courses cover a large amount of material in a short time. Instructors prioritize content tied to exam objectives. Supplementary topics will be addressed as time allows.
  • Class Pace: Certification courses are fast-paced and adhere to a strict schedule, ensuring all exam objectives are covered. While discussions and examples are included, the focus remains on certification readiness.
  • Outside of Class Study Time: Plan for self-study outside of class, especially if the concepts are new to you. Passing the exam is not guaranteed.

PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course Outline

Learning objectives

• Required Pre-Course Preparation

  • Review all pre-course communication from Learning Tree before class to understand how to access all your course materials.
  • Ensure you have access to your My Learning Tree portals before the start of class. Reach out to Learning Tree customer service if you are having trouble.

   

  Foundation Module 1: What is portfolio management?

  • Definition and purpose of portfolio management
  • Value of portfolio management to the organization
  • Relationship between portfolios, programmes, and projects

   

  Foundation Module 2: The strategic and organizational context

  • Portfolio management within organizational governance
  • Alignment with strategy and business as usual
  • Interfaces with other corporate functions

   

  Foundation Module 3: Portfolio management principles

  • Overview of the MoP® principles
  • How principles support effective portfolio management
  • Applying principles across organizational contexts

   

  Foundation Module 4: Portfolio definition cycle: practices 1–5

  • Purpose and objectives of the portfolio definition cycle
  • Overview of practices 1–5
  • Key activities, outputs, and decision points

   

  Foundation Module 5: Portfolio delivery cycle: practices 6–12

  • Purpose and objectives of the portfolio delivery cycle
  • Overview of practices 6–12
  • Monitoring performance, benefits, and risk

   

  Foundation Module 6: How to implement, sustain, and measure PRINCE2 Portfolio Management

  • Implementing portfolio management in an organization
  • Sustaining portfolio management capability
  • Measuring portfolio management effectiveness

   

  Practitioner Module 1: PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation recap

  • Review of key MoP® terminology and concepts
  • Recap of principles, cycles, and practices
  • Preparation for scenario-based application

   

  Practitioner Module 2: Portfolio management roles

  • Application of portfolio roles and responsibilities
  • Governance, accountability, and decision making
  • Evaluating role effectiveness in a scenario context

   

  Practitioner Module 3: Portfolio definition cycle

  • Applying the portfolio definition cycle to a scenario
  • Analyzing portfolio data, prioritization, and balancing
  • Assessing strategic alignment

   

  Practitioner Module 4: Portfolio delivery cycle

  • Applying the portfolio delivery cycle to a scenario
  • Monitoring performance, benefits realization, and risk
  • Supporting escalation and corrective action

   

  Practitioner Module 5: How to implement, sustain, and measure portfolio management

  • Applying implementation guidance in context
  • Assessing maturity and sustainability
  • Preparing for the Practitioner exam and objective testing