MoP Practitioner Conversion Training Courses
Course Objective
This course is designed to give delegates an in-depth understanding of the ‘Management of Portfolios’ (MoP) philosophy and guidance, and prepare for the MoP practitioner exam.
Delegate Profile
The course is recommended for managers who have responsibility for ensuring that their organisation’s projects & programmes are properly co-ordinated in order to successfully deliver the required strategic objectives. A foundation pass is a pre-requisite.
Topics Covered
The course will offer the following topics:
- Implement, Sustain & Measure
- Exam Briefing
- Portfolio Definition Cycle
- Portfolio Delivery Cycle
- Roles & Documentation
In addition delegates will work through case study based exercises, and will be prepared for the MoP Practitioner exam.
Trainer Profile
All AFA MoP trainers have undergone the rigorous approvals process administered by the APM Group on behalf of UK Cabinet Office. They are practising risk managers with considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors. The use of hybrid trainer-managers is of great benefit to delegates and ensures that illustration and anecdotes have up-to-date validity and that the training given, whilst being true to the syllabus is also pragmatic.
Duration
This course takes place over two days, including the optional MoP practitioner examination. Delegates should be aware that considerable evening preparation and consolidation will be required by those who wish to pass the exam.
Location
AFA open courses take place approximately every two months at a range of locations across the UK. All venues have been chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes. Alternatively client events can be arranged either on-site or at a suitable venue nearby.
Course Arrangements & Cost
Open course places cost from £695+VAT per delegate.
Included in the cost of the course are:
- Joining instructions and pre-coursepreparation pack
- Access to the AFA Atrium
- Examination fee
- Printed course material
- Course refreshments
- ProjectCoach service
Joining instructions including pre-course exercises are sent out approximately 2 – 3 weeks before the course start date. We suggest that you spend 3 - 4 hours of study, completing pre-course preparation. You will need to provide your own copy of the 2011 version manual ‘Management of Portfolios’.
"Many thanks for your hospitality and training, I enjoyed myself and found both the MSP training and wider conversations very helpful"
- DT, MSP
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- MM, PRINCE2
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- SJW, MSP
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