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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

Portfolio management enables organizations to align investments, programs, and projects with strategic objectives while maximizing value and optimizing resources. This…

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  • 12Upcoming dates
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Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Next classroom session Amsterdam 25 - 29 Jan 2027 · £3,800 Next in London London 22 - 26 Feb 2027 · £4,200

Course overview

Why Attend
Portfolio management enables organizations to align investments, programs, and projects with strategic objectives while maximizing value and optimizing resources. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage portfolios effectively, strengthen governance, optimize strategic alignment, manage risks, and prepare for Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification.

Course Methodology
The course combines interactive presentations, portfolio management workshops, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, portfolio simulations, exam-style questions, and real-world portfolio management scenarios.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand portfolio management principles and frameworks
  • Align portfolio investments with organizational strategy and objectives
  • Apply portfolio governance and decision-making processes
  • Manage portfolio capacity, resources, and stakeholder expectations
  • Measure and maximize portfolio value realization
  • Apply portfolio risk management techniques
  • Prepare for the PfMP certification examination

Target Audience

  • Portfolio managers
  • Program managers
  • Senior project managers
  • PMO directors and managers
  • Strategic planning professionals
  • Executives responsible for investment decisions
  • Professionals preparing for PfMP certification

Target Competencies

  • Portfolio management
  • Strategic planning and alignment
  • Portfolio governance
  • Capacity and resource management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Value management
  • Risk management
  • Strategic decision-making 

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Portfolio Management
    • Understanding the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) framework and certification structure
    • Exploring portfolio management concepts, principles, and organizational value
    • Understanding the relationship between portfolios, programs, projects, and operational activities
    • Examining the strategic role of portfolio management within organizations
    • Defining the responsibilities and competencies of portfolio managers
    • Understanding how portfolio management supports organizational strategy execution
  2. 2Day 2: Portfolio Strategy and Lifecycle Management
    • Understanding the portfolio lifecycle and continuous management processes
    • Exploring portfolio information systems and decision-support tools
    • Developing portfolio objectives aligned with organizational strategy
    • Understanding risk appetite and strategic investment decision-making
    • Developing portfolio charters, roadmaps, and governance structures
    • Evaluating, prioritizing, and selecting portfolio components
    • Optimizing portfolio performance and maintaining strategic alignment
  3. 3Day 3: Portfolio Governance and Capacity Optimization
    • Understanding governance principles, structures, and oversight responsibilities
    • Examining the relationship between portfolio governance, programs, and projects
    • Designing effective governance frameworks that support strategic objectives
    • Applying capacity planning and resource optimization techniques
    • Managing organizational demand and balancing resource availability
    • Utilizing tools and techniques for capacity assessment and reporting
    • Aligning organizational capabilities with portfolio requirements
  4. 4Day 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Value Realization
    • Identifying and analyzing portfolio stakeholders and their expectations
    • Developing stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
    • Managing portfolio communications across multiple organizational levels
    • Understanding value management concepts and frameworks
    • Applying techniques to maximize, measure, and sustain portfolio value
    • Evaluating portfolio benefits and value realization outcomes
    • Developing reporting approaches to communicate portfolio performance effectively
  5. 5Day 5: Portfolio Risk Management and Certification Preparation
    • Understanding portfolio-level risk management principles and practices
    • Identifying strategic, operational, and investment-related portfolio risks
    • Applying portfolio risk assessment and mitigation strategies
    • Developing and maintaining portfolio risk management frameworks and plans
    • Reviewing lessons learned and portfolio management best practices
    • Preparing for the PfMP examination through practical scenarios and review exercises
    • Final simulation, knowledge assessment, and course wrap-up

Schedule

Dates and fees

12 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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January 2027
25JAN 25 - 29 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£3,800per delegate2+ people: £3,040 each
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February 2027
22FEB 22 - 26 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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March 2027
22MAR 22 - 26 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,800per delegate2+ people: £2,240 each
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April 2027
26APR 26 - 30 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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May 2027
24MAY 24 - 28 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
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June 2027
28JUN 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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July 2027
26JUL 26 - 30 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,400per delegate2+ people: £2,720 each
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August 2027
23AUG 23 - 27 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
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September 2027
27SEP 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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October 2027
25OCT 25 - 29 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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November 2027
22NOV 22 - 26 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£3,500per delegate2+ people: £2,800 each
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December 2027
27DEC 27 - 31 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Austria flag ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,900per delegate2+ people: £3,920 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) course?

The next public date is 25 - 29 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,800 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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