The MoP framework equips organisations to judge whether proposed investments deliver real value and align with long-term objectives. Our MoP Foundation and Practitioner training is a fully accredited programme that builds knowledge of portfolio principles, practices and the roles needed for successful portfolio management.
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MoP® Foundation & Practitioner
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Drive strategic decision making with MoP Foundation & Practitioner
Our MoP Foundation and Practitioner course provides structured training in portfolio management. Over five days, you’ll learn how to shape investment choices, so they support strategic goals, gaining a recognised qualification that builds strategic awareness and enhances your ability to influence decision-making at every level.
Learning objectives
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of portfolio management and distinguish it from project and programme management
- Identify the benefits of adopting portfolio management
- Describe the core principles behind effective portfolio management
- Outline the steps needed to implement portfolio management successfully
- Apply MoP principles, practices and techniques across different organisational contexts
- Assess key MoP documents and role responsibilities
- Critically review solutions in relation to given portfolio scenarios
What you'll learn
MoP provides a structured way to manage portfolios by aligning investments with organisational objectives. During this MoP Foundation and Practitioner course you’ll learn how to strengthen decision-making, optimise the use of resources, identify risks earlier, and track progress to ensure benefits are realised across the portfolio.
Understanding projects, programmes and portfolios
Learn to distinguish between projects, programmes and portfolios. You’ll explore how projects deliver defined outcomes, how programmes coordinate connected projects to create added value, and how portfolios bring everything together to align with organisational strategy, optimise resources and improve overall performance.
How to prioritise and select projects
Develop the skills to evaluate and prioritise projects so resources are directed towards the highest-value initiatives. You’ll learn how to assess alignment with organisational objectives and build a balanced portfolio that achieves maximum impact.
Building effective governance and reporting
Learn how to set up governance frameworks that provide transparency and accountability across the portfolio. You’ll explore good practice reporting techniques to ensure that projects support strategic priorities and that decision-makers have the insights needed to make informed choices.
What's included
- Fully accredited MoP Foundation and Practitioner training
- MoP Foundation and Practitioner exams
- Official MoP manual
- Expert tutor support
- Optional extras, such as Take2 exam insurance, available at checkout
Key facts
Certification
MoP Foundation & Practitioner
Ideal for
Board members, change directors, senior responsible owners, portfolio, programme, project and benefits managers, business change professionals, case writers, and project appraisers.
Prerequisites
There are no requirements to take the Foundation exam. To take the Practitioner exam, you must first pass the MoP Foundation certification.
Exam information
The Foundation and Practitioner exams are available in different formats. Full exam details can be found in the FAQs on this page.
Optional extras
Official MoP manual, Take2 exam insurance.
Pre-course
An online pre-course study is required if you choose classroom, blended, or live virtual classroom options.
FAQs
Our MoP Foundation and Practitioner training teaches you how to align project investments with business objectives, prioritise initiatives, and manage resources effectively to deliver measurable value across portfolios.
What format do the exams take and what are the pass marks?
The Foundation exam is a closed book, multiple-choice assessment lasting 40 minutes with 50 questions. The pass mark is 50% (25 correct answers).
The Practitioner exam uses an objective testing format. It lasts three hours, with four questions worth 20 marks each (80 in total). The pass mark is 50% (40 marks or more).
Do MoP Foundation and Practitioner certifications expire?
Yes. Both qualifications are valid for three years from the award date. To stay current, you must recertify. PeopleCert offers several routes to renewal, which you can review on their website.
How long does the MoP Foundation and Practitioner course take?
You can choose from three study routes. Classroom and live virtual classroom courses run over five days, Monday to Friday. The blended option gives you 12 months’ access to Foundation eLearning (around 12 hours of study) followed by a two-day Practitioner classroom or virtual course.
In all cases, you’ll have 12 months from purchase to complete both exams. Foundation must be passed before progressing to Practitioner.
Do I get separate certificates for Foundation and Practitioner?
Yes. You’ll receive one certificate for Foundation and another for Practitioner, both issued by PeopleCert.
What our learners say
"Friendly staff who helped me with all my questions and requests very quickly."
Nathaniel Jenkins, MoP eLearning learner
"The course tutorials were comprehensive, and easy to follow."
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