Management of Portfolios MoP® Foundation

Build your portfolio management knowledge with our PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation course, formerly known as MoP Foundation.

This course is designed for professionals who want to understand how organisations select, prioritise and control projects, programmes and other business change initiatives within a portfolio. You will learn why effective portfolio decisions matter for strategy, resources, investment and long-term organisational value.

Portfolio management is the coordinated selection, prioritisation and control of an organisation’s projects, programmes and change activity. It helps organisations manage multiple projects as one joined-up portfolio and connect investment decisions with their strategic objectives.

Effective prioritisation is crucial for portfolio management success. It helps decision-makers direct funding, people and attention towards the initiatives that offer the greatest value.

Portfolio management aligns projects and programmes with strategic goals. Its structured definition and delivery cycles support portfolio planning, resource allocation, informed decision-making and regular reviews of progress, risks and benefits.

This Virtual Classroom course introduces the portfolio management principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities and documents used to support successful portfolio management. You will also learn how portfolio management operates alongside programme and project management.

The course covers strategic alignment, governance, resource management, risk management, benefits management and better investment decision-making. It shows how organisations can optimise resources across multiple projects and use structured practices to support clearer decisions.

You will learn through scheduled live online sessions led by an experienced trainer. This instructor-led study: training gives you direct support and a structured route through the syllabus.

The course includes accredited training, the Foundation exam, the official PRINCE2 Portfolio Management manual, tutor support and other official training materials. You will also review exam-style questions to enhance exam preparation and build confidence before taking the assessment.

This course is suitable for:

Members of Management Boards and Directors of Change
Senior Responsible Owners involved in major business change
Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers and Project Managers
Business Change Managers and Benefits Managers
Business Case Writers and Project Appraisers
Senior executives involved in investment and governance decisions
Portfolio Office professionals supporting planning, reporting and delivery
Professionals involved in project and programme delivery
Learners who want to continue their professional development
Anyone planning to progress to PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Practitioner

Detailed course overview

Students enrolled:

280 students

Study method:

Live online, instructor-led training delivered through a Virtual Classroom.

Flexibility:

Study from your computer or laptop, wherever you are based.

Pre-course:

A mandatory online pre-course is included for live Virtual Classroom learners.

What’s included:

Accredited PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation training, the Foundation exam, the official PRINCE2 Portfolio Management manual and tutor support.

Purchase options:

exam voucher included. You do not need to purchase or choose a separate exam voucher, as the certification exam is included in the course.

Optional extras:

A hardcopy official manual and Take² exam insurance may be available at checkout.

Pass rates:

High pass rates

Completion time:

Three days

Intake dates:

Available Virtual Classroom study options depend on the course schedule.

What will you learn?

The syllabus provides a structured introduction to the core concepts, core principles, cycles, component practices, techniques, documents and key portfolio management roles used across a portfolio.

You will learn about the organisational context in which portfolio management works and how organisations balance change with business as usual. The course also explains how portfolio definition, delivery and review activities connect across the portfolio lifecycle.

By the end of the course, you should understand how organisations:

Select and prioritise projects and programmes
Connect investment with business strategy
Balance competing demands
Allocate people, funding and other resources
Monitor portfolio risks and benefits
Maintain governance and oversight
Review whether change continues to offer value

Module 1: Portfolio management overview

What portfolio management means
The scope and objectives of portfolio managementThe scope and objectives of portfolio management
How portfolio management differs from project and programme management
How portfolios support strategic objectives
How organisations coordinate multiple projects, programmes and change initiatives
How portfolio management balances change with business as usual
The benefits of applying portfolio management within an organisation

Module 2: Strategic and organisational context

The context in which portfolios operate
Strategic planning
Strategic portfolio management
Budgeting and resource allocation
Programme and project management
Performance management
Corporate governance
Business as usual
How portfolio decisions support stronger project and programme delivery
Compliance: gain insight into how governance, organisational controls and clear responsibilities support informed portfolio decisions

Module 3: Portfolio management principles

Senior management commitment
Governance alignment
Strategy alignment
The role of the Portfolio Office
An energised change culture
How portfolio management principles support effective governance
How aligning projects with strategy helps protect organisational value
How the principles apply in different organisational circumstances

Module 4: Implementation, sustainability and maturity

Structured practices support clearer decisions by giving leaders consistent information, defined responsibilities and regular review points.

Approaches to implementing portfolio management
Factors that support maintaining progress
Stages of implementing portfolio management
How to assess portfolio management success
Portfolio management maturity
Maintaining momentum after implementation
Supporting sustainable portfolio management across the organisation

Module 5: Portfolio definition cycle

The definition cycle covers the work needed to understand, categorise, prioritise, balance and plan the portfolio.

Effective prioritisation helps organisations direct funding and resources towards the changes that best support strategy.

Overview of the portfolio definition cycle
Understand practice
Categorise practice
Prioritise practice
Balance practice
Plan practice and portfolio planning
Prioritisation: acquire methods for assessing and comparing competing change proposals
Strategic alignment: discover how organisational objectives influence portfolio selection
Aligning portfolios with organisational priorities
Assessing how business change initiatives support strategic objectives
Supporting better investment decision making

Module 6: Portfolio delivery cycle

The delivery cycle helps organisations maintain control while approved projects and programmes are delivered.

It covers the practices used to monitor performance, manage uncertainty, review benefits and make informed portfolio decisions.

Management control practice
Benefits management: explore how expected benefits are defined, monitored and reviewed
Financial management practice
Risk management: learn how organisations identify uncertainty, manage risks and monitor risk exposure
Stakeholder engagement practice
Organisational governance practice
Resource management: understand how to manage resources across competing priorities
How to track benefits derived from projects, programmes and wider change
Techniques used to manage portfolios and keep them controlled and focused on valueTechniques used to manage portfolios and keep them controlled and focused on value
How portfolio teams use risk information to develop powerful mitigation strategies and protect organisational value

At Foundation level, you will learn how risk practices support portfolio decisions. The course builds your understanding of mitigation strategies without suggesting that introductory training will make you an advanced risk specialist.

Module 7: Roles, responsibilities and documentation

Portfolio Direction Group or Investment Committee
Portfolio Progress Group or Change Delivery Committee
Business Change Director or Portfolio Director
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Benefits Manager
Portfolio Management Boards
The responsibilities attached to key portfolio management roles
How portfolio office management supports governance, reporting and coordination
Portfolio Management Framework
Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Benefits Management Framework
Portfolio Benefits Realisation Plan
Portfolio Financial Plan
Resource Schedule
Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan
Key portfolio documents and their purpose

PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Foundation course duration

Our PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation course is delivered over three days through live Virtual Classroom sessions.

This live instructor-led study training gives you structured learning, direct trainer support and a focused route through the Foundation syllabus. You can ask questions during the sessions, discuss key concepts and work through the material with guidance.

You will study the principles, practices, cycles, techniques, roles and documents used in PRINCE2 Portfolio Management. You will also review exam-style questions as part of your exam preparation.

A mandatory online pre-course is included to help you prepare before your live sessions begin. You should plan to take the exam within the access period provided when you purchase the course.

The approximate 12-hour study time associated with this qualification applies to a separate self-paced eLearning course, not this three-day Virtual Classroom course.

PRINCE2® Portfolio Management Foundation exam

The Foundation exam checks whether you understand the principles, cycles, practices, techniques, roles, responsibilities, documents and organisational context covered by the course.

Exam format: Multiple choice
Number of questions: 50
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass mark: 25/50, or 50%
Open/closed book: Closed book
Exam delivery: Online exam through remote proctoring

The exam is 40 minutes long and requires a 50% pass mark.

You must make sure your device meets the official technical requirements before booking or taking the online assessment.

After successfully completing the Foundation exam, you can progress to PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Practitioner. This is the next step if you want to develop your ability to apply portfolio management guidance to workplace scenarios.

Cost & payment options

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Eligibility - Who is this course for?

This PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation course is suitable for professionals who want to understand how portfolios support strategy, governance, business change and long-term organisational value.

It is ideal if you work in project, programme, portfolio, governance or benefits management. It is also relevant if you support senior decision-making and need to understand how projects and programmes are selected, prioritised, balanced and controlled.

There are no formal prerequisites. The course is suitable for individuals with no prior portfolio management knowledge and gives you sufficient knowledge needed to understand the Foundation syllabus.

Some awareness of project or programme management may help you follow the concepts more quickly, but it is not required.

After gaining the certification, you can use your knowledge across several portfolio management roles, including:

Portfolio Manager
Programme Manager
Project Manager
Business Change Manager
Benefits Manager
Portfolio Office Analyst
Business Case Writer
Project Appraiser
Head of Portfolio Management

The certification may also help you demonstrate relevant knowledge in the job market. However, it does not guarantee employment, promotion or a particular salary.

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Management of Portfolios Frequently Asked Questions

What is MoP Foundation?

MoP Foundation is the former name of PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation.

It is an introductory qualification that explains how organisations select, prioritise and control projects, programmes and other change initiatives as one joined-up portfolio.

The course provides a foundation in portfolio management principles and practices.

What is PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation?

PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation is an introductory portfolio management certification.

It helps you understand how organisations coordinate projects, programmes and change initiatives so that investments remain aligned with strategy and organisational priorities.

What is MoP in project management?

MoP stands for Management of Portfolios. The qualification is now known as PRINCE2 Portfolio Management.

It focuses on how organisations select, prioritise, balance and control projects and programmes so they can support strategic goals and deliver measurable value.

What is a portfolio in PRINCE2 Portfolio Management?

A portfolio is a collection of projects, programmes and other change initiatives managed together to achieve strategic objectives.

Instead of assessing each initiative in isolation, portfolio management gives decision-makers a joined-up view of investment, risk, benefits and resources.

What are the benefits of PRINCE2 Portfolio Management?

PRINCE2 Portfolio Management supports better prioritisation, governance, resource planning and benefits tracking.

It also helps organisations connect investment decisions with strategic goals and assess whether projects and programmes continue to offer value.

For learners, it provides a structured understanding of how business change is planned, approved, delivered and reviewed.

What is PRINCE2 Portfolio Management used for?

It is used to align projects and programmes with business strategy.

It helps organisations decide which initiatives to start, continue, pause or stop. It also supports risk management, benefits tracking, stakeholder engagement and the effective use of resources.

Does the course cover Portfolio Office Management Foundation?

The course explains the role of the Portfolio Office and how it supports governance, planning, reporting and coordination.

However, it is a portfolio management qualification rather than a separate Portfolio Office Management Foundation course.

Who should take this course?

The course is suitable for Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, Project Managers, Business Change Managers, Benefits Managers, Business Case Writers, Project Appraisers and Portfolio Office professionals.

It is also useful for senior leaders who need to understand how portfolios support strategy, governance and business change.

Are there any prerequisites?

No. There are no formal prerequisites for this Foundation course.

The course is suitable for individuals with no prior knowledge. Some awareness of project or programme management may help, but it is not required.

How long does the Virtual Classroom course take?

The Virtual Classroom course takes three days to complete.

You will attend scheduled live online sessions with a trainer and work through the Foundation syllabus in a structured format. A mandatory online pre-course is also included.

The approximate 12-hour completion time applies to a separate self-paced eLearning course, not this three-day Virtual Classroom option.

Is this an eLearning course?

No. This is a live Virtual Classroom course delivered through scheduled, instructor-led sessions.

A mandatory online pre-course is included, but the main course is not a self-paced eLearning course.

Do I need to attend a training centre?

No. You can attend from your computer or laptop, so you do not need to travel to a physical training centre.

You also do not need separate training centre contact details for attendance. Your online joining information will be provided before the scheduled sessions.

Is an exam voucher included?

Yes. The PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation exam is included in the course.

You do not need to choose an exam voucher or purchase one separately. The available course purchase option includes the exam.

Can I choose the exam language?

The supplied course information does not list the available exam language options.

For your language preferences, exam booking options should be checked before you confirm the assessment. Where several languages are available, you can choose the most suitable option during the official booking process.

How is the Foundation exam taken?

The Foundation exam is taken online through remote proctoring.

It is a closed-book, multiple-choice assessment with 50 questions. The exam is 40 minutes long and requires a 50% pass mark.

You must answer at least 25 questions correctly to pass.

Can I retake the exam if I do not pass?

Optional Take² exam insurance may be available at checkout.

Exam re-take: enjoy added reassurance by selecting Take² where it is available. Any additional assessment remains subject to the current Take² terms, eligibility criteria and purchase requirements.

Does the course award continuous professional development points?

The supplied course information does not state that the qualification awards a set number of continuous professional development points.

The course can still support your professional development by helping you build recognised portfolio management knowledge.

Does the course include a detailed learner workbook?

The course includes the official PRINCE2 Portfolio Management manual, accredited training, tutor support and a mandatory online pre-course.

A separate detailed learner workbook is not listed as part of the course package.

Does the course include a learning resource kit?

The included resources consist of the official manual, accredited training, tutor support and the mandatory online pre-course.

The supplied course details do not describe these materials as a separate learning resource kit.

Does the course teach highly sought-after skills?

The course develops structured knowledge of portfolio management, governance, prioritisation, resources, risks and benefits.

These areas may be relevant to employers recruiting for project, programme, portfolio and business change roles. However, demand for highly sought-after skills varies by employer, role and sector.

Can this qualification support me in the job market?

The certification can help you demonstrate a structured understanding of portfolio management when applying for relevant roles.

It may strengthen how you present your knowledge in the job market, but it does not guarantee employment or career progression.

Does PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation certification expire?

Yes. Certification must be renewed every three years to remain current.

You can review the available certification renewal routes through PeopleCert when planning your next step.

Are there renewal purchase options or a renewal upgrade?

Renewal arrangements are managed through PeopleCert rather than as part of this course package.

The supplied course information does not include specific renewal purchase options or a separate renewal upgrade. Check the current PeopleCert renewal routes before the three-year renewal date.

What should I know before enrolling in MoP Foundation?

This Virtual Classroom course provides a foundation in portfolio management principles and practices.

It is delivered over three days and includes a mandatory online pre-course, live trainer-led learning, the official manual and the Foundation exam.

The exam lasts 40 minutes and requires a 50% pass mark. There are no formal prerequisites, so the course is suitable if you have no previous portfolio management knowledge.

Certification must be renewed every three years to remain current.

What is included in this course?

The course includes accredited PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation training, the Foundation exam, the official PRINCE2 Portfolio Management manual and tutor support.

A mandatory online pre-course is also included. Optional extras, such as a hardcopy manual or Take² exam insurance, may be available at checkout.

Why choose e-Careers’ PRINCE2 Portfolio Management Foundation course?

You will learn through scheduled live online sessions led by an experienced trainer.

The structured format gives you direct support, clear explanations and focused preparation for the Foundation exam.

With accredited courseware, flexible payment options and the exam included, e-Careers gives you a clear route to building your portfolio management knowledge and gaining your certification.