Live Webinar – September 19th, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 2 hours + Q & A 2 PDU / 2 CDU
Mpug Member Free – This session is members only + ($129/yr/Member)

MPUG Certificate Series: PPM
Sorry MPUG Members Only
MPUG PPM Certificate upon completion of series and
6 Cat A PMI® PDU Credits

The course comprise of 3 sessions of 2 hours each.
MPUG Certificate Session 1 9/19/12 12PM – 2PM EDT
MPUG Certificate Session 2 9/27/12 12PM – 2PM EDT
MPUG Certificate Session 3 10/3/12 12PM – 2PM EDT

Project Portfolio Management is about ensuring you have the correct mix of projects that are focused on taking the business where it has decided to go. It is about being able to respond quickly to changes in the environment, enabling the business to set the direction and then create a series of steps to get there.

Participants will:

• Learn what PPM is;
• Build an effective process using best practices and software tools to support PPM deployment,
• Kick start the process in a realistic and workable environment with a clear understanding true costs and resource requirements,
• Execute and implement the PPM process and embed a sustainable PPM model in their environment.
• Have access to templates and checklists
• Will gain familiarity with their use through the sessions that reinforce the learning objectives.

They will also have an opportunity to obtain a prerelease copy of Dr. Shan’s latest book Portfolio Management: Executive’s Road-map to Innovate and Invest in Successful Projects.

Session 1 Outline:

1. Aligning Strategy to Portfolio management process and its Value Proposition
2. Strategy, Portfolio and Benefits Management Framework
3. Triple constraint perspective exercise (where are you and where you see you are going)
4. Developing Business Case to Sell Portfolio Management Internally
5. Positioning and Scenario examples
6. Deploying Strategy, Portfolio and Benefits Framework Practices
7. Challenges and common reasons for failures
8. Purpose of knowing the portfolio and benefits maturity assessment and what need to be done to close the gap

If you are NOT ALREADY a member I highly recommend that YOU JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT…. Even if you only take the 3 session 6 hour MPUG Project Portfolio Management Masterclass (6 Category A PDUs) the $129 membership fee is a terrific value to get the PPM MPUG Certificate and add it to your resume.

MPUG Membership also includes:

1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
5. And so much more …….

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Click to register for Project Portfolio Management Masterclass MPUG Certificate Session 1