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Portfolio Management for Stakeholders: In-House Training This course equips and enables project, program, and functional managers (line managers) to support and contribute to starting, restarting or sustaining the implementation and effectiveness of portfolio management in an organization. Emphasis is on improving collaboration and planning between functional business areas and project/program organizations responsible for delivering investments in business change through successful delivery of projects and programs. Good functional, project, and program managers become 'great' when they understand, advocate, and effectively contribute to achieving 'real' business value through portfolio management. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Outline the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking the strategic objectives to the initiatives in the organization Chart the portfolio governance structure Assist in the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Identify portfolio and sub-portfolio categories Support the PMO in the prioritization of initiatives using Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Collaborate with the PMO in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Participate in resource forecasting and planning Demonstrate thresholds and variance reporting criteria Describe the purpose of Stage Gate Funding Report status against a portfolio delivery plan Present your initiative in Stage Gate Reviews List the benefits that are being realized by the initiative Foundation Concepts Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Governance Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize Foundation Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic Alignment Balancing the Portfolio Resources, Budgets, and Equipment Communicating Decisions Planning the Portfolio Planning Review Cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting Thresholds and Variance Reporting Tool Examples Portfolio Delivery 'Cycle' Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program, and Functional Managers Roles and Responsibilities

Portfolio Management for Stakeholders This course equips and enables project, program, and functional managers (line managers) to support and contribute to starting, restarting or sustaining the implementation and effectiveness of portfolio management in an organization. Emphasis is on improving collaboration and planning between functional business areas and project/program organizations responsible for delivering investments in business change through successful delivery of projects and programs. Good functional, project, and program managers become 'great' when they understand, advocate, and effectively contribute to achieving 'real' business value through portfolio management. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Outline the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking the strategic objectives to the initiatives in the organization Chart the portfolio governance structure Assist in the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Identify portfolio and sub-portfolio categories Support the PMO in the prioritization of initiatives using Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Collaborate with the PMO in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Participate in resource forecasting and planning Demonstrate thresholds and variance reporting criteria Describe the purpose of Stage Gate Funding Report status against a portfolio delivery plan Present your initiative in Stage Gate Reviews List the benefits that are being realized by the initiative Foundation Concepts Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Governance Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize Foundation Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic Alignment Balancing the Portfolio Resources, Budgets, and Equipment Communicating Decisions Planning the Portfolio Planning Review Cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting Thresholds and Variance Reporting Tool Examples Portfolio Delivery 'Cycle' Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program, and Functional Managers Roles and Responsibilities

This one day course trains you as an MHFA Champion, giving you: an understanding of common mental health issues, knowledge & confidence to advocate for mental health awareness, ability to spot signs of mental ill health, and skills to support positive wellbeing. Available online or face-to-face.

Portfolio Management Skills The main purpose of this workshop is to equip and enable people in a portfolio management office and PMO to effectively and efficiently support the Executive Leadership and Operational Management to plan, implement, manage, and evolve portfolio management in their organization. There is a deliberate focus on preparing you to become a strong and effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management that delivers objective measurements of benefit contribution towards the strategic objectives to lead, manage, and continuously improve portfolio management governance, processes, and frameworks with and through the direction of a portfolio practice, principles, and delivery boards. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate the benefits of portfolio management Link the initiatives in an organization with its strategic objectives Participate in the introduction of portfolio management in an organization Create or improve the portfolio governance structure Lead the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Assist the executives in the prioritization of initiatives through the use of Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Support the executives in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Create a portfolio delivery plan Define thresholds and variance reporting criteria Assist the executives and the financial team in the definition of Stage Gate Funding Lead the Stage Gate reviews Analyze the benefits that are being realized by the initiatives Foundation Concepts Definitions Benefits of Portfolio Management Objectives of Portfolio Management Portfolio Life Cycles Governing the Portfolio Portfolio Governance structure Roles and responsibilities Initial activities when starting portfolio management Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize purpose Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic alignment Balancing the Portfolio Allocating resources and budgets Communicating decisions of initiatives status Planning the Portfolio Planning review cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting thresholds and variance reporting Tool examples Managing the Portfolio Delivery Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Loop back to Prioritize, Balance and Plan Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program and Functional Managers' roles and responsibilities

Portfolio Management Skills: In-House Training The main purpose of this workshop is to equip and enable people in a portfolio management office and PMO to effectively and efficiently support the Executive Leadership and Operational Management to plan, implement, manage, and evolve portfolio management in their organization. There is a deliberate focus on preparing you to become a strong and effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management that delivers objective measurements of benefit contribution towards the strategic objectives to lead, manage, and continuously improve portfolio management governance, processes, and frameworks with and through the direction of a portfolio practice, principles, and delivery boards. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate the benefits of portfolio management Link the initiatives in an organization with its strategic objectives Participate in the introduction of portfolio management in an organization Create or improve the portfolio governance structure Lead the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Assist the executives in the prioritization of initiatives through the use of Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Support the executives in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Create a portfolio delivery plan Define thresholds and variance reporting criteria Assist the executives and the financial team in the definition of Stage Gate Funding Lead the Stage Gate reviews Analyze the benefits that are being realized by the initiatives Foundation Concepts Definitions Benefits of Portfolio Management Objectives of Portfolio Management Portfolio Life Cycles Governing the Portfolio Portfolio Governance structure Roles and responsibilities Initial activities when starting portfolio management Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize purpose Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic alignment Balancing the Portfolio Allocating resources and budgets Communicating decisions of initiatives status Planning the Portfolio Planning review cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting thresholds and variance reporting Tool examples Managing the Portfolio Delivery Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Loop back to Prioritize, Balance and Plan Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program and Functional Managers' roles and responsibilities

Management of Value (MoV®) Practitioner This interactive MoV® Practitioner course provides a modular and case-study-driven approach to learning Management of Value (MoV). The core knowledge is structured and comprehensive; and well-rounded modules cover the methodology and various techniques. A case study is used to help appreciate the relevance of MoV in its practical application. What you will Learn The MoV Practitioner Course prepares you for the MoV Practitioner exam. Individuals certified at the MoV Practitioner level will be able to: Apply Management of Value (MoV) principles, processes and techniques, and advocate the benefits of this application appropriately to the senior Management. Develop a plan of MoV activities for the whole lifecycle of small and large projects and programs. Plan an MoV study, tailoring it to particular projects or programs and developing practical study or workshop handbooks as required. Understand and articulate value in relation to organizational objectives. Prioritize value drivers using function analysis and use these to demonstrate how value might be improved. Quantify monetary and non-monetary value using the Value Index, Value Metrics and the Value for Money ratio. Describe and comment on the application of various techniques relevant to MoV. Monitor improvements in value realized throughout a project lifecycle and capture learning which can be transferred to future projects. Offer suggestions and guidance about embedding MoV into an organization, including policy issues, undertake a health check, assess maturity and competence, and provide guidance on typical roles and responsibilities. Understand and articulate the use of MoV within other Best Management Practice methods and its contributions to them Benefits of Taking This Course Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Organise and contribute constructively to a Management of Value (MoV) Study Demonstrate a knowledge of MoV principles, processes, approach, and environment Analyse a company, programme or project to establish its organisational value includes identification and weighting of Value Drivers Pass the AXELOS Practitioner Examination Function Analysis Customer FAST Diagram Value Tree Development Weighting Attributes Paired Comparisons Developing a Value Profile Developing a Value Index Value for Money Ratio Stimulating Innovation Value Engineering Option Evaluation and Selection Evaluation Matrix Value and Value for Money Timing and Planning Teams and Stakeholders MoV in the Organization Integrating with Best Management Practice Relationship between Process and Approach

Are you passionate about justice, equality, and the well-being of every individual? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond? Our Human Rights Training Course is designed for you. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and practical skills to understand, advocate for, and protect human rights on a global scale. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access The Human Rights Training Course teaches learners about the fundamental ideas of freedom and human rights. Participants will explore different types of freedom and understand how they apply to various aspects of life. The course also covers the classification of human rights, helping learners to distinguish between civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Special focus is given to the rights of women and children, highlighting their unique challenges and protections. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge about major international organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of human rights principles and the global efforts to uphold these rights. Course Curriculum Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom Module 03: Classification of Human Rights Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations Learning Outcomes Understand basic concepts of freedom and human rights comprehensively. Analyse various aspects and dimensions of personal and societal freedom. Classify different types of human rights and their significance. Recognise and advocate for women's and children's rights effectively. Identify key international human rights organisations and their roles. Evaluate the impact of human rights organisations on global policies. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Human Rights Training Course 1:11:30 1: Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights 06:56 2: Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom 10:04 3: Module 03: Classification of Human Rights 16:41 4: Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights 24:20 5: Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations 12:29 6: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Advocates for global human rights awareness. Individuals interested in social justice causes. Students studying international relations. NGO workers focusing on human rights. Community leaders promoting equal rights. Career path Human Rights Advocate Social Justice Researcher NGO Coordinator International Relations Specialist Policy Advisor Child Protection Officer Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Are you passionate about justice, equality, and the well-being of every individual? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond? Our Human Rights Training Course is designed for you. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and practical skills to understand, advocate for, and protect human rights on a global scale. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access The Human Rights Training Course teaches learners about the fundamental ideas of freedom and human rights. Participants will explore different types of freedom and understand how they apply to various aspects of life. The course also covers the classification of human rights, helping learners to distinguish between civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Special focus is given to the rights of women and children, highlighting their unique challenges and protections. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge about major international organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of human rights principles and the global efforts to uphold these rights. Course Curriculum Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom Module 03: Classification of Human Rights Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations Learning Outcomes Understand basic concepts of freedom and human rights comprehensively. Analyse various aspects and dimensions of personal and societal freedom. Classify different types of human rights and their significance. Recognise and advocate for women's and children's rights effectively. Identify key international human rights organisations and their roles. Evaluate the impact of human rights organisations on global policies. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Human Rights Training Course 1:11:30 1: Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights 06:56 2: Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom 10:04 3: Module 03: Classification of Human Rights 16:41 4: Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights 24:20 5: Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations 12:29 6: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Advocates for global human rights awareness. Individuals interested in social justice causes. Students studying international relations. NGO workers focusing on human rights. Community leaders promoting equal rights. Career path Human Rights Advocate Social Justice Researcher NGO Coordinator International Relations Specialist Policy Advisor Child Protection Officer Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Are you passionate about justice, equality, and the well-being of every individual? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond? Our Human Rights Training Course is designed for you. This comprehensive program provides essential knowledge and practical skills to understand, advocate for, and protect human rights on a global scale. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate from Reed CIQ Approved Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access The Human Rights Training Course teaches learners about the fundamental ideas of freedom and human rights. Participants will explore different types of freedom and understand how they apply to various aspects of life. The course also covers the classification of human rights, helping learners to distinguish between civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Special focus is given to the rights of women and children, highlighting their unique challenges and protections. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge about major international organizations dedicated to protecting and promoting human rights worldwide. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of human rights principles and the global efforts to uphold these rights. Course Curriculum Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom Module 03: Classification of Human Rights Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations Learning Outcomes Understand basic concepts of freedom and human rights comprehensively. Analyse various aspects and dimensions of personal and societal freedom. Classify different types of human rights and their significance. Recognise and advocate for women's and children's rights effectively. Identify key international human rights organisations and their roles. Evaluate the impact of human rights organisations on global policies. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Human Rights Training Course 1:11:30 1: Module 01: Basic Concept of Freedom and Human Rights 06:56 2: Module 02: Various Aspects of Freedom 10:04 3: Module 03: Classification of Human Rights 16:41 4: Module 04: Women's and Children's Rights 24:20 5: Module 05: Various International Human Rights Organisations 12:29 6: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Advocates for global human rights awareness. Individuals interested in social justice causes. Students studying international relations. NGO workers focusing on human rights. Community leaders promoting equal rights. Career path Human Rights Advocate Social Justice Researcher NGO Coordinator International Relations Specialist Policy Advisor Child Protection Officer Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Portfolio Management Skills: Virtual In-House Training The main purpose of this workshop is to equip and enable people in a portfolio management office and PMO to effectively and efficiently support the Executive Leadership and Operational Management to plan, implement, manage, and evolve portfolio management in their organization. There is a deliberate focus on preparing you to become a strong and effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management that delivers objective measurements of benefit contribution towards the strategic objectives to lead, manage, and continuously improve portfolio management governance, processes, and frameworks with and through the direction of a portfolio practice, principles, and delivery boards. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate the benefits of portfolio management Link the initiatives in an organization with its strategic objectives Participate in the introduction of portfolio management in an organization Create or improve the portfolio governance structure Lead the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Assist the executives in the prioritization of initiatives through the use of Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Support the executives in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Create a portfolio delivery plan Define thresholds and variance reporting criteria Assist the executives and the financial team in the definition of Stage Gate Funding Lead the Stage Gate reviews Analyze the benefits that are being realized by the initiatives Foundation Concepts Definitions Benefits of Portfolio Management Objectives of Portfolio Management Portfolio Life Cycles Governing the Portfolio Portfolio Governance structure Roles and responsibilities Initial activities when starting portfolio management Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize purpose Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic alignment Balancing the Portfolio Allocating resources and budgets Communicating decisions of initiatives status Planning the Portfolio Planning review cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting thresholds and variance reporting Tool examples Managing the Portfolio Delivery Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Loop back to Prioritize, Balance and Plan Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program and Functional Managers' roles and responsibilities