Project Programme and Portfolio Governance

Course details

Build a complete understanding of project, programme and portfolio governance using principles and techniques proven to work across multiple business sectors.  Learn how to ensure effective decision making on your organisation's projects and programmes.

Learn how to establish effective governance for your projects, programmes and portfolios.   

Understand the principles that underpin effective governance.

Develop governance arrangements that provide senior executives with visibility and control.

Design governance frameworks that clarify who makes what decisions.

Scale governance mechanisms to suit projects with different risk profiles.

Governance frameworks that deliver effective decision making for your organisation.

Understanding governance is essential for Project Managers, PMO managers and senior executives because all have a strong interest in effective project decision making.  Poor governance is recognised as a major cause of project failure so knowing how to structure governance frameworks is a critical skill.  Yet very few people understand the principles of good governance.  This course will ensure you have the knowledge and understanding to establish effective project, programme and portfolio governance in your organisation.

Content and Overview

The thirteen lectures and 52 minutes of content in this course are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the governance of projects, programmes and portfolios. 

Starting with the very basics of governance, it will help you understand its importance and how it is treated by best practice.  It then takes you through the principles that underpin effective governance.  Understanding these principles will enable you to address any governance situation.  You will also learn how to scale governance arrangements to suit the needs of any organisation or project.  It means you will be able to apply effective project, programme and portfolio governance in all circumstances. 

Upon completing this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to establish efficient and effective governance arrangements for any portfolio, dealing with programmes or projects of any risk level and size.  You will understand the principles of effective decision making on projects, programmes and portfolios and will be able to apply those principles in any organisation with whom you work.