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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOSP232

Training on Strategic Project Portfolio Management

Learn how to manage multiple projects strategically using portfolio management frameworks and resource optimization techniques.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Organizations often manage multiple projects at the same time, making it important to ensure that these projects align with strategic goals and deliver maximum value. Strategic Project Portfolio Management (PPM) provides a structured approach for selecting, prioritizing, and managing projects to ensure optimal use of resources and successful achievement of organizational objectives.

This course equips participants with practical tools and frameworks to effectively manage project portfolios. The course focuses on project selection, portfolio prioritization, resource optimization, and performance monitoring to ensure projects support strategic organizational outcomes.

Participants will learn how to evaluate project proposals, balance competing priorities, and strengthen governance structures to improve decision-making and overall project success.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers and program managers

  • Portfolio managers and PMO professionals

  • Senior managers and decision-makers

  • Strategy and planning professionals

  • Professionals responsible for overseeing multiple projec

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of project portfolio management

  • Align projects and programs with organizational strategy

  • Prioritize and select projects based on value and impact

  • Optimize resource allocation across multiple projects

  • Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance

  • Implement governance frameworks for project portfolio management

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Project Portfolio Management

  • Overview of project, program, and portfolio management

  • Importance of portfolio management in strategic planning

  • Portfolio governance structures and roles

  • Aligning project portfolios with organizational strategy

  • Case Study: Portfolio management in large organizations

Module 2: Project Selection & Prioritization

  • Identifying and evaluating project proposals

  • Portfolio prioritization frameworks and models

  • Cost-benefit analysis and strategic value assessment

  • Decision-making techniques for portfolio selection

  • Practical Exercise: Prioritizing projects within a portfolio

Module 3: Resource Allocation & Portfolio Optimization

  • Managing limited resources across multiple projects

  • Balancing risk, cost, and benefits within a portfolio

  • Portfolio optimization techniques

  • Managing dependencies between projects

  • Workshop: Resource allocation simulation

Module 4: Portfolio Risk Management & Governance

  • Identifying and managing portfolio-level risks

  • Governance frameworks and oversight mechanisms

  • Monitoring project performance and alignment with strategy

  • Reporting and communication for portfolio management

  • Case Study: Managing high-risk project portfolios

Module 5: Portfolio Performance & Strategic Value

  • Measuring portfolio performance and benefits realization

  • Portfolio review and continuous improvement

  • Tools and technologies for portfolio management

  • Future trends in project portfolio management

  • Final Workshop: Developing a strategic project portfolio management framework

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Enhanced skills in managing multiple projects strategically

  • Improved decision-making and prioritization abilities

  • Stronger understanding of portfolio governance and risk management

  • Increased ability to align projects with organizational goals

Organizational Impact

  • Improved alignment between projects and strategic objectives

  • Better utilization of resources across project portfolios

  • Increased success rate of organizational projects

  • Enhanced transparency and governance in project management

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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It is a structured approach used by organizations to select, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in alignment with strategic objectives.

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