MoP® Foundation Certification
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MoP® Foundation Certification
MoP Foundation course is suitable to those new to working in portfolios and those involved in a range of formal and informal portfolio management roles, including investment decision making, project and programme delivery, and benefits realization
Learning Approach:
Classroom & Virtual Classroom
Duration:
3 days
Virtual Course Timings:
9am to 4pm UK time each day
Price:
Virtual Classroom – £1465 + VAT
Exam:
40 Minutes, 50 Questions
Certification Body:
PeopleCert
Certification: On successful completion of the course and examination, course delegates will be certified as MoP® Foundation accredited.
Pre-Requisites:
There is some pre-reading required for this course. It should take 2 hours to complete. There is also some advised further reading.
Looking to bring the MoP® Foundation course in-house? Get in touch here!
The MoP® courses on this page are offered by PMO Learning. MoP® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
The MoP® Foundation level course is specifically for:
- Those new to working in portfolios
- Those involved in a range of formal and informal portfolio management roles including investment decision making, project and programme delivery, and benefits realization
- Those working as members of Management Boards and Directors of Change; Senior Responsible Owners (SROs); Portfolio, Programme, Project, Business Change and Benefits managers; and business case writers and project appraisers.
- For PMO practitioners with minimal experience in portfolio management, the Foundation level is the place to start.
Virtual classroom training takes place with a live instructor throughout the online course and you will be learning alongside other virtual learners – you’ll be able to see and hear them too!
All you need for virtual classroom training is a decent broadband connection, a webcam and a microphone [Test your setup here]
You’ll receive:
- PMO Learning Delegate Workbook
- MoP Manual eBook
- Pre-course material
- Practice examination paper
- Examination voucher (valid for 12 months)
Classroom courses can be held for organisations looking to run the course In-House. Get in touch here.
- 40 minutes 50 questions
- 50% pass mark
- Closed book
- PeopleCert use an online proctoring for exams.
- Please read their computer pre-requisites and details of how to test your system before taking the exam.
We’ll issue you with a voucher and all you need to do is book your examination time slot. You can choose to do the exam when it suits you – same day or later. There are lots of times available – including in the evening.
You’ll do the exam at your own PC and log in to the testing environment.
Got a question? [Get in touch]

Book Your Course
Virtual classroom £1465 + VAT (includes exam, printed course materials and course textbooks)
Course Outline
The MoP® Foundation Certification is considered to be the entry-level training and certification for those working in a Portfolio Management Office.
The purpose of the Foundation qualification is to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding to work as an informed member of a Portfolio Office or in a range of portfolio management roles
In the Course
In the course, learners will:
- The scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from programme and project
management - The benefits from applying portfolio management and the context within which it operates
- The principles which successful portfolio management is based
- Approaches to implementation, the factors to consider in maintaining progress, and how to assess the
success of portfolio management - The purposes of the portfolio management definition and delivery cycles and their component practices, and relevant techniques applicable to each practice
- The purpose and key content of the major portfolio documents
- The scope of key portfolio management roles
After the Course
On completion of the training and certification, you will have gained knowledge of:
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- The scope and objectives of portfolio management and how it differs from programme andproject management
- The benefits from applying portfolio management and the context within which it operates
- The principles upon which successful portfolio management is based
- Approaches to implementation, the factors to consider in maintaining progress, and how toassess the success of portfolio management
- The purposes of the portfolio management definition and delivery cycles and their componentpractices, and relevant techniques applicable to each practice
- The purpose and key content of the major portfolio documents
- The scope of key portfolio management roles.
What Next?
If you’ve completed the MoP® Foundation, then there are a few ways you can continue your training.
If you want to carry on with MoP® certifications, then your next step is MoP® Practitioner. There is the option to carry out MoP® Foundation and Practitioner training all within the same week.
If you’re looking for something more specific to your organisation, whether it’s implementing Agile or getting a grip on Benefits Management, browse our specialist courses.
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