Who is this Certification for
The PfM² Portfolio Certification is for anyone involved in portfolio management activities, or for anyone who whishes to develop a more holistic profile and transition into an organisational portfolio management role in either a leading or supporting capacity.
- Portfolio Managers (PfMs)
- Members of a Portfolio Office (PfO)
- PMO/PSO members
- Middle or Senior Managers
- Portfolio Managers of EU funded projects
- Programme Managers (PgMs)
- Educators and trainers
- Portfolio and project consultants
PfM² Portfolio Certification
Description
The PfM² Portfolio Certification is designed to confirm a candidate’s understanding of key portfolio management concepts and knowledge of the PfM² Methodology.
The exam questions cover the areas of Portfolio Governance, Processes, Artefacts, and Mindsets and focus mainly on the theoretical aspects of the PfM² Methodology, covering the full breadth of the what, when, who, how and why of PfM² Organisational Portfolio Management.
Candidates who achieve the certification prove a level of understanding of the methodology required to effectively lead or participate in organisational portfolio management activities, or support a PfM² portfolio from a Portfolio Office (PfO) or consultants position.
Exam difficulty level: medium.
Study material: The exam questions are based the following:
- PfM² Methodology Guide
- All PfM² Artefacts
- Key Portfolio Management Tools & Techniques
- PfM² Exam Preparation Quiz
Exam Format
This is an online proctored exam powered via our online examination platform:
- Online proctored exam
- Multiple choice questions
- 50 questions per exam
- 45 minutes duration
- At least 35 questions need to be answered correctly to pass the exam
- One point awarded for every correct answer
- No negative marking for wrong answers
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for taking the PfM² Portfolio Certification exam.
However, we recommend first achieving a PM² Certification and following a PfM² Portfolio Management training from one of our Affiliated Training Providers.
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