Overview of the PfM² Portfolio Certification

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

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 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
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Study Material

This is an online proctored exam powered via our online examination platform:

PfM² Methodology Guide
▪ All PfM² Artefacts
▪ Key Portfolio Management Tools & Techniques
▪ PfM² Exam Preparation Quiz

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.