How long is the Programme and Portfolio Management course?

The course runs approximately 29 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Programme and Portfolio Management cost?

The training fee is KES 18,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Programme and Portfolio Management certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Programme and Portfolio Management | CCS Online Learning

Name: Programme and Portfolio Management
Price: 18000 KES

Build practical, job-ready capability in programme and portfolio management for Kenya's dynamic business environment. This professional course combines proven international frameworks with African case studies and real workplace application.

What You Will Learn

✓Lead the core principles and frameworks of programme and portfolio management
✓Align practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Apply and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Evaluate and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Develop project management practice with organisational strategy
✓Design risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

29 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 99 min · 4 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

50 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

49 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 108 min · 4 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

48 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

60 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 93 min · 3 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

45 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

48 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 118 min · 3 hours

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Planning for Success

62 min

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Designing the Approach

56 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 94 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

52 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

42 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 121 min · 4 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

63 min

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Continuous Improvement

58 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 95 min · 4 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

50 min

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Governance and Accountability

45 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 84 min · 3 hours

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Leading People and Culture

42 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

42 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Programme and Portfolio Management requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for project management
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in project management
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a project management role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

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

✓Lead the core principles and frameworks of programme and portfolio management
✓Align practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Apply and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Evaluate and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Develop project management practice with organisational strategy
✓Design risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration29 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelIntermediate

PriceKES 18,000

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