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Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices

Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices

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What does the Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course cover?

Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to Application Portfolio Management (APM): Benefits of APM, Understanding the Application Landscape: Creating an application inventory, Application Portfolio Management Processes: APM process framework and 5 more. The outline lists 39 specific topics, opening with definition and importance of APM and closing with applying APM concepts to real-world scenarios.

How do you approach Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices step by step?

The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to Application Portfolio Management (APM): Benefits of APM, moves through Understanding the Application Landscape: Creating an application inventory and Application Portfolio Management Processes: APM process framework, and ends at Case Studies and Group Discussions: Real-world APM case studies.

What is in Module 1 of the Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Application Portfolio Management (APM): Benefits of APM. It works through definition and importance of APM, benefits of APM, APM framework and its components and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.

What is application portfolio management standard?

The Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices outline covers this across application standardization and consolidation and APM standards and frameworks (e.g. ITIL, COBIT). They sit inside a 8 module sequence, so the material arrives with the surrounding method rather than as a standalone tip.

How is the Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course delivered?

The Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course cost?

The Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

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Application Portfolio Management Essentials and Best Practices Course Curriculum



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and best practices required to effectively manage their organization's application portfolio. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Application Portfolio Management (APM): Benefits of APM

  • Definition and importance of APM
  • Benefits of APM
  • APM framework and its components
  • Role of APM in IT service management
  • Best practices for implementing APM

Module 2. Understanding the Application Landscape: Creating an application inventory

  • Identifying and categorizing applications
  • Assessing application complexity and risk
  • Understanding application dependencies and interfaces
  • Creating an application inventory
  • Analyzing application data and metrics

Module 3. Application Portfolio Management Processes: APM process framework

  • APM process framework
  • Application rationalization and simplification
  • Application standardization and consolidation
  • Application retirement and replacement
  • Application maintenance and support

Module 4. APM Tools and Technologies: Application discovery and mapping tools

  • Overview of APM tools and technologies
  • Application discovery and mapping tools
  • Application monitoring and performance tools
  • Application portfolio management software
  • Integration with other IT service management tools

Module 5. APM Best Practices and Standards: Industry best practices for APM

  • Industry best practices for APM
  • APM standards and frameworks (e.g. ITIL, COBIT)
  • APM maturity models and assessments
  • APM governance and risk management
  • APM compliance and regulatory requirements

Module 6. Implementing APM in Your Organization: Monitoring and measuring APM success

  • Developing an APM strategy and roadmap
  • Building an APM team and defining roles and responsibilities
  • Establishing APM processes and procedures
  • Implementing APM tools and technologies
  • Monitoring and measuring APM success

Module 7. Advanced APM Topics: APM and DevOps, APM and cybersecurity: APM and data analytics

  • APM and cloud computing
  • APM and DevOps
  • APM and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
  • APM and cybersecurity
  • APM and data analytics

Module 8. Case Studies and Group Discussions: Real-world APM case studies

  • Real-world APM case studies
  • Group discussions on APM challenges and solutions
  • Sharing best practices and lessons learned
  • Applying APM concepts to real-world scenarios


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and assessments
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date: Covers the latest APM best practices and trends
  • Personalized learning: Learn at your own pace and convenience
  • Practical and real-world: Includes case studies and group discussions
  • Expert instruction: Taught by experienced APM professionals
  • Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning: Access the course from anywhere, at any time
  • User-friendly: Easy to navigate and use
  • Mobile-accessible: Access the course on your mobile device
  • Community-driven: Join a community of APM professionals and learners
  • Actionable insights: Gain practical knowledge and skills
  • Hands-on projects: Apply APM concepts to real-world scenarios
  • Bite-sized lessons: Learn in manageable chunks
  • Lifetime access: Access the course materials for a lifetime
  • Gamification: Earn badges and points for completing lessons and assessments
  • Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated


What You'll Receive

  • A comprehensive understanding of APM essentials and best practices
  • A certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Lifetime access to the course materials
  • Ongoing support and community engagement
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