Mastering Application Portfolio Management: Strategies for Success
This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to master application portfolio management. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service. This course is:- Interactive and engaging, with hands-on projects and gamification
- Comprehensive, covering all aspects of application portfolio management
- Personalized, with flexible learning and progress tracking
- Up-to-date, with the latest best practices and real-world applications
- Practical, with actionable insights and bite-sized lessons
- High-quality, with expert instructors and high-quality content
- Certified, with a certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible, with lifetime access and mobile-accessible content
- Community-driven, with a community of learners and expert instructors
Chapter 1: Introduction to Application Portfolio Management
- What is Application Portfolio Management?
- Definition and purpose of application portfolio management
- Benefits of application portfolio management
- Challenges of application portfolio management
- Application Portfolio Management Frameworks
- Overview of popular frameworks (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, PMBOK)
- Comparison of frameworks
- Choosing the right framework for your organization
- Application Portfolio Management Processes
- Inventory management
- Classification and categorization
- Prioritization and selection
- Monitoring and review
Chapter 2: Application Portfolio Management Strategies
- Alignment with Business Strategy
- Understanding business goals and objectives
- Aligning application portfolio with business strategy
- Measuring alignment and value
- Risk Management
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Mitigating and managing risks
- Monitoring and reviewing risk management
- Cost Management
- Understanding costs and budgeting
- Cost optimization strategies
- Measuring and reporting cost savings
Chapter 3: Application Portfolio Management Tools and Techniques
- Application Portfolio Management Software
- Overview of popular software tools (e.g. ServiceNow, BMC Helix)
- Comparison of software tools
- Choosing the right software tool for your organization
- Data Analytics and Visualization
- Understanding data analytics and visualization
- Using data analytics and visualization in application portfolio management
- Best practices for data analytics and visualization
- Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Understanding communication and stakeholder management
- Developing a communication plan
- Managing stakeholder expectations
Chapter 4: Implementation and Sustainability
- Implementing Application Portfolio Management
- Developing an implementation plan
- Establishing a governance structure
- Training and awareness
- Sustaining Application Portfolio Management
- Maintaining momentum and interest
- Continuously improving processes and tools
- Measuring and reporting success
- Overcoming Challenges and Obstacles
- Common challenges and obstacles
- Strategies for overcoming challenges and obstacles
- Lessons learned and best practices
Chapter 5: Case Studies and Real-World Examples
- Case Study 1: Implementing Application Portfolio Management in a Large Enterprise
- Background and context
- Implementation approach and challenges
- Results and lessons learned
- Case Study 2: Using Application Portfolio Management to Drive Digital Transformation
- Background and context
- Implementation approach and challenges
- Results and lessons learned
- Real-World Examples of Application Portfolio Management in Action
- Example 1: Using application portfolio management to reduce costs
- Example 2: Using application portfolio management to improve alignment with business strategy
- Example 3: Using application portfolio management to drive innovation and growth