Akademie
Build the capabilities to turn strategy into value.
Why an SPM Academy
Organizations with strong Strategic Portfolio Management outperform those without it, because they are able to choose the right work, allocate resources efficiently, and stay aligned with strategy. Building this level of maturity requires shared understanding, consistent practices, and aligned decision making.
The It’s Value SPM Academy helps organizations:
- Create a common language around strategy, portfolio, and value
- Build capabilities that support transparency and evidence-based decisions
- Align teams on how to prioritize, govern, and execute the right work
- Accelerate the adoption of modern portfolio practices such as lean and agile approaches
The Academy brings clarity, consistency, and confidence to your portfolio ecosystem.
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What You Will Learn
Participants gain the knowledge and practical skills to:
- Understand the principles of Strategic and Project Portfolio Management
- Connect strategy to execution using a structured governance model
- Prioritize and balance portfolios based on value, risk, and capacity
- Improve visibility and decision making across teams
- Strengthen benefit realization practices
- Use common tools and methods to align work with strategy
- Increase organizational agility without losing control or focus
Who It Is For
The SPM Academy is designed for professionals involved in strategy, planning, or delivery, including:
- Portfolio-Manager
- PMO and EPMO teams
- Strategy and Transformation leaders
- Product Managers and Product Owners
- Program and Project Managers
- Agile Coaches and Release Train Engineers
- Senior Leadership
- Any team responsible for prioritizing or delivering work that supports strategic goals
The Academy is suitable for both new and experienced teams.
Learning Formats
1. Instructor-Led Training
Our instructor-led programs originate from our mother organization and are delivered by experienced practitioners with deep expertise in portfolio management.
1.1 Portfolio Awareness Session
A half-day introduction to the fundamentals of Portfolio Management.
Ideal for senior management who need a clear understanding of what portfolio management is, why it matters, and how it contributes to strategic decision making.
1.2 Two-Day Portfolio Management Training
A practice-oriented training for new portfolio managers, PMO members, and advisors.
Participants learn the foundations of pragmatic portfolio management and are able to contribute immediately to a portfolio team.
1.3 Masterclass Portfolio Management Learning Track
A multi-module program for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of prioritization, governance, decision making, and alignment.
Delivered by an experienced portfolio management expert.
2. Workshops
Interactive workshops that provide deep dives into specific topics and help teams build shared understanding and working methods.
Workshops can include topics such as:
- Strategic alignment and prioritization
- Portfolio governance and decision making
- Kapazitäts- und Szenarienplanung
- Operating model design
- Value and benefits management
All workshops can be tailored and delivered on-site or remotely.
3. Serious Games
Experiential learning that helps teams understand portfolio dynamics in a fast and engaging way.
3.1 Portfolio Pioneers
A LEGO Serious Play workshop in which teams build a shared prioritization framework through 3D storytelling.
3.2 Portfolio Compass
A team-based simulation focused on translating ideas into an initial portfolio that aligns with strategic themes.
Participants define a jointly supported set of priorities.
3.3 Portfolio Monopoly
A dynamic simulation in which teams act as a Portfolio Board with limited budget and capacity.
Teams experience the impact of strategic choices, changing risks, and value considerations.
4. Tailored Curricula
We create custom programs aligned with your organizational needs, taking into account:
- Your strategic objectives
- Your governance and decision making structure
- Your delivery approach
- Your tooling environment
- Your desired level of maturity
A tailored curriculum ensures that learning creates measurable business impact.
Why Choose the It’s Value SPM Academy
Organizations choose our Academy because we provide practical expertise combined with proven methods.
You benefit from:
- More than 15 years of experience in Strategic Portfolio Management
- A pragmatic and real-world approach
- Instructors who work with portfolio teams every day
- Training and workshops that fit your maturity and context
- Deep knowledge of portfolio tooling and enterprise platforms
- A strong focus on value creation and sustainable adoption
We do not only teach SPM. We help you make it work.
Our Approach
We follow a simple and effective approach to help organizations develop and embed SPM capabilities.
- Assess your current maturity and ambitions
- Design a learning journey that fits your organization
- Deliver impactful training, workshops, and coaching
- Embed new capabilities in your ways of working
Our goal is to enable continuous improvement and measurable value.
Ready to build lasting SPM capabilities?
Let us help you design a learning journey that strengthens decision making and accelerates value delivery.
