Managing Benefits TM Courses

What is Managing Benefits?

The purpose of the Managing Benefits guidance and certification scheme is to provide managers and practitioners from multiple disciplines, working in a variety of organizations, with generally applicable guidance encompassing benefits management principles, practices and techniques. Managing Benefits provides:

An overview of benefits management - what it is, the case for doing it, and some common misconceptions that can limit its effectiveness in practice;
Descriptions of the seven principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are built, and examples of how they can be/have been applied in practice;
Guidance on how to apply benefits management at a portfolio level, as well as at an individual project or programme level;
Details of the five practices in the Benefits Management Cycle and examples of how they can be/have been applied in practice;
Advice on how to get started in implementing effective benefits management practices and sustain progress.

Benefits are not simply just one aspect of project and programme management (PPM) - rather, they are the rationale for the investment of taxpayers’ and shareholders’ funds in change initiatives.

Managing Benefits has been carefully designed to complement existing Best Practice in portfolio, programme and project management such as PRINCE2 ®, MSP ®, P3O ® & MoP ®. It consolidates existing guidance on benefits management into one place, while expanding on the specific practices and techniques aimed at optimizing benefits realization.

What's new in the 3rd edition?

Our Managing Benefits courses are based on the guidance provided by Managing Benefits3rd edition which was launched in 2024.

The 3rd edition of Managing Benefits includes updated content and practices to reflect the latest developments in benefits management. Some key differences include:

Expanded guidance: The 3rd edition provides more comprehensive guidance on benefits management principles, practices, and techniques;
New techniques: It introduces new techniques and tools for optimising benefits realisation;
Real-world examples: The latest edition includes updated real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the application of benefits management;
Alignment with standards: The 3rd edition aligns more closely with current industry standards and best practices.

Our courses

We offer three Managing Benefits 3rd edition courses, each with a range of delivery modes - in-house classroom, self study and eLearning:

What our courses cover

Our Managing Benefits 3rd edition courses equip individuals with the knowledge, proven methods and techniques to:

Understand agile principles: Learn the fundamental principles of agile and how they differ from traditional project management methods;
Create clear roles and responsibilities: Gain clarity on the specific roles within an AgilePM framework, including the Project Manager, Agile Team Members, and other stakeholders;
Understand the Agile Project Lifecycle: Explore the phases of an Agile project lifecycle, from concept to closure, and understand how to manage each phase effectively;
Understand tools and techniques: Get hands-on experience with various Agile tools and techniques, such as user stories, MoSCoW prioritisation, and iterative development;
Risk management and quality assurance: Learn how to manage risks proactively and ensure quality delivery through continuous improvement and testing practices;
Scaling agile: Understand how to scale Agile principles and practices across larger, multi-team projects and complex organisations;

Techniques and tools discussed in the course, such as how to lead change and involve those impacted by it, and effective communication strategies, can help organisations manage change and reap the benefits.

Why you should take our courses

The purpose of our courses is to provide a robust foundation of knowledge for anyone involved in agile projects. Successful candidates will have the knowledge and understanding necessary to contribute constructively to teams specifying, developing, implementing and sustaining organisational change initiatives.

Benefits for individuals

Enhanced skills: Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in benefits management principles, practices, and techniques.
Improved decision-making: Learn to forecast realistic benefits and produce business cases that address business issues and objectives.
Professional credibility: Enhance your professional credibility with a recognised certification in benefits management.
Better resource utilisation: Enable organisations to demonstrate more efficient and effective practices through better use of available resources.
Strategic alignment: Align benefits with organisational strategy and objectives, ensuring that projects contribute to long-term goals.
Career advancement: Increase your value in project-driven environments, making you a more attractive candidate for leadership roles.

Benefits for organisations

Enhanced strategic alignment: Ensures that projects and programmes are aligned with organisational strategy and objectives, leading to better decision-making and prioritization.
Improved resource utilisation: Helps organisations make more efficient use of resources by focusing on projects that deliver the highest value.
Increased project success rates: Provides a structured approach to benefits management, increasing the likelihood of project success and benefits realisation.
Better stakeholder engagement: Facilitates clear communication and understanding of project benefits among stakeholders, leading to stronger support and collaboration.
Risk management: Identifies and mitigates risks associated with benefits realisation, reducing the likelihood of project failure.
Continuous improvement: Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and optimising benefits management practices.

Why we are the best value

Our Managing Benefits 3rd edition courses cover the breadth and depth of benefits management. They are presented in a clear, predictable manner with key concepts reinforced and broken down into manageable sections, making them enjoyable courses.

We recognise that studying and sitting exams can be a stressful time on top of the day-to-day commitments of our lives. Therefore the structure and flow of the course provides predictability and confidence that the learner will be able to plan and manage their own learning experience and to grasp key concepts quickly. This results in being confident in your ability to pass the certification exams and to be able to apply what has been learnt to work practice.

And we are able to offer one-on-one tutor support to those taking our Self Study and eLearning courses, so you won't feel isolated, and can clear up any aspects of the course content or its application in your organisation that may be causing concern.

Our courses were developed by Geoff Rankins, our Lead Trainer and Instructional Designer. He has worked in project management for more than 40 years, and has been a Practitioner of Managing Benefits since 2013 when it was first offered by APMG. His systematic approach to courseware and eLearning development is recognised by many Accredited Training Organisations and fellow trainers globally. Our Self Study and eLearning courses are based on our classroom courses; the eLearning format allows us to add content to most sessions that increases the value and clarity of what is being covered.

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