What you will be able to do
- Agreed criteria for which work gets funded first
- A review cycle that adjusts the portfolio as you go
- Ways to spot bias in how work gets picked and funded
- A clear rule for when to stop funding work
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Portfolio governance and value | See governance as steering investment, not guarding gates. |
| Portfolio investment decisions | Weigh fit, feasibility, capacity and the cost of delay. |
| Adaptive portfolio review | Set a review rhythm, criteria and escalation paths. |
| Is your governance working? | Check alignment, bias and where the money really goes. |
Who it is for
Portfolio and PMO leads, finance and investment committee members, programme managers, strategy teams and senior leaders who fund work. Some experience of planning or budgets helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Portfolio and Investment Governance counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Business Strategy Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Business Strategy
Portfolio and Investment Governance
AI for Product StrategyHow you earn your certification
- Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
- Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
- ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
- Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
- ICA issues your verified Portfolio and Investment Governance certification badge.
Why learn with Agile Visa
Learn by doing
Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.
Practitioner instructors
ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.
Learn on your schedule
Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.
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Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICA Portfolio and Investment Governance certification?
Portfolio and Investment Governance (IC-PIGV) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Decide where to put money, time and people, review those choices often, and stop funding work that no longer serves the strategy.
How long is the Portfolio and Investment Governance course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Portfolio and Investment Governance count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Business Strategy Professional Certification, ICA Governance & Accountability Professional Certification and ICA Professional Certification in Risk Management. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Portfolio and Investment Governance certification?
Attend the whole session and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Portfolio and Investment Governance certification badge.
Can my team take Portfolio and Investment Governance together?
Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.
Interested in Portfolio and Investment Governance?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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