Lean Portfolio Management (ICP-LPM)
Transform the way your organization delivers value. This course equips leaders with the mindset and tools to connect strategy with execution and optimize investment decisions.
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Executive Overview
14 hours of immersive, live instructor-led LPM Training. Lean Portfolio Management applies the principles of Lean and Agile methodologies to portfolio management to enable organizations to deliver value faster.
Curriculum Architecture
- Define Lean Portfolio Management
- Principles of LPM
- Understanding Strategy
- Shorter Funding Cycles
- Governing the Portfolio
- Managing Risks
- LPM Metrics and Measurement
- Portfolio Kanban
Value Proposition
Certification Criteria
Accredited by ICAgile. Includes ongoing assessment throughout the class and a final practical assessment.
Prerequisites
No conditional pre-requisites. Intermediate level course; participants should have some work experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)? +
Lean Portfolio Management applies lean and agile principles to an organization's funding, governance, and strategy. It shifts companies away from rigid annual budgets toward adaptive, rolling funding cycles that maximize business value.
How does LPM differ from traditional project management offices (PMO)? +
Traditional PMOs focus on tracking output, enforcing rigid scope, and managing cost. An Agile/Lean PMO (LPM) focuses on tracking business outcomes, optimizing the flow of value, and rapidly pivoting investments based on market feedback.
Is the ICAgile LPM certification better than SAFe LPM? +
The ICAgile Lean Portfolio Management course is framework-agnostic. It provides a deep, universal understanding of lean economics and adaptive strategy, making it highly valuable whether your company uses SAFe, a hybrid model, or a custom scaling approach.
Who should attend the ICAgile Lean Portfolio Management (ICP-LPM) course? +
This course is ideal for Portfolio Managers, PMO Directors, Enterprise Agile Coaches, Financial Controllers, and Senior Executives responsible for strategic planning and enterprise funding.
Does the ICP-LPM certification require a written exam? +
No. Like all ICAgile certifications, the ICP-LPM is an assessment-based credential. You earn it through active participation in live simulations and demonstrating your understanding to the instructor.
How does Lean Portfolio Management handle corporate budgeting? +
Instead of rigid, annual project-based budgets, LPM utilizes Lean Budgeting. This involves funding long-lived value streams and adjusting investments dynamically based on objective market feedback and business outcomes.
Will this course teach me how to use a Portfolio Kanban? +
Yes. You will learn how to design and implement a Portfolio Kanban system to visualize strategic initiatives, limit work-in-progress (WIP) at the executive level, and accelerate the flow of value.
Does the ICAgile ICP-LPM certification expire? +
No. Your ICAgile Certified Professional in Lean Portfolio Management credential is valid for life and never requires annual renewal fees or continuing education units to maintain.
What are the prerequisites for the ICP-LPM training? +
There are no strict prerequisites, but a strong foundational understanding of agile principles and experience in management, finance, or enterprise transformation is highly recommended.
What is the average salary for a Lean Portfolio Manager? +
Because they manage strategic funding and enterprise alignment, Lean Portfolio Managers are highly compensated. Global salaries typically range from $140,000 to over $190,000 USD annually.