DASA Portfolio Management (D-PM) will enable Portfolio managers and transformation leaders
to align their portfolio process, instruments, and practices to enable a high-performance
organization and align their portfolio strategies to their organization’s goals and strategies.
By choosing the D-PM program, organizations and individuals can benefit from a comprehensive
approach to portfolio management that drives strategic alignment, and value delivery,
establishes effective governance practices, fosters collaboration and communication, and
promotes continuous improvement. This results in improved portfolio performance, enhanced
agility, and the ability to deliver value continuously to customers.
This program equips Portfolio managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive
successful Portfolio management transformations and career growth. The program is designed
to make learners apply the skills acquired in their daily life.
The program includes hands-on exercises, case studies, brainstorming exercises, and a
capstone project to ensure the application of knowledge.
Qualification Objectives
DASA Portfolio Management (D-PM) certification enables portfolio managers and
transformational leaders to align their portfolio process, instruments, and practices to cultivate
a high-performance organization and align their portfolio strategies to their organization’s
goals.
The certification holder will be able to:
Recognize the importance of aligning business objectives with portfolio strategy.
Align business objectives and goals with portfolio strategy.
Implement effective strategy for portfolio management.
Organize the portfolio around value streams that provide continuous value delivery to
the customers and secure funding for it.
Optimize the portfolio to maximize value delivery by eliminating waste.
Establish effective governance practices to ensure alignment, transparency, and
decision-making within the portfolio
Target Audience
Primary Audience – These individuals play key roles in portfolio management, strategic
decision-making, and driving organizational transformation. They are the primary stakeholders
who directly benefit from adopting D-PM practices.
Portfolio Managers
Strategic Leadership (C* level)
Product Managers
Epic Owners (Program/Project Managers)
Transformation Leaders
Secondary Audience – These individuals may have a more supportive role, but their engagement
and understanding of D-PM are crucial for successful implementation and collaboration within
the organization.
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Enterprise Architect
DASA Portfolio Management Learning Outcomes
SYLLABUS AREAS
The following syllabus areas are identified.
SYLLABUS AREA CODE SYLLABUS AREA TITLE
DPM Introduction to DASA Portfolio Management
PV Translating Business Objectives into Portfolio Vision, Goals
and Strategy
VS Organizing the Portfolio around Value Streams
MVD Optimization of the Portfolio for Maximum Value Delivery
EGP Effective Governance Practices in DASA Portfolio
Management
EI Effective Implementation of Portfolio Management
SYLLABUS
In the following tables, the key aspects of the DASA Portfolio Management Syllabus are
described.
Introduction to DASA Portfolio Management
Syllabus Area Code: DPM
Syllabus Area Title: Introduction to DASA Portfolio Management
Topic Objectives
Identifying importance of
Portfolio Management in
DevOps
Define DASA Portfolio Management.
Recognize the importance of aligning business objectives
with portfolio strategy for effective value delivery.
Translating Business Objectives into Portfolio Vision, Goals and
Strategy
Syllabus Area Code: PV
Syllabus Area Title: Translating Business Objectives into Portfolio Vision,
Goals and Strategy
Topic Objectives
Aligning Portfolio with
Business Objectives
Translate the business objectives to portfolio goals,
strategy and roadmap.
Implementing OKR in
Portfolio Management
Explain the usage of OKR to create specific and
measurable goals for the portfolio.
Organizing the Portfolio around Value Streams
Syllabus Area Code: VS
Syllabus Area Title: Organizing the Portfolio around Value Streams
Topic Objectives
Creating Value
Stream-driven Portfolio
Identify the characteristics of value streams as an
organizational construct for modern enterprises.
Portfolio Funding Strategies Explain the relevant strategies for funding portfolios in
these modern enterprises.
Allocating funds to value
stream
Using buckets and value stream funding to enable
high-performance portfolio delivery.
Assign funding to the value stream
Optimization of the Portfolio for Maximum Value Delivery
Syllabus Area Code: MVD
Syllabus Area Title: Optimization of the Portfolio for Maximum Value Delivery
Topic Objectives
Optimize the Portfolio Flow Explain why and how to optimize the portfolio flow.
Identify potential improvements for flow in the overall
portfolio process.
Data-Driven Decisions in
Portfolio Management
Make data-driven decisions to optimize resource
allocation, portfolio Investment and backlog
Management.
Prioritization of Epics Prioritize epics & features as per customer needs.
Effective Governance Practices in DASA Portfolio
Management
Syllabus Area Code: EGP
Syllabus Area Title: Effective Governance Practices in Portfolio Management
Topic Objectives
Establish Portfolio
Governance Practices
Establishing portfolio governance practices.
Aligning Stakeholders
Continuously with Portfolio
Strategy
Continuously align on the portfolio strategy with the
stakeholders.
Metrics, Measurements,
Dashboards, and Reporting
Cadence
Implement appropriate metrics, measurements,
dashboards, and reporting cadence to track portfolio
performance, value realization and continuous
improvement.
Effective Implementation of Portfolio Management
Syllabus Area Code: EI
Syllabus Area Title: Effective Implementation of Portfolio Management
Topic Objectives
Create and Execute an
Effective Implementation
Strategy for Portfolio
Management
Create and execute the implementation strategy for
portfolio management.
Portfolio Management
Quick Scan
Design and conduct the portfolio management quick
scan.
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