... financial and analytical skills and understand how projects and programs can contribute to meeting strategic goals.17The main distinction between project or program management and portfolio management ... project,program, and portfolio managers, the role of professional organizations like theProject Management Institute, the importance of certification and ethics, and thegrowth of project and portfolio management ... Project,Program, and Portfolio Management LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter reading this chapter, you will be able to: Understand the growing need for better project, program, and portfolio management ...