The ServiceNow SPM Course was created as a structured walkthrough series focused on explaining the Strategic Portfolio Management module from an end-to-end perspective. The objective of the course was to help learners understand not only individual features and components, but also how different areas within SPM connect together throughout planning, execution, and portfolio-level visibility.
The content followed a practical learning approach, emphasizing workspace navigation, feature understanding, and real platform usage rather than purely theoretical explanations. The goal was to simplify concepts that can initially feel overwhelming and organize them into a more logical learning flow.
The course explored relationships between projects, demands, portfolios, financial management, and planning components to provide learners with a broader understanding of how SPM functions as a connected ecosystem instead of isolated features.
Unlike the introductory module series, this course focused on deeper exploration of a single module and aimed to create a complete guided learning experience.
My Contribution
Researched and structured learning material for different SPM components
Planned course flow and organized content into a logical learning sequence
Prepared scripts and presentation content
Designed visual assets and supporting graphics
Recorded and presented walkthrough videos
Edited and assembled video content for a polished learning experience
Simplified complex SPM concepts into practical explanations
Used platform examples and demonstrations to support understanding
Topics Covered
Project Management
Demand Management
Portfolio Management
Financial Views
Project Workspace
Portfolio Planning Workspace
Cost Plans & Expense Types
CapEx vs OpEx
Resource Planning
Financial Rollups
Featured Session — SPM Financial Overview & Core Concepts
The session below is part of the broader SPM course and focuses on introducing key financial concepts within ServiceNow SPM. It explains how financial information is represented across different planning areas and how concepts such as costs, budgets, expense types, and portfolio visibility relate to one another.
The purpose of this session was to establish foundational understanding before moving into more advanced topics and implementation-related concepts. Rather than focusing heavily on configuration, the session concentrated on helping learners understand how different financial elements interact across the SPM ecosystem.
The content shown here represents only a portion of the complete SPM learning series. Additional sessions cover implementation concepts, planning structures, financial topics, platform walkthroughs, and deeper exploration of different SPM components.
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