In the fast-paced world of project management, most project managers manage more than one project at a time.
Learn tools and techniques for managing multiple projects. Through case studies, classic project management theory and real-world, hands-on experience, gain a portfolio of tools, processes and templates that can be used immediately on your job.
Required textbook purchased by participant: “Managing Multiple Projects,” by Tobis and Tobis.
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This course can be applied to the following certificates:
Project Management – Advanced Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Understand the essentials of managing more than one significant project.
- Learn how to delegate, prioritize and manage resources effectively.
- Use time-tested strategies and tools to organize time and minimize daily distractions.
- Learn how to reduce stress through better organization and planning.
Who Should Attend
- Those who manage multiple projects within their organization
- Those who serve on multiple project teams
- Those who anticipate working on more than one project
Prerequisites
Project Management Foundations or Estimating, Scheduling and Managing Project Performance or equivalent experience
Course Outline/Topics
UNIT 1: An introduction to multiple project management
- Prioritization
- Resource Inventory
UNIT 2: Bringing a new project in to the mix
- Project Charter
- Resource Allocation
- Delegation
- Handling Project Stress
UNIT 3: Rolling Wave Planning & Multiple Projects
- Project Planning
- Negotiating
- Time Management
UNIT 4: Balancing Workload and Resources
- Stakeholders
- Managing Risk
- Reporting
UNIT FIVE: Reconciling Progress & Closing Out Projects
- Performance
- Team Motivation
- Closing 0ut a Project
- Course Summary
- Final Assessment
Instructor

Alan Waite is CEO of the Praxis Corporation and executive director of the Phoenix Rising Praxis Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Over a span of 35 years, Waite has served as a business executive, HR payroll manager, public service legislative business… read more