Managing Multiple Projects

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.

Note: PDUs for the PMP®/PgMP® certifications for Technical, Leadership and Strategic Business are available. Call 414-227-3200 for more information.

This course can be applied to the following certificates:
Project Management Certificate
Project Management Certificate – Advanced

Instructor

Alan Waite, MA, CEC

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, Alan has served as a business executive, HR/payroll manager, public service legislative/business analyst, life ... read more

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

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.

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

Prerequisites

Project Management Foundations or Estimating, Scheduling and Managing Project Performance or equivalent experience

Notes

Required Text for ONLINE COURSE:
“Managing Multiple Projects” by Tobis & Tobis

Testimonials

"Course content is very clearly defined, well laid out and easy to use and understand. Directions given by professor were always clear, and he was very responsive to any questions he received.

What I appreciated most was the group conversations and assignments which allowed for collaboration." — Class Participant, 2018

"Instructors are very engaging, supportive, empowering and genuinely care about the students." — Class Participant, 2018

Sessions

Date: Course available Feb 4-Mar 2

Location: Online

Instructor: Alan Waite MA, CEC

Fee: $845

CEUs: 1.4, PDUs: 12

Enrollment Limit: 20

Program Number: 5025-11350

Note: Guest Lecturer: CJ Walker Waite, PhD, PMP

Required text purchased by participant:
“Managing Multiple Projects” by Tobis & Tobis. Approx $16.

Registration Deadline: Mon., Jan. 28

Registration deadline has passed.

Date: Course available June 17-July 13