Advanced Strategies in Programme & Multi-Project Management

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this advanced-level course takes Programme & Multi-Project Management out of the textbook and into the reality of capital projects and programme portfolios. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Programme & Multi-Project Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Programme & Multi-Project Management for the constraints of capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Programme & Multi-Project Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: Recommended: at least two years of relevant work experience.

Training Methodology

Expect challenging scenarios, peer debate and instructor-led critique of real-world approaches, with limited slide time. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Programme & Multi-Project Management fits

  How Programme & Multi-Project Management connects to wider operations in capital projects and programme portfolios, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Programme & Multi-Project Management.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Programme & Multi-Project Management.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Programme & Multi-Project Management succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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