Foundation Programme for Programme & Multi-Project Management

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this foundation-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

• 01Describe how Programme & Multi-Project Management is defined, governed and measured in international practice
• 02Work through typical situations in capital projects and programme portfolios using structured Programme & Multi-Project Management techniques
• 03Recognise common risks, errors and non-conformities linked to Programme & Multi-Project Management — and how to prevent them
• 04Choose the right indicators and records to monitor Programme & Multi-Project Management over time
• 05Translate the course learning into a realistic plan agreed with your line manager

What You Will Take Away

• A stakeholder and communication map
• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Programme & Multi-Project Management

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Programme & Multi-Project Management in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Programme & Multi-Project Management.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Programme & Multi-Project Management, built around realistic situations in capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Programme & Multi-Project Management.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Programme & Multi-Project Management.

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