Managing Multiple Projects

COURSE DURATION 5 MARKS

Date: 13^th – 17^th July 2026

Introduction

Project management is changing. Rather than focusing solely on one large project, the majority of project managers are now expected to juggle multiple projects, and that brings a different set of challenges. ALARDI Africa envisions that it’s time for a new way of working — a way that is aligned to the realities of managing many things at the same time. It’s time for practical working methods that help us layer project upon project, because repeating the linear process of managing one single project over and over is a bloated and inefficient way to work. Multi-project management involves overseeing several projects simultaneously, coordinating tasks, resources, and project timelines across various initiatives.

Training Objectives

Participants will be able to gain competencies in the following:

• Strategic Alignment: Ensure all projects contribute to broader organizational goals, not just individual outcomes, by prioritizing based on strategic impact.
• Efficient Resource Management: Balance team workloads, time, and budget across projects to prevent burnout and bottlenecks.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and plan for potential risks and dependencies between projects to avoid surprises and delays.
• Maximized Productivity: Complete projects faster by finding synergies and working on parallel components, delivering incremental value.

Who Should Attend

This course is recommended for:

• Project managers, coordinators, control officers, and sponsors
• Program managers
• Portfolio managers
• PMO managers
• Individuals managing multiple projects

Training Methodology

This ALARDI Africa training course combines expert-led presentations with highly interactive learning methods to maximize engagement and practical application. Delegates will participate in case studies drawn from real-world multi-project environments, gaining valuable insights into the challenges and solutions of managing portfolios effectively.

The course also incorporates group activities, discussions, and scenario-based exercises to encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Video illustrations and practical tools further reinforce key concepts, ensuring participants leave with actionable strategies tailored to their own organizational contexts. This blended methodology ensures both immediate application and long-term retention of knowledge.

Course Outline

DAY 1. Project Management Overview

• What are Projects, Programs, and Portfolios?
• What is Project Management?
• Roles, Responsibilities, and tasks/ activities
• Project and Program Life Cycles and Process Groups
• Project Management Processes
• Program Management Processes
• Portfolio Management Processes

DAY 2. Program and Project Selection and Justification

• Defining and aligning the organization’s Portfolio
• Selecting and prioritizing Projects
• Feasibility Studies
• Project and Program justification
• Payback Period
• Discounted Cash Flow techniques – NPV and IRR

DAY 3. Project Initiation and Risk Management

• Initiating Programs
• Identifying and prioritising Stakeholders
• Developing the Project Charter
• Communication Management
• Project, Program, and Portfolio Risk Management
• Risk Identification, Analysis, and Response Planning

DAY 4. Program and Project Planning

• Determining Scope and Quality
• Work Breakdown Structures and their uses
• Developing the Project Network Diagram
• Program and Project Scheduling
• Roles, Responsibilities, Work & Resource Breakdown Matrices
• Planning Resources across multiple projects
• Baselining and Preparing for Execution

DAY 5. Program and Project Control, Closure, and Benefits Realisation

• Monitoring and Control Processes
• Managing Change
• Program and Project Reporting
• Program and Project Handover and Acceptance
• Realising Program and Project Benefits
• Learning Lessons

Certificate

• On successful completion of this training course, the ALARDI Africa Certificate will be issued to the participants.

Venue:

Kenya-Nairobi                               Cost USD 1800

Singapore City, Singapore           Cost USD 3500

Date: 13^th – 17^th July 2026