MDP117A - Program Management: Managing in the Complex Multiple Project Environment
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Course description
As forward thinking organizations search for ways to increase their business success, they increasingly rely on project management professionals. Projects are increasing in size and complexity, resulting in increasing demands on the project managers. Learn about the tools and techniques that help you to succeed in an increasingly complex project environment.

Please note: there is a reading and writing homework assignment on day one and day two of this program. These assignments should take approximately 1 hour to complete each night.

Who should attend
Senior project managers, program managers, or program directors.

What you will achieve

• A deeper understanding of the complexities of planning and managing large complex projects


• Practical strategies for success on your projects by applying the best practices of today’s industry leaders


• The ability to manage complex project through the efforts of other project managers

What you will learn

• Program Planning & Control - which techniques work on large projects, and what new technologies do you need to plan and track more complex structures


• Maintaining Control of Complex Programs - techniques and structures to ensure that the project results are coherent


• Organizing and Managing Large Teams - leadership skills necessary to be successful


• Managing Project Managers - how to structure reporting relationships to foster communication and achieve project success