Managing multiple projects presents different and additional challenges when compared with the management of a single project. This advanced hands-on course builds on the project managers’ previously acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of scope, time, cost, risk, human resources, leadership, and teambuilding through a combination of videos, discussions, and team-based learning exercises.
Project Practicum with Multiple Projects
This course is part of UCI Project Management Professional Certificate
Instructor: Shelly Wright
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module discusses project management, program management, and portfolio management in the context of multiple projects.
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4 videos7 readings3 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts1 plugin
This module introduces a master Work Breakdown Structure for multiple projects. It introduces the resource planning that is involved in multiple projects, as well as stakeholder identification.
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4 videos4 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module focuses on communication management for multiple projects. As well, it develops the concept of the strategic program manager and the skills required for leadership.
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4 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module covers resource utilization planning for multiple projects as well as master schedule development for multiple projects. Shared resources are a recurring topic throughout the module. Students learn how create a master schedule optimized for resource availability.
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4 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module enables the learner to create a master risk register in order to manage risk on multiple projects. The theory of constraints is introduced and techniques for management of critical chains are developed.
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5 videos3 readings3 assignments4 discussion prompts
In this module, students complete work on their final group projects and learn "Scrum of Scrums" agile project management. Students learn how to decide whether to use a release retrospective or lessons learned in the closing phase of a project.
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2 videos4 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
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