Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
When many projects compete for the same people, overloading, delays and burnout follow. Multi-project resource management balances demand and capacity across the portfolio.
This Aractech course covers resource capacity planning, demand management, skills and roles, prioritisation, resource allocation, tools, conflict resolution and improving resource utilisation. Participants build a capacity plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Assess resource capacity and demand
- Plan resources across multiple projects
- Prioritise and allocate scarce resources
- Manage skills and roles
- Use resource management tools
- Resolve resource conflicts
Who should attend
Target audience
- PMO managers
- Resource managers
- Portfolio managers
- Department heads
- Project managers
- Operations managers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Capacity planning exercises
- Case studies
- Tool demonstrations
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Resource Management Challenges
- Multi-project environments
- Overallocation
- Impact on delivery
- Coffee break
- Impact on delivery (continued)
- Maturity
- Exercise: Resource review
Day 2
Capacity and Demand
- Capacity planning
- Demand forecasting
- Skills inventories
- Coffee break
- Skills inventories (continued)
- Scenarios
- Workshop: Capacity plan
Day 3
Allocation
- Prioritisation
- Allocation rules
- Resource levelling
- Coffee break
- Resource levelling (continued)
- Shared resources
- Exercise: Allocation decisions
Day 4
Tools and Conflicts
- Resource tools
- Data quality
- Conflict resolution
- Coffee break
- Conflict resolution (continued)
- Negotiation
- Case study: Resource crisis
Day 5
Improvement
- Utilisation metrics
- Governance
- Continuous improvement
- Coffee break
- Continuous improvement (continued)
- Wellbeing
- Capstone: Resource management plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Multi-Project Resource Management (PM-040) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
PMO managers, Resource managers, Portfolio managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Rome, Cape Town, Madrid, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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