Professional Training Workshops
Transform your team's capabilities with hands-on project management training designed for real-world application and immediate impact.
Why Choose Our Training Programs?
Practical Application
Every workshop includes real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises that participants can immediately apply to their current projects.
Expert Instruction
Learn from seasoned practitioners with extensive experience in both agile and waterfall approaches, stakeholder management, and complex project delivery.
Measurable Results
Our training programs focus on building capabilities that deliver immediate improvements in project success rates and team efficiency.
Available Training Workshops
Project Management Masterclass – PMP Exam Prep
Essentials of Project Management
This Virtual Masterclass is the foundational course in our 3-course Project Management series. Designed for professionals at any level, Essentials provides the shared framework needed for the courses that follow by covering core topics, such as managing different personality types, applying effective estimating techniques, and setting clear, measurable project objectives. This course serves as both a valuable refresher on best practices and an introduction to new approaches. The course strengthens your ability to lead teams, deliver successful projects, and build habits that accelerate your career, while also supporting preparation for the Project Management Institute's PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exams. Students are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.
- The Role of the Project Manager
- Understanding Project Work
- Lead Causes of Project Failure
- Improving Estimations
- Agile and Waterfall
- Sequencing and Scheduling
- Projects and Personalities
- Managing Risks
- Practical Planning Insights
- Retrospectives and Lessons Learned
Advanced Project Management
A combination of nuts-and-bolts theory and practical lessons learned, all packaged in a fast-paced, highly interactive session to get your organization on track to consistently deliver successful projects. This course helps project managers learn in-depth practices that go beyond surface-level information into real-life, complex situations.
- Methods to Select the Right Projects
- Procurement Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Dealing with Conflict
- Cost Management
- Accountability and Influence
- Quality Management
- Negotiating Skills
Prerequisite: Essentials of Project Management
PMP/CAPM Exam Prep
Focused preparation sessions to help you pass the PMP® or CAPM® certification exams with confidence.
- Exam Format and Structure
- Key Concepts Review
- Practice Questions and Mock Exams
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Study Plan Development
Prerequisites: Essentials of Project Management and Advanced Project Management
Project Management Focused Classes
Project Management for Non-Project Managers
An overview of the most important things for those who don't manage projects but would like to learn more about project management or who are just getting started. This will set you up with the information you need to begin your project management journey!
- Essential Project Management Concepts and Terminology
- Waterfall vs Agile
- Risk Management
- Rolling Wave Planning
- Cost Management
- Understanding Project Charters
- Quality Management
- Defining Scope
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Project Planning and Estimating
Master the art and science of project planning and estimation with proven techniques and real-world applications.
- Work Breakdown Structure Creation
- Estimation Techniques and Methods
- Schedule Development
- Resource Planning
- Risk-based Planning
- Planning Tools and Templates
Procurement and Negotiation Skills
Develop essential skills for managing vendor relationships, procurement processes, and negotiation strategies.
- Procurement Planning and Strategy
- Vendor Selection and Management
- Contract Types and Terms
- Negotiation Fundamentals
- Risk Management in Procurement
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
Stakeholder Management
Understanding and engaging with stakeholders is critical for navigating project challenges and maintaining alignment with business objectives. Learn strategies for managing expectations, resolving conflicts, and ensuring stakeholder needs are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Effective Communication Strategies
- Aligning Stakeholder Needs and Expectations
- Managing Stakeholder Engagement and Conflict Resolution
- Building Positive Relationships
- Assessing Stakeholder Influence
Conflict Resolution
Learn practical techniques for identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts in project environments.
- Understanding Conflict Sources
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Communication Techniques
- Mediation Skills
- Team Dynamics Management
- Preventing Future Conflicts
Modern Project and Team Management
Adaptive Project & Team Management
In today's fast-paced and unpredictable work environments, traditional project management training often falls short. This course offers practical strategies for managing teams and projects effectively, even when faced with limited resources or structure.
- Overcoming Common Challenges in Managing Teams and Projects
- Capacity Planning and Simple Project Planning Strategies
- Hybrid Processes
- Handing Off Deliverables
- Effective Project Intake Forms and Prioritization Techniques
- Knowledge Sharing and Project Close-out
Streamlining Resource Management
Learn how to set your team up for success by mastering the art of tracking team member assignments and planning headcount. We'll cover key strategies for managing team availability, setting utilization goals, and making allocation adjustments.
- Managing Team Availability and Utilization
- Timesheets and Allocation Adjustments
- Strategic Planning for Future Headcount
- Effective Task Assignment
- Utilizing Placeholders
- Navigating Resource Planning Challenges
Prioritizing Projects for Maximum Impact
Learn frameworks and techniques for evaluating and prioritizing projects to maximize organizational impact and resource utilization.
- Project Evaluation Criteria
- Prioritization Frameworks
- Resource Allocation Strategies
- Portfolio Management Principles
- Stakeholder Alignment
- Impact Measurement
Foundations of Practical Project Planning
Build solid project planning foundations with practical, real-world approaches that work in any environment.
- Planning Fundamentals
- Scope Definition and Management
- Timeline Development
- Resource Planning Basics
- Risk Identification
- Communication Planning
Transforming Project Status with Kanban and Scrum Boards
Learn to implement visual project management techniques using Kanban and Scrum boards for improved transparency and workflow.
- Kanban Board Setup and Management
- Scrum Board Implementation
- Workflow Visualization
- Work-in-Progress Limits
- Metrics and Continuous Improvement
- Tool Selection and Setup
Driving Continuous Improvement with Project Retrospectives
Master the art of conducting effective retrospectives that drive real improvement in project outcomes and team performance.
- Retrospective Planning and Structure
- Facilitation Techniques
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Action Item Development
- Follow-up and Accountability
- Creating a Learning Culture
Training Formats & Options
On-Site Training
Customized workshops delivered at your location with content tailored to your specific organizational needs and challenges.
- Full team participation
- Industry specific use cases
- Direct application to current projects
- Follow-up coaching sessions available
Virtual Training
Live, interactive online workshops led by an experienced instructor (not self-paced). These sessions maintain high engagement through hands-on exercises and breakout sessions.
- Flexible scheduling options
- Interactive collaboration tools
- Live instructor Q&A for real-life scenarios
- Digital resource materials
Self-Paced Courses
Pre-recorded video courses that you can take on your own time. A less expensive, smaller-sized solution for individual learning and skill development.
- Take courses at your own pace
- Pre-recorded video content
- Cost-effective individual solution
- Access to digital resources and templates
Find Us at a Community College Near You
We are proud to partner with community colleges across the country to bring professional project management training directly to your community. If you prefer to enroll through your local institution, our courses may already be available near you.
Training Success Stories
"I hoped to have a better understanding of project management practices without committing to a full course or multi-day workshop. This provided important information and enough of an overview that I feel comfortable project planning minor projects within my workplace."
"The information presented was phenomenal and it made me realize that I already complete tasks on a normal basis that I may not consider Project Management that in fact are Project Management type tasks. I also wanted to gain more knowledge so that I could voice my opinion more often, and this course definitely gave me the knowledge that I was seeking!"
"I learned a lot with this course. Every day you manage projects, we just need to learn how to better manage them. This has motivated me to set out more realistic goals and plans in work and home life. Ashleigh did an amazing job."
"It gave me tools to understand how to deal with conflict and how to delegate. Ashleigh was a fantastic instructor that went over things well and covered all bases."
"Ashleigh did an excellent job of explaining and giving examples. She was very engaging and kept us on our toes. I never realized there were so many aspects of project management. Planning, planning, planning!"
"It was informative and had a lot of good examples to help understand the different topics and ideas. I feel this training will help me get a better understanding of the project management process and how I could apply it towards my position."