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Project management short courses

Gain practical project management skills quickly with short, instructor-led courses designed for people who want hands-on techniques without a formal exam.

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Short project management courses at a glance

Our short project management courses focus on practical techniques you can apply immediately, whether you are new to projects or need a concise skills refresh.

Choose from a one-day introduction, a deeper two-day essentials course, or a focused AI in project management workshop to build practical project skills.

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Practical focus

Learn tools and techniques you can use straight away on your projects, without complex theory or jargon.

Short and flexible

Choose a one or two-day course that fits around your work and gives you targeted project skills.

Ideal starter

Perfect for people who manage projects occasionally or are considering further project management training.

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All workshops focus on practical skills. Introduction to Project Management gives a high-level overview, Project Management Essentials goes into more depth, Writing Business Cases focuses on clear, persuasive cases, and AI in Project Management shows you how to apply AI tools in everyday project work.

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Project managers and team leads who want to use AI to cut admin and improve reporting and decisions.
None
1 day
Instructor-led
N/A
Certificate of attendance
AI in Project Management
People who are new to projects or manage them occasionally and need a clear overview of the basics.
None
1 day
Instructor-led
N/A
Certificate of attendance
Introduction to PM
Those who already manage projects and want a deeper understanding of planning, control, and stakeholder communication.
None
2 days
Instructor-led
N/A
Certificate of attendance
PM Essentials
Professionals who need to write clear, persuasive business cases.
None
0.5 day
Instructor-led
None
Certificate of attendance
Writing Business Cases

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Choose how you learn

Attend interactive, instructor-led short courses online, or arrange dedicated sessions for your team.

Instructor-led

  • Live online workshops with trainers
  • Practical exercises and discussions
  • No formal exam or assessment
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Corporate / team training

  • Tailored content for your projects
  • Train teams together in one session
  • Focus on the tools you use most
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22 May - 22 May
AI in Project Management workshop (Online)
£599
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08 Jun - 09 Jun
Project Management Essentials (Online)
£999 £1,299
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11 Jun - 11 Jun
Writing Business Cases course (Online)
£449 £799
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12 Jun - 12 Jun
Introduction to Project Management course (Online)
£499 £799
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15 Jul - 15 Jul
AI in Project Management workshop (Online)
£599
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17 Sep - 17 Sep
AI in Project Management workshop (Online)
£599
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20 Nov - 20 Nov
AI in Project Management workshop (Online)
£599
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Why choose Knowledge Train?

Practical, hands-on focus

Courses are designed to give you techniques you can apply immediately to your projects.

Experienced project trainers

Learn from trainers who have managed real projects in a variety of sectors.

Short and accessible

One and two-day formats make it easy to fit training around busy schedules.

Ideal starting point

Great for people who are new to project management or considering a formal qualification later.

Interactive online delivery

Live online workshops include discussion, activities, and time for questions.

Options for teams

We can tailor sessions for teams who need to develop shared project management skills.

The trainer shared honest insights about what tends to go wrong on projects and how to avoid common pitfalls.

Hannah G., Project Manager

Knowledge Train kept the class size small, which meant I could ask questions and get personalised advice.

Sean L., Team Supervisor

This short course gave me practical tools for structuring and writing clearer, more persuasive business cases.

Abigail F., Business Manager

The trainer explained concepts in simple terms and used examples from different industries, which made it easy to relate to my work.

George P., Delegate

We went into more depth on scheduling, risk, and stakeholder management than I expected from a short course.

Dominic W., Delegate

Knowledge Train kept the group small, so there was time for individual questions and discussion of participants’ examples.

Phil D., Business Development Manager

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