Short project management courses at a glanceChallenges and limitations

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.Real-world applications and use cases

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Practical focus

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

Short and flexibleWhat is Agile project management?

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

Ideal starter is an iterative approach to planning, executing, and

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

Compare project management short courses by breaking work into small, manageable increments known as iterations or sprints. Rather than following a strict linear plan,

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.Agile

focuses on adaptability, team collaboration, and continuous delivery of value to stakeholders.
Best for emphasise close communication, incremental progress, and regular feedback cycles to enhance quality and meet customer needs.
PrerequisitesThe Agile Manifesto: Values and principles
DurationThe
Delivery optionsAgile Manifesto
Exam included underpins Agile project management, defining four core values and twelve guiding principles. These foster a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and response to change.
Qualification gainedAgile Manifesto core values
View detailsIndividuals and interactions over processes and tools
Working software (or product) over comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration over contract negotiation
Responding to change over following a plan Deliver working products frequently
Close, daily cooperation between business people and developersProject managers and team leads who want to use AI to cut admin and improve reporting and decisions.Build
projectsNone around motivated individuals
Face-to-face conversation as the best form of communication1 dayWorking product as the primary measure of progress
Sustainable development paceInstructor-ledContinuous attention to technical excellence and good design
Key Agile frameworks and methodologies
Core elements: Lean
Main focus:Those who already manage projects and want a deeper understanding of planning, control, and stakeholder communication. Elimination of waste, maximising value, continuous improvement
Core elements:None Value stream mapping, optimised flow, customer focus
Advantages:2 days Improved efficiency, reduced delays, enhanced quality
Extreme Programming (XP)Instructor-ledMain focus:
Technical excellence, frequent releases, customer involvementN/ACore practices:
Pair programming, test-driven development, continuous integration, Certificate of attendanceuser stories
Advantages:PM Essentials Rapid feedback, high product quality, adaptability to change
Comparison: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP Team structure
Best use caseProfessionals who need to write clear, persuasive business cases.Scrum
Time-boxed iterations (Sprints)NonePredefined roles and events
Cross-functional0.5 dayComplex projects needing structure
KanbanInstructor-ledVisual workflow & limits
Kanban board, WIP limitsNoneFlexible roles
Ongoing support/operationsCertificate of attendanceLean
Eliminate wasteWriting Business CasesValue stream mapping

Still not sure which course is right for you?Any

See our quick guideProcess improvement, efficiency or XPchat with an advisorTechnical best practices

Choose how you learnPair programming, TDD

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

Instructor-ledSoftware projects needing quality

Agile vs traditional (waterfall) project management
  • Live online workshops with trainersThe
  • Practical exercises and discussionswaterfall model
  • No formal exam or assessment is a sequential, plan-driven approach where phases follow one another with minimal overlap.
Agile project management contrasts this with its focus on flexible planning, iterative progress, and stakeholder feedback throughout:View course datesAspect Agile

Corporate / team trainingWaterfall

Approach
  • Tailored content for your projectsIterative and incremental
  • Train teams together in one sessionSequential and linear
  • Focus on the tools you use mostFlexibility
Highly adaptive to change Change-resistantRequest a quoteCustomer Involvement Continuous collaboration

Enrol on a project management short courseRisk management

Early and ongoing detectionChoose course option:Late-stage identification
Delivery Work delivered frequently
Suitable for Complex, evolving
Clear, fixed requirements Key roles and concepts in Agile projects
Represents stakeholders, manages product backlog, prioritises features Scrum Master
Facilitates
Scrum12 Jun - 12 Jun process, removes impediments
User storiesIntroduction to Project Management course (Online):
Short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the user £499Backlog: Ordered list of project tasks and features£799Sprint/Iteration:
Short, time-boxed development cyclesEnrol nowStakeholders: Individuals or groups with interests in project outcomes Retrospectives: Regular meetings to assess and improve processes
Deliverables: Reduced project risks and higher stakeholder satisfaction
High-quality deliverables due to continuous review
Challenges and limitations10 Jul - 10 JulRequires experienced, self-organising teams
Most Introduction to Project Management course (Online)Agile
frameworks are designed for product delivery, not £499project management .£799Less suitable when requirements are fixed and well-defined
Organisational resistance to cultural changeEnrol nowPotential for scope creep without disciplined backlog management Real-world applications and use cases Agile project management originated in software development but is now used in industries including marketing, education, manufacturing, and construction. Its continuous improvement
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