Project management skills 101

This boot camp is temporarily unavailable.

Join over 4500 public servants who have already taken this boot camp, and learn about the essentials of project management.

Gantt charts. Waterfall. Agile. Excel spreadsheets.

When you think of project management, chances are that these are the kind of words that come to mind. But project management is about so much more. At its heart, project management is about people.

Sign up for this free 5-week online boot camp, developed in collaboration with Southwark Council’s Project Management Network, and learn how to get started with project management skills in the public service, from how to operate in uncertain times, to leading with emotional intelligence.

Whether you have the title 'project manager' or not, chances are you do a great deal of project management in your job. This boot camp will help you learn the tools of the trade and provide helpful insights and resources.

What you’ll get:

• One email per week for five weeks, with 20-minute lessons you can complete whenever is most convenient for you
• Insights, resources, and reflections from experienced project managers
• A certificate of completion (if you complete all required activities)

You'll learn how to:

• Identify what a project manager look like
• Understand how to assemble an effective team
• Identify techniques for engaging with stakeholders

Who should join:

This boot camp is for anyone looking to develop their project management soft skills, whether you’re a seasoned project manager, or just want to integrate project management techniques into your current work.

Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us here.

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