Learn more about our upcoming course: PM by Design for Individuals beginning January 2025 ↗

2025 dates:

Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, April 27 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)

$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550

Project Management by Design for individuals

In this training, we explore the fundamental skills and knowledge required to effectively manage projects across a wide range of domains including research, teaching, service, grants, and more.

This Course is Best For:

Early-Career Professionals: Individuals who are new to project management or seeking to improve their personal project management skills.

Graduate Students: Those pursuing advanced degrees who need to manage research projects, thesis/dissertation writing, and other academic endeavors effectively.

Administrative Staff: Professionals in higher education institutions responsible for managing their workload and tasks efficiently.

Researchers: Individuals involved in academic research projects who need structured project management skills to manage timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.

Course Overview

Over seven modules, participants will dive into 50+ topics related to project management, with a focus on essential skills such as personal task management, goal setting, and effective time management techniques—all tailored specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities of higher education environments.

This course will introduce participants to a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and approaches for juggling multiple complex projects and for bringing them to successful completion.

Course Learning Objectives

Participants who complete this course successfully will be able to:

  • Identify and define projects relevant to their academic and administrative roles.
  • Effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects, ensuring alignment with personal and professional goals.
  • Utilize various prioritization methods, task management strategies, and time management skills to enhance productivity.
  • Tailor project management practices to different domains, ensuring effective management of research, teaching, service, grant, and personal projects.
  • Utilize project management tools and templates to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reflect on and continuously improve project management practices through personalized feedback tools.

This course will introduce participants to a comprehensive toolkit of strategies and approaches for juggling multiple complex projects and for bringing them to successful completion.

What You Get

  • Seven 2-hour live sessions
  • 190+ page training guide
  • 50+ project management topics
  • 3 supplementary course texts (included in course price)
  • Recommended resources guide
  • Course site w/ supplementary materials
  • Lifetime access to Prolific online community (with sub-group for your course’s cohort)
  • 1 coaching session

Dates & Pricing

2025 dates:

Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, April 27 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)

$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550

2025 dates:

Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, April 27 (Sundays 2-4pm MT)

$1497 per person or three monthly payments of $550

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