Accredited Project Management and Leadership Development Program 2025

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Overview

We are excited to announce our 2025 Training Program will focus on Project Management and Leadership Development. Projects are the driving force behind innovation, growth, and achieving strategic goals in business. They transform ideas into tangible outcomes, whether it’s launching new products, improving processes, or expanding market reach. However, without effective project management, businesses risk inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and budget overruns. It is vital for any professional development. Apply Now to not miss out on this great opportunity!

Who is it for?

This program would be ideal for researchers, academics and technical professionals who run or are involved in projects. This includes academics running projects as lead investigators, researchers undertaking the day to day project management of projects led by their supervisors, and technical professionals who often have to balance the needs of several projects for specific facilities and equipment.

Project management training benefits a wide range of professionals across all levels of a business. Team leaders and managers gain the tools to plan, execute, and oversee projects effectively, ensuring goals are met efficiently. Employees involved in project execution, from coordinators to specialists, develop skills in task prioritisation, risk management, and collaboration. 

Senior executives can also benefit, understanding project management principles to align initiatives with strategic objectives. Additionally, individuals transitioning into leadership roles gain confidence and expertise. Ultimately, anyone involved in planning, executing, or supporting projects can thrive with project management training, boosting team success and organisational outcomes. 

As such, this course is suitable for anyone venturing into project management whether in their current role or seeking a new role, whether looking to engage in projects for the first time or maximise the potential of projects in meeting organisational strategies. 

To note, you must be a member of the consortium in order to have access to the program. You can join here

We have limited spaces, therefore to secure your spot fill out our form below

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Key Dates

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Module 1: Project Management (Accredited at Level 5)

Course Overview

Project management provides structure, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and objectives are met on time. It fosters clear communication, minimises risks, and keeps teams aligned with the organisation’s vision. In a competitive market, strong project management is essential for delivering consistent value, maintaining customer satisfaction, and ensuring long-term business success. 

This course will support you to develop the project management knowledge, skills and behaviours that lead to effective project delivery in addition to building your understanding of the tools and techniques that support efficient and productive operational performance. 

The content for this course is split into 12 sections in order to provide a thorough overview of project management in addition to aligning to the Association for Project Management’s Body of Knowledge.  

As such, the course structure is;  

1) Implementing Strategy through Projects  

This element considers the organisational environment in the selection of projects and their role in delivering benefits/outputs.  This will also develop and understanding of the role of projects in driving organisational change.  

2) Defining Outputs  

This element will build from session one where strategy progresses into project decisions including the defining of success and project benefits, the setting of objectives and requirements, options analysis and solution selection, and establishing the project scope.   

3) Understanding Project Lifecycles and Choices  

This third element considers the options available when developing project lifecycles.  This acknowledges the importance of understanding the lifecycle that projects go through and how these can be utilised to plan project delivery.  

4) Establishing Project Governance  

The fourth stage of the course considers principles of project governance, sustainable practices in projects and developing business cases for projects  

5) Shaping the Project  

Building from the previous elements, this part of the course considers the shaping of portfolios, programmes and projects and the operational adjustments needed to contribute to project success.  

6) Assurance, Quality and Knowledge Management  

This aspect of the course investigates the structure around decision gates (project progress decision making), information management in projects and the quality assurance processes.  

7) Engaging Stakeholders  

This element of the course will develop an understanding of the identification, mapping and management of project stakeholders.  This will also include an aspect of managing conflict with stakeholders.  

8) Leading Project Teams  

This part of the course will establish processes and understanding around leading and developing co-located and virtual teams, the role of the project team leader and leadership styles, organisational culture, diversity and inclusion in projects and managing workplace stress.  

9) Working Professionally in Projects  

This element of the course considers the crucial aspects of communicating and negotiating effectively, managing time, the regulatory environment in which projects operate in addition to project ethics and maximising continual professional development (CPD) through projects.  

10) Integrated Project Planning (Risk, Scheduling, Resource and Costs)  

This element considers the options and process relating to risk identification, analysis and mitigation planning, project scheduling, optimising resources, costs planning and contingency planning.  

11) Monitoring and Controlling Projects  

This element considers the management of project once in delivery and will investigate the processes for monitoring and reporting including risk, contingency and issues management in addition to managing change in projects.  

12) Transitioning into Use  

The final element of the course considers the issues associated with project completion including project handover/business readiness, unplanned project endings and project closure.  

Through the delivery of this course, participants will secure knowledge of the theory behind effective project management in addition to experience of applying and testing the tools used in project delivery.  This latter element is designed to be undertaken in a critically reflective way to ensure that there is a clear understanding of why tools and models are used and how these can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the project to be delivered.  

Delivery and Assessment  

During delivery of the course, participants will work in small teams to apply the tools taught to a given project in order to build the knowledge and skills required to propose and initiate a project.  This will be accompanied by a clear understanding of how projects should be delivered and managed once underway.  The assessment will build from the group work whereby participants will undertake an individual assessment, based on the skills they have developed in the group work, by applying the tools and their knowledge acquired to a project of their choosing.  

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Who will be leading the session?

Spencer Ryan-Prewett 

Spencer is a former CEO of an Enterprise Agency with over 20 years of experience in supporting business start-up, growth and economic development through projects secured in the UK, Europe and North America. Within NTU, he is a Senior Lecturer in Project Management and International Business based within the Department for Strategy, Analytics and Operations where he teaches on both the MSc in Project Management, and MSc in Management and International Business. Spencer is currently engaged in Doctoral research studies (PhD) in Business, focusing on the role of Emotional Intelligence in Business. He is extensively experienced in consultancy projects in such areas as business growth, training and development, business start-up, business incubation and economic regeneration. He is qualified as an Emotional Intelligence test administrator and coach for individuals and teams.  This assessment can be utilised for Leadership Development, Wellbeing and Resilience, Developing People Skills, Improving Communications and Team Performance. He is a Chartered Manager (CMgr) and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) in addition to being a Senior Fellow of Advance Higher Education (SFHEA). 

Dr Joanna Booth 

Joanna is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Management, the course leader for the Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship. As course leader on programmes that involve complex stakeholder relationships and compliance issues, she is responsible for the collaboration with key partners, employees and funding agencies to ensure quality provision for all parties. Prior to this she has had numerous roles within the not-for-profit sector including as a Finance manager providing strategic and operational financial management. The role also included project management, finance and business development & advice. Joanna worked as an Operations Manager in which she successfully managed an operations team to deliver a work programme in the region of £1.2 million in line with funders and organisational requirements. This involved negotiating numerous service level agreements with partner organisations, carrying out programme planning, work allocation, budget planning and control, managing periods of change during restructure and high staff turnover, setting up new systems to improve performance management and efficiency and contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust through presentation of financial & management information to the Board of Directors. Joanna is a Doctor of Education whose research interests are around the development of professional identity through work-based learning and the experience of mature learners. She is a Chartered Manager (CMgr) and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) in addition to being a Senior Fellow of Advance Higher Education (SFHEA). Joanna is a qualified Insights Discovery Practitioner which is a psychometric tool that enables people understand themselves and their colleagues so that they can have more respectful, productive and positive working relationships, even across virtual boundaries. 

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Module 2: Developing Leadership Capability 

Course Overview 

This is a two-day course enabling participants to explore leadership through the lenses of leading self, leading others and leading teams, building the confidence and capability to lead. The course takes a research, evidence-based approach to leading others and teams, with a strong focus on translating learning into action as a practicing leader. 

Coaching sessions  

3 x 1 hour coaching sessions between May and July  

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Who will leading the session?

Dr Mel Bull 

Mel is the Director of Executive Education at Nottingham Business School. She has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), MSc in Coaching and Mentoring and an MA in Communications and is a qualified Insights Discovery practitioner, which is a psychometric tool that enables people  to understand themselves and their colleagues so that they can have more respectful, productive and positive working relationships, even across virtual boundaries. Mel is an experienced and qualified coach and mentor. Mel is a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) and a certified member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (CIWFM). Mel’s research and teaching areas are focused on personal and professional development, organisational behaviour, leadership, communication, communication through change, coaching and mentoring, and women in leadership. Mel has worked in executive education environment for 17 years and has taught on Executive MBA programmes alongside the development and delivery of bespoke programmes for businesses focusing on communication and leadership development. Previous clients have included the European Space Agency, NHS Trusts, Local Government and Astra Zeneca. 

Dr Suzanne Ross 

Suzanne is a part-time Senior Lecturer in Executive Education. She is an experienced and qualified Executive Coach and a Master Practitioner member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. At Nottingham Business School (NBS) Suzanne’s work is divided between teaching, consultancy, and research. Suzanne is module leader for the Leading People and Organisations module on the Executive MBA. She is a facilitator and mentor for the NBS Help2Grow: Management programme supporting Senior Leaders of SMEs to scale their business. Suzanne leads on NBS leadership development and consultancy projects for public, private and third sector organisations. Her doctorate is in leadership talent, success and derailment and her research interests are in talent derailment, resilience, emotional intelligence, crisis leadership, women in leadership, leadership success and high-performance practices. 

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What are the Benefits?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficient project management is the backbone of success. Investing in project management training equips your team with essential skills to streamline processes, boost productivity, and achieve goals on time and within budget. Training empowers employees to prioritise tasks, manage resources effectively, and mitigate risks, reducing costly errors. 

Project management skills also foster better collaboration and communication, ensuring everyone stays aligned with project objectives. With a standardised approach, your business gains consistency, driving higher client satisfaction and profitability. 

Moreover, trained project managers adapt quickly to changing market demands, offering innovative solutions and competitive advantages. Whether you’re managing large-scale operations or smaller initiatives, project management training enhances team performance and leadership capabilities, enabling your business to thrive. 

Project management training is the cornerstone for delivering excellence, exceeding expectations, and staying ahead in the market.