Skills Bootcamp – Project Management

The course is one day per week, with mentoring sessions to support your professional development and completion of your milestones.

The comprehensive programme will ensure that you emerge from this course armed with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate projects with confidence.

The fundamentals of project management will be covered through taught lessons, practical tasks, case study analysis and expert guest speaker input. It offers organisations the opportunity to upskill their staff with future-critical knowledge.

The course includes the achievement of Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in Project Management. Recognised globally for its quality and relevance, the certification brings immense value to your professional profile. By completing this course, you will earn a qualification that will set you apart in the competitive job market and allow you to confidently tackle any project management challenge that comes your way.

Module examples:

Module 1: Nature and context of projects

Module 2: Management of stakeholders including the project team roles and responsibilities

Module 3: Planning and control of projects

Module 4: Employability

Assessment

CMI Award in Project Management written assignment completion – certificated by CMI. Full support provided in the classroom.
The course is considered as complete once attendance and Bootcamp milestone evidence requirements are fulfilled.  

Next steps

On the achievement of the course, learners will be able to confidently perform in a project management role, apply for relevant jobs, progress to higher qualifications and professional membership should they wish so.

For more information please contact one of our Skills Bootcamp Advisers:
Email: skillsbootcamps@exe-coll.ac.uk
Call: 01392 400800

Applicants for this course need to be:

• Employed – using the skills learnt in the Bootcamp to take on a new role or duties in your current role. Your employer will be asked to pay a contribution dependent on the size of the organisation.

To apply you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You were aged 19 on or before 31st August 2026
• You have the right to work in the UK.
• English skills including written/spoken required with Level 1 being the minimum.
• You have not completed another Skills Bootcamp in this current financial year.
• You are committed to participating in all delivery sessions for.

All applicants will be assessed at interview, this will include checking suitability related to where you live.

To support your success, all learners on the Project Management Bootcamp are expected to achieve key milestones. These are tailored to your employment status but ensure measurable progress for everyone.

For Employed Learners

• Milestone 1: Attendance Engage fully with the course and complete all required learning
• Milestone 2: Employer Development Plan Employer provides a declaration outlining your new or enhanced role, responsibilities, or duties
• Milestone 3: Demonstrated Impact Employer provides a follow-up declaration showing the impact of your new role or responsibilities within 6 months

Our Commitment to You

• Dedicated mentor and career support throughout your learning journey
• Practical outcomes focused on real career progression or business growth
• Ongoing support to help you achieve your goals beyond the course