Project management is an integral part of our daily lives, regardless of the field we work in. Whether it’s running a campaign, organizing a conference or company retreat, developing a new product or software solution, or introducing a new habit in our personal plans – project management requires a strategic approach, excellent time management skills, foresight, and agility to adapt to changes and account for the environment.

The goal of the Practical Project Management Training Program is to provide comprehensive knowledge and a universal toolkit for anyone who wants to feel confident in project management and achieve impactful results.

Course Overview:

This programme provides a clear understanding of what a project is, how to define its objectives, and how to plan its activities. It covers how to execute the plan within the available timeframe and given resources. The course also addresses common project challenges, how to prevent them, and how to summarise the project upon completion. After mastering the fundamentals, participants will enhance their toolbox with practical techniques to confidently apply their skills in real-life situations.

Target Audience:

This programme is designed for anyone who needs project management skills – whether professionally or personally – and who wants to carry out projects more confidently, efficiently, and effectively.

As a result of the training, participants will:

• have comprehensive knowledge of project planning and execution;
• be able to define project briefs using the SMART method;
• be able to create a project activity and timeline, identify the critical path, and use Gantt Chart tools;
• understand the fundamentals of managing teams, time, and resources;
• know the most common challenges in project management and how to avoid them;
• be able to conduct basic risk analysis and mitigate risks;
• be able to use various project management tools based on the project's needs.

Methodology: The program includes lectures with numerous practical examples, discussions, group work, and individual tasks.

Note: Please bring your own laptop to the training. If this is not possible, please contact us by email at [email protected] (no later than 3 working days before the start of the training).

Duration: 26 academic hours

Adult continuing education curriculum group: 0413 Management and Administration

Learn more about the modules here:

Practical Project Management Training – Basic Level

Advanced Practical Project Management Training

The program is conducted by Anneli Ohvril.

Anneli is a project leader and trainer with over 20 years of experience in managing high-impact projects. Her largest project to date has been World Cleanup, which in 2019 involved 21 million people across 180 countries. In addition, she has led numerous environmental and other projects in Estonia. She holds a Master's degree in Economics in Marketing and a Master's degree in Social Sciences in Change Management from the University of Tartu.