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Practical Project Management (PPM)

The 8 Week Certificate Course For Busy Professionals Who Need Results

Learn how to manage real-world projects in real-world conditions.​
This program helps you navigate the complexity of “Projectland” with practical tools, clear 
thinking, and approaches you can apply immediately.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This program is designed for professionals who:

  • Are responsible for projects and had to figure it out as you go - with little or no formal 
    training

  • Have taken project management training (even PMP) but still don’t feel fully prepared for 
    real project environments

  • Work in environments where priorities shift and complexity is normal 

  • Want to understand how to navigate the complex environment we call “Projectland”

  • Want practical project management guidance - not just theory

  • Are ready to develop career-advancing project leadership skills that work in the real 
    world

T. Kerr

“It was an amazing, life changing class!
Dawn is a positive energy,
class was engaging and fun."

H. Asoh

"Attending this class has been
one of the best things I have accomplished
in my career as a Project Manager."

What You’ll Be Able to Do

  • Manage projects successfully in real-world conditions

  • Deliver meaningful results - not just check the boxes 

  • Build strong collaboration with stakeholders

  • Think more clearly in complex, high-pressure situations

  • Apply practical tools immediately in your work

How the Program Works

In this live virtual course, you’ll learn the five key elements of a successful project, how to manage each one, and gain skills in planning, leading, and delivering successful projects. 


If you don’t feel equipped to succeed on your projects, this course is for you. These bite-sized modules were built by experienced project managers and are designed for how work actually happens. You’ll learn time-tested strategies and practical techniques that can be applied to any type of project, across any industry. 


Each week, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the terrain of Projectland, practicing your skills with a case study used in corporate training around the world. By the end of the program, you’ll approach projects with greater clarity and be better equipped to assess risk, make decisions, and deliver results. 

Why This Program Works

  • Practical lessons based on real project environments 

  • Live, guided learning in a supportive cohort 

  • Step-by-step skill building using real scenarios 

  • Practice applying concepts, not just learning them 

  • Tools and techniques you can use right away 

What’s Included

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Live, virtual sessions - 2 hours per week for 8 weeks 

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Visual process map, workbook and reusable templates for real-world application

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Gamified self-study to reinforce key concepts and practice real-world situations

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Session recordings and bonus learning resources

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Proctored certification exam conducted during scheduled class time (no additional time 
or cost) 

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Practical Project Manager (PPM) certificate upon successful completion

What Our Clients Say

Phillip Lowe, Data Engineer

"I really enjoyed taking the Practical Project Management (PPM) Certificate Course with Dawn. I gained a lot of valuable knowledge and have already started applying it to my work. It is truly having a meaningful impact on my career."

Zeena H., Senior Manager, Marketing Intelligence

“I was looking and I couldn't find anything quite like it. It was brilliant. Thank you!"

Elliot Mar, Program Manager

“Even though I was fairly confident in my ability to manage projects, I took Dawn's Practical Project Management (PPM) Certificate Course, and have found myself applying the principles everywhere! She's cool as a cucumber and engages everyone in class with relevant material and a warm smile. Highly Recommend!”

Why Learn From Dawn?

Dawn Mahan has trained thousands of professionals around the world to manage projects more effectively in real-world environments. 
 

She is known for: 

  • Making complex project management simple and practical 

  • Teaching what actually works - not just theory 

  • Creating the concept of “Projectland” to reflect how projects are a different world with different roles and rules

  • Delivering engaging, usable learning experiences that stick

Program Overview: 8 Weekly Sessions 
Here Are Some of the Key Topics We’ll Cover 

Week 1

Delivering Results Is Not Enough — The one simple thing you MUST do at the start 

Week 2

Go Team! — Meet the players and learn the secret to being a great project manager

Week 3

Let’s Go! — Set up your project for success 

Week 4

Planning Is Doing — And why planning is so important 

Week 5

Let’s Do This — Keep projects on track and avoid common pitfalls 

Week 6

Deliver — Close out strong, declare victory, and get it off your plate 

Week 7

Certificate Exam & Running Great Meetings

Week 8

Exam Review & Putting It Into Practice

Ready to get better at managing projects - practically and in the real world?

🗓️ 2 hours per week for 8 weeks 
🙌 Immediate, usable application starting week one 

LIVE VIRTUAL LEARNING

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