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Practical Project Management (PPM)
Certificate Course

You’ve been trusted with a project. Now you’re expected to know how to lead it.

Maybe you were handed the project because you know the business, solve problems, lead people, or have a reputation for getting things done.

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But nobody actually taught you how to manage a project.

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Or maybe you already have project management training, even a CAPM® or PMP®, and still find yourself thinking:

“I understand the concepts, but I need help applying them in the real world, with real humans.”

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PPM teaches simple, proven project leadership techniques you can use immediately to lead real-world projects with more clarity and confidence.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

This program is designed for professionals who:

  • You were handed a project and are still figuring out where to start, what to do, and what comes next.

  • You know how to manage your own work, but leading an entire project with multiple people, priorities, and stakeholders can feel overwhelming.

  • Priorities shift, risks happen, stakeholders disagree, or communication gets messy, and you need a better way to keep the project moving.

  • You spend too much time putting out fires, chasing updates, or wondering whether the project is really on track.

  • You already have project management training, even a CAPM® or PMP®, but still want more confidence applying the concepts in the real world, with real humans.

  • You want to know what actually matters without getting buried in unnecessary complexity or theory you may never use.

Is this you

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

  • Know what to do first when someone hands you a project.

  • Get the right people aligned before the work gets underway. 

  • Build a practical plan without turning project management into a paperwork exercise.

  • Keep people aligned when risks happen or priorities shift.

  • Communicate more effectively with stakeholders and project teams.

  • Know whether the project is really on track and what to do when it isn’t.

  • Know how to declare victory and close the project professionally, so people know the project is complete and can move on.

How the Program Works

PPM focuses on 8 best practices across three straightforward phases:

START › DO › DELIVER

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Starting in Week 1, participants learn, practice, discuss, and apply methods they can use immediately on real projects.

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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

  • Learn it, then practice it 

  • Start applying what you learn in Week 1

  • Build confidence week by week

  • Learn what to expect from people at the beginning, middle, and end of projects 

  • Understand common reactions and emotions so you can meet people where they are and lead accordingly

  • Reinforce learning through discussion, practice, feedback, and a real-world case study

What’s Included

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2-hour live virtual sessions for 8 weeks

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Visual process map and reusable templates

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Gamified self-study to reinforce key concepts

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Ongoing access to class recordings and bonus videos

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“No surprises” certificate exam during scheduled class time

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PPM certificate upon successful completion

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Printable workbook designed to become your practical how-to desk reference for future projects

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!”

Considering PPM for Someone on Your Team?

Maybe you’ve got someone who is excellent at their job and increasingly being asked to lead projects because they know the business, solve problems, lead people, or have a reputation for getting things done.

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But nobody ever actually taught them how to manage a project.

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Or perhaps you have experienced project professionals who know the terminology and concepts but need more confidence and consistency applying them when priorities shift, stakeholders disagree, and real humans get involved.

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You may already be thinking of specific people on your team.

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Organizations can enroll one person or multiple people from the same team or across the organization.

 

Considering PPM for someone on your team?

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Email us at hello@pmotraining.com to discuss individual or multiple seats.

Is this you

Why Learn From Dawn?

Dawn Mahan, PMP, is a bestselling author, international speaker, and award-winning consultant who has trained thousands of professionals around the world to lead projects more effectively.

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PPM is built on more than 20 years of real-world lessons, from leading a transformational program in the Fortune 50 to advising small businesses with a single project manager. Turns out, projects are everywhere. Some lessons came from success. Others were learned the hard way.

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Dawn teaches people to think like experienced project managers, not simply memorize theory or learn which buttons to push in the latest shiny software.

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Her approach focuses on:

  • Simple, proven project management practices

  • The people side of projects, not just plans and processes

  • Practical techniques participants can use immediately

  • Building the judgment and confidence to know what to do next

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 Lead Projects With More Clarity and Confidence?

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

Not sure whether PPM is the right fit for you or someone on your team?

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Email us at hello@pmotraining.com and tell us a little about what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll be happy to help you think it through.

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