Jira & Confluence
Backlogs, boards, docs, and team rituals.
Skills you'll build
You'll learn how to translate business goals into deliverable plans, keep teams aligned, and communicate progress clearly to stakeholders.
Project planning & scope definitionAgile, Scrum & Kanban deliveryRequirements & backlog managementStakeholder communication & reportingRisk, issue & change managementBudgeting & resource planningSprint ceremonies & team facilitationJira, Confluence & collaboration toolsMetrics, KPIs & delivery healthCapstone project plan & portfolio
Who this is for
Aspiring project managers, scrum masters, business analysts, engineers moving into leadership, and founders coordinating product delivery.
Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Interest in leading or coordinating tech teams (no prior PM cert required)
Tools you'll use
The collaboration stack used by product and engineering teams worldwide.
Notion / Monday.com
Lightweight planning and stakeholder visibility.
Miro / FigJam
Workshops, journey maps, and retros.
Slack / Teams
Day-to-day coordination and async updates.
Google Workspace
Docs, sheets, and shared reporting.
GitHub (basics)
Understand releases, PRs, and engineering workflow.
Learning roadmap
Follow the phases in order — phase-based structure with no week labels, so you can learn at your own pace.
Phase 1 — Project Management Foundations
Beginner- What project management is and how it differs in tech vs traditional industries
- Project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing
- Roles: PM, product owner, scrum master, tech lead, stakeholders
- Documentation basics: charters, RACI, assumptions, constraints
- Working with engineering teams: sprints, releases, and delivery cadence
Phase 2 — Agile & Scrum
Essential- Agile values and principles; when Agile fits (and when it doesn’t)
- Scrum framework: roles, events, artifacts
- Sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives
- Kanban: WIP limits, flow metrics, continuous delivery
- Hybrid approaches: ScrumBan, SAFe overview for enterprise context
Phase 3 — Planning & Delivery
Core- Scope definition, work breakdown structure (WBS), and milestones
- Estimation: story points, t-shirt sizing, planning poker
- Roadmaps and release planning aligned to business goals
- Backlog refinement, prioritisation (MoSCoW, RICE, value vs effort)
- Definition of Ready/Done; quality gates before release
Phase 4 — Stakeholders & Communication
Leadership- Stakeholder mapping, influence, and engagement plans
- Status reporting: dashboards, RAID logs, executive summaries
- Running effective meetings: agendas, notes, action tracking
- Managing expectations and difficult conversations
- Cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, QA, and ops
Phase 5 — Risk, Budget & Quality
Advanced- Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and contingency planning
- Issue tracking and escalation paths
- Budgeting, forecasting, and vendor/contract basics for tech projects
- Quality management: test planning alignment, acceptance criteria, UAT
- Change control: scope creep, change requests, impact analysis
Phase 6 — Capstone & Career
Career- Build a end-to-end project plan for a realistic tech initiative
- Deliverables: charter, roadmap, backlog, risk register, status pack
- Present your plan and defend trade-offs (time, scope, cost, quality)
- Certification paths: PMP, CAPM, PSM/CSM, PRINCE2 Foundation
- Job search: PM/Scrum roles, CV, LinkedIn, behavioural interviews (STAR)
Methodologies you'll apply
Know when to use each approach — and how to adapt when teams, scope, or constraints change.
Scrum
Time-boxed sprints, roles, and inspect-and-adapt cycles
Kanban
Visualise flow, limit WIP, optimise throughput
Waterfall / Hybrid
Fixed scope phases when regulation or contracts require it
Agile at scale
Program-level coordination across multiple teams
Portfolio deliverables
Build artefacts you can show hiring managers — not just theory.
Project charter & stakeholder map
- Goals, scope, success metrics
- RACI and communication plan
Sprint-ready backlog
- User stories with acceptance criteria
- Prioritised release roadmap
Risk & issue register
- Top risks with mitigations
- Escalation and decision log
Executive status pack
- RAG status, burndown/burnup
- Decisions needed and next milestones
Certifications & resources
Ready to lead tech projects with confidence?
Share your background and goals — we'll recommend the right starting phase and your first capstone scenario.