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PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT THAT WORKS IN THE IT INDUSTRY

Step-by-step Project Management Framework that will help you deliver projects on time and within budget (without the fluff and unusable theory)

"Imagine you could boost your management knowledge and skills so that you become a professional IT project manager capable of leading any team with confidence, efficiently managing project risks, and keeping stakeholders engaged?"

But there's a problem!

Most project managers don't have formal education. So, they learn by reading books and searching articles and videos from other PMs.

It feels like you collect bits and pieces of a puzzle. You must be wondering whether other managers have figured it out already... or is it just you?

On the one hand, I believe you shouldn't have to play trial and error while leading people. But likewise, I understand how frustrating and stressful it is to search for solutions on the internet when people look for your guidance.

I get it because I'm a project manager as well. Moreover, I have taught hundreds of PMs just like you.

What you need is a complete project management approach that comes from practical experience (not from theory). It's an approach tested in the real world by real people.

You'll stop leading projects through trial and error with this approach. Instead, you'll comprehend all aspects of project management and how they work together as a whole.

Now, let me elaborate on how this approach can help you.

How to Master Project Management and Become a Successful IT Project Manager?

How many times have you Googled something like "risk management" or "scope management example"? Or what about things like:

  • How to create WBS, schedule, and budget?
  • Best project management tools.
  • How to lead a team so that delegated tasks get done well and on time?
  • How to track multiple projects and sub-tasks at once
  • Project budgeting.
  • How to work with scope creep.
Moreover, how does it work in the IT industry? Yet the search either pulls up a million ads for various certifications or else shows you scattered bits and pieces of the project management. Both of which really leaves you wondering how to put it all together.

I think you'll agree with me when I say…

In the end, it feels like you know the theory, but your confidence falls apart when it gets to practice.

In fact, it adds more doubts because you aren't sure if you need a PMP certification, Scrum Master certificate, ITIL, Six Sigma Green (or is it Black?) Belt, SAFe Scrum Master, a master's degree in management, or all of the above! 

What will help you feel like your management is not holding on duct tape?

7 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Being a Project Manager in the IT Industry

  1. Scrum is everything you need to know. Wrong! Companies and stakeholders are not ready to be agile yet. They still need a Gantt Chart.
  2. Everyone speaks about being a leader, but no one can explain how to do it on a daily basis.
  3. Each project has difficult personalities, and you can't simply fire them. How to deal with difficult people on an IT project is a separate skill set.
  4. Your boss wants you to manage stakeholders. (But you only have the authority of a Scrum Master).
  5. Scope Management is the most critical knowledge domain, but your leadership cares only about deadlines.
  6. You must know how to manage project risks that are beyond your development team.
  7. Project Management in the IT industry is a unique mix of frameworks and tools (None of the certifications prepares you for the real-world responsibilities of a PM).
Now, I can almost hear you thinking…

Wait! Isn't PMI's PMP certification a golden standard of project management? It teaches everything you need to know to be a Project Manager.

No. Let me explain it.

Do I Even Need a PMP Certificate in the IT Industry?

Did you know that you need to maintain your PMP certification in 3-year cycles?

Here's what Project Management Institute doesn't publish:

There's severe attrition of project managers after the first cycle. It means that they don't maintain their certification and let it expire.

Why?

Because they got the certification for one purpose only - to get a promotion.

It doesn't explain to you how to lead a team, how to communicate with difficult stakeholders, or even how to implement risk management in real life.

You can apply less than 10% of all that knowledge in IT project management. And still, you need to find a creative way to fit it into the delivery process. 

I agree. You should get a PMP certification once you have 3-5 years of real project management experience AND a proven track record of successful projects–it may give you a salary boost.

For now, you need to focus on boosting your understanding of:

  1. How project management works as a whole.
  2. Practical steps to be a leader.
  3. How to manage ALL project stakeholders.
  4. How to manage project risks.
Yes, you lead a project already. But if you want to achieve rapid growth, you shouldn't waste time figuring everything out on your own. Instead, you need a proven and tested framework that works in the IT industry. 

It will help you focus on leading projects rather than googling for yet another template.

IT Project Management is Unique

I understand how hard it is to put bits and pieces into a project management approach that works. And, frankly speaking, I spent the first five years of my career sorting it all out. 

That's why let me ask you this: 

Do you really need to waste that much time as well? Is it the best career development path for you? 

I'm asking because I applied the same Practical Project Management approach each time, even on large enterprise projects. Moreover, it not only worked for me but also for dozens of other project managers I taught.

Why?

Three clear reasons:

  1. My approach has a great emphasis on how to instantly become a leader for your team, how to influence stakeholders, and people management in general.
  2. Practical Project Management approach provides a complete set of simple processes and tools to manage an IT project in the real world. It includes project scope, budget, and risks. 
  3. It's a practical approach, which means you can follow the step-by-step process to deliver a project on time and within budget. 
Just think…

Instead of wasting months on learning overwhelming amounts of inapplicable theory and searching Google for answers, you know exactly where to focus your efforts.

What if you knew a proven project management approach that you can apply at once and be confident that you do it in the right way.

That’s why I have taken everything I learned from ten years of practical experience in managing IT projects.

Then, I put together the Practical Project Management Online Course with hands-on, real-world examples and practical methods explained and demonstrated in a way that will help you confidently finish your projects, become a leader, and rapidly grow your career.

Introducing

PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSE

(Everything an IT Project Manager needs to know: agile project management, leadership, stakeholder engagement, scope, resources, and risk management; it's all without overwhelming certifications and unnecessary expenses)

This online course combines an in-depth knowledge of ACTIONABLE project management and leadership with career development guidelines:

  1. Practical Project Management approach - learn how to manage a project from start to finish with easy-to-use templates, tools, and PM software. Combine the best practices of traditional project management with Scrum and Kanban. 
  2. Exclusive additional lessons on Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, and Leadership that come from my recent experience. They'll equip you with actionable knowledge and tools you can apply today. 
  3. You'll prove to your boss you are a worthy leader with this comprehensive project management knowledge. This also means you don't need to buy, or make time for, separate courses on Scrum or Leadership.

It is a pre-recorded online course

You get instant access to all videos and materials

Unlike other courses, the Practical Project Management Course gives you real-world education, all in one place, in less time. It all comes from my experience.

Here’s how it compares with other project management courses you may find online:

Practical Project Management

  • REAL-WOLRD EXPERIENCE: You'll use everything you learn in this course in your real-world projects.
  • REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES: Learn more than just the theory. You'll feel like you had real-life experience in three areas: Project Management, Leadership, and Career Development.
  • ALL-IN-ONE: teaches you principles of agile project management and main frameworks (Scrum and Kanban).

A Course on "Udemy"

  • Everything comes from the theory of ideal project management. You can't use it in the real world.
  • Teaches you only the theory of project management. You'll need additional courses on leadership, motivation, writing a CV, etc.
  • You need to buy separate courses on Scrum and Kanban.

PROVEN STEP-BY-STEP PATH TO BECOMING A CONFIDENT PROJECT MANAGER

Regain Your Confidence to Deliver Awesome Projects

"When I left my previous workplace (my comfort zone), I had many failed attempts at securing another project manager role. I realized I have gaps in my knowledge.
This course has re-equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and confidence boost I need to get back out there and deliver awesome projects.
Also, the tutor incorporated many use cases in his explanations, providing layers of context that helped arrive at the most suitable course of action in different situations. More importantly, the tutor’s approach to teaching, friendly reminders, and encouragement are all worthy of mention. Thank you!"
- Ibrahim
The course will teach you the project management framework that works in the IT industry. Keep in mind that this framework is already integrated. It means all pieces work together as one mechanism. You can easily adjust it to the environment of the company you work in right now. You’ll also learn:

  • Step-by-step instructions and templates for essential PM work.
  • How to manage stakeholders and their expectations.
  • Practical leadership with an actionable plan you can use.
  • How to create an accurate project budget and schedule.
  • What you need to do to manage real-life project risks.

Learn Practical Project Management Framework

"Very well explained at last for me!!! Most of the PMBOK stuff is theory, and this is really practical!"

Albert

Civil Engineer

"I'm pretty sure nowhere can you find such a unique mix of real-world experience and book-learning. Simply one of the best managers and mentors I knew." 

Vitaliy

Senior IT Project Manager

What is included in the course?

Start Here

Glad to see you here! Start here to get some tips and tricks on how to tackle this course in the most efficient way. . . .

What are your goals?
How to Get The Certificate of Completion
[NOT a Project Manager Yet? Watch This First]: The Roadmap to Becoming a Project Manager
Essential Project Management Templates
Glossary of an IT Project Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonus: Practical Project Management Book

Module 1: Theory of Project Management

Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management

Understanding the big picture of project management is what separates you from accidental or amateur PMs.

You need to know such concepts as Software Development Project Life Cycle or Project Management Process.

Knowing these theoretical concepts will help you organize your knowledge and your team's work. As a result, you can position yourself as a professional project manager for your team.

  • Understanding the big picture of project management will separate you from an accidental or amateur PM.

  • The main concepts of Agile Project Management and Software Development Life Cycle.

  • The fundamentals of PM knowledge you in the real companies.

  • How to use this knowledge to position yourself as a professional PM.

What is a Project?
Project Boundaries
Project Management Process
Role of a PM and Essence of Project Management
Project Life Cycle: Overview
Project Life Cycle: Typical Phases
🎁 Deep Dive: Software Development Life Cycle
Methodologies and Frameworks
Importance of Communications
🎁 Project Integration Management: From Start to Finish
Module 1 Quiz
Module 1 Quiz Answers

Module 2: Starting a Project

Learn How to Start a Project

When you know the Framework, we'll start filling it in with processes.

This module delivers a step-by-step workflow to "initiate" (to start) a project. This approach dramatically increases the chances of project success.

It'll help you to ask the correct questions. You'll learn to identify people critical for the project - stakeholders. But, most importantly, you'll be bold enough to determine the real goal of a project.

Clients and customers do not always have a clear understanding of what they need. You'll become their guide in reaching outcomes that boost business.

  • The processes and tools to fill in your basic framework. 

  • A step-by-step workflow to "initiate" (to start) a project with an approach that dramatically increases the chances of project success.

  • How to work with the right people to reach the correct goal of the project. 

  • How to identify and engage people with the technical skills required for the project because you never make technical decisions on your own.

  • How to hire the right people and put them in the correct roles.

Project Integration – Initiating
Stakeholders: Why do we need them?
Stakeholders: How to Identify Stakeholders
Stakeholders: How to Perform Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholders: Expectations vs. Requirements
Stakeholders: How to Select Engagement Strategies
How to Collect Project High-level Information
🆓 Project Charter Example and a Comprehensive Guide
Work of a PM During Project Initiation
Module 2 Quiz
Module 2 Quiz Answers

Module 3: Project Planning

Master the Project Planning Process

Even in agile project management of the IT industry, you still need to develop a high-level or "release" plan before executing it with Scrum or Kanban. 

You need to apply plan-driven (aka waterfall) approaches to develop the schedule, budget, and scope of the project.

The workflow in this module will help you plan any project that you get. It's scalable. Meaning you'll use it for many years until you need to enhance it further.

Your clients will be happy to work with you because you'll never let them down.

  • The fundamentals of project planning that are scalable and can be used for years to come.

  • How to masterfully develop a project plan to achieve the requested goal.

  • How to make accurate project estimates.

  • How to ensure you reach those project goals on time and within budget.

  • All you need to know about Risk Management. 

  • Proven ways to keep your clients and your boss happy.

  • How to use project management software.

Project Integration – Planning
Selecting a Framework/Approach
Project Management Plan
How to Decompose Project Requirements
How to Collect Requirements
🎁 Collecting Requirements: Real-World Example
Requirements, Quality, and Project Scope
Quality Management
Project Scope: Deliverables
Project Scope: How to Identify Scope
How to Estimate Project Work
How to Create a Project Schedule
How to Create a Project Budget
🆓 Project Budget Example: How to Create an Accurate Project Budget for Junior Project Managers
Project Integration – Risk Management
Risk Management: How to Identify Risks
Risk Management: How to Perform Qualitative Analysis
Risk Management: How to Select Response Plans
Project Planning Concepts
Work of a Project Manager During Planning
🎁 Life Cycle Project Management Software: How to Use it?
🎁 How to Use Task Tracker as the Main Project Management Tool (JIRA and Asana)
Bonus: How to Boost Your Project with an Expertly Build WBS
Module 3 Quiz
Module 3 Quiz Answers

Module 4: Project Execution

Discover How to Run a Project on a Day-to-Day Basis

Planning is a big part of a project. But it's a short one. The bulk of your work is in managing a team to execute the plan.

First of all, after this module, you'll become a leader.

Second, you learn all the necessary activities of a project manager: tracking progress, writing emails and reports, resolving conflicts, etc.

You'll build rapport and engagement with your team from the first moment you enter the room. As a result, you'll be confident to lead even the senior-level employees.

This whole module describes the process of managing a project from a leader's perspective. It will ensure that people love to work with you.

  • The bulk of your work is managing a team to execute the plan. Here you'll learn how to execute that plan with precision.

  • Techniques to make complex technical decisions (even if you don't have a technical background).

  • Learn what it really takes to become a leader. 

  • Step-by-step instructions on what you need to build rapport and engagement with your team from the first moment you enter the room. 

  • Confidence to lead even the senior-level colleagues.

  • All the necessary activities of a project manager: tracking progress, writing emails and reports, resolving conflicts, etc.

  • This whole module describes the process of managing a project from a leader's perspective. It will ensure that people love to work with you.

Project Integration – Executing a Project
How to Write Emails
How to Run Meetings
How to Collect Feedback with Delphi Technique
How to Write Project Weekly Reports
How to Resolve Conflicts
How to Delegate
How to Aquire Project Team and Resources
How to Work with the Project Team: Tasks, Impediments, Progress
How to Monitor and Control The Project
How to Conduct Project Change Management
How to Communicate with Clients (and Key Stakeholders)
Motivation Theories
Leadership Concepts
How to Lead and Motivate
🆓 How to be a Good Project Manager: 11 Practical Tips [from real projects]
🎁 How to Ignite Total Responsibility in Your Project Team
How to Finish a Project
🎁 Project Management Crisis: Step-by-Step Recovery Plan
Professional Ethics of a Project Manager
My Productivity System for Project Managers
Module 4 Quiz
Module 4 Quiz Answers

Module 5: Agile Project Management with Scrum

Master Agile Project Management

As a modern project manager, you must know the main Agile Frameworks and principles. The whole IT industry works with Scrum or Kanban.

After this module, you'll be able to combine traditional project management with Agile. And you'll have a deep understanding of how it all works together.

You can position yourself as an Agile Project Manager. It opens up lots of additional opportunities during your job search.

  • Grasp critical Agile Principles and how to combine them with traditional project management approaches.

  • Scrum Framework is thoroughly explained with main events, artifacts, and roles.

  • The best practices of using Kanban in the IT industry.

  • Understanding of Agile Project Management is a competitive advantage over traditional managers and pure Scrum Masters. 

  • How to use JIRA or Asana for software development.

Overview and Scrum Terminology
How Does Scrum Work?
Scrum Artifacts
The Roles in a Scrum Team
Scrum Events: Sprint Planning
Scrum Events: The Sprint
Scrum Events: Daily Scrum
Scrum Events: Sprint Demo (Sprint Review)
Scrum Events: Sprint Retrospective
How to Master Scrum
Kanban
Please do me a favor...

Bonus #1: How to Upgrade Your CV and Position Yourself as a Project Manager

Now it is time to take everything that you learn and apply it to re-writing your CV. Recruiters want to see "relevant experience". You will learn how to write a CV that will highlight your experience as relevant.

Dissection of a PM Job Description
Perfect CV Components
How to Write Perfect Achievement Chops
🎁 5-step Process For Upgrading Boring CV with Powerful Achievements
Drafting a Perfect CV
A Story Behind an Achievement
🎁 3 Case Studies of Micro Projects that Built My Project Management Career
🎁 How to Ask for a Promotion and Always Get it
🆓 Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Bonus #2: The Roadmap to Becoming a Senior PM

Have you ever wondered what to do next after you become a Project Manager? In this bonus training, I will show you how to rapidly build your career of a PM. After this training, you’ll have total clarity on what you need to do next.

The Roadmap to Becoming a Senior PM
The Roadmap – Part 1
The Roadmap – Part 2
The Roadmap – Part 3

Bonus #3: How to Boost Your Project with an Expertly Build WBS

There are two critical statements you need to keep in mind:

  • Work Breakdown Structure is the cornerstone and foundational tool in project management.

  • The absence of WBS on a project is one of the most common reasons for project failure.

In this course, I will show you the validity of these two statements. Moreover, I will teach you how to create a Work Breakdown Structure that will enhance your project management efforts, improve communications with the team and stakeholders, and reduce stress related to the project outcome.

It's an in-depth additional course on Work Breakdown Structure. WBS is arguably the most important tool in project management. Here you'll learn how to use it like a PRO. IMPORTANT: Watch this course after getting through the Planning Module.

Course Overview
Definitions of WBS
WBS Elements
How to Use Decomposition
Quiz #1
Homework #1
What Does it Take to Create a WBS?
How WBS is Meant to be Used
Is There Life Without WBS?
Quiz #2
Homework #2
How to Create a Quality WBS – Part 1
How to Create a Quality WBS – Part 2
How to Create a Useful WBS – Part 1
How to Create a Useful WBS – Part 2
Quiz #3
Homework #3
How to Integrate Project with WBS
How to Control Project with WBS
Motivation, Communication, and other Aspects of a WBS
Quiz #4

Bonuses That Will Help You Become the Best Project Manager

Bonus 1: My Personal Stakeholder Management System


Identify Stakeholders... What does that mean in the real world? How do you actually do it?

You need to collect information about people and their possible behavior. So, you mustn't sound like a gossiper or make people feel insecure.

In this bonus, I’ll share the “Circles” approach to finding and categorizing stakeholders. I’ll give you a workflow and exact questions you can use to discover all the people who are interested in your project.

Next, you’ll get a simple tool that helps you to keep stakeholders engaged, committed to their promises, and fully informed about your project.

Last but not least, I’ll share my experience in managing difficult, micromanaging, or disengaged stakeholders.

This bonus will ensure you build efficient communication with all critical stakeholders while not spending the whole day on meetings in Zoom.

Bonus 2: Resource Management Mastery

Resource management in the IT industry equals leadership!

But what does it mean to lead a team? What do you actually do to become a leader? Trials and errors is not the best approach to building rapport with people.

I read dozens of books on leadership. For ten years I’ve been testing lots of approaches and techniques. So, you don’t need to read all those books. You don’t need to be a natural-born leader. You can learn it from this course.

With this bonus, you’ll get a simple approach to winning the respect of your team quickly. You’ll build rapport and professional relationships with key people on your project. And you’ll learn how to set goals and ensure commitment from the team so that they perform at the highest level.

I’ll teach you how to create a feeling of ownership and responsibility for the project with your people.

The same approaches work with clients, your boss, and all other stakeholders. Even as a junior project manager, you can follow these steps and become a great leader. A leader that people love to work with.

Bonus 3: Job Security and Career Development Systems


Unfortunately, it's easy to get stuck on the same level for many years in the IT industry. As a result, your boss may see you as a great manager to lead small non-essential projects.

You start questioning yourself whether you have what it takes to lead large enterprise projects. However, you need to get more and more complex assignments. Your career development directly depends on it. 

That's why I've included professional development guidelines for you. They include:

  1. A professional development plan that outlines the main stages from junior to senior IT project manager.
  2. Career development tips that will help you get promotions and salary raises when you need them. 
  3. My exclusive system for writing a Perfect CV of a Project Manager.  
You'll never be afraid to lose your current job because dozens of recruiters will be hunting for you every month.
If you implement recommendations from this bonus, your next salary raise will easily cover the investment into this course. 

Get Instant Access to All Materials

1. Students-only Area

You get access to a students-only area where you find all the video lessons and additional materials.

2. Video Lessons

The core course consists of pre-recorded video lessons divided into 6 modules. Each video is short and up to the point.

3. Additional Materials

Most of the lessons have “Additional Materials” that will help you to dive deeper into the topic.

4. Learn On The Go

Access all the Course materials from your mobile, tablet, or desktop.

What's My Investment?

You can spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours on certifications. In return, an instructor from the construction (or any other) industry retells you the PMBOK Guide. 

Yes, it feels like you know what to do in theory, but you can't implement it in the IT industry.

But still, you have a full-time job as a project manager, and you don't have much time and energy to waste on knowledge and skills you never use.

In any case, as I see it, you have two options here:

  • Option #1: You try to get through it on your own and entirely possibly slow down your career for years. It'll keep you in the same place this time next year, with lots of wasted efforts and no further promotion.
  • Option #2: You 100% commit to becoming a capable project manager during the next few weeks with practical knowledge and skills, ready to lead any project.
So, how much does it cost to tap into the expertise and lessons learned by a project management mentor? 

Actually, I might have charged you two thousand dollars. The course is that good. You are not only getting all the training videos and all the bonuses — but you get a proven framework. There are a lot of insights that you can get only through accumulating your own experience.

But I'm really passionate about my profession. I believe that if I train you, there will be one more great leader in the world.

So, because of that, I want to make this program affordable to you as much as possible:

Make Your Move Into the IT Industry like Mike

"Previously, I worked as a manager in a non-IT company, and I thought it would be easy to switch to a different field. But in reality, everything I did previously had nothing to do with project management in the IT industry.
I was reading articles, watching videos, listening to podcasts... gathering all theoretical knowledge, but in the end, I learned all and nothing at the same time.
This course helped me to create the real picture of Project Management and the position's key responsibilities based on the journey from "starting" to "finishing" the project. I've structured my knowledge and gained the correct mindset.
Right from the beginning, I felt like I had a one-on-one conversation with an experienced PM who has the answer to all my questions, even to ones like "How to write an email," etc. 
I feel like I'm ready for my first job as a PM in the IT industry." 
- Mike

Full Practical Project Management Course

One payment of $297 gives you lifetime access to:

Full Course on Project Management Basics

5 modules, 57 lessons on PRACTICAL Project Management
(value: $497.00)

SPECIAL OFFER BONUSES

Bonus 1: Step-by-Step Guide to Leadership
An actionable plan on how to become a leader for your team.
(value: $297.00)

Bonus 2: My Personal Stakeholder Management System
The secret workflow and tools I use in the real world.
(value: $97.00)

Bonus 3: Job Security and Career Development Systems
A mini-course that will make you a candidate that recruiters will hunt for.
(value: $197.00)

[TOTAL VALUE: $1088.00]

Learn First - Decide Later Money Back Guarantee

Full disclosure: You'll learn how to lead IT projects and build a career as a Successful PM.

But you need to be COMMITTED to become a great project manager. You need to do some work.

So here's the deal:

By the end of 30 days, you’ll have received access to all the lessons, bonuses, and templates.

Meaning that you’ll have an opportunity to apply all the knowledge in practice BEFORE making a final decision.

If you don’t feel like you’re on your way to becoming a better Project Manager while feeling so much more confident and educated PM, just write me an email at dmitriy@pmbasics101.com within 30 days from your payment. I’ll give you back your investment so that you’ll only have to add up a thousand dollars more to get some "theoretical" certificate.

Does it Really Work?

"I worked in the e-Sport industry as editor-in-chief for three years. I had leadership experience, but I always wanted to be a manager of something significant. Lately when I decided to push my career further it appeared that there are no opportunities for me in the company in which I work right now.
I got the Practical Project Management Course from Dmytro quite long ago. Yet for some reason, I was putting it off for a later date. Now, I decided to act!
In short few weeks, I reviewed the course materials and re-wrote my CV from scratch. Just like the course suggests, I used achievements. I positioned myself as a Project Manager.
Within a month, I had five interviews. I managed to get a job offer for an IT Project Manager from a small company. And the offer was 26% higher than the average for an entry-level role!
Many thanks!"
- Sergey

What people asked before signing up for the Practical Project Management Course?

IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE COURSE - WRITE ME AN EMAIL AT DMITRIY@PMBASICS101.COM.

Why is this course better than other courses on project management?

First of all, it comes from my practical experience leading dozens of IT projects, not from the inapplicable theory from books.

Second, I included all you need to be an IT great manager today. You get lessons on project management, leadership, motivation, agile frameworks, and career development — all in one place. So, you don’t need to get a separate course on each topic. 

Third, I don’t need to certify you. I don’t have to overwhelm you with unnecessary information. The course includes only the practical things in a structured way that a project manager uses in the real world.

What's the difference between your book and course?

And, more importantly, what should I get? 

The book covers only the project management framework I teach.

The course also covers the same framework but in more detail. Moreover, I explain it with thousands of visuals showing how different parts work with each other. 

In addition to that, the course includes:

  1. My step-by-step instructions to leadership.
  2. A mini-course on Work Break Down Structure.
  3. How to write a perfect CV of a project manager.
  4. Professional development framework.
  5. Career development guidelines.
  6. Glossary of an IT Project Manager.
  7. A dozen specific lessons are requested by students based on their everyday challenges.
So, the course includes EVERYTHING you need to build a successful career as a software project manager.

Nevertheless, I recommend getting both the book and the course. They can work great hand in hand.

I have some PM experience already. How will the course help me?

If you don’t have a formal project management education, you’ll learn how to manage projects in the software industry in a structured and predictable way. You’ll get insights on how to integrate the project, how to manage risks, and create a budget in such a way that it all works as a cohesive whole. 

This way, you’ll be sure you do the right things at the right time, and it will lead to project success in the long run. You’ll be confident in your actions and knowledge. 

In addition to that, you’ll learn how to boost your career further and become a senior project manager.

I'm not a Project Manager yet. Does the program teach how to become a PM?

Yes, it does. In fact, you'll find extra training on how to become a project manager from scratch. All the course's knowledge and skill will help you create a new resume of a project manager, pass an interview, and get your first job.

I have lots of success stories where people become project managers without any prior experience.

I’m an experienced Project Manager. Will I learn something new?

A great question!

First, this course is an excellent refresher for you. 

Second, in the IT industry, we heavily rely on motivation, leadership, and agile project management. If it’s not your top strength, I’ve got lots of experience to share.

Finally, if you read this far, you have some doubts about your knowledge and skills. You can validate your expertise with this course and compare your project management approach with mine. Treat it as peer review. It will show you opportunities for improvement. 

I have a Full-Time Job. How much time do I need to dedicate to the Course?

I created the Course specifically with you in mind. I do understand that you have a job, family, and other commitments.

To make significant progress, you need to dedicate about 20-30 minutes per day.

All the lessons are short and easy to consume, one by one. 

How long do I have access to the Course?

You get lifetime access.

Why should I NOT invest in a Project Management Certification instead?

Great question! Happy you asked it.

Let’s break it down:

We have two entry-level options: PMI CAPM and PRINCE2 Foundation (only if you are in the UK).

Both of them are 100% theoretical. They don’t teach you how to manage the first project in the real world.

PMI PMP is the best certification that proves your practical experience as well as in-depth knowledge of project management. But you need to have 3 years of practical and proven project management experience. I don’t recommend cheating here. It may backfire in the future. 

Likewise, PMP is a great tool to boost your salary or position. It's not a certification that teaches you how to lead software projects.

ITIL is also theoretical and has little value for a Junior PM. Moreover, it’s a super expensive path. 

The Certified Scrum Master is simply not enough to manage an IT project. It teaches you only the Scrum Framework.

On the contrary, the Practical Project Manager Course focuses on the PRACTICAL aspects of leading a project. My goal is to teach you how to lead a project in the real world. 

Here, you get an adequate amount of knowledge from all of these certifications.

How long does it take to get through the course?

Usually, it takes one month to get through the course at an average speed. But if you have more free time, it’s entirely feasible to do it in two weeks.

How do I get my money back if I don’t find the Course valuable?

All you need to do is to write me an email at dmitriy@pmbasics101.com within 30 days from your purchase.

Can I become an IT Project Manager without a technical background?

Technical Background is a competitive advantage in the hiring market. But it’s not a mandatory requirement.

Your main goal is to prove that you have enough leadership skills to use the input of the best technical experts on the team. In the PPM Course, I teach how to do it.

So, the majority of companies will take a PM without technical skills. However, big tech giants like Google and Amazon most likely will not. But it’s not the companies I recommend starting with.

Moreover, the more project management experience you get the less valuable this technical background becomes.

Still undecided?

PRACTICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF…

You are an accidental Project Manager and just starting.

You don’t have a formal PM education. But your boss selected you because you have a talent for getting well with people. They listen to you, and you are responsible. Now, you want to be a professional Project Manager.

You are a Junior or Mid-level Project Manager.

...and you don’t have a mentor to teach you. You have a bit of experience in a project environment. You don’t want to wait for your boss to notice your hard work. So, you want to build your career right away.

You want to learn how to manage projects in real life.

You may have seen it already and understand what it takes to lead a group of people to produce results within the limits of time and money. Now, you want to get real-life training.

You’re afraid that certification won’t help you with the interview.

You may already face the problem. Interviewers ask you questions you cannot answer. They want solutions applicable to PRACTICE.

You feel leadership potential.

You want to take control of the work, and you want to make the work of people more comfortable, enjoyable, and meaningful. You want to develop and motivate them because you ALREADY understand that they are the biggest asset.

You are committed to becoming a great IT Project Manager.

When you enroll for the course, you become a part of the project management community. Personal development, continuous improvement, and coaching is at the heart of this community. And you want to be a part of it.

If you said "YES" to at least one of the above, I can't wait to meet you inside the Practical Project Management Course.

Enroll now and start building your career as an IT Project Manager or...

You can try to get through it on your own and spend another few years, Or you can grasp IT project management in the next month and focus on building a successful career. Get the course now!