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For the last 25 years I’ve supported project leaders across the UK on some of the most complex and high-stakes initiatives - ranging from central government departments to nuclear decommissioning programmes, and spanning construction, transport, technology, policy implementation and major transformation projects.

I’ve learned directly from working with hundreds of the people responsible for delivery. That depth of real-world insight is why clients have retained me consistently for over two decades to help them lead more effectively.  

Now I have captured the lessons, tools and techniques of the most successful project leaders to share with you. The frameworks and approaches in this course have been battle-tested where it matters most.

The Project Initiation module contains nine carefully sequenced lessons that build progressively.

Each lesson strengthens the foundation laid by the previous one, creating a comprehensive and cohesive framework for success.

You’ll move from understanding your project’s strategic context through stakeholder alignment, shared purpose, benefits thinking, resource planning, governance, risk management, and structured planning - culminating in a robust platform ready for delivery.

This module forms the essential first step of the full Project Leader's Masterclass, which continues in Module 2 (Delivery) and Module 3 (Benefits Realisation & Project Closure) to guide you through the complete project lifecycle.

This course is certified by the CPD certification service as conforming to the Continuing Professional Development principles. Gain 9 hours of CPD credit on completion of this course and a CPD Certificate of completion.