Introduction to Project Management

How the course is delivered

The course consists of four x 90-minute sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 30-minute breaks between the two sessions during the morning. The course will run on the same day across two weeks, split into two half-day sessions in the morning from 9am to 12.30pm.

You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes two minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

Accessibility

Please contact us at with any accessibility or special requirements, for example having in-session captions or the learning materials sent to you in advance.

If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on or telephone (+44) 020 8874 2718.

In-house training

This course is also available for in-company training, either virtually or in person at your office. Course content is tailored to suit your requirements. Group sizes range from five to twelve attendees. To find out more, email or telephone +44 (0)20 8874 2718.

Delegate feedback

“I enjoyed the course! Especially the interactive side which was particularly good! I’ve gained a basic understanding of project management and what the major keys are.” Graduate Student, Bachelor in Political Science

“I enjoyed the interactive format of the course and appreciated all the tips along the way! I’ve gained new ideas for time management and a good overview of the steps needed to manage a project.” Production Specialist, Frontiers Media

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Petra is skilled at encouraging discussions without causing any anxiety/discomfort – I felt happy to contribute, even if I didn't know the answer. I appreciated the warm, non-judgemental group environment. I have increased confidence, sharpness and awareness of the skills required for successful project management and have gained better vocabulary to use going forward." Class Publishing delegate

“I enjoyed the course a lot. It was great to share personal examples from everyone's work environment. I’ve gained tools to improve the structure my day and a better idea of how to formally plan and track all the elements of a project.” Frontiers Media delegate

“I enjoyed the course very much. As a freelancer, it has given me confidence in how I manage my projects, an insight into how the industry expects projects to be run, and an idea of how such a role is decided on in in-house settings.” Freelance Permissions Consultant

“An excellent course. I’ve gained knowledge of how to manage projects effectively.” Editorial Manager, Pan Macmillan

“I enjoyed the course and appreciated Petra's style of presenting. It has allowed me to take a broader, longer-term approach to my workload and scheduling. As someone who gets bogged down working task-to-task without a great deal of foresight, it was useful to take the time to assess that the amount of hours needed is often wildly disproportionate to the hours available. This will give me confidence in setting others' expectations for what is possible and prioritising better and more firmly.” Edward Elgar Publishing delegate

About the tutor

Petra Green is Head of the PTC, Managing Director of a small independent publisher, a business mentor and trainer. She has spent 25 years in book, magazine and online publishing in a variety of roles. Petra has run dozens of projects across data, editorial, events, market research, marketing and production for previous employers and clients.

Related courses

The PTC offers virtual classroom courses, self-study distance-learning courses, and a range of e-learning modules. See below for those that complement or build on this course.  

Virtual classroom courses

• Advanced Digital Project Management
• Building a Successful Online Content Strategy
• Copyright - the basics
• Developing Effective Management Strategies in Publishing
• Editorial Project Management   
• The Fundamentals of Public Speaking
• Introduction to Digital Project Management
• Online Presentation Skills     
• Publishing Strategy Toolkit
• Writing for Online Audiences                       

e-Learning modules

• An introduction to publishing
• Essential copyright for publishers