A focused transition route into project and PMO work, combining project fundamentals, structured and Agile methods, practical tools, applied exercises and employment-readiness support.
Build focused evidence for a move into project and PMO work. This 18-week beginner-to-intermediate accelerator combines core project methods, digital tools, a simulated project and structured career preparation.
What you will develop
- Understand traditional, Agile and hybrid lifecycles, stakeholders and PRINCE2 Foundation concepts.
- Explore AgilePM, Scrum roles, events, artefacts, backlog management and progress metrics.
- Create project plans, Gantt charts, Kanban boards, reports and dashboards using project and collaboration tools.
- Develop risk mitigation, change control and governance awareness, alongside examination practice and career preparation.
Practical work
Plan and deliver a simulated project, then present a project report to a peer panel. Use documentation, progress evidence, risk decisions and reflection to strengthen your portfolio and interview discussion.
Career directions
Explore project support, coordination, PMO, project administration and developing delivery opportunities. The accelerator supports career preparation; job offers and immediate project-manager appointments are not guaranteed.
UK salary and contract-rate guide
Evidence reviewed: 6 October 2026. These examples describe the market for named roles and help you explore career progression.
The National Careers Service business project manager profile spans £29,000 starter to £75,000 experienced a year. This is a whole-career occupation guide, not a junior-only salary range or an immediate post-course expectation.
Explore the business project manager career and salary profile
Junior contract-rate evidence remains limited. Professional benchmarks in the next-stage guides should not be treated as entry-level expectations.
Salary and contract-rate figures are indicative UK market ranges based on publicly available evidence reviewed at the stated date. Actual earnings vary according to experience, location, employer, sector, qualifications, responsibilities and employment type. Course completion does not guarantee employment, promotion or a particular level of earnings.
Mentoring and career support
Mentoring connects technical learning with practical development and professional evidence. Your programme includes six months of job-search support and three months of in-role support. Discuss the arrangements and starting dates with our team, including CV, LinkedIn and interview preparation. Employment is not guaranteed.
Certification and assessment information
The source identifies PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation, SCRUMstudy Scrum Master and an RDE project-tools certificate. Confirm the current version, examination access and exact inclusions with RDE.
Check official PRINCE2 Foundation information; Explore official AgilePM qualifications; Explore official SCRUMstudy certification routes
Programme completion is separate from passing an awarding body examination. Agree the qualification route, preparation, assessments, examination access, additional costs and renewal arrangements before enrolment. No external certification is guaranteed by course completion.
Your next step
Register your interest to discuss your experience, starting point, current delivery arrangements, tools and software access, assessment, certification options, fees and any available funding. Confirm the current intake and support arrangements before making a commitment.