Project management for non-managers training materials help you run workshops where participants learn to plan, organize, and manage projects, without requiring formal certification frameworks such as PRINCE2. Designed for trainers, the kit includes PowerPoint slides, trainer notes, a participant workbook, and interactive exercises.
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- 65-slide PowerPoint deck – with trainer notes under each slide
- 130-page Trainer manual – with detailed facilitation notes
- Participant workbook – with space for notes, reflections, and capturing key ideas during the session
- 9 Group activity handouts – ready-to-use activities including scenario discussions, project planning tasks, and problem-solving exercises
- Printable certificate – customizable certificate including for CPD hours
- Useful documents – including a sign-in sheet, and evaluation form
- Explain the key phases of a project and walk participants through how to plan and structure real workplace projects step by step
- Lead discussions around common project challenges, using scenarios to explore what goes wrong and how to handle it
- Guide participants through tools such as stakeholder mapping and basic project planning
- Run interactive exercises where participants analyze project examples and practice organizing tasks, roles, and timelines
- Participants: Anyone who manages projects without formal PM training, including employees, team leaders, and new managers
- Level: Beginner to intermediate.
- Format: One-day workshop
- Covers: Project lifecycle, planning basics, common challenges that occur, good stakeholder communication, and Agile vs Waterfall approaches
- Activities: Group discussions, project planning exercises, stakeholder mapping tasks, and problem-solving
- Includes: Complete editable trainer kit with presentation slides, trainer manual, participant workbook, project planning exercises, group activities, and certificates
Project Management for Non-Managers Training Materials at a Glance
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Download Project Management Training MaterialsKey Topics Covered in These Project Management Training Materials
These materials cover many of the key topics needed to help participants understand how to use a structured, practical approach to managing projects.
- Project vs. operations: what exactly is considered a project and why this matters
- The project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
- Common project challenges: scope creep, missed deadlines, budget issues, stakeholder confusion
- Choosing the right approach: and when to use Agile vs. Waterfall
- Basic project planning: including setting goals, timelines, roles, and deliverables
- Stakeholder communication: and tailoring updates for executives, clients, and project teams
- Practical tools: simple planning methods, task tracking, and visual tools like Kanban boards
Format & Flexibility: All materials are provided in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF formats, so you can easily edit, customize, and deliver professional training tailored to your organization or clients.
Learning Outcomes
Using these training materials, participants will be able to:
- Use the project lifecycle to plan and manage workplace projects
- Deal with common project risks such as scope creep, delays, and unclear roles
- Use basic planning tools to organize tasks, timelines, and individual responsibilities
- Change communication style for different stakeholders, including senior leaders, clients, and project teams
- Decide between using the Agile and Waterfall approaches according to the type of project
- Break down projects into clear, manageable steps
- Use techniques to track progress and keep projects on schedule
Who Are These Project Management Training Materials For?
These materials are designed for you to deliver project management training in workplace settings, especially where participants need practical project skills rather than formal certification.
For buyers:
- Trainers delivering project management workshops for non-project managers or for cross-functional teams
- HR teams who are creating in-house training programs based on workplace skills
- L&D professionals and consultants who are looking to offer training sessions related to project planning, coordination, and delivery, whether in-house or for clients
For participants you’ll be training:
- Employees who manage projects alongside their main role without formal PM training
- Team leaders and supervisors who are responsible for coordinating tasks, timelines, and people
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How These Training Materials Are Used
These training materials are designed for trainers, HR teams, and consultants to run their own workshops using ready-to-use content.
After purchase, you can download the files instantly, customize the slides and materials to suit your audience, and use them to deliver professional training sessions in person or online.
Suggested Workshop Format & Delivery Options
These materials are editable, so you have the flexibility to adapt the materials to suit your audience and schedule.
- Designed for a 1-day workshop
- Starts with project fundamentals through to practical application
- Suitable for both in-person classroom training and live virtual delivery
Detailed Curriculum Included in These Project Management Training Materials
These materials are structured so they make it easy for you to guide participants through the main objectives for the training.
Project Management Basics
- What counts as a project vs routine work
- Why structure and planning can improve final outcomes
- Common project scenarios across different roles
Managing Common Project Challenges
- Issues such as scope creep, unclear expectations, and changing priorities
- Simple strategies to manage risks and maintain progress
The Project Lifecycle
- The five key phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
- Workplace examples to illustrate each stage
- Connecting lifecycle stages to day-to-day project tasks
Choosing the Right Approach: Agile vs Waterfall
- Comparing structured vs flexible project approaches
- When each method is most effective
- Examples from different types of projects
Making a Project Plan
- Goals, timelines, roles, and deliverables
- Organizing work into manageable steps
- Simple planning techniques that participants can apply immediately
Using Tools to Track Progress and Manage Change
- An introduction to tools such as Kanban boards, milestone checklists, and basic tracking methods
- Monitoring progress and identifying risks early
- Approaches to adapt when projects change
Stakeholder Communication and Coordination
- Communication for different audiences, including senior leaders and project teams
- Managing expectations and keeping stakeholders informed
- Roles and responsibilities to improve coordination
What Trainers Say About These Materials
Training Materials FAQs
Are these training materials suitable to provide a course for people with no project management experience?
Absolutely. I designed these materials specifically for non-project managers, to help train anyone who needs to manage a project and is looking for a non-PRINCE2 workshop. This training is ideal for managers, supervisors, or team leaders who would benefit from a more solid understanding of project management fundamentals. The content avoids unnecessary jargon and focuses on clear, practical steps that anyone can follow, even if it’s their first time managing a project.
Do I need PRINCE2 or PMP certification to use these training materials as a trainer?
No. This course is not about preparing learners for PRINCE2, PMP, or any other exam. These materials are designed to let you teach some key basic and fundamental frameworks, and to help participants build the confidence to manage real-world projects effectively in the workplace. In the future, your participants can, of course, pursue a formal qualification as they wish, but these materials can provide a good foundation on which to start.
Can I adapt these materials for online training?
For sure. All training materials we design can be adapted quite easily for teaching online via MS Teams and similar platforms.
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