Testimonials

Read what some of our students have said.....

‘Anyone completing this course will become a better project manager and will have more confidence of project success.’
Software project manager, BT

‘This was a fantastic programme, both stretching and challenging, and uniquely combined learning from the courses and application at work.’
Senior project manager, insurance and investment, HBOS

‘The course filled in some of my knowledge gaps enhanced and deepened my understanding. It gave me a framework to understand what I do in practice. I now have increased confidence in my own ability.’
Infrastructure project manager, Morgan Stanley

‘I am certain that I was chosen for my latest project management role on the basis of being able to demonstrate the depth of knowledge and capability I had obtained from the programme.’
Vision project manager, National Trust

‘The course has helped me progress at work by understanding different levels of leadership and management. It has also helped me understand the importance of monitoring and also issues around performance and how this is measured. It’s helped me understand how to plan for the journey in planning a project etc. My work is now structured and more organised due to this.’
Obstetrics/midwifery manager, NHS
 
‘The fact that the course is work-based is very important – it means I am able to apply theory and practice to my own work situation. I also gain new perspectives from the other students because of the wide range of different industries which are involved. Meeting and interacting with people from very different working backgrounds gives me new perspectives and adds to the learning experience.’
Manager, overseas aid sector
 
‘I chose the course to improve my knowledge and understanding of project management and to improve my performance at work. I am using the learning from the course in project proposals and the preparation of project plans, and have been able to move on to dealing with funding bids and grant applications.

I am also working with risk management and stakeholder management and I have found that the course has been extremely helpful in this. The course tutors have been excellent, the teaching is comprehensive and the assignments are demanding but incisive.’
Project manager, Imperial College

‘In addition to the learning I got from the whole course and the assignments comes the understanding of the processes used in management, leadership and project management. As an engineer I am used to dealing in facts and figures and I have struggled with some of the more subjective elements. However I have now realised the benefit from valuing these approaches and I will definitely pass this learning on to my colleagues at work.’
Control systems engineering manager, nuclear power industry
 
‘I applied for the course to obtain the necessary training to become a better project manager and to demonstrate to my employer new approaches to project work in the organisation. I found that the course brings together theories and research and, with the help of the group, allows debate and understanding.

I am now more confident and am introducing elements of my learning into the workplace, that is, conflict resolution and better stakeholder management. I have been able to challenge accepted practice and suggest new ways of working.’
Project manager, housing association
 
‘The course is very good and I do believe it will benefit me in the future. Very useful and very interesting – I am always learning new things. The sessions are all about solutions – a practical approach, not all about theory, and this interests me more.’
Project manager, Royal Mail
 
‘I now feel I have a much better understanding of the skills of PM. In my daily work I am building in project monitoring, use of the critical path, and most importantly, using a proper project plan.  The course has given me a much clearer understanding of the whole project cycle.’ 
Project manager, railway infrastructure industry