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2 Days, In-Person
Project Management for Non-Project Managers
Project Management for Non Project Managers provides a versatile toolbox of techniques to manage work, priorities, and teams in any environment.
📍 Location: Irish Management Institute, Sandyford, Dublin
🗓 Date: 4th & 5th March 2026
🎟 : Limited tickets available
This masterclass is built for:
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Project managers who want to simplify and sharpen their approach
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Accidental project managers (you got handed the project… congrats?)
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Non-PMs leading initiatives, change, or cross-team work
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Team leads & managers who need projects delivered, without burning people out
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Anyone wanting a fast, practical introduction to Project Management that actually makes sense
Learn from Ireland's Leading Expert on Project Management*
*Source: Irish Management Institute


Overview
Ideal for professionals who may not have formal project management training but are responsible for overseeing projects
Managing projects can be challenging whether you have a formal team with a set budget and process or you’re figuring it out as you go, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Developed by Ireland’s leading expert in project management, James Loutitt, Project Management for Non Project Managers provides a versatile toolbox of practical techniques you can apply immediately to manage work, priorities, and teams in any environment, even without the backing of a PMO. You’ll uncover effective approaches to solve delivery issues and inspire your team to deliver greater impact with less effort.
This Course is For You If...
You want to master the essential tools to lead projects with confidence, drive results, and achieve impactful outcomes with less stress.
This course is built for:
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Leaders or managers across any business function
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Accidental project managers (you got handed the project… congrats?)
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Professionals who may not have formal project management training
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Anyone looking to learn Project Management in a way that actually makes sense
What You’ll Walk Away With
In 2 days, you’ll leave with:
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A toolkit of streamlined, effective project management strategies that you can put into practice right away
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The skills to manage projects with greater ease and clarity
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Confidence to lead projects and people
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The ability to identify and overcome common delivery challenges
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The know-how to adapt your approach to suit different team dynamics and project types
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Clear ways to make better decisions, avoid scope creep, and create momentum
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A learning experience that’s fun, human, and in-person.

The Experience
The programme offers an immersive, hands-on experience tailored to the realities of managing projects in busy environments.
Led by James Louttit, a renowned expert in project management, you’ll engage in interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises that bridge theory and real-world application.
With a focus on simplicity and impact, the course equips you with actionable tools and strategies that you can start using immediately, regardless of your industry or project style.
Why The Impactful Project Managment Approach Works
(When Most PM Training Doesn’t)
Most project management training is:
❌ Long
❌ Theoretical
❌ Certification-focused
❌ Not aligned with workplace realities
❌ Dull & boring
Impactful Project Management is:
✅ Fast
✅ Highly practical
✅ Built around what actually drives delivery
✅ Designed to help you deliver real outcomes
✅ Fun & engaging
Why Learn from James?
James teaches you how projects actually work in the real world.
After burning himself out so badly he ended up in hospital, James made it his mission to figure out how to manage projects with impact, not effort, and then teach it in a way that’s practical, human, and (yes) actually enjoyable.
James keeps things practical, funny, human, and instantly applicable. His approach is to deliver just the stuff that works, with zero jargon or nonsense.
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Over 20 years experience managing projects at all levels
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Trained over 2000 people at some of Ireland’s biggest companies
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He loves teaching valuable learning through stories, cartoons and jokes.
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Speaker, guest lecturer, coach and mentor to Project Managers worldwide.
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Won Project Professional of The Year 2023 at the PMI awards
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Was Chief Information Officer at a major Irish company
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Published author, with a 4.9-star rating on Amazon
Feedback for James's Training




Ready to Take Control of Your Projects?
Master the essential tools to lead projects with confidence, drive results, and achieve impactful outcomes with less stress.
✅ A simple methodology for managing projects
✅ Practical tools that you can implement immediately
✅ 8 weeks of live Q&A support
✅ Free Bonus Bundle
€1495, limited tickets available
Frequently Asked Questions
As a non Project Manager, can I really learn Project Management in 2 days?
Yes, absolutely! This course cuts the fluff and long boring theory so you learn a simple, practical, real-world approach you can apply to your projects immediately.
Will this be practical or theoretical?
Practical. You’ll leave with techniques, language and a usable framework.
Can I expense this to work?
Most attendees can expense the cost of the course to work as training and professional development. We provide a detailed receipt/invoice you can submit with your expenses.
Do I need special tools/software?
No. The concepts and documents work regardless of the tools you use. From MS Project to Jira to Excel and Post-it notes - understand why you are doing things first and then use the tools that your organisation already has to provide structure and transparency.
Still have questions?
We’d be happy to answer any questions you have. Just email admin@impactfulpm.com.
€1495, limited tickets available