Hampshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp

 

Limited Places Available!

 

  Subject to eligibility

Project Management can help every part of a business to run more smoothly. Learning project management models, tools and techniques can empower you to be confident in many areas of a business. Whether you’re employed or self-employed, join us on a journey to gain new knowledge and skills to drive successful projects within a company.

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Course Overview

Whether you’re a new project coordinator, a middle manager, a business owner, or in any role where you’re regularly managing a range of tasks, our Hampshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp is designed to help you succeed. Whether you’re organising work, leading projects, or managing teams, this course will equip you with essential skills, tools, and techniques to keep projects on track and teams organised. Plus, you’ll gain the APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) to boost your career prospects.

60 hours over 10 weeks

Starting on Wednesday 27th May 2026, the course runs 1 day a week (every Wednesdsay), 9.30am until 4pm, for 10 weeks. The course starting on the 15th June 2026 runs every Monday for 10 weeks. Our course programme is structured with built-in breaks, helping you manage your learning alongside your existing work responsibilities.

Fully remote online group teaching and coaching with a range of interactive activities

APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ). Certificate of completion from Fareport Training & Hampshire County Council

If you are a Hampshire-based sole trader, freelancer or business owner without employees, the course is fully funded by Hampshire County Council (HCC). If you have 1-250 employees your employer must contribute 10% of the course value per employee (typically £200), with the other 90% funded by HCC. If you have over 250 employees, your employer must contribute 30% per employee, with HCC funding the remaining 70% per employee. Please note funding is subject to full eligibility checks.

Whether you’re employed, self-employed, or a business owner, & living in Hampshire, our programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to drive successful projects and advance your career in project management.

Candidates must live in Hampshire, be aged 19 or older on 31st August 2026, be a sole trader, freelancer, business owner or employed, have the right to work in the UK, and have maintained UK residency for the last year. They must also be enthusiastic about project management and be committed to developing their skills through the Skills Bootcamp. Candidates will be required to learn theory and knowledge within the APM Project Fundamental qualifications in order to take the 60-minute exam while on the programme. You will get plenty of teaching and coaching to help – We are here every step of the way. Please note, this course is not available to unemployed individuals

Start Dates

Please see start dates below:

27/05/2026

15/06/2026

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Modules

This session explores the role and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant and how they contribute to the wider school environment. Learners will also reflect on the importance of being a positive role model in daily school life.

The focus here is on developing effective relationships with learners, teachers, and other professionals to support learner progress. Participants will also learn about professional boundaries and relevant legislation.

This session introduces key stages of child and adolescent development, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. It also addresses the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s).

In this session, participants will explore different types of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and learn inclusive teaching strategies. The session also covers assistive technology, relevant legislation, and Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This session provides strategies for supporting English and Maths learning in alignment with the national curriculum. It also examines ways to adapt teaching for learners with SEND.

Learners will be introduced to the cycle of learning, assessment, and feedback. The session also covers monitoring progress, formative assessment strategies, scaffolding, and questioning techniques.

This session explores approaches to behaviour management, including when to apply rewards and sanctions. The importance of positive communication and collaboration for supporting SEND learners is also highlighted.

Here participants will gain an understanding of the importance of legislation, policies, and procedures in educational settings. Safeguarding, Data Protection, British Values, Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE), Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and local safeguarding partnerships are unpacked.

The focus of this session is on supporting learners’ social, emotional, and mental health needs. It also covers online safety, bullying, and the role of wider support services such as CAMHS and MHST.

This final session introduces career pathways such as apprenticeships, HLTA roles, and teaching routes. It also reinforces professional standards to support future development.

Session 1: Introduction to Project Management & Course Structure

Understand course and exam structure, understand the key components that make a project, create a team and start a project, collaboratively use CANVA, begin to form revision plan, safeguarding/prevent

Session 2: Project Initiation, Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Understand deployment baseline and the process, understand risk analysis methods, process different types of stakeholders and mediums of communications, create a stakeholder engagement plan for group project, assign project roles for the project and incorporate a budget

Session 3: Project Planning, Governance & Benefits Realisation

Understand scheduling strategies, understand how the project manager ensures the success criteria is met, be capable of defining tangible and intangible benefits, retrospectively breakdown lessons learnt, outline the reporting and governance meeting for group project, map out an escalation plan, demonstrate what benefits would occur from group project, IT change/log change control register, English maths: tangible and intangible benefits, British values, the prevent strategy and safeguarding

Session 4: Project Closure, Scheduling & Quality Management

Understand how to close a project, understand when project reviews need to take place, understand a basic overview of scheduling, critical path analysis, time boxing. Explain how to use estimating funnels, create a project closure report, discuss appropriate resource optimising techniques, create a quality plan, maths: estimating techniques, English: quality management definitions.

Session 5: Communication, Leadership & Team Dynamics

Understand the definition of communication, Understand the influence of leadership, Comprehend psychological teamwork models, Discuss necessary team building skills, Have the ability to explain the core differences of Belbin’s Team Role Model, Establish how communication plans are incorporated in projects, IT: Communications plan, Time management English: Comparing physical and virtual communication.

Session 6: Soft Skills, Motivation & Managing Project Challenges

Understand how soft skills affect projects, Understand how changing project environments impact day-to-day management, Know how to use various tactics to enhance team motivation, Have a broad awareness of potential pitfalls that can influence team dynamics, English: The Negotiation lifecycle, IT: Political Skills model.

Session 7: Project Management Methodologies: Waterfall vs Agile

Understand waterfall as a traditional method, Understand why agile was created, Be aware of APM terminology vs Wider PM terminology, Get an idea of the types of tools used in, practice, Be able to apply the concept of agile to various types of projects, Digest the core functionality of PM tools and how they differ, Stress management.

Session 8: Professional Development & Career Planning in Project Management

Understand key skills needed to be a successful PM, Understand how project management fits into organisations of various sizes, Practically begin to reflect on current skills and any gaps, Reflect on type of PM positions that may be of interest, Career reflection, Personal development

Session 9: Presentation Skills & Effective Communication in Projects

Understand how virtual and physical presentations differ, Successfully decode nuances amongst individuals and groups, Ascertain the types of presentations needed in project management , Learn how to use a diverse media set to support presentation , IT: Using aids to support presentation , Presentation techniques.

Session 10: PFQ Exam Preparation & Assessment Readiness

To pass PFQ exam, To gain all knowledge required for PFQ exam, IT Using aids to sit exam remotely.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this funded programme, you must meet the following criteria.

Be a small business owner, an employee or self-employed
Live in Hampshire
Have the right to work in the UK
Have lived in the UK continuously for the past year
Are committed to developing your project management skills through online learning

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Begin your application today and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. No commitment is required at this stage.

Meet the Trainers

Mary Omodugba - Project Trainer

Mary Omodugba

Trainer

MSC Human Resources Management, BSC Law, PRINCE2 Certification

Mary is a project management professional with experience in sectors such as finance, technology, early careers, and L&D.

She has delivered successful projects and programs of various scales, leading teams internationally whilst using innovative concepts and approaches.

She is passionate about development, sharing her project management experience and equipping people with the confidence to learn new skills.

She looks forward to working with you.

Lois OMORAYEWA

Lois Omorayewa

Trainer

Lois is an experienced Project Manager and certified Scrum Master with over six years of successfully delivering cross-functional digital, infrastructure, and transformation projects across both public and private sectors. She brings a strong background in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder management, and change delivery.

As a Project Management Trainer, Lois combines her practical delivery expertise with a passion for developing others. She creates engaging, real-world learning experiences that help learners build confidence, master PM tools, and apply structured approaches to complex challenges. Known for her clarity, energy, and supportive teaching style, Lois is committed to equipping future project professionals with the skills they need to thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fareport Training stands out as the premier choice for completing your Skills Bootcamp for several compelling reasons. Firstly, we go beyond traditional training methods by offering comprehensive support in both hard and soft skills. In addition to mastering project management techniques, participants receive dedicated 1on1 wellness support, ensuring holistic development and well-being throughout the program.

Moreover, Fareport Training is proudly trusted by both the UK Government and funding authorities around the country to deliver exceptional Skills Bootcamp courses. This endorsement speaks volumes about the quality and effectiveness of our training, providing participants with peace of mind and assurance of receiving top-notch education. With Fareport Training, you’re not just completing a course – you’re embarking on a transformative journey towards personal and professional growth, backed by industry expertise and Government recognition.

You can apply by completing the form on this page. A team member will then contact you to discuss the next steps.

The cost structure is as follows:

  • For sole traders, freelancers, or business owners without employees: The course cost is fully funded by the respective funding authority
  • For businesses with 1-250 employees: Employers contribute 10% of the course cost per employee enrolled, with the remaining 90% funded by the respective funding authority.
  • Businesses with 250+ employees: Employers contribute 30% of the course cost per employee enrolled, with the remaining 70% funded by the respective funding authority

Please note that funding is subject to full eligibility checks.

Participating in the Fareport Project Management Skills Bootcamp offers several key benefits:
1. Acquisition of Industry-Recognised Qualifications: This bootcamp culminates in certification from the Association for Project Management (APM), enhancing your professional credibility.
2. Practical Application: You’ll engage in real-world projects, allowing you to apply learned concepts directly within your organisation, thereby demonstrating immediate value.
3. Flexible Learning Opportunities: This bootcamp is designed to accommodate various schedules, offering online options to suit individual requirements.
4. Enhanced Career Prospects: Gaining project management skills can lead to career advancement, as these competencies are highly valued across multiple sectors.
By attending this Project Management Skills Bootcamp, individuals can develop essential skills, earn valuable certifications, and improve their career prospects in the field of project management.

The Bootcamp spans 10 weeks, with sessions held once a week, usually from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Each session includes regular breaks and time for lunch.

Participants who successfully finish the Bootcamp will receive a Project Management Skills Bootcamp certificate, officially recognised by Fareport Training and the respective funding authority. They will also have attained the APM Project Management Fundamentals (PFQ) qualification.

Project Management Skills Bootcamps in the UK are designed to equip individuals with essential project management competencies, benefiting a diverse range of participants:
1. Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals seeking to enter the field of project management can acquire foundational skills and knowledge, enhancing their employability in various industries.
2. Existing Professionals: Current business owners & employees aiming to upskill or transition into project management roles can benefit from structured training, enabling career progression within their organisations.
3. Employers: Organisations can utilise these bootcamps to develop their workforce’s project management capabilities, leading to improved efficiency and project outcomes.
By participating in a Project Management Skills Bootcamp, individuals and organisations can enhance their project management expertise, leading to improved career prospects and operational efficiencies.

Eligible participants must:

  • Be aged 19 or older on 31st August 2026
  • Live within the area the Skills Bootcamp is being offered
  • Be a sole trader, freelancer, business owner or employee
  • Have the right to work in the UK and have maintained UK residency for the last year

 

A Project Management Skills Bootcamp is an intensive, short-term training program designed to equip individuals with practical project management skills – including planning, budgeting, risk management, and effective communication. As part of the UK government’s Skills Bootcamps initiative, these programmes combine online learning with real-world projects and case studies, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience that is immediately applicable in the workplace.

Individuals are permitted to enrol in only one Skills Bootcamp per funding year (1st April to 31st March).
This limitation ensures that participants can fully commit to and benefit from the intensive training provided by each bootcamp. It also allows equitable access to these government-funded programmes, enabling a broader range of individuals to enhance their skills and improve their employment prospects. Therefore, if you have already completed a Skills Bootcamp within the current funding year, you would need to wait until the next funding cycle to enrol in another.

Why Learn with Fareport Training?

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Career Support

We don’t just train you – on selected Bootcamps we help you find work with CV support, interview coaching, and employer connections.

Course Attendee Feedback

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This course has been exceptional. It wasn’t just about learning a new skill, but also becoming a better person. The 10-week experience has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to applying the skills and techniques learned.

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More confident in starting out a project, because I have acquired the fundamentals of project management and aspiring to gain more knowledge along the way, to further enhance my skills.

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Started the course with an empty head regarding project management, now it is full of useful information and great knowledge that has been given by a master in the subject.

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