Ask what you could do, not what you should.
Team training and 121 coaching with impact
Changing your mindset from should to could is a simple shift that can significantly impact the success of your projects and the teams that work on them.
The should approach often follows the same path, which results in the same project challenges and frustrations, but "What could you do?" is a simple question that allows you to take a step back and make changes that have an impact.
Practical and value focused training for teams and individuals
121 coaching and team development
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Short but effective training sessions ranging from 1-2hrs on a variety of topics
A one-day training designed to enhance communication skills for those working with stakeholders and teams by developing their fundamental coaching abilities.
This one-day training is the next step from Project Management 101: Building a Solid Foundation training for those with experience running projects for multiple years.
Every Project Manager, project, and client is different; there is no one size fits all.
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Trainers who have lived what they teach
Training, whether it’s F2F, online, or part of a program or consultancy, is broken down into lots of small, practical, and implementable improvements that can be taken, adapted, and chosen based on what you need now.
100%
of trainees who provided feedback would recommend the training to their colleagues.
Taken from all feedback received by attendees of the online and F2F full day training and workshops.
170+
students trained online and in person since the start of 2024.
Across F2F training, 121 coaching and th online training programs.
78%
completion of the High Performing Project Manager Program video course .
The average completion of online video courses is between 5% and 15%.
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The Final Phase: 10 Tips for Wrapping Up Your Project
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Tips for Managing Change Effectively on Your Project
Client Reviews
We’ve completed three workshops with Ben at PPM Academy and are eager to schedule another – that says it all!
My team frequently mentions how outstanding the workshops were, often calling them the best courses they’ve ever attended.
Ben has a remarkable ability to facilitate discussions, keeping participants on topic while drawing out their best insights.
As a result of these workshops, we’ve developed roadmaps for each department in our company and made significant progress over the past few months.

Stuart Barr
Over the five weeks of the high-performing project manager course, Ben shares his vast experience in the field and provides several lessons covering topics such as mindset, self-discipline, and project-specific tactics to upgrade the performance of all PMs in the cohort.
In the five weeks, I learned lessons that showed me how to make small changes daily that have a huge impact on my performance, confidence, and attitude.
Not only do PMs get the tools they need to upgrade their performance, but they also get included in a great community of project managers at all levels. This course is a must for anyone who is looking to perform at their best.

Kamal Joshi
I recently completed the High Performing Project Manager Program taught by the brilliant Ben Willmott of the PPM Academy.
I joined the course because I felt that it was the right time to do some introspection and to evaluate my approach with the hope of finding better ways of doing things, a refreshed mindset and to connect with a community of Project Managers.
The program really exceeded all of my expectations; I've truly learnt so much over the 5 week period and am now part of a growing community of PMs that will continue to support each other even though the course itself has ended.
Ben has a wealth of experience in the field and offers legitimate insight, solutions and support - thank you Ben!

Laura Message
I loved working with Ben! We started working together at a point in my career when I was at a crossroads and looking for new opportunities.
He helped me during that process to update my CV and coached me through prep for interviews.
Once I landed my next role, he mentored me as I transitioned into a new leadership position and we worked together to hone core key skills which I knew needed polishing in my new role.
Ben is a fountain of knowledge and has many years and a wealth of experience in Project Management and Leadership - so his advice and support was completely invaluable.

Operations Director
The biggest thing I learnt from Ben was how to stay calm in a hectic delivery / project management world.
Things change all the time and Ben helped me to realise there is always time to make the right decision.
Putting frameworks in place to help keep track of where you are and where you’re going to help manage changes down the road which as much as you try and avoid in project durations - do happen.
Ben was also the one who introduced me to the world of agile which has been pinnacle to my career to date.

Annie Owen-Shepherd
He's a great mentor, supporter, and cheerleader.
He was always calm, and pragmatic; coaching me on breaking down challenges and trying various approaches.
Equally approachable and directive, I learned a lot in our time working together.
Always the go-to person for Agile knowledge, everyone knew they were in good hands when Ben was involved!

Katherine Lawson
He is honestly one of the best leaders and mentors I have had throughout my career, and is one of the most infectious personalities that you are naturally just drawn to!
Caring, thoughtful, personable, genuine and highly respected among his team and clients, that combined with his technical knowledge allows him to communicate with ease across all departments and personalities.
Ben would have to be one of the first names on anyone's dream team list, he has time and time again demonstrated competence in both Agile methodologies and getting the best out of his project teams!
