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project manager.

A structured, hands-on 4-week bootcamp covering everything you need to understand, practise, and apply project management in the real world - from initiation to closure, templates to tools, and your first PM interview.

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No experience required
PMI-aligned curriculum
real-world templates included
Career-ready in 4 weeks
Khen Academy Bootcamp
Entry Level PM Bootcamp
4 Weeks • Fri + Sat • 2 hrs per session
PMI-aligned curriculum
Real-world project scenarios
PM tools hands-on walkthrough
Interview preparation included
Only 20 Slots Available
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Small group. Limited spaces available.
Does This Sound Familiar?

You want to move into project management - but you don't know where to start.

Most people know project management is the career move they want. But they're stuck at the same point: overwhelmed by jargon, unsure how to position their existing experience, and uncertain what it actually takes to land that first PM role.

Job postings ask for experience you don't have yet. Every entry-level role wants 2 years of PM experience. Where are you supposed to start?
Free content gives you theory, not confidence. You've watched YouTube videos and read articles - but you still don't know how to manage a real project from start to finish.
The terminology is overwhelming. PMP, PMBOK, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, EVM, WBS, CPM - no one explains what actually matters for entry-level roles.
You have PM experience but don't know how to describe it. You've led projects at work - you just don't know how to translate that into PM language for a resume or interview.
The Solution

This bootcamp was built specifically for people in your position.

Over 4 weeks, you will go from "I don't know where to start" to "I can walk into a project coordinator or PMO analyst interview and perform." Not by memorising theory - but by doing the actual work.

Every session uses real project scenarios. Every concept is anchored to practice. And by the time you leave, you'll have a portfolio of PM documents - a Project Charter, Risk Register, WBS, Stakeholder Analysis, Status Report, and Closure Report - that prove your competence to any employer.

This is the programme that removes the guesswork and builds the confidence to make your move.

"For over three years I have been coaching entry-level project managers. I am hosting this bootcamp because I want to share what I know and help you get the right guidance from the start - the kind that changes everything."

- Ugochinyere Amaonyeanaso, Instructor

What You Will Walk Away With

Here is exactly what you can expect from 4 weeks in this bootcamp.

01
A complete understanding of the PM lifecycle
From business case to project closure - you'll know what happens at every stage, who does what, and what documents are required. No more confusion about the "big picture."
02
A professional PM portfolio you can show employers
Your Capstone Project produces 7 real PM documents based on a realistic business scenario. This is a concrete work sample you can reference in every interview going forward.
03
Fluency in the tools and language of PM
You'll understand EVM, CPM, WBS, risk matrices, and status reporting - plus hands-on exposure to Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Google Sheets.
04
The ability to manage vendors and procurement
You'll know the difference between a Fixed Price and a Time & Materials contract, when to issue an RFP vs an RFQ, and how to manage vendor performance through a project.
05
Interview confidence and a clear career plan
We cover STAR method answers, how to translate your existing experience into PM language, and which entry-level roles to target first - with a specific certification roadmap for your situation.
06
PM templates ready to use in any real project
Project Charter, Risk Register, Stakeholder Register, WBS, Communication Plan, Status Report, Change Request, Meeting Minutes, Lessons Learned - all professionally designed and immediately usable.
Full Curriculum

4 Modules. 8 Sessions. Everything you need.

The curriculum follows the real project management lifecycle - so by the end of Module 4, you've been through the entire journey from initiation to closure, with career preparation built into the final session.

Module 1 Week 1 • Friday + Saturday
Session 1 • Friday
PM Foundations & the Project Life Cycle
What project management is - and what it is not
Projects vs operations: the core distinction
The four phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Closing
The Triple Constraint: Scope, Time, Cost, and Quality
PMI, PMBOK, and the 5 Process Groups explained
Essential PM terminology you need from Day 1
Session 2 • Saturday
Methodologies, Org Structures & the PMO
Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid - what they are and when to use each
Comparing methodologies across six real decision factors
How your organisation's structure affects your authority as PM
Functional vs matrix vs projectized structures
The PMO: Supportive, Controlling, and Directive types
Why a PMO Analyst role is one of the best entry points
Module 2 Week 2 • Friday + Saturday
Session 3 • Friday
Project Initiation, Charter & Stakeholder Analysis
The Business Case: why projects get approved or rejected
Writing SMART objectives that prevent scope disputes
Identifying every stakeholder - including the ones people miss
The Power/Interest Grid and PMI engagement levels
The Project Charter: all 10 components in detail
Hands-on: draft your first charter from a real scenario
Session 4 • Saturday
Project Planning: Scope, WBS, Schedule & Cost
Scope management: the 6 processes from plan to control
Building a Work Breakdown Structure using the 100% Rule
Activity sequencing, dependency types, and the Critical Path
Calculating float and understanding why it matters
Four cost estimation techniques including the PERT formula
Hands-on: build a real WBS and schedule network
Module 3 Week 3 • Friday + Saturday
Session 5 • Friday
Risk Management & Procurement
Risk identification techniques: SWOT, brainstorming, assumption analysis
The Probability x Impact Matrix with colour-coded scoring
Response strategies for threats: Avoid, Transfer, Mitigate, Accept
Opportunity responses: Exploit, Enhance, Share, Accept
Procurement process: SOW, RFP, RFQ - what each one is for
Contract types: Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials
Make-or-Buy analysis and vendor management in execution
Session 6 • Saturday
Execution, Monitoring, Controlling & EVM
Tuckman's 5 team development stages and the PM's role at each
Servant leadership and managing a team without formal authority
Earned Value Management: PV, EV, AC - all four formulas
Interpreting SV, CV, SPI, CPI - and what to do when they go red
RAG status reporting: Green, Amber, Red - and when to escalate
The Change Control Process: CR submission through to CCB decision
Module 4 Week 4 • Friday + Saturday
Session 7 • Friday
PM Tools, Templates & Agile/Scrum in Practice
Choosing the right PM tool: Asana, ClickUp, Trello, Google Sheets
Live walkthrough of tools - hands-on during the session
Scrum framework: 3 roles, 5 events, 3 artifacts and their commitments
Scrum vs Kanban - when each approach fits the work
All PM templates: when each one is used in the lifecycle
How to run a sprint and structure a Product Backlog
Session 8 • Saturday
PM Skills & Landing Your First PM Role
The PMI Talent Triangle: technical skills, power skills, business acumen
Communication as a PM skill - the #1 reason projects fail
How to translate any past project experience - events, operations, interior, admin - into professional PM language for your resume and interviews
Entry-level roles: Coordinator, PMO Analyst, Project Support Officer
STAR method answers for the 6 most common PM interview questions
Certification roadmap: CAPM, Google PM Certificate, PSM I, PMP
Who This Is For

This bootcamp is built for you if...

You want to move into project management but have no formal PM training or job title yet
You are already managing projects at work - events, operations, interior design, construction, marketing campaigns, business relocations, IT rollouts - but have no formal PM title or training
You are changing careers and need a structured, practical foundation to build from
You are a coordinator, administrator, executive assistant, or operations professional who wants to step into a recognised PM role
You are an entrepreneur or team lead who wants to run your projects more professionally
You are a recent graduate looking to build practical skills before entering the job market
Prerequisites

What you do not need

This bootcamp was designed from the ground up for beginners. There are no prerequisites except a willingness to engage, practise, and apply what you learn.

A formal PM qualification or certification
A job title with "Project Manager" in it
A technical or engineering background
Prior knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or PMBOK
Prior experience with any PM tools

The only thing you need is a desire to build a career in project management. Everything else is covered in the bootcamp.

Ugochinyere Amaonyeanaso - Khen Academy Instructor
Ugochinyere Amaonyeanaso
Digital Project Manager
Your Instructor

Hi, I am Ugochinyere Amaonyeanaso.

I am a Digital Project Manager and certified Scrum and Agile practitioner with hands-on experience managing website development projects, business operations initiatives, digital transformation programmes, and process improvement projects across multiple industries.

For over three years, I have been coaching entry-level project managers - helping people make the transition into PM roles with the right knowledge, the right frameworks, and the right support. When I was starting out, I did not waste months taking endless courses because I had the right guidance from the start. That changed everything for me, and it is exactly what this bootcamp is designed to do for you.

I am hosting this bootcamp because I want to teach people what I know.

Every session, every exercise, every template in this bootcamp is drawn from real project work - not textbook theory adapted for a classroom. What you will learn here is what actually happens on real projects, in real organisations, with real stakeholders who have competing priorities and tight budgets.

My goal is simple: by the end of 4 weeks, you should be able to walk into any entry-level PM interview and prove you know your stuff - because you have done the work and have the portfolio to show for it.

Digital Project Management PMI Framework Agile & Waterfall Digital Transformation Process Improvement Stakeholder Management
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Why Khen Academy

Why students choose this bootcamp over everything else

Built for real beginners
Every session assumes you are starting from zero. No jargon without explanation. No assumed knowledge. Just a clear, structured path from beginner to capable PM.
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Scenario-based learning
You don't just learn about project management - you practise it. Every concept is applied immediately to real scenarios. You leave with documents you built, not notes you copied.
PMI-aligned curriculum
The content is aligned to PMI's PMBOK framework - the global standard used by professional project managers in every industry. Your learning counts toward future certification.
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Tools you will actually use
We cover Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Google Sheets - with live walkthroughs during the session. You'll know how to use the tools employers are hiring for.
Career embedded throughout
This isn't an afterthought. Career prep runs through the whole programme - so by Week 4, you know which roles to target, how to describe your experience, and how to prepare for the interview.
A portfolio, not just a certificate
Your Capstone Project produces 7 real PM documents from a business scenario. That is a concrete body of work you can show any employer - not a certificate that only says you attended.
Session Schedule

Every session, in one view

Two sessions per week - Friday evening and Saturday morning - designed to fit around work commitments. Each session is 2 hours with a practical activity built in.

Module Session Day Topic Key Deliverable
Module 1
Week 1		 Session 1 Friday PM Foundations & Life Cycle PM Terminology Reference Sheet
Session 2 Saturday Methodologies, Org Structures & PMO Methodology Selection Framework
Module 2
Week 2		 Session 3 Friday Initiation, Charter & Stakeholders Draft Project Charter + Stakeholder Register
Session 4 Saturday Scope, WBS, Schedule & Cost WBS + Schedule Network Diagram
Module 3
Week 3		 Session 5 Friday Risk Management & Procurement Risk Register + Procurement Plan
Session 6 Saturday Execution, Monitoring & EVM Status Report with EVM Metrics
Module 4
Week 4		 Session 7 Friday PM Tools, Templates & Agile/Scrum Live Tool Setup + Sprint Board
Session 8 Saturday PM Skills & Career Preparation Polished Resume + STAR Interview Answers

All sessions are 2 hours. The Capstone Project (7-document PM portfolio) is completed across Sessions 5-8 and submitted at the end of the programme.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

None at all. This bootcamp was designed from the ground up for people who are completely new to project management. Every concept is introduced from scratch and explained in plain language before any jargon is introduced. If you can organise tasks and communicate with people, you have what it takes to start.
The biggest difference is practice and accountability. Free content gives you theory; this bootcamp gives you structured exercises, real scenarios, and a portfolio of actual PM documents you produce yourself. You also get direct instruction and the ability to ask questions in real time - something no YouTube video provides. By the end, you have proof of your competence, not just notes.
Yes - the schedule was designed with working professionals in mind. Sessions are on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings: 2 hours each, twice per week. The total classroom commitment is 16 hours across 4 weeks. Capstone work is completed during the course itself rather than as a separate homework block, so there is no hidden time burden outside the sessions.
The Capstone Project asks you to produce a full suite of PM documents for one of four realistic business scenarios: a website development project, a CRM implementation, a leadership conference, or a small business launch. You will produce a Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure, Risk Register, Stakeholder Register, Communication Plan, mid-project Status Report, and Project Closure Report - all internally consistent and professionally formatted. This becomes your PM portfolio piece that you can reference in every interview.
This bootcamp provides a solid PMI-aligned foundation that prepares you well for the CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) - PMI's entry-level certification, which requires 23 hours of PM education and a secondary school leaving certificate. The 16 hours in this bootcamp count toward that requirement, and the knowledge you build maps directly to CAPM exam content. The PMP® requires 36 months of professional PM experience, so that is a later milestone - but this bootcamp is the right first step on that journey.
Session 7 covers six PM tools with live walkthroughs: Asana, ClickUp, Trello, and Google Sheets/Notion. You will understand which tool fits which type of project, and you will set up your own project board during the session. All of these tools have free tiers you can continue using after the bootcamp, and you are encouraged to add a screenshot of your board to your portfolio.
The most common entry-level PM roles for bootcamp graduates are Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst, Project Administrator, and Project Support Officer. In Agile environments, you could target a Junior Scrum Master role. Session 8 covers all of these roles in detail - what you would do day-to-day, the skills each requires, typical salary ranges, and the pathway from each role toward a full Project Manager position.
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4 weeks. 8 sessions. Real practice, real templates, and a portfolio that proves what you know. Limited spaces are available - secure your place before the cohort fills.

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