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13,000+ job seekers. already use Betternship to get hired.
500+ companies. hiring African talent through Betternship.
Project + certificate. You leave with a portfolio project and a certificate.
What you’ll learn
Eight weekends. One finished project.
Live, hands-on classes every weekend. Each week builds on the last, from the fundamentals to a capstone you can show employers.
- Week 1
Foundations of PM
What project and program managers really do, and the lifecycle of a project.
- Week 2
Scope, planning & scheduling
Turn goals into a clear scope, plan and realistic timeline.
- Week 3
Agile & Scrum
Run sprints, stand-ups and backlogs the way modern teams actually work.
- Week 4
Stakeholders, communication & risk
Keep people aligned and get ahead of problems before they derail delivery.
- Week 5
Budgets, resources & tracking
Manage time, money and people, and report progress with confidence.
- Week 6
The PM toolkit
Work fluently in Jira, Asana, Trello and Notion to run real projects.
- Week 7
Program management
Coordinate multiple related projects toward one bigger outcome.
- Week 8
Capstone project
Run a project from kickoff to delivery and prepare for CAPM/PMP-style certification.
Portfolio-ready project
Who it’s for
Built for people who want to be hired.
Aspiring project managers
Break into a role that doesn't require writing code.
Team leads & coordinators
Formalise the skills you already use and get recognised for them.
Career switchers
Move into a stable, well-paid and transferable career.
Founders & operators
Deliver more, on time, with less chaos.
You don’t need experience. You need a laptop, internet access and the willingness to show up on weekends and do the work.
How the cohort works
Learn on weekends. Build as you go.
Live, weekends only
Classes hold on weekends so you can learn around your job or studies. Starts January 11, 2027.
8 weeks, hands-on
Every week is practical: you build real work, not just watch lectures.
Capstone + portfolio
Finish with a project you can show employers, plus a certificate.
Seen by recruiters
Standout learners may be put forward to the Betternship recruitment team.
Questions, answered.
How is the course delivered?
Project / Program Management runs fully online and live. Classes hold on weekends only, over 8 weeks, starting January 11, 2027, so you can learn without leaving your current job or studies.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required. We start from the fundamentals and build up to real, job-ready projects step by step.
What will I leave with?
A portfolio project you can show employers, practical skills you can use immediately, and a certificate of completion from Betternship.
Will this help me get hired?
We're a recruitment agency, and the course is built around what employers actually ask us for. Standout learners may be put forward to the Betternship recruitment team for relevant roles. It can't guarantee a job, and no honest course can.
What do I need to take part?
A laptop, a stable internet connection, and the willingness to do the weekend assignments.
How do I reserve a seat?
Click Reserve your seat and share your name, email and phone number. Our team will follow up with payment details and your joining information. Seats are limited per cohort.