Plan Projects Backwards

Project Planning Breakthroughs

Practical Project Planning Training Based on PMI Methods

Improve your Project Planning
with Instructor-led Training

This international course produces detailed & realistic plans ready for executing complex projects.

The planning processes start with 'Objective Statements', for Stakeholder approval. The project solution is then designed, followed by detailed execution planning.

Learning lessons from the project is the final stage.

LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES

WorkingSm@rt Behaviours + Outcomes = Solutions

Let's break it down

What's in it for you?

You will learn WorkingSmart techniques to help you:

Understand desired conclusion
Use knowledge & resources of team
Communicate continuously
Keep users central to plan
Think out of the box for designs
Use logic for execution plan
Stay on top of risks
Review team project processes

COURSE OUTLINE

VIDEO TASTER

Bespoke Tailoring & Metrics

Tailoring with a Pre-Training Survey:

No size fits all, so training objectives are agreed with the organiser in advance. We can also use a pre-training survey to assess current working practices.

Post-Training Impact Survey:

Results are used to assess skills improvement and ROI in productive time gained.

Logistics

Duration:
Instructor-led 8 hours

Class Size:

We like to keep our highly interactive classes cosy - up to 20 people

Where:
Face to Face

1-1 Coaching:

Individual 1 hour online 14-30 days after the training to tailor the techniques to individual requirements

Multi-Lingual Instructors:

We can deliver classes in

English, French, German & Dutch

Just Yourself?

Asks us about arranging individual, 1-1 training.

1-1 TRAINING

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is this training course delivered?

We offer flexible delivery options to suit your organisation needs. Our WorkingSmart® courses can be delivered live online through instructor-led virtual sessions or face-to-face at your workplace. Both formats are highly interactive, allowing participants to practise new techniques, ask questions and apply what they learn to real workplace scenarios.

2. Is this training course instructor-led?

Yes. All of our training is delivered by experienced instructors who specialise in workplace productivity and Microsoft 365. Unlike self-paced videos or e-learning, our instructor-led sessions encourage discussion, practical exercises and real-time coaching, helping participants build confidence and adopt Better Ways to Work more quickly.

3. Can this training be tailored to our organisation?

Absolutely. Every organisation works differently, so we tailor our training to reflect your business objectives, Microsoft 365 environment and workplace challenges. Whether you are looking to improve email management, collaboration, workload management or Microsoft Copilot adoption, we customise the programme to ensure maximum relevance and impact.

4. Who can attend this training courses?

Our courses are suitable for professionals at all levels, from individual contributors and project teams to managers, executives and leadership teams. We work with organisations across both the public and private sectors, helping employees develop practical productivity skills that can be applied immediately.

5. How many people can attend a training session?

The ideal group size depends on the course and delivery format, but our programmes are designed to encourage participation and interaction. We can deliver training for small teams, larger departments or multiple cohorts across an organisation, ensuring every participant has the opportunity to engage with the content.

6. Do participants receive course materials?

Yes. Participants receive comprehensive course materials and practical resources to support learning during and after the training. These resources help reinforce the WorkingSm@rt® methodology and provide useful reference guides that can be applied in everyday work.

7. Do you provide follow-up support after the training?

Yes. Lasting behaviour change requires reinforcement. We offer follow-up individual coaching, refresher sessions and additional resources to help participants embed their new ways of working. This ongoing support helps organisations maximise the long-term value of their investment in productivity training.

8. Can you deliver training for organisations with multiple locations?

Yes. We regularly deliver training for organisations with teams working across different offices, regions and countries. Our online instructor-led courses make it easy to provide a consistent learning experience for hybrid, remote and international teams while maintaining the same high level of interaction. We can deliver most WorkingSm@rt courses in English, Dutch, French and German and we also encourage the use of the Copilot 365 simultaneous translations.

9. How do we know if this is the right course for our team?

The right course depends on your organisation's goals and current challenges. Whether you are looking to improve productivity, manage workload, enhance collaboration, adopt Microsoft 365 or prepare employees for Microsoft Copilot, we will work with you to recommend the most suitable WorkingSm@rt® programme. We can also tailor learning pathways for different teams and roles.

10. How do we get started?

Getting started is simple. Contact our team to discuss your organisation's objectives, current ways of working and training requirements. We will help identify the most appropriate programme, recommend the best delivery format and create a tailored solution that supports your productivity goals.

1. What is the Project Planning Breakthroughs course?

Project Planning Breakthroughs s a practical project planning course that helps individuals and teams create clear, realistic and achievable project plans. Participants learn proven techniques for defining objectives, identifying priorities, allocating resources and managing project risks, giving them greater confidence in delivering projects on time and within scope.

2. Who should attend the Project Planning Breakthroughs course?

This course is suitable for anyone responsible for planning, coordinating or delivering projects. It is ideal for project managers, team leaders, department managers, business professionals and anyone who wants to improve the way projects are planned and executed, regardless of their level of project management experience.

3. Is this a project management course?

Project Planning Breakthroughs focuses specifically on the execution planning stage of a project rather than teaching a formal project management methodology such as PRINCE2® or PMP®. The course provides practical techniques that can be applied alongside any existing project management framework, helping teams create better plans and improve project outcomes.

4. What will I learn during the course?

Participants learn how to define project objectives, identify stakeholders, establish priorities, break projects into manageable stages, estimate timelines, manage risks and create practical action plans. The course also explores how to improve communication and collaboration throughout the planning process to increase the likelihood of successful project delivery.

5. How can better project planning improve project success?

Many project challenges arise because objectives, responsibilities or timelines are unclear from the outset. Effective planning helps teams identify risks earlier, allocate resources more effectively and establish realistic expectations. By investing time in planning, organisations can reduce delays, improve collaboration and increase the likelihood of delivering successful projects.

6. Does the course cover Microsoft 365 tools?

Yes. While the primary focus is on project planning principles and practical techniques, the course demonstrates how Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, Planner, Outlook and OneNote can support project planning, communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

7. Is the course suitable for experienced project managers?

Absolutely. Even experienced project managers benefit from reviewing and strengthening their execution planning processes. The course introduces practical techniques for improving project clarity, stakeholder communication and execution, making it valuable for both experienced professionals and those new to project planning.

8. How does this course help teams collaborate more effectively?

Successful projects rely on clear communication and shared understanding. Participants learn how to improve collaboration by defining responsibilities, communicating priorities, managing expectations and using Microsoft 365 tools to keep project information organised and accessible to everyone involved.

9. How is Project Planning Breakthroughs different from traditional project management training?

Traditional project management courses often focus on methodologies, terminology and certification. Project Planning Breakthroughs takes a practical approach, based on PMI methodology, teaching participants how to create realistic plans, improve communication and organise work effectively. The emphasis is on developing Better Ways to Work that can be applied immediately in everyday projects.

10. What results can organisations expect after the course?

Organisations typically see better planned projects, improved communication, clearer accountability and more realistic project schedules. Teams become more confident in defining priorities, managing risks and delivering projects successfully, while reducing costly delays, misunderstandings and unnecessary rework.

Special perks after the training

Learning Materials

You will gain unlimited access to our inner circle resources, including a Virtual Learning Guide to refer to whenever you need

Productivity Tips

Keep updated and motivated with our weekly blogs and monthly productivity e-newsletter, LearningLink

Ongoing Support

After your training, you can join a
1-hour free online refresher with a Priority Coach.

We're here for you! Email our WorkingSmart Helpdesk:
enquiries@prioritylondon.com

Kind words from our graduates

Graduate, Pharmaceutical Industry

"After 25 years in the project management field and having undertaken many courses and qualifications, I can confidently state that PPB is the most useful course I have taken. The course focuses on the most important part of any project, getting it off the ground. It has fundamentally changed how I plan and initiate projects using a set of tangible tools and techniques that are implementable irrespective of the size or complexity of the project. It is rare that a course can deliver real change in how you manage something you have done for many years and PPB has successfully achieved this for me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to develop their PM skillset." - John Bourke, Project Director

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