Practical project management, 

delivered.

A six-week live project simulation leading to an ILM Level 5 certificate. Built for service leavers and career changers. No theory exams. Real pressure, real decisions, real outputs.

What you walk out with

  • An ILM Level 5 Certificate in Operational Leadership & Management.
  • A portfolio of 36 real project management artefacts.
  • 50+ online training video’s
  • Six hours of live Decision Lab experience under real pressure.
  • AI-powered delivery practice woven through every week.
  • Membership of the Academy community.
  • The confidence to deliver in a project role from day one.

Course Dates.

September 2026  Academy opens Tuesday 25 August 2026. Live sessions begin the following week. Early Bird ends 31 July 2026.

November 2026  Academy opens Monday 2 November 2026. Live sessions begin the following week. Early Bird ends 30 September 2026.

2027 cohorts (now open)  Mon 4 Jan, Mon 19 Apr, Mon 7 Jun, Mon 30 Aug, Mon 25 Oct 2027.

Chris Lord

Founder · Ex-Brigade Sergeant Major

ILM Approved Centre. City & Guilds accredited. Founded by Chris Lord, ex-Brigade Sergeant Major, 23+ years British Army.

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What people say

"By far one of the best resettlement activities I have done, and I have not had to use any GRT leave either. It is a win all round."

Andy

Service leaver, May pilot cohort

"Exactly the kind of practical, real-world PM experience that makes it worthwhile. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to build solid project delivery skills."

John Blowes CMgr

Strategic Risk and Governance Leader

"Although the learning curve is steep, the chance to work through realistic scenarios is a powerful way to build capability."

Keith Emmerson

Project, Programme and Operational Management Specialist, 22 years' military service

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