One real project you run under pressure, and a portfolio that answers “walk me through a project you've run.” Six weeks to an ILM Level 5, or three weeks of Agile.
ILM Approved
City & Guilds
Armed ForcesThe first question I ask every project manager I interview. Walk me through a project you have run.
Could you answer it today?
Ten questions, your score, the band you sit in, and what I would do in your position.
Ready now? Apply for November
Pick your route and we'll show you exactly how it works for you.
MOD funded routes (IRTC & Learning Credits) · Forces Transition Group partner · built around resettlement, no GRT leave needed.
Start here ✨ New for 2026No experience or degree needed · the same six weeks, ILM Level 5 and portfolio · AI-native from day one.
Start hereOne is the traditional route: six weeks of waterfall delivery on a real project, end to end. The other is the Agile Sprint: three weeks, one sprint, run for real.
ILM Level 5 · Pass Guarantee
ILM Level 5 Award · No examBook either course in 2026 and the SAFe Scrum Master certification comes with it. Two days taught live with our Agile coach, and your first exam sitting is paid for. A second qualification on your CV, for nothing. Gone in 2027.
Andrew Fyles, PgDip MAPMCapability Development Manager, UK Armed ForcesBy far one of the best resettlement activities I've done, and haven't had to use any GRT leave either. It's a win all round.
John Blowes CMgrStrategic Risk & Governance LeaderExactly the kind of practical, real-world PM experience that makes it worthwhile. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking to build solid project delivery skills.
Keith EmmersonProject & Programme Specialist, 22 years militaryAlthough the learning curve is steep, the chance to work through realistic scenarios is a powerful way to build capability.
Three free evenings. Two Live Decision Labs where you make the calls on a real project, then the live webinar where I lay out both courses, every price on screen, and how people are landing project roles right now.
Your pathway to becoming a Project Manager.
Four steps. Three organisations. One outcome: interview ready, and job ready.
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Nothing else you buy works until the CV carrying it is right.
The badges the job advert asks for by name.
Two courses. Learning to practically do the job, not just name it.
FTG partner with you through all of it.
Six to eight hours. Videos are self-paced and the Decision Labs are live in the evening, so it works around a job or around resettlement.
Complete the programme honestly and if you don't pass first time, we coach you through the resit at no extra cost. Completing means attending the Decision Labs, working through the videos, submitting your deliverables on time and actioning the weekly feedback.
Yes. ILM is part of the City & Guilds group and Level 5 sits at foundation degree level. What gets you hired though is the portfolio you leave with, and that's the part we care most about.
It happens constantly. Talk to us and we'll move you to the next cohort. Come to a free Live Decision Lab and ask, that's exactly what it's for.
Anyone paid up by Monday 5 October gets loaded onto the SAFe Scrum Master course and the exam, sitting the 13th and 14th of October. November doors open Monday 2 November.
Not sure yet? Take the two minute check and I will tell you straight.