Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers
Justin Bateh, PhD
CEO @ Projects Right | AI & PM Expert
70% of projects fail due to poor planning and unclear ownership.
They fail because ownership is unclear, decisions get delayed, priorities collide, and no one is truly accountable.
This isn’t a project management problem.
It’s a leadership problem.
Leaders run projects every day — launches, initiatives, cross-functional work — often without the title, the training, or formal authority. They influence outcomes, unblock teams, and carry the pressure when things stall.
But almost no one teaches how execution actually works when accountability is shared and excuses are easy.
That’s why project management has become a top-five leadership skill.
Not as a job title.
As a behavior: clarity, ownership, alignment, momentum.
Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers isn’t a traditional PM course.
It’s a project-execution bootcamp for leaders and operators responsible for results — who don’t want another framework, certification, or tool tutorial.
This is one of the highest-ROI leadership capabilities you can build — because small execution gains compound into hours saved every week.
Go from zero execution discipline → consistent follow-through, faster decisions, and fewer surprises.
What you’ll learn
Build the skills to go from zero execution discipline → consistent follow-through, faster decisions, and fewer surprises.
So your team stops guessing, re-doing work, and interpreting success differently.
Make roles crystal-clear so tasks don’t stall, drift, or disappear.
Shift meetings from updates to decisions so momentum never slows.
Spot issues early and address them calmly before they snowball.
Use AI to think clearer, communicate faster, and cut busywork.
Reduce rework and wasted meetings so you gain back 1–2 hours weekly.
Who this course is for
Team Leads & Supervisors You’re new to leading projects but already responsible for results.
Functional Leaders & Managers You run cross-functional work and want clearer execution and ownership.
High-Impact Individual Contributors You lead initiatives without the PM title and need decisions to move work forward.
Prerequisites
Experience
Designed for beginners and non-project managers. No prior project management experience required.
Background
You’ve worked on projects in any role or industry. No formal PM training, certification, or leadership title needed.
Audience
You lead or contribute to projects and initiatives and want clearer plans, stronger execution, and fewer last-minute surprises.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Justin Bateh, PhD in a real-time, interactive format.
A One-Page Project Snapshot
Clear project scope, priorities, and success criteria from day one.
A Decision & Project Ownership Map
Clear project decision rights and accountability across teams.
A Decision-Driven Project Update Format
Project updates that drive decisions instead of status meetings.
A Project Risk & Issue Early-Warning Checklist
Early visibility into project risks before delivery is threatened.
An AI Guardrails One-Pager for Projects
Faster project execution using AI without control, quality, or credibility risk.
Ongoing Updates
Get access to updated lessons, tools, and resources whenever the curriculum evolves.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Feb
9
Live Instruction
Mon 2/95:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
10
Live Instruction
Tue 2/105:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
11
Live Instruction
Wed 2/115:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
12
Live Instruction
Thu 2/125:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
13
Live Instruction
Fri 2/135:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)Feb
13
Optional: Open Forum, Project Support, and Q/A
Fri 2/137:00 PM—8:00 PM (UTC)Optional
Module 1: Project Planning
Module 2: Ownership & Accountability
Module 3: Project Execution
Module 4: Risk & Issues
Module 5: AI Governance & Control
Module 6: Open Q/A & Consultations
Schedule
Live sessions
5 hrs
Join Justin live for 5 convenient 1-hour sessions designed to fit seamlessly into a working professional’s schedule. Every session is recorded, and you’ll have lifetime access to all materials. Expect 60 minutes/day live + 30–45 minutes optional practice (or just watch replays).
Mon, Feb 9
5:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Tue, Feb 10
5:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Wed, Feb 11
5:30 PM—6:30 PM (UTC)
Testimonials
- Justin made it very easy for me to understand the benefits of gaining skills in project management. Well done Justin on breaking it all down so clearly and concisely.
Catherine McDonald
Lean and Leadership Coach at MCD Consulting - Justin Bateh is a phenomenal instructor. He brings loads of passion and a bunch of real-world experience and proactively shares it with all his students.
Pamela Scott
Strategic Marketing Consultants, Inc. - If you don't yet know Justin or haven't had a chance to work with or learn from him, I would consider moving that onto your priority list
Eric Ross
Chief Strategy Officer with Two Twelve Benefits - I highly recommend everyone who is interested in project management to connect with Justin.
Pedro Torres
Country Manager Lazurus Technology - Very few people reach Justin’s level of brilliance and professionalism. He is absolutely fantastic to learn from, has a great sense of humor, and provided the critical insight and input necessary for projects.
Shanon Cooper
AGI Business Strategist - Teaching is both a science and an art form. As an older individual, he effectively communicated recommendations in such a fashion that what I learned today, I could put into action tomorrow. He had an open line of communication so if I did not understand his recommendations or resource materials, I could reach out to him.
Rick Coad
Senior Vice President, Public Finance Banker
Frequently asked questions
$495
USD