Project Academy

In many organizations, projects are part of everyday work, yet there is no shared way of running them. This often leads to unclear roles and responsibilities, fragmented collaboration and projects that consume energy without creating real value.

Project Academy is designed to bring clarity, structure and shared understanding to project work without heavy frameworks or unnecessary complexity. It provides a practical foundation for anyone working in or around projects.

When is Project Academy especially useful

Project Academy is particularly useful when:

• Projects are run differently across teams
• Project work feels heavy or unclear
• Projects do not sufficiently support service or business development
• You want a shared foundation before moving to more formal project frameworks

It works equally well for organizations that are just beginning to structure their project work and for those looking to align existing practices.

What participants gain

After the training, participants:

• Understand what project work means in practice
• Recognize the typical phases and logic of a project
• Understand roles and responsibilities in projects
• Can work more effectively in project environments
• Share a common language and mindset around project work

How this applies across industries

Projects are universal, but the way they are experienced varies across organizations.

Technology and IT services: Projects often run alongside ongoing service delivery. Project Academy helps teams find a balance between project work and operational responsibilities.

Education and public sector: Development initiatives frequently involve many stakeholders with different backgrounds. A shared project language helps align expectations and improve collaboration.

Industrial and manufacturing companies: Whether it is a new production line, a service launch or a process improvement, structured project work helps turn plans into results more effectively.

Professional services and consulting: Client work is often project-based by nature. Project Academy strengthens the foundation that experienced professionals sometimes take for granted.

Training content

The training covers topics such as:

• Fundamentals of project management
• Project planning
• Project execution
• Project models
• Agile project management

The program is DNV-certified (DNV-ST-0008) and quality-assured by PMI® (Project Management Institute).

Who is Project Academy for

• Specialists and experts
• Project team members
• Team leads and managers
• Service and development teams
• Organizations that want a shared way of working

No prior project management knowledge is required.

Delivery formats

Project Academy can be delivered as:

• Online self-paced training
• Tailored in-house programs

How Project Academy fits into Clorient’s offering

Project Academy:

• Forms a practical foundation for project-based work
• Supports service development and service management
• Complements ITIL® and PRINCE2® training
• Helps turn ideas and initiatives into tangible results

It often serves as the first step before moving to more formal frameworks or larger development initiatives.

Interested

View Project Academy course descriptions and explore options in our online store. If you would like to discuss a tailored program for your organization, get in touch.