Lead Projects with Confidence—Even Without the PM Title
Project Management for the Business Professional
Description
Today’s most critical business work isn’t always managed by certified project managers. Instead, it’s led by team leads, subject matter experts, and executives balancing competing priorities, tight deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration—often without formal project management training.
This 2-day intensive is designed for professionals who are accountable for getting things done. Whether you’re coordinating marketing campaigns, implementing systems, managing client deliverables, or driving strategic initiatives, you’ll gain proven project management practices that bring clarity, accountability, and measurable results.
No theory overload. No jargon-heavy methodologies. Just practical, battle-tested tools that empower you to lead projects with confidence—and succeed consistently.
Course Content
Course Impact
This course is designed to benefit anyone responsible for projects at organizations of all sizes. This includes individuals with little to no formal project management training, as well as experienced project leaders working alongside untrained project managers. Whether your title officially includes “project manager” or you’re simply the person who gets things done, this course provides the practical strategies you need to bring clarity, confidence, and measurable results to this critical aspect of your career.
Course Details
Course Format
In-Person
Class Time
8:30am – 4:30pm
Class Dates
April 16-17, 2026
Class Dates
October 22-23, 2026
Course Price
$1900
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This course is a part of the Executive Leadership Certificate.
Whether you are an aspiring professional or an attentive executive, this certificate can elevate your leadership potential. The courses in this certificate are designed to provide you with the expertise, credibility, and confidence required to lead modern teams.
Course Faculty
Suzette Blakemore
Suzette Blakemore is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of experience in business development, strategy, and project management. She has held senior leadership positions in multiple companies, managing hundreds of people and nearly $200M in revenue, while working with business leaders around the globe.
In 2015, Suzette co-authored Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, recently updated in 2023. She began working with the University of Utah in 2024 as a Strategic Advisor for Executive Education and serves in both advisory and teaching capacities.
Suzette is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve strategic success through clarity, discipline, and practical project leadership.
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