• Get Hands-On Experience

    This is not just theory—apply what you learn in live case studies, practical exercises, and a follow-along lab session.

  • Build a Job-Winning Portfolio

    Walk away with initiation deliverables you can showcase to recruiters or apply in real-world projects.

  • Stand Out in the Job Market

    Employers look for professionals who understand Project Mandates, Business Cases, and Charters—now, you’ll have proof of your expertise.

  • Learn Stakeholder Management Like a Pro

    Gain insider strategies for influencing key decision-makers and ensuring smooth project buy-in.

  • Agile & Waterfall Flexibility

    Whether you work in tech, finance, or construction, you’ll know how to initiate projects across methodologies.

  • Online + Live Sessions

    Learn at your own pace with expert-led video lessons and interactive live sessions

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome! How This Course Module Works

    2. Come Say Hello - MABY Safe Space!

    3. Pre - Lesson Survey

    4. 📣 Questions for Adeyinka (Live Q&A)

    1. 1.1 - From Business Needs → Mandate

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 🔴1.2 - LAB SESSION: Building A Mandate (Due: Friday 23rdMay)

    3. 1.3 - LAB SESSION OUTPUT- Final Review & Submission (Due: Friday 23rdMay)

    4. 1.4 - QUIZ - What Makes a Bad Mandate?

    1. 2.1 - The Project Initiation Phase - Why and What?

    2. 2.2 - Business Case Development - Justifying Your Project

    3. 🔴2.3 - LAB SESSION: Building A Business Case (Due: Sunday 25thMay)

    4. 2.4 - LAB SESSION OUTPUT: Business Case Review and Submission (Due: Sunday 25th May)

    5. 2.5 - Project Charter – Formal Authority For Your Project

    6. 🔴2.6 - LAB SESSIONS - Building Project Charter (Due: Friday 30th May)

    7. 2.7 - LAB SESSION OUTPUT: Project Charter Review and Submission (Due: Friday 30th May)

    8. 2.8 - The 3 Solid Pillars: Mandate, Project Charter & Business Case

    9. 2.9 QUIZ - Which Document is Missing?

    10. 📂 2.10 - What Does “Good” Look Like?

    11. 🔴Live Coaching Session – Project Initiation: Mandate to Charter – Date TBC

    1. 3.1 - Your Project’s Lifeline: Mastering Stakeholder Management

    2. 🔴3.2 - LAB SESSION - Stakeholder Engagement

    3. 3.3 - LAB SESSION OUTPUT: Stakeholder Engagement Review and Submission

    1. 4.1 Waterfall and Agile in Project Initiation

    2. 4.2 COMPARISON CHART - Agile vs. Waterfall in Project Initiation

    3. 4.3 - Key Notes and Wrapping Up

    4. 4.4 - End of Course Quiz

    5. 🔴 Live Coaching Session : Stakeholders Engagement & Methodology Q&A – Date TBC

    1. Final Step: Share Your Experience & Help Others Grow

    2. End of Course Survey

    3. 🎓 Claim Your Certificate & Celebrate Your Achievement!

    4. 🎓 Practical Application & Next Steps

About this course

  • £500.00
  • 31 lessons
  • 9 hours of video content

Secure Your Spot & Lead Projects with Confidence!

Master project initiation, gain stakeholder buy-in, and build a strong foundation to drive project success from day one.
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10 Reasons to Enrol in Project Initiation Mastery

Don’t just start projects—start them right.

  • Learn how to transform an idea into an approved project with clear objectives, a structured plan, and stakeholder buy-in.

  • Craft Job-Winning Deliverables – Create and reuse industry standard Project Mandate, Business Case, and Project Charter that showcase your expertise

  • Lead with Confidence – Gain the skills to present projects to leadership, justify business value, and navigate approvals like a pro.

  • Stakeholder Influence & Buy-In – Master engagement strategies to manage expectations, reduce resistance, and align stakeholders from day one.

  • Agile vs. Waterfall Initiation – Understand how project initiation differs between methodologies and when to apply each approach.

  • Avoid Costly Project Failures – Learn how to prevent weak mandates, unclear charters, and misaligned business cases—the root causes of project failure.

  • Hands-On, Practical Learning – Work through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and a follow-along lab session to apply your skills immediately.

  • Go Beyond Certifications – While certifications matter, employers look for real-world execution skills—this course ensures you have both.

  • Designed for Aspiring & Experienced Professionals – Whether you’re entering project management or refining your leadership skills, this course provides a structured approach.

  • A Modular, Career-Boosting Course – Mastering project initiation means stronger projects, faster approvals, and greater career opportunities.

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Where This Course Can Take You

By completing this course, you’ll gain job-ready expertise in project initiation—one of the most critical and in-demand skills in project management.

  • Delivery Manager

  • Project Manager

  • PMO Analyst

  • Business Analyst

  • Scrum Master

Meet Your Coach

Hey there! I’m Adeyinka Badmus and I'm so glad you’re here. 

With over 13 years of experience in the financial sector, I’ve built a strong foundation in Information Systems, IT, and Data, gaining deep technical knowledge and hands-on expertise. 

My journey hasn’t been perfect, but every challenge has helped shape my career and fuel my passion for continuous learning. Now, I’m dedicated to helping others navigate and excel in this ever-evolving field. 

I hold a Master’s in Information Technology (MSc IT) and a Bachelor’s in Business Information Management (BSc), along with multiple industry-recognized certifications, including:
 
✔ PRINCE2 Practitioner (Project Management) 
✔ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 
✔ ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level – Automated Test Engineer 
✔ ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 
✔ BCS Level 5 Certificate in IT 
✔ ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Lead Auditor 
✔ Practical ISEB Training in Business Analysis 
✔ Member of the British Computer Society 

I created this course because I know first hand how challenging it can be to break into the industry, advance your career, or gain practical, job-ready skills. 

My goal is to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, ensuring you walk away with valuable, actionable knowledge that helps you succeed. 

Let’s make learning practical, engaging, and rewarding!

  • Alex, PMO Specialist

    The best investment I made in my career! The frameworks and tools I learned here helped me secure a promotion in just months.

  • Tade, IT Project Manager

    I used to feel lost at the start of projects—now, I can confidently define scope, justify value, and align teams from day one.

  • Sarah, Project Manager

    This course gave me the confidence to lead project initiation effortlessly. The hands-on labs and real-world case studies made all the difference.