Virtual Classroom

Introduction to Digital Project Management

This course breaks down each stage of digital project management, from project planning and scoping through to delivery to your end-user.
DATE

15 & 22 Sep. 2026

TIME

9.00am–12.30pm

FORMAT

Virtual classroom via Zoom

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Completion certificate
  • CIEP upgrade points

PRICE

£375 + VAT

Why should I take this course?

Each of the course’s two sessions combines knowledge acquisition with how to apply this knowledge to achieve results. There will be opportunities for group discussion, with examples of best practice underpinning what you learn. The course will use real-life case studies of recent projects throughout, and will provide you with sample documentation and templates for future reference and use.
Are you an editor or publisher who has been tasked with mining your backlist, and turning existing or new titles into a digital platform or product? Or perhaps you are launching a new digital offering, and aren’t sure where to start? Do you need to understand and learn more about how producing an online interface differs from making a print or e-book? If so, Introduction to Digital Project Management is for you. It looks at all aspects of digital project management and will give you the understanding to take on and run projects of your own.

Digital project management is challenging. This course breaks down each stage of a digital project, from planning and scoping through to delivery to your end-user. It considers how you can adapt your existing skills to work successfully as part of a team delivering digital projects. It will also equip you with the terminology and confidence needed to put these skills into practice. You’ll learn how to become an efficient and effective team player, and gain advice on how to manage suppliers and staff, budgets and schedules.
Benefits

Control how you learn & progress

Who is it for?

The course is for publishing staff who are new to project management or publishing, or those who are taking on digital projects. It is useful for staff who want an overview of digital project management, but are not themselves DPMs. This includes but is not limited to:
  • assistant editors
  • commissioning editors
  • digital project assistants, executives and managers
  • editors
  • managing editors
  • project-management assistants, executives and managers
  • publishing executives and managers.

Learning outcomes

On completing this course you’ll be able to:
  • understand the terminology of digital project management
  • adapt your existing publishing skills
  • set up, run and deliver a digital project
  • communicate well with internal and external stakeholders
  • work effectively as part of a team
  • manage budgets, suppliers, schedules and staff.

Programme


Each half-day will comprise two sessions, looking in turn at key aspects of digital project management in a step-by-step approach. There will be plenty of opportunities for discussion. 

Day 1: What makes an effective digital project manager?

Session 1
An introduction to concepts and terminology

Session 2
 The stages in a digital project, from set-up to delivery and beyond

Day 2: Working successfully as part of a team

Session 1
Getting stuck in: managing a project day-to-day

Session 2 
Managing teams
Details

What you need to know

Delivery

The course consists of 4 sessions, each a mixture of delivery and interaction using Zoom breakout rooms and other online tools. There will be 15-minute breaks between sessions with the opportunity to do exercises and take a break. The course will run on the same day across 2 weeks, split into 2 x ½-day sessions in the morning from 9.00am to 12.30pm. Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

Zoom

You will need to activate a free Zoom account to join the course. This takes 2 minutes and does not require any payment. It is purely for administrative purposes.

CIEP points

Completing this course is worth 3 points towards upgrading your CIEP membership.

Certificate

Upon completing the course you will receive a completion certificate from the Institute of Publishing.

Accessibility

Please contact us with any accessibility or special requirements, for example having in-session captions or the learning materials sent to you in advance.

In-company

This course is available for in-company training, either virtually or in person at your office. Course content is tailored to suit your requirements. Group sizes range from 5 to 12 attendees. To find out more, email us or call +44 (0)20 8874 2718.

What our students say about us

It was great to learn more about the field of digital publishing, especially how it works in large organisations. I liked Alysoun's frank and collaborative teaching style, and it was interesting to hear how she brought her many digital projects to life.

- Commissioning Editor, Schofield and Sims

An engaging and helpful introduction to digital product management. Teaching style was perfect. It clarified my thinking; gave me more confidence and the necessary tools to implement a more coherent and planned out project.

- Editorial Director, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

What our students say about us

I enjoyed the course a lot. The teacher was friendly and capable. I’ve gained confidence in project-management and people skills.

- Class Professional Publishing delegate

The course was delivered in an engaging manner. It demystified the digital aspect and I’ve gained core project-management skills.

- Oriel Square delegate

What our students say about us

An excellent, informative course offering insightful knowledge about digital project management.

- C J Fallon delegate

About the trainer

Alysoun Owen

Trainer
ABOUT ALYSOUN OWEN
Alysoun Owen is an experienced publisher and project manager of print and digital products. Through her consultancy company, she works with publishers at the forefront of digital innovation, including Bloomsbury, Class Publishing, Oxford University Press and Springer Nature. As Editor of the Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, she speaks at conferences, literary events and on university courses.