About Informa Connect Academy

Informa Connect Academy is a global provider of certified professional training, offering expert-led courses in leadership, finance, HR, strategy, and more. As part of the FTSE 100-listed Informa Group, we deliver 1,000+ courses annually across in-person, live online, and digital formats, helping professionals and organisations upskill with confidence.

Informa Connect Academy delivers training across 15+ key sectors, including:

• Finance & Risk

• Human Resources

• Project Management

• Energy & Sustainability

• Maritime & Transport

• Technology & Innovation

• Leadership & Strategy

• Law, Procurement & Supply Chain

Each course is industry-relevant and globally certified, helping professionals upskill with practical tools for career growth.

Explore programmes by sector in our course catalogue or calendar.

Informa Connect Academy offers 1,000+ certified training programmes across in-person, live online, and on-demand formats. Courses cover leadership, finance, HR, strategy, operations, and more with CPD-accredited and university-backed options. Whether you're seeking flexible online learning or immersive classroom sessions in cities like Dubai, London, or Singapore, there’s a format to suit every schedule and career stage.

Our courses are led by senior certified trainers and former C-suite leaders with 15–30+ years of real-world experience. Faculty members are experts in their field, often working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. You’ll find bios and credentials for each trainer on the brochure, so you know exactly who’s leading your session before enrolling.

Most Informa Connect Academy courses are CPD-accredited or delivered in partnership with globally recognised organisations, including CIPD, PMI, NASBA, EFQM, WorldatWork and DMI. These accreditations ensure that our programmes meet international training standards and support your professional development goals. You can view the full list of accreditation and academic partners here.

The Professional Certificate in Project Management course is a comprehensive programme offered by Informa Connect Academy in partnership with Duke Corporate Education and KornFerry. It provides in-depth training covering key project management disciplines such as scheduling, cost control, risk management, contract management, and negotiation. Completing this programme equips professionals with the skills to oversee all aspects of projects and earn a globally recognised certificate. Download the course brochure for full details.

You will learn how to navigate the five stages of project management, develop communication plans, manage project meetings, and handle multiple priorities effectively. The course also covers business process improvement, program management, and techniques to set up projects for successful execution. These skills enable administrative professionals to confidently manage projects within their roles.

The course methodology integrates traditional project management principles based on the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide with modern, agile strategies and the eight-step risk management process from TwentyEighty Strategy Execution. It blends academic rigor with experiential learning including case studies, hands-on exercises, role-playing negotiations, and collaborative activities. This approach ensures both foundational knowledge and practical application for managing projects successfully.

This course is ideal for aspiring project managers, project leaders, team members, and professionals from related fields seeking to enhance their project management capabilities. It is suitable for those aiming to gain recognized credentials and practical skills for managing complex projects across industries. No prerequisites are required, but beginners are encouraged to start with the Managing Projects course to grasp basic terminology and principles.

Upon successful completion of all four required courses within four years, you earn the Professional Certificate in Project Management endorsed by Duke Corporate Education and KornFerry. Additionally, Informa Connect Academy issues a Certificate of Completion for each course attended with satisfactory participation. The programme is CPD accredited and supports preparation for PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® and Project Management Professional (PMP)® exams. Download the course brochure for full details.

There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in the course series leading to the Professional Certificate in Project Management. However, it is recommended to start with the Managing Projects and Project Leadership, Management & Communications courses to build a solid foundation in project management fundamentals before progressing to more specialised topics. Download the course brochure for full details.

The Professional Certificate in Project Management courses are offered through a combination of delivery methods, including in-person training and live online sessions. Course fees cover comprehensive documentation, luncheon, and refreshments for in-person attendees, while virtual learners receive digital materials. This flexible format accommodates diverse learning preferences and schedules.

Each individual course within the Professional Certificate in Project Management series ranges from 4 to 5 days of instruction. Participants are advised to register early as classes are popular and fill quickly. For the latest open enrollment schedule and session dates, prospective learners should download the course brochure for full details.

The programme equips participants with practical tools and techniques essential for managing projects successfully, including defining requirements, scheduling using PERT/CPM, cost estimating, and employing earned value management. It teaches effective team leadership, negotiation, and risk control skills to navigate project challenges and optimise outcomes within organizational and budgetary constraints.

KornFerry, in partnership with Duke Corporate Education, contributes their expertise by designing the course curriculum to combine academic rigor with real-world application, focusing on developing adaptive leadership and project management capabilities. This collaboration ensures learners access innovative learning solutions and gain a certificate from a globally respected institution, enhancing their professional development and career prospects.