Introduction to Digital Project Management 

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.

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.

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.

What will you achieve?

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

Next session

15 & 22 September 2026

Price

£360 + VAT

A number of discounts are available

Course format

  • Virtual classroom
  • 9.00am to 12.30pm 
  • 4 x 1½-hour sessions, comprising 2 half-day sessions on 2 days, 1 week apart

Date information for future sessions

September 2026

  • Dates: 15 & 22 September 2026
  • Times: Each session will run from 9.00am to 12.30pm

    What you will need

    To join the course, you will need access to a computer or laptop with a camera and microphone. 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.

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    How the course is delivered

    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.

    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.

    Any information to be completed beforehand will be sent via email.

    Accessibility

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

    If you have any concerns about technical requirements or access please contact us on or telephone +44 (0)20 8874 2718.

    In-company training

    This course is also 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 or telephone +44 (0)20 8874 2718.

    What is included?

    Certificate

    Upon successfully completing the course you will receive a completion certificate from the PTC.

    Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) Points

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

    Delegate feedback

    “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

    “I learned about the requirements for a successful digital project.” Learn Africa delegate

    "An excellent, informative course offering insightful knowledge about digital project management." C J Fallon 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

    "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

    About the tutor(s)

     Untitled design 13Alysoun 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.

     

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