RPM Support and Mentoring Programme 2026
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What is It?
The RPM Support and Mentoring Programme has been designed to support use of How To Get Things Done, aka the new RPM Toolkit, by people who are new to the exciting world of projects and project management.
Projects are everywhere. Whatever it is you would like to do – create a video, organise an event, clean up a beach or collaborate to write a book – project thinking will help you to achieve your objectives. The RPM Toolkit combines ideas from project management with an introduction to systems thinking and explains how to use selected tools and techniques for managing projects.
This Support and Mentoring Programme aims to encourage and guide novice project people to use the RPM Toolkit to design, plan, deliver and reflect on their own real world project.
Who is the programme for?
Young adults with enthusiasm for change, and those further into a career who would like to add project management to their skill set, or may be are looking for a career change, can benefit from joining the RPM Support and Mentoring Programme. Don’t worry, no prior experience of project management is required.
What you will need is an idea for something you would like to do - a project or a change you would like to see in the world around you. This will probably be something quite small because every big change begins with small steps. Your idea might be for a social or environmental project, or it could be a business idea. You may not know how to start, who to involve or how to share your idea. Not a problem. This Programme is designed to help you get started and successfully deliver your own project.
We will introduce you to fundamental project and project management concepts as well as selected tools and techniques, and support you while you work on a project of your own.
How is the Programme delivered?
The Programme begins with the RPM Toolkit (its free to download) and this resource underpins the entire Programme. You will be encouraged to practice project and systems thinking by applying selected techniques to design, plan, deliver and reflect on your own project idea. You will develop your individual project idea, practice selected techniques, and discuss your project with others. Case studies, templates and individual feedback will be provided by experienced project professionals using a combination of online collaboration tools, small group online meetings and individual online mentoring sessions.
Structure of delivery for the RPM Support and Mentoring Programme
How do i apply?
To apply to join the RPM Support and Mentoring Programme you need to begin by downloading the RPM Toolkit (its free) and reading at least the first couple of chapters. If you like what you find, and can see that using the techniques would be helpful for you, then we would love to hear from you.
The next step is to prepare an outline of your idea for a project. You can then submit the project outline, with your contact details, using the Contact Us button below.
How much does it cost?
There is no financial cost to participating in the RPM Support and Mentoring Programme. However, you will learn by doing, so you must be able and willing to put in the time and effort necessary to practice the techniques.
The Schedule below provides some guidance on the time required. It is not possible for us to advise exactly how much time and effort you will need to put in because this will vary depending on your idea and how your project develops. If necessary, we will be pleased to discuss your idea with you to help you better estimate the time required.
Please use the Contact Us button to request an initial meeting.
Schedule
We are accepting applications for the 2026 Programme now.
Places are limited, so you should apply immediately. The final deadline for submitting your initial project idea is 20th April 2026.
Once we have received your application, we will arrange an online meeting with you to discuss your idea for a project. We aim to approve applications by 30th April and host the initial overview session early in May.
If your application is accepted, online individual mentoring will be offered. As you progress, you will submit examples of your work for feedback. There will also be monthly online group check-in meetings where you will be expected to report on your progress. The 2026 Programme runs until the end of October 2026.