Meet Iterato: project management training built for accidental project managers

Dec 3 / Marc Bates
Most people running projects never signed up for it. They're juggling timelines and budgets on top of their actual job, without any formal training. Sound familiar? We built Iterato for you.

Here's the thing about project management: most people doing it never signed up for it.

One day, you're doing your actual job. The next, someone's asking you to "just quickly" organise the office move, lead the website rebrand, or coordinate that company away day. Suddenly, you're juggling timelines, budgets, stakeholders and a million moving parts, all while still trying to do the work you were actually hired for.

Sound familiar? We've been there too. That's precisely why we created Iterato.

Project management for people who never meant to become project managers

Most project management training assumes you want to become a certified specialist. That you've got weeks to dedicate to learning frameworks. That your whole organisation will adopt the same methodology, and has thousands of pounds to pay for it.

But here's the reality: you just need to get this project done. You need practical skills. You need them now. And you need them to work even when nobody else on your team has been trained. That's Iterato.
We've stripped away the jargon, the complexity and the unnecessary theory. What's left is practical training you can use from day one, whether you're in tech, construction, education, healthcare, hospitality or anywhere in between.

Learn what you need, when you need it

Iterato is built around short (<2 hours), focused courses. Each one tackles a specific aspect of project management through video seminars, practical templates and tools you can download and use immediately.

Need to get your head around budgeting? There's a module for that. Struggling with stakeholder management? We've got you covered. Want to understand risk management without the headache? Done.

You choose what you need. You learn at your own pace. And you can come back to any module whenever you need a refresher, perfect for when you're knee-deep in an actual project and need help, fast.

Fundamental tools, no fluff

Every course comes packed with downloadable templates such as schedules and project plans, budgets, change logs, risk registers, and more

These aren't theoretical exercises. They're practical tools designed to work with the apps you already use: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs.

Here's the beautiful part: even if you're the only person using Iterato, it works. You don't need to get your whole team on board or convince management to adopt a new system - because it's not a 'new' system, it's a new approach. One that distils existing and proven methodologies to give you just the gold.

Built for how people actually work

We know you're busy. We know you're probably managing projects on top of your "real" job. We know you don't have time to memorise methodologies or sit exams.
That's why Iterato is:
  • Modular – pick precisely what you need
  • Affordable – professional development that won't break the bank
  • Flexible – learn in your own time, at your own pace
  • Jargon-free – we speak human, not consultant
  • Practical – everything is designed for immediate use
  • Exam-free – seriously, no tests, no pressure

Of course, if several people in your team do take the course, you'll naturally develop more consistent ways of working. But that's a bonus, not a requirement.

Who is Iterato for?

Honestly? Anyone who's ever been asked to "just run a project" without really knowing where to start.

  • The marketing manager coordinating a website rebuild
  • The executive assistant organising an office move
  • The charity worker planning a fundraising event
  • In fact, any project lead who wants to feel confident and in control

We call these people "accidental project managers", and we reckon they're some of the most resourceful, determined people out there. They just need the right support.

Why we built this

Iterato was created by Rob and Marc, who spent years watching talented people struggle with projects they'd never been trained to run. They saw the stress, the confusion, the unnecessary complexity of traditional training that just didn't fit real life.

So they built something different. Something practical. Something that helps.

Ready to get started?

We're here to make project management feel less like a mystery and more like something you can genuinely handle. Because you absolutely can.


- Visit iterato.co.uk to explore our courses.
- Email support@iterato.co.uk to discuss buying multiple seats for your team.

Let's make projects clearer, simpler and a whole lot less stressful. Together.

Post by Marc Bates

Marc Bates is a Co-founder and Head of Communications at Iterato Training. He is also the founder of Balanced Marketing, a consultancy that helps organisations plan and deliver marketing projects to build stronger brands and smarter communications. With over 30 years’ experience in publishing and advertising, Marc works across strategy, content, and design to make learning experiences clear, engaging, and commercially effective.

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