About Projects101
Our passion through this initiative is to break down financial barriers for thousands of aspiring project managers, enabling them to fulfil their certification aspirations. By doing so, we aim to ignite a ripple effect that fosters personal growth, strengthens communities, and propels national development in developing and middle-income countries. Together, we are building a brighter future, one empowered project manager at a time.
Full Name — Chief Operating Officer (COO)
George Kayange — Founder & Platform Admin
Our Story
PROJECTS101 ACADEMY is a team of experienced and certified project management professionals dedicated to helping both aspiring and mid-career project managers learn and/or attain key international certifications, all for free!
We believe that there are many individuals, especially in developing countries like sub-Saharan Africa, with great potential to make a difference in small non-profit organisations (and hence in the lives of many marginalised populations), as well as in other project management-related fields. But they just cannot afford the fees charged by most certified trainers available online.
Our voluntary initiative is, therefore, determined to help remove cost-related obstacles so that, in the long run, we can contribute towards advancing personal, community, and national development in developing and middle-income countries.
How the Projects101 Platform Works
The Projects101 Platform is a dynamic, voluntary initiative designed to bring together project management enthusiasts, professionals, and aspiring leaders worldwide. Our mission is to create a collaborative space where knowledge is shared freely, empowering individuals to achieve their project management goals without the burden of financial constraints. Here’s how this unique platform operates and how you can get involved:
A Platform for Sharing and Learning
At the heart of the Projects101 Platform is the belief that knowledge should be accessible to all. We invite anyone with valuable resources related to project management to contribute to our community. Whether you have written a blog article, created a project template, developed flashcards, compiled sample exam questions, or authored a comprehensive guide, your contributions are welcome here. Sharing your expertise not only enriches the community but also helps aspiring project managers around the world access the tools they need to succeed.
To contribute, simply visit the relevant submission page on our website. Once submitted, your resource will be reviewed by our Platform Admin within 48 hours to ensure it meets our quality standards before being published. This process ensures that all shared materials are accurate and valuable and align with our mission to provide high-quality, accessible project management education.
Join the Lead Instructors List
Suppose you have in-depth knowledge of a specific project management domain or methodology and are passionate about teaching others. In that case, the Projects101 Platform allows you to become a lead instructor. We are always on the lookout for dedicated individuals eager to share their expertise and contribute to developing new course content.
Our platform has advanced tools that allow instructors to create engaging and interactive course content. From designing quizzes and assessments to offering flashcards and certificates of attendance, we provide everything you need to build a comprehensive learning experience. If you want to join our lead instructors list, simply express your interest through the platform. If accepted, you’ll work closely with the Platform Admin throughout the course creation process, ensuring that your content is aligned with our educational standards and meets the needs of our diverse community of e-learners.
A Collaborative Effort
The Projects101 Platform thrives on collaboration. Bringing together contributors and instructors from various backgrounds and expertise levels creates a rich, diverse learning environment that benefits everyone involved. Our platform is not just a repository of resources; it’s a community where ideas are exchanged, knowledge is deepened, and personal and professional growth is fostered.
Get Involved Today
Whether you want to contribute resources, teach as a lead instructor, or engage with the wealth of knowledge available, you’re playing a crucial role in advancing project management education worldwide. Join us today and be part of a movement that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and fosters national development in developing and middle-income countries.
Together, we are breaking down barriers and building a brighter future!
How We Sustain The Projects101 Platform
Managing and sustaining the Projects101 platform involves financial and time investments, including maintaining our website domain name and hosting services, purchasing premium plugins, and other necessary operational expenses.
To ensure that we can continue offering high-quality resources and support to our community for free, we employ several strategies to sustain this platform:
Small Contributions from Well-Wishers: We are grateful for the support we receive from the community through ko-fi.com, where anyone inspired by our work can contribute by buying a “coffee” for any of our contributors. These small donations go a long way in helping us maintain and improve the platform. To support our instructors, please visit the lead instructors page and choose any instructor you would like to buy coffee for (or select all of them… why not?
).Advertisements: Occasionally, we may post advertisements on the website. These ads help generate revenue that supports the ongoing maintenance and development of the platform.
Affiliate Links: On some of our pages or blog posts, you may find affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, our contributor associated with the affiliate link may earn a small commission. Of course, we want to assure you that the inclusion of affiliate links does not compromise the quality of the resources and articles posted on this site in any way. This strategy is simply a means to ensure the continued sustenance of the platform. You can learn more about our affiliate disclosure affiliate disclosure statement here.
These strategies are vital in ensuring that we can keep offering free, accessible, and high-quality resources to those who need them the most, without compromising our commitment to our mission.