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Teaching Real-World Project Management with PPM Express

Coventry University used Trusted IT Group’s PPM Express with Microsoft Teams to teach students real, practical project management skills.

Outcomes

Trusted IT Group’s PPM Express helped Coventry University seamlessly shift from classroom to remote project-based learning. Students gained hands-on experience managing tasks, meeting deadlines, and tracking resources, all while developing practical skills for real-world project environments.

TESTIMONIALS

Real Feedback from Teams Who Made the Switch

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Marc Zukerman

Director, Project Management Office & Service Delivery - Hearst Technology Services

Trusted IT has been a true partner in our delivering services to Hearst businesses. Their managed service has allowed our PMO to concentrate on improving our processes, increase our efficiencies and focus on project delivery. They have advised us to use our own tools to our advantage and provided a health check for how we are performing.

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Dianna Walters

Lead Project Portfolio Manager - Enterprise Project Office Mercy

My organization has been working with Trusted IT for several years to optimize and support Microsoft Project Online. Not only has Trusted IT provided exemplary service, they have also been a valued partner, delivering creative solutions and offering excellent service for all of our support, technical and reporting needs.

There has not been a challenge we have given Trusted IT that they could not meet. I highly recommend this partner and have no reservations about their knowledge and capabilities.

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Delivery, Project & Operations Leader

Manufacturing and renewable resources company

Problem was resolved within 10 minutes and after sending my email I received a ticket and access to a portal to review my open ticket.

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PMO Governance Manager

Global financial markets infrastructure company

TIG did what was asked and quickly. Thanks as always!
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Victor Chen

Business Analysis Manager - Merchants Fleet

Timely turnaround on my question and provided accurate steps to resolve my issue.
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David Spreen

Project Manager - Mercy

Responsiveness and knowledge are exceptional.
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Bernie Figueroa

Sr Project Manager - Vertical Bridge

The team assigned came on and was able to adapt quickly to the ask. We really appreciate the help.
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Martin Bragg

Sr Infrastructure Solutions Consultant - UMC

I liked what you all have done with your PPM solution. Keep up the awesome work.
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Frank Bacchus

Sr Consulting Program Manager - Sevens Institute of Technology

Much interaction and great content.
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Sr Project Manager

National utility company

Joao was very knowledgeable and resolved the issue in 5 min. He followed up with me to schedule a time to go through the issue and get it done.
 

150

Students per module

 

3

Semesters delivered per year

 

20

Student groups managed

Teaching Real-World Project Management with PPM Express
The Business Challenge
Navigating Remote Learning Challenges

When the pandemic forced Coventry University to move from classroom-based to remote teaching, the team needed a project management platform that could maintain collaboration, structure, and visibility for every student group.

  • Required a user-friendly, cloud-based solution suitable for remote project learning
  • Needed seamless integration with Microsoft Teams for group collaboration
  • Sought a tool to assign tasks, track progress, and manage deadlines efficiently
  • Wanted clear visibility into group performance and resource allocation
  • Aimed to provide real-world project experience through hands-on software training
The Strategy
Transforming Learning Through Technology

Coventry University’s strategy focused on selecting a platform that supported both remote collaboration and practical project
management education. By embedding PPM Express into Microsoft Teams, the university enabled students to learn by managing real projects in a virtual environment.

  • Shifted from Microsoft Project to a more accessible, online solution
  • Leveraged PPM Express integration with Microsoft Teams for seamless group work
  • Focused on hands-on learning, allowing students to manage actual projects collaboratively
  • Prioritized a simple, graphical interface to reduce the learning curve
  • Ensured the platform mirrored industry- standard project management tools for skill transferability
Remote project-based learning
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Solution
Building an Interactive Learning Environment

PPM Express became the central platform for managing student projects and enabling teamwork in real time. Integrated with Microsoft Teams, it provided an all-in-one environment for planning, communication, and progress tracking.

  • Embedded PPM Express directly within Teams for smooth, daily collaboration
  • Allowed students to assign tasks, manage deadlines, and monitor progress easily
  • Offered portfolio-level visibility, helping instructors identify struggling groups and guide support
  • Enabled training through active project work, merging theory with practical application
  • Delivered an intuitive, inclusive workspace that made project management accessible to every student

Coventry & London (UK)

Coventry University

Coventry University is a leading UK-based educational charity focused on providing innovative, real-world learning experiences. Using PPM Express, the university trains students in project planning, collaboration, and management, preparing them with practical skills for professional success.

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Lessons Learned

Coventry University learned that the right technology can turn remote teaching into an opportunity for hands-on growth. By combining PPM Express with Microsoft Teams, the university empowered students to learn project management by doing, proving that practical, accessible tools make the most lasting impact.

Project Management Goals
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Let’s Talk About Your Project Management Goals

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    Empower practical learning through real project management experience in a collaborative environment.

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    Integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Teams for streamlined communication and task management.

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    Enhance visibility across projects, enabling instructors to track progress and guide support.

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    Simplify user adoption with an intuitive, student-friendly interface.

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    Bridge academia and industry by teaching transferable project management skills.

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