Leader in Project Management

The course is taught in English

Akademias offers the diploma program Project Management Leader. This course is a collaborative effort involving numerous domestic and international experts and companies that aim to enhance project management within the public sector, the Icelandic business community, and the third sector.

The Project Management Leader course focuses on building knowledge, skills, and competencies to lead projects within organizations and institutions by utilizing project management methodologies and software solutions like Asana and ClickUp. Special emphasis is placed on enabling students to manage both simple and more complex projects.

The program's instructors include approximately 10 experts specializing in project management across large and small-scale projects. Each module is led by 2-3 instructors sharing their own experiences and real-life case studies. The course supervisor is Eyþór Ívar Jónsson, who has managed numerous innovation projects and conferences at Akademias. Eyþór also chairs the European Academy of Management conference, serves as the President of Akademias, and organizes the Akademias miniMBA and Leadership programs.

The course methodology combines short group projects, lectures, and expert discussions. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, problem-solving, opportunity analysis, critical and creative thinking.

Included in the course is access to the online program Project Sprint.

Instructors in previous courses:

• Eyþór Ívar Jónsson – President of Akademias
• Sigurður R. Ragnarsson – CEO of ÍAV and project management expert with the highest Icelandic recognition in project management.
• Christina Unterhitzenberger – Professor at the University of Leeds in the UK and Director of the Leeds Center for Projects. Christina has published extensively on project management in various international journals.
• Ísleifur Þórhallsson – CEO of Sena, Ísleifur has led some of Iceland’s largest music and event projects, including Ed Sheeran’s concerts.
• Brynjar Már Karlsson – Head of Project Office at Icelandair, overseeing all major strategic projects within the company.
• Linda Lyngmo – Digital Leader at Hagar. Linda has led cross-functional projects such as automated payment systems and loan processes and managed award-winning websites like Ísland.is.
• Jón Axelsson – CEO of Skólamatur, a food production company for primary schools, which has grown rapidly in recent years.

Modules:

• Project Management – Purpose and Methodology
• The Team and Stakeholders
• Methodologies and Techniques
• Strategic Projects
• Large-Scale Projects
• Project Value Creation

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The course begins on March 3rd, 2025, and runs for 3 weeks. Classes are held on Mondays from 16:30 to 19:30 and Tuesdays from 16:30 to 19:30.

The program is offered as an on-site course at Borgartún 23, online (live or with recorded sessions as convenient), or as a blended learning option.

The course consists of 18 hours, divided into 6 modules, each lasting 3 hours.

Assessment: Group projects during class and a final project based on a real-life scenario related to the student’s work or interests (individual project).

Tuition Fee: ISK 269,000

Payment options include credit card payments and direct bank transfer, with the possibility of spreading the cost over 6 months. For installment plans, contact bokhald@akademias.is.

Many unions offer grants through the Continuing Education Fund for up to 90% of the course fees. Other funding options are available for companies, regardless of the employee (see www.attin.is). For assistance, contact akademias@akademias.is.