Sponsoring Successful Projects

Authored by Wellingtone. Endorsed by the APM.

Course Summary

The 1-day Wellingtone Project Sponsor training course is designed for project & programme sponsors. This practical course provides comprehensive guidance on project sponsorship and the importance this role plays both for the project and the organisation.

According to the NAO and their 2015 annual review of projects; “The effectiveness of the project sponsor is the best single predictor of project success or failure”.  Yet so many people are asked to sponsor a project or programme with little or no training. How can we expect them to be effective in this role?

We can customise this course to meet your exact training needs and deliver condensed versions appropriate for executive briefings.

Why take this Sponsor course?

Why Run this Course?

Poor project sponsorship is a top 10 challenge for organisations. Investing in those assigned to sponsor projects will directly increase the chances of project & programme success.

Globally Recognised Course

Authored by Wellingtone and Endorsed by the APM, the syllabus also aligns with the PMI, enabling delegates to collect PMI PDU points.

In-house Customised Courses

This course can be delivered in-house and customised for your organisation’s culture & change management processes.

Sponsor Course Details & Agenda

The sponsor is accountable for the successful delivery of the project. Working jointly with the project manager, the sponsor defines the project’s purpose and objectives, clarifies requirements, takes decisions, provides resources (people, funding etc…) garners organisational support and directs the project manager.

The sponsor also monitors the project context and leads communications with senior key stakeholders. They will always remain accountable for the project outcome.

This highly interactive project sponsor training course brings best practice to life through exercises and discussions. The course can be customised to align with your ways of working and project context.

The course aligns with these best practice references:

  • The Association for Body of Knowledge (APMBOK) 7th Edition
  • Project Sponsorship by David West. Gower. 2010
  • Sponsoring Change. A Guide to the Governance Aspects of Project Sponsorship. 2nd Edition. The Association for Project Management.
  • The context of project management

  • Project governance and roles

  • Sponsor functions for the organisation

  • What the sponsor does for the project manager

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • What to expect from your project manager

  • Successful project sponsorship

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
FUTUREPMO

22nd OCTOBER 2026 | LONDON

FuturePMO is the annual 1-day conference dedicated to the PMO, bringing together 250+ practitioners from all sectors. Hear from thought leaders, practitioners, and our amazing keynote speakers. Really network, be inspired, learn, share, and grow.

This event isn’t like any other business conference you’ve attended. With a sprinkling of fun, great food, and our team as hosts, we promise an amazing day for you and your colleagues.

Contact Nicole about your Sponsor, SRO, Exec, and SLT training needs.