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The GortsUp Academy "Project Manager" course in Yerevan is designed for those who want to gain a new profession. Duration: 6 months. Classes are held in Yerevan at 4 Tigran Mets and on an online platform (hybrid format). Price: from 33 200 ֏ per month with 12-month installments. From the 3rd month of study, the job placement support program is available, and 79% of students find a job while still studying. The academy has been on the market since 2022, with 2500+ graduates.
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Job placement support program
From the 3rd month of study
Small groups with active involvement of everyone
Up to 20-22 students per group
Hands-on learning comes first
More than 50% of the course is practical work
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No. 1 in Armenia with a job placement program
Aravoty Shantum / GortsUp Academy
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Hayk media
- 2500+Graduates
- Since 2022On the market
- 9,2Client trust index
- 79%of graduates get jobs
Our students about us
The lesson was very interesting, everything was accessible, and the explanations were interesting and clear.
It was a very productive lesson.
Interesting and engaging.
I'm satisfied.
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It was a very productive lesson.
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Very good, the lecturer explained everything clearly.
The lesson was ideal, very good, we discussed everything as a group and all of us were involved.
I was involved, we asked the lecturer questions, it was an interactive lesson
We talked about professional topics, the lesson was interesting. The lecturer explained in an accessible way
The lesson was ideal, very good, we discussed everything as a group and all of us were involved.
I was involved, we asked the lecturer questions, it was an interactive lesson
We talked about professional topics, the lesson was interesting. The lecturer explained in an accessible way
A very good, positive, knowledgeable and smart person, the lecturer. I'm very happy with your academy. I have a very good opinion of you, and the lecturer was very professional.
Very interesting, I was very well engaged.
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The lesson was very interesting, the lecturer is a good specialist, I was engaged in the lesson.
Very interesting, I was very well engaged.
A quite pleasant lesson, I'm satisfied.
The lesson was very interesting, the lecturer is a good specialist, I was engaged in the lesson.
The lesson was interesting, I was engaged, and the lecturer was equally attentive to everyone.
The information about the profession was interesting.
The lecturer explains everything very well.
Very good, I have positive emotions from the lesson.
The lesson went by in an interesting way, the lecturer is a pleasant person.
The information about the profession was interesting.
The lecturer explains everything very well.
Very good, I have positive emotions from the lesson.
The lesson went by in an interesting way, the lecturer is a pleasant person.
When it is time to change your profession
If you ask yourself these questions, it is time to try something new
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You earn as much as you want, not as much as happens to come. -
You see your acquaintances changing jobs and their standard of living, while nothing changes for you. -
A year from now it will be harder for you to reach senior positions than it is today. -
You keep putting off a change of profession because you are afraid of making a mistake again. -
Will your skills become outdated faster than you update them? -
Do you have a clear goal for the next 1-3 years and a real plan to achieve it?
What does a project manager do?
A project manager is a specialist responsible for the successful delivery of projects from start to finish.
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Full project cycle
Planning and organizing all project stages, from concept to final delivery. -
Resource management
Team coordination, budget allocation and optimal use of all available resources. -
Control and communication
Monitoring of deadlines and quality, interaction with clients and stakeholders.
Where a project manager works
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IT and digitalSoftware development, startup launches, digital transformation of companies and digital marketing. -
FinanceBanks, insurance companies, investment funds and fintech startups are adopting a project management approach. -
ManufacturingIndustrial enterprises, construction companies and manufacturing holdings need effective project management. -
MarketingAdvertising and marketing agencies, where every campaign is a separate project with unique challenges. -
Public sectorGovernment institutions, educational organizations and non-profit foundations run many projects. -
International companiesGlobal corporations where the project manager coordinates the work of teams spread around the world.
Salary levels
Project manager is one of the highest-paid professions, especially in IT and digital.
Beginner PM with no experience or up to 1 year of experience
150–250k ֏
250–400k ֏
Program Manager, small team lead with 2-5 years of experience
Program head, PMO manager, program director with 5+ years of experience
400k+ ֏
Salaries in IT and digital are higher than the market average. Freelance and remote work offer extra income opportunities, allowing you to take on several projects at once or work with foreign clients.
Your path to a dream career
3 months after the start of study
You understand the profession from the inside.
You have your first practical skills, reinforced during practice.
You know what real problems are solved in this position.
You work confidently with the main tools and processes.
You are building confidence that you can work in this role.
You are starting to build your professional network.
You have your first practical skills, reinforced during practice.
You know what real problems are solved in this position.
You work confidently with the main tools and processes.
You are building confidence that you can work in this role.
You are starting to build your professional network.
6 months after the start of study
You confidently solve typical tasks at a junior specialist level.
You have several complete projects (cases) in your new profession.
You understand how to create value for the business in your role.
You have connections in companies and an established professional network.
You enter the job market as a ready specialist, not as a beginner.
You understand what problems you can be paid for.
You can present your value to a company in the language of business.
You have a growth plan for your first year in the new role.
You have several complete projects (cases) in your new profession.
You understand how to create value for the business in your role.
You have connections in companies and an established professional network.
You enter the job market as a ready specialist, not as a beginner.
You understand what problems you can be paid for.
You can present your value to a company in the language of business.
You have a growth plan for your first year in the new role.
One year after study
You fulfill dreams that you previously lacked the money or confidence for.
You live at a pace and standard of living that used to be your goal.
You earn more than before changing your profession.
You feel that you are valued.
You are not afraid to change companies if the conditions no longer meet your expectations.
You take part in solving the team's problems, not just carrying out tasks.
You understand how to grow in your role or move to the next level.
You feel like a full-fledged specialist in the job market.
You have real achievements that you can present to your next employer.
You live at a pace and standard of living that used to be your goal.
You earn more than before changing your profession.
You feel that you are valued.
You are not afraid to change companies if the conditions no longer meet your expectations.
You take part in solving the team's problems, not just carrying out tasks.
You understand how to grow in your role or move to the next level.
You feel like a full-fledged specialist in the job market.
You have real achievements that you can present to your next employer.
3 years after study
You achieve big goals not by luck, but through a systematic approach.
You work at the level of a confident middle or senior specialist.
You earn several times more than at the starting stage.
You choose projects and companies, rather than just looking for a job.
You understand how to create a product and earn income from your experience.
You sell not hours of work, but your value and results.
People turn to you for professional expertise, not just execution.
You understand how to grow your income and influence.
You become a noticeable specialist in your field.
You have a stable career path for the coming years.
You work at the level of a confident middle or senior specialist.
You earn several times more than at the starting stage.
You choose projects and companies, rather than just looking for a job.
You understand how to create a product and earn income from your experience.
You sell not hours of work, but your value and results.
People turn to you for professional expertise, not just execution.
You understand how to grow your income and influence.
You become a noticeable specialist in your field.
You have a stable career path for the coming years.
How to build a dream career
You get to choose among offers, rather than accept the first one that comes along.
Career center tools
- Résumé preparationTaking into account current job market requirements and HR specialists' expectations
- Career webinarsTo discuss the main interview questions and cases.
- 360° SupportConstant contact with a career center specialist on any job placement question
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Profile auditLinkedIn, HH.ru, Staff.am. We will present your experience in the best possible way. - Q&AWe have collected typical HR questions and prepared answers, ensuring you are fully prepared.
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Course: Interview from 0 to a job offerA special module that prepares you for the interview. -
Job chatGet job openings directly in Telegram, being the first to see them from 3 different sources. -
Guides and checklistsFor preparing for interviews on your own, so you feel confident and without fear. -
Communication with employersGet job openings directly in Telegram from the 3 very first sources. -
Motivation and supportWe are always by your side. We help analyze interviews and strengthen weak points.
What will the career center give you?
You choose, you are not the one being chosen
Job placement support
Requirements for students
- You attend 85%+ of modules
- You pass all tests
- You pass the exam (with a positive result)
- You complete the resume template
We guarantee
- We review your resume and feedback at least once
- We review your staff.am, LinkedIn, hh.ru profiles
- Access to a private Telegram group with job postings
The best companies trust us:
where our graduates work too
What will you learn?
- Communication with clientsLearn to negotiate, agree on requirements and present results
- Team managementLearn how to motivate employees, delegate tasks and resolve conflicts
- MethodologiesLearn Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Kanban and hybrid approaches to project management
- ToolsLearn to manage projects in MS Project, Jira, Trello, Confluence
- BudgetingLearn skills of project budget planning, allocation and control
- Risk managementYou will be able to identify, assess and minimize project risks
- DocumentationLearn how to maintain project documentation, including the charter, plan and reports
- Project specifics in different industriesYou will be able to manage projects in information technology, digital, events and many other fields
Speakers and course authors
Course program
Block 1. Introduction to the Profession and Project Management Basics
- Project goals and objectives
- Project life cycle
- Stakeholders
Block 2. Project Life Cycle
- Project requirements
- Conducting research
- Requirements traceability matrix
- MoSCoW Prioritization - a prioritization method.
- RACI matrix
- Terms of reference (ToR)
- Building a Project Charter
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Network diagram
- Time estimation
- Resource planning
- Resource management
- Budget management (CBS)
- Final plan approval
Block 3. Team Management, Communication and Quality
- Team motivation
- Feedback
- Stages of team development
- Gallup's 12 factors
- Distribution of resources and tasks
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Meetings
- Quality assurance (QA)
- Quality control (QC)
- Quality management (QM)
- Quality criteria and indicators: defining, measuring and analyzing them
Block 4. Classic Project Methodologies
- Waterfall model: key characteristics
- Waterfall phases
- Lean approach: principles and philosophy
- Continuous improvement (Kaizen)
- Value Stream
- PRINCE2 structure and principles
- The 3 core components of PRINCE2 and how they interrelate during project management.
- Extreme Programming (XP) methodology
- XP values, principles and practices
Block 5. Flexible and Hybrid Methodologies
- Agile philosophy and fundamental principles
- Values of the Agile Manifesto
- Kanban methodology
- Kanban Board structure
- Work in Progress (WIP) limits
- Differences and combination of Agile and Kanban
- Scrum methodology structure
- Team roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team
- Core Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Standup, Review, Retrospective)
- What Scrumban is and why it emerged
- Scrum structure + Kanban flow
- When to use the Scrumban model
- What hybrid Project Management is
- Why organizations combine Waterfall and Agile
- Types of hybrid approach:
— Agile-Waterfall Integration
— Lean-Agile mix
- Pros and risks of hybrid projects
Block 6. Modern Tools in Project Management
- The role of AI in modern projects
- Using AI across project phases:
- planning and risk analysis
- AI Agent: project management without a human
- Risk Register: recording and classifying risks
- Risk response plan
- Risk identification methods
— Brainstorming
— Assumption Analysis - analysis of assumptions
— SWOT analysis
— Checklists
— Expert Interviews - interviews with specialists
- Quantitative analysis methods
- Risk management algorithm
- Application in Excel
- Psychology and negotiations
- Communication: the foundation of negotiations
- Body language and non-verbal communication
Block 7. Project Management in Different Industries
- Characteristics and specifics of IT projects
- Phases of software projects
- Managing risks and issues in IT projects
- Characteristics and specifics of digital projects
- Interconnection of Marketing and Digital projects
- Agile and Scrum approaches in digital projects
- Key elements and types of contracts
- Common risks
- Intellectual property
- Personal data protection
Packages
MINI
- 24 modules
- 24 interim tests
- 24 additional learning materials
- Individual feedback during the course
- Constant support from the support and service team throughout your studies
- Course completion certificate
- 1 year of access to the digital professional community
- 3 universal career webinars on passing job interviews successfully
33 200 AMD per month
58 716
BASE
- 24 modules
- 24 interim tests
- 24 additional learning materials
- Individual feedback during the course
- Constant support from the support and service team throughout your studies
- Course completion certificate
- 1 year of access to the digital professional community
- 3 universal career webinars on passing job interviews successfully
- 1 year of access to a closed Telegram group with vacancies
- 1 year of access to the learning platform
- CV preparation in Armenian
- Professional photo for your CV
- LinkedIn profile audit and 2 months of feedback
41 600 AMD per month
75 938
PRO MAX
- 24 modules
- 24 interim tests
- 24 additional learning materials
- Individual feedback during the course
- Constant support from the support and service team throughout your studies
- Course completion certificate
- 1 year of access to the digital professional community
- 3 universal career webinars on passing job interviews successfully
- 1 year of access to a closed Telegram group with vacancies
- 1 year of access to the learning platform
- CV preparation in Armenian
- Professional photo for your CV
- LinkedIn profile audit and 2 months of feedback
- 1 individual interview simulation
- staff.am profile audit and 2 months of feedback
49 900 AMD per month
90 771
Monthly payment with a 12-month installment plan
Frequently asked questions
The Project Manager course costs, with 12-month installments: MINI package - 33 200 ֏ per month, BASE package - 41 600 ֏ per month, PRO MAX package - 49 900 ֏ per month. Monthly installment payment is available.
The course lasts 6 months.
The format is hybrid: classes are held in Yerevan at 4 Tigran Mets Avenue, and on an online learning platform.
Yes, the academy has a job placement support program. Conditions: 85%+ attendance of modules, passing all tests, a positive exam result and filling in the résumé template. The academy reviews your résumé and your LinkedIn, staff.am and hh.ru profiles, and gives you access to a closed Telegram group with job openings.
Yes, the academy holds free career consultations and helps you choose the right path. Leave a request on the website or call +374 93 12-96-06.
GortsUp Academy is located in Yerevan, at 4 Tigran Mets Avenue. Phone: +374 93 12-96-06, email: info@gortsup.am.
Where to start? We will help
- If you don't yet know what your strengths are:
- If you want a change but can't decide which field to start with:
- Or if you simply want to discover what professions exist outside IT where you can earn a decent living:
our specialist will hold a free career consultation and help you choose the right path.
Contacts
GortsUp Academy