If You’re Interested In Learning Program Management, Subscribe To These 3 YouTube Channels
Want To Break Into Program Management? These 3 Free YouTube Channels Will Teach You More Than A $40,000 Degree And Help You Land Your First PM Role
Learning Program Management is hard.
Luckily, everything you need to know to get started, become proficient, and even get hired as a Program Manager, you have access to online—for free.
Just subscribe to these 3 YouTube channels:
Project Management Basics
Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy's channel is like having a patient mentor who breaks down complex PM concepts into digestible pieces.
His systematic approach to teaching foundational concepts will help you build a rock-solid understanding of project management principles. It's perfect for beginners who need clear, practical explanations.
Channel: PMBasics101
The Digital Project Manager
In today's tech-driven world, understanding digital project management is crucial.
This channel bridges the gap between traditional PjM methods and modern digital demands. You'll learn how to apply agile methodologies, leverage digital tools, and effectively lead remote teams—skills employers desperately seek.
Channel: the Digital Project Manager
Management Courses
Want to develop the leadership skills that separate good program managers from great ones?
This channel goes beyond technical skills to focus on the human side of management. Their free training modules cover essential soft skills like team dynamics and leadership strategies that will help you navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
Channel: ManagementCourses
The beauty of these channels is that they create a natural learning pathway.
Start with "Project Management Basics" to build your foundational knowledge through bite-sized, digestible lessons. Then, explore "The Digital Project Manager" to modernize your toolkit with contemporary methodologies and digital-first thinking. Finally, "Management Courses" rounds out your education by developing the leadership qualities that transform good managers into exceptional ones. Following this sequence, you'll evolve from a complete beginner to a confident program manager in record time.
So, save yourself $40,000 studying Project Management in college and just binge these YouTube channels.
PS… If you’re enjoying Lead PgM, will you take 6 seconds to share it with a friend?
It will help us grow the newsletter (and bring more Program Managers into the world).
Whenever you share with a friend using the link below, you earn a TPM Story Point (redeemable in the next sprint).
And finally, I’d love your input on making Lead PgM even more helpful for you! So please leave a comment with the following:
Ideas you’d like covered in future editions
Your biggest takeaway from this edition
I read & reply to every single one of them!