Practical Project Management Course by Shay de Silva, PMP – Solution Garden
This Course Is For You If…

Sound familiar?

This course was built for team leads, department heads, creatives, consultants, and operational doers who manage projects — with or without the title.

"I'm not a project manager, but I'm expected to run projects anyway."
"I'm tired of chasing updates and playing catch-up all week."
"There must be a simpler way to keep everyone on track."
"I have a PM cert, but I still reinvent the wheel every single project."
What Becomes Possible

What becomes possible when you master the basics

No PMP required. No complicated systems. Just a simple, proven process that works for any project.

  • Become the best project manager at your company, even without the title

    You'll be the person everyone wants on their team — not because you have a certification, but because you actually get things done.

  • Go from overwhelmed overthinker to confident, unstoppable finisher

    Stop spinning your wheels. With a clear step-by-step process, you'll move fast, decide confidently, and finish what you start.

  • Tackle any project confidently, even with "complicated" people

    The tools you'll learn work in the real world, with real teams. No drama, fewer meetings, and way less stress.

What You'll Learn

Stop reinventing the wheel on every project.

By the end of this course, you'll have a repeatable system that works for any project — marketing campaigns, client work, or internal initiatives.

  • Create simple, repeatable systems to manage any type of work
  • Lead projects confidently without a formal PM title
  • Keep teams aligned without micromanaging every step
  • Track action items and solve roadblocks early
  • Deliver projects on time without burning yourself out
  • Run meetings people actually don't dread
  • Build a personal playbook you'll use again and again
The Plant to Harvest Framework™
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Plant

Clarify the purpose and define what success actually looks like

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Sprout

Break work into steps and build your actionable plan

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Tend

Keep things moving with sustainable routines and check-ins

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Harvest

Reflect, close loops, celebrate, and improve your process

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Bonus: AI Module

Smart, safe AI shortcuts for streamlined project work

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 20 Lessons

Practical training you can use immediately. No theory memorization, no lengthy certification process. Click any chapter to see the lessons inside.

WelcomeFree Preview
Project Playbook
Project Management BasicsFree Preview
Tips for Success
Mastering Project Communication
Goals Worth SettingFree Preview
Scope + Timing
Build a Foundation for Smooth Execution
Break It Down
Who's Doing What
Kick Off
Milestone Management Without Micromanagement
Bottlenecks: Spot Them, Fix Them, Move On
Trackers & Check-ins That Are Actually Helpful
Meetings and Status Updates People Don't Hate
Wrap It Up Right
Reflect + Reset
Celebrate
AI: Your New Project Sidekick
Smart, Safe, and Ethical AI Use
How We Compare

Practical PM vs. PMP Certification

Practical PM Course PMP Certification
One-time payment, no renewal fees✓✗
Step-by-step system you implement immediately✓✗
Templates and tools included✓✗
Covers people skills AND technical skills✓✗
No exam required to earn your certificate✓✗
Certificate of completion✓✓
Widely recognized at large corporations–✓
Student Results

What people are saying

★★★★★
"I have just used the Plant framework for quarterly planning and I have my strongest quarterly plan established for my team — with the clearest scope and outcomes, providing them the clarity they have been craving."
— Allen K.
★★★★★
"I rate this course as 'Outstanding'. It is a concise four-step process that, if followed, will simplify and organize your work. The library of worksheets and checklists are easily adapted to your needs. I wish I had this years ago."
— John B.
★★★★★
"This course made project management seem easy! It really simplified a lot for me. I finally feel like I have a clear system I can trust every time a new project lands on my plate."
— Ainsley D.
Everything You Get

Your complete project success toolkit

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Complete Project Playbook

Downloadable templates, trackers, and worksheets for every phase

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Certificate of Completion

Shareable credential to showcase your new skills immediately

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Quick Reference Guides

Real-world tools you can pull out whenever you need them

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Bonus AI Module

Smart, safe AI shortcuts specifically for project management

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Lifetime Access + Updates

All future updates included — no extra charge, ever

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Free Preview Lessons

Try before you buy — several lessons available for free right now

30 Day Guarantee

Try it risk-free for 30 days.

If Practical Project Management isn't the right fit for you for any reason, email us within 30 days of purchase and you'll receive a full refund — no forms, no hoops, no questions asked.

The guarantee applies to the complete course, including the Project Playbook. Refunds are processed promptly to your original payment method.

About Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Shay de Silva.

I'm a PMP-certified project management consultant and educator based in Washington, DC — and the founder of Solution Garden. With 20+ years of experience simplifying project work for leaders, teams, and non-project managers, I've seen what actually helps people move work forward with clarity and calm.

I built this course because most PM training is either too theoretical, too expensive, or too focused on memorization over implementation. This is the course I wish I'd had years ago — practical, people-centered, and built for the real world.

Have questions? Reach out at sdesilva@solutiongarden.com

PMP PMI-ACP CSM SAFe SPC MBA
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the Plant to Harvest Framework?
The Plant to Harvest Framework is the four-phase project management system at the heart of this course. Plant means clarifying the purpose and defining what success looks like. Sprout means breaking work into steps and building an actionable plan. Tend means keeping things moving with sustainable routines and check-ins. Harvest means reflecting, closing loops, celebrating wins, and improving your process for next time.
Do I need a PMP certification to take this course?
Not at all. This course was designed for people who manage projects with or without a formal PM title or certification. If you're a team lead, department head, consultant, creative, or operational doer who runs projects, this course is for you exactly as you are.
Who teaches this course?
Practical Project Management is taught by Shay de Silva, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, and SAFe SPC — a project management consultant and educator with 20+ years of experience. She is the founder of Solution Garden, based in Washington, DC.
How is this different from getting a PMP certification?
Unlike PMP certification, this course requires no exam, no prerequisites, and no renewal fees. It focuses entirely on immediate implementation — you get a repeatable system, templates, and tools you can use starting the same week you take the course.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes — 30 days, no questions asked. If Practical Project Management isn't the right fit for any reason, email within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. No forms, no hoops.
What do I get when I enroll?
You get 6 chapters and 20 lessons, the Complete Project Playbook with downloadable templates and worksheets, a certificate of completion, quick reference guides, a bonus AI module for project management, and lifetime access including all future updates — for a one-time payment of $497.
Ready to make it happen?

Simple systems. Real results. No drama.

Get instant access to the tools, templates, and systems that help you manage projects with less stress and more clarity — no PM title required.

Enroll in Practical Project Management $497 · One-time payment · 30-day money-back guarantee · Lifetime access