Project Management Associate Early Remote Internship
Project Management Associate Intern
Diagnose why a project tool isn't being adopted, then build the charter, roadmap and change plan that fixes it.
Duration
4 weeks
Time commitment
8–10 hours a week
Format
Internship · Remote
Fee
Free to apply
Scholarship
$1,000
Apply by
1 Sep 2026
A real adoption problem: a growing organization has a project management tool nobody uses properly. You diagnose why, and design the plan that fixes it.
What you'll do
- Conduct root cause analysis on barriers to project tool adoption
- Develop PM documents including project charters and team charters
- Create an implementation roadmap with timelines, resources and responsibilities
- Design stakeholder engagement, risk management and change management strategies
- Analyze employee feedback to generate adoption recommendations
- Present a leadership-ready project plan with actionable solutions
Ideal if you're heading toward project management, operations, business strategy or organizational transformation.
1,962 learner responses
- Rated 8 or above
- 87.8%
- Added a lot to my skills
- 90.2%
- Will use these skills elsewhere
- 98.4%
“My favorite aspect of this internship was using Trello to create and manage Kanban boards, which helped me visualize the workflow and track task progress.”
“My favorite aspect was the hands-on transition from research to execution. Developing the Project Charter and researching Risk Mitigation for the logistics brief were the most helpful activities.”
“One of the best parts of this internship at Excelerate was learning through real projects and working with others. I really enjoyed the workshops and skill courses as they helped me improve how I manage time, work in a team, and communicate better.”
“My favorite part of the internship was using Jira for Gantt charts and Trello for task management, which helped me stay organized and track progress efficiently.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a certification course?+
No. It isn't PMP or PRINCE2 preparation. It's practice on a real adoption problem, producing the documents a working project manager actually writes, charters, roadmaps, risk and stakeholder plans.
What will I have to show at the end?+
A leadership-ready project plan with a root-cause analysis, an implementation roadmap, and a stakeholder and change-management strategy behind it.
How does the scholarship actually work?+
The scholarship is a tuition award, not a cash payment. If you earn it, it is redeemable against the cost of study at the sponsoring partner university. It is not transferable to another institution and it is not paid out to you directly.
We say this plainly because it is the single thing learners most often misunderstand. If a cash payment is what you're looking for, this program won't provide it, but it is free to take part in either way.
What actually happens in the first week?+
Day one you're placed in a team and given the brief, the materials and a named mentor. By the end of week one you'll have agreed how your team works together and produced your first deliverable. You'll know what's expected of you, and when, before you start.
My teammates will be in other time zones. How does that work?+
Teams are grouped into compatible time zones wherever numbers allow, and the work is built to be done asynchronously, shared documents, recorded updates, and a small number of live checkpoints scheduled with your team.
Most learners tell us the global team was the best part. It's also the part that needs the most coordination, so we plan for it rather than leaving it to chance.
Do I need experience to apply?+
No. These are entry points, not tests, the tools are taught as part of the program. Around a quarter of learners tell us they used a tool for the first time here.
Is it really free?+
Yes. No application fee, no participation fee, and no charge for your certificate or badge. Programs are funded by the sponsoring university or partner organization.
Is this paid work, and does it lead to a job?+
It isn't paid employment and it doesn't guarantee a job. What it produces is a portfolio piece and a Skills Track Record, evidence of what you did, assessed through your work and your team's feedback, that you can show any employer.
Can I take more than one?+
Yes, and many people do, around one in ten learners come back for a second. Trainee level is the usual starting point, with Associate level as the step up.
What do I get at the end?+
A verified digital badge, a certificate of completion, and a Skills Track Record listing the capabilities you demonstrated. Associate-level programs also carry a letter of recommendation.
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