Great training and preparation for APM exams. Have used Parallel Project Training a couple of times, with each experience being extremely positive from the training material provided, feedback on mock questions, and availability from the training team for any questions. I would recommend Parallel Project Training for project management training
Reading is a town located in South-East England. It is a commercial centre of particular significance with Insurance and Information Technology businesses. Located just 40 miles west of London, Reading is easy to get to and has good transport links from both the east and west.We deliver Bespoke Project Management Courses on client premises in the Reading area. We also offer live Virtual Classroom or Distance Learning courses for project managers at all stages of their careers.
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Here is some information about just one of our trainers who conducts courses in Reading. All of our trainers conduct courses across the country. For more information on all of our trainers see our Trainers page
Becky Willmott
Senior Training Consultant
Becky Willmott is an accomplished project management training consultant. With over with over 20 years’ experience across logistics, healthcare, and the public sector, including roles such as Head of PMO. Specialising in governance, assurance, and training delivery, Becky is passionate about developing project management capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and the design of impactful training programmes. She has a strong academic and professional background, holding APM, PRINCE2® V7 and MSP qualifications, and brings extensive practical expertise from her senior leadership roles.
Courses Becky Delivers
APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
- APM Project Management Qualification
- Bespoke training programmes
Expertise and Achievements
Becky has developed a reputation for her ability to design and deliver training that makes complex project management methodologies accessible and engaging. She has led PMO teams, introduced governance frameworks, and overseen the successful rollout of project delivery systems across major organisations. Drawing on her experience with methodologies including Prince2, MSP, Waterfall, Hybrid, and DMAIC, she helps professionals build confidence in applying structured approaches to real-world project challenges.
Her industry experience includes senior roles at Unipart Logistics, NHS Supply Chain, and DHL, where she managed governance frameworks, programme assurance, and stakeholder engagement at the highest level. At Unipart, she led business-wide training on project delivery systems and drove change initiatives that transformed ways of working across the organisation. Known for her strong coaching and mentoring approach, she supports candidates in achieving professional certifications, improving their exam techniques, and applying learning to deliver measurable project outcomes.
Notable Projects
Unipart Logistics: As Head of PMO, Becky was responsible for training and implementing a project delivery system across the business, leading governance and assurance assessments, and reporting project quality and progress at board level.
NHS Supply Chain (via DHL & Unipart): Delivered governance frameworks across strategic programmes, introduced programme assurance approaches, and facilitated stakeholder workshops to drive successful programme delivery.
DHL Business Transformation: Developed and implemented programme management governance documentation, standardised assurance processes, and introduced a programme communication strategy to strengthen delivery.
Education and Professional Qualifications
PRINCE2® V7 – Professional (renewed Nov 2024)
Managing Successful Programmes – Professional
Six Sigma (in-house accelerated change qualification)
MSP - Microsoft Project
BSc (Hons) Leeds Metropolitan University
Becky Willmott is a results-oriented project management training consultant with a proven history of enhancing project delivery performance and building high-performing PMO teams. Her combination of qualifications, leadership experience, and passion for professional development makes her a valuable asset to Parallel and a trusted partner in advancing project management competencies.
Reading is a town located in South-East England. It is a commercial centre of particular significance with Insurance and Information Technology businesses. Located just 40 miles west of London, Reading is easy to get to and has good transport links from both the east and west.We deliver Bespoke Project Management Courses on client premises in the Reading area. We also offer live Virtual Classroom or Distance Learning courses for project managers at all stages of their careers.
About Reading
Reading is a town located in South-East England. It is a commercial centre of particular significance with businesses in the fields of Insurance and Information Technology. The town is famous as the home of the Reading Festival; one of the biggest festivals in the UK. It was also the site of Reading Abbey; one of the richest and largest monasteries of medieval Britain. Located just 40 miles west of London, Reading is easy to get to and a popular choice for those people looking to attend training courses as it has good transport links from both the east and west.
Transport
Reading describes itself as one of the best-connected towns that you will find in the UK, and it is easy to see how they can make the claim. Thanks to its position on the M4 corridor, Reading’s local airport is Heathrow, which is just a 25-minute drive away. As an international airport Heathrow connects Reading to locations not just in the UK but all over the world. Reading is also served by some very good motorway networks with the M40 linking it to Birmingham and the North, Bristol and then into Wales is reached by the M4 and a number of good A roads making it very accessible from other areas of the country. Reading has 2 train stations and is just a 22-minute train ride away from London. Whatever way you choose to travel, getting to Reading is easy.
With training courses lasting between 2 – 5 days it is usually easier to find accommodation near to the training location. There are a number of very good four-star hotels in and around the Reading area with plenty for you to choose from.
voco Reading, RG2 0FL
Located directly next to the FC Conference Centre, voco Reading is a contemporary hotel with light open communal areas and thoroughly modern uncluttered rooms. The hotel is a couple of miles outside the centre of the town and has free parking facilities for guests as well as good access to local public transport links. There is a business centre and meeting rooms for hire as well as free wifi throughout. The proximity to the conference centre makes this a very good hotel for those people attending project management training in Reading.
Malmaison Reading, 18-20 Station Rd, Reading RG1 1JX
The Malmaison Reading is a city centre hotel with a stunning history. The hotel is a contemporary reworking of the 1844 Great Western Hotel which is believed to be the oldest surviving railway hotel anywhere in the world. Its central location makes it a great choice for getting about however this does mean that there is no onsite parking – however it is just a 2-minute walk from the station so ideal for guests visiting by train. This is a travel sustainable hotel, which means that Malmaison has taken steps to help reduce its carbon footprint. They offer all of the amenities you would expect from a hotel of this calibre.
Hilton Reading, Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ
Another centrally located hotel the Hilton Reading is just a few minutes’ drive from the centre, and there is free onsite parking. The hotel has a range of fitness facilities, including a swimming pool which may be of interest to those guests who like to stay healthy whilst away from home. There are onsite business facilities and meeting rooms that can be hired for training courses. The hotel is also very accessible with a number of special adaptations having been made.
Meeting rooms
All of the hotels we have mentioned have large meeting room facilities that can be hired for project management courses. For those who prefer not to stay and do their training in the same hotel then there are plenty of meeting rooms for hire in Reading.
Regus
Regus offer a number of options for meeting room hire in Reading, there are 2 in the town centre with a further 4 located on the outskirts. The Arlington Business Centre in Theale on the outskirts of Reading offers modern well equipped meeting rooms and plenty of parking in lovely surroundings. All of the meeting facilities offered by Regus, such as the ones at Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading RG1 3EU, have been thoroughly inspected and offer fully equipped rooms with up-to-date facilities, perfect for your project management course requirements.
Meetingo, 9 Greyfriars Road, Reading,, RG1 1NU
Another company specialising in meeting rooms, Meetingo offers a range of spaces in central Reading and on the outskirts, The Greyfriars building centre on Greyfriars road is the perfect town centre location, easily place for local amenities and public transport links. This contemporary building is home to a range of different-sized meeting rooms with all of the amenities necessary for a training course.
When your course is scheduled to last for a couple of days it can be nice to take some time to explore some of the things that the area has to offer.
Restaurants
When it comes to restaurants, Reading is a real melting pot of different types of cuisine with a diverse range of restaurants to opt for, you may well find that you are spoilt for choice.
Reading is the closest town to L’Ortolan, a Michelin star restaurant with an incredible reputation. The restaurant was awarded its star in 2001 and has retained it ever since. The food is described as being a mixture of traditional tastes using contemporary recipes. The chef’s table experience offers a stunning taster menu with wines paired with each item on the menu to enhance the overall dining experience. L’Ortolan is located in the village of Shinfield which is just a short drive from the centre of Reading.
Entertainment
Reading is home to a very good number of pubs and wine bars offering a range of cask ales and specialist beers. If a good venue for a nice drink is at the top of your list, then you are sure to be able to find somewhere to suit in Reading from Milk on Merchants Place with its large selection of Rums to The Greyfriar on Greyfriars Road.
If you fancy something a little different, then head to Mates Rates Comedy Club on Gun Street where you will find a wide range of comedians performing each night. The shows are a mixture of well-established comedians and newcomers with something to amuse everyone.