Stoke-on-Trent

About the training
Stoke-on-Trent is well known for its links to the pottery industry, but is also the birthplace of celebrated physicist Oliver Lodge, who invented the spark plug. It has plenty of good transport links so is easy to access from almost anywhere in the country, making it an ideal location for face-to-face project management courses. We also offer live Virtual Classroom or Distance Learning courses and have over 15 years’ experience delivering Bespoke Training Courses on client premises.
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Here is some information about just one of our trainers who conducts courses in Stoke-on-Trent. All of our trainers conduct courses across the country. For more information on all of our trainers see our Trainers page

Carmen Campos

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Senior Training Consultant

 Carmen Campos Castellanos is a highly skilled project management consultant with a robust background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in managing complex projects across diverse sectors. Her career has been marked by significant achievements in project delivery, training, and mentoring, making her a valuable asset to Parallel and the project management field at large. The latest of Carmens achievements is APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP). She has gone on to mentor other applicants for the ChPP process.

 Courses Carmen Delivers

  • APM Project Fundamentals Qualification
  • APM Project Management Qualification
  • APM Chartered Project Professional Coaching
  • Parallel's Project Management in Practice

Expertise and Achievements:

  1. Specialist Areas: Carmen specializes in APM courses, bespoke project management training development and delivery, transformational coaching, and mentoring.

  2. Industry Experience: With over a decade of experience, Carmen has managed complex, multi-site engineering projects in industries such as bioprocessing, manufacturing, and research and development. She has also excelled in delivering training programs across these sectors.

  3. Training and Mentoring: Carmen has extensive experience in training and mentoring apprentices, graduate students, and industry professionals. She customizes training content to ensure practical application and relevance to diverse backgrounds, enhancing learning outcomes effectively.

Notable Projects:

  • Sartorius Stedim: Led large-scale engineering projects in bioprocessing, training R&D and operations teams on new business processes and supporting change management.
  • Johnson Matthey: Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives in catalyst production, integrating Kaizen principles to enhance efficiency and throughput.
  • TWI Ltd: Managed European-funded research projects and provided commercial support, demonstrating versatility across different project scopes.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from UCLM, including studies at the University of Birmingham.
  • APM Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) and Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
  • Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM).
  • Pursuing an accredited diploma in Transformational Coaching to enhance her coaching capabilities.

Carmen Campos Castellanos is a dynamic professional committed to advancing project management standards through her expertise and passion for education. Her contributions to Parallel and her impact on the project management community reflect her dedication to continuous improvement and innovation. Carmen's leadership in training and mentoring ensures that professionals at all levels are well-equipped to excel in their careers, embodying the qualities of a true industry leader.

I recently completed the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) training, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The course was incredibly well-structured, providing a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices. What truly made the experience outstanding was our instructor, Tyron. His expertise, engaging teaching style, and ability to break down complex concepts into digestible lessons were exceptional.

Tyron’s real-world examples and interactive exercises brought the material to life, making it not only easier to understand but also highly applicable to my professional role. He was patient, approachable, and always willing to answer questions, ensuring every participant felt confident in their learning journey. His dedication to our success was evident throughout the course, and his guidance played a significant role in helping me prepare for the PMQ exam.

Thanks to Tyron and the excellent training program, I feel more confident in my project management abilities and am excited to apply what I’ve learned in my career. If you’re considering APMQ training, this is the place to do it—and if you’re lucky enough to have Tyron as your instructor, you’re in for a fantastic experience!

Lee Doak
April 4, 2025
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Amazing training provided by Tyrone. He made the classes really engaging and fun. There are many resources provided by parallel for the PMQ which I found really beneficial. Would recommend anyone looking for a training company to check out parallel project training.

Ahmed
April 3, 2025
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The online APM PMQ course with Tyrone Davids was excellent.

Sophie Swainger
December 13, 2024
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Recently took the APM PMQ training course and Exam, Tyrone was instrumental in helping me pass, managed to keep the large amount of content engaging every session. Engaged with everyone involved on my course (18 in group) and was effective in responding and adapting to everyone’s knowledge levels/understanding. Great trainer !

Scott Curry
December 13, 2024
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The training provided by Ruth Phillips from Parallel Project Training for the APM PMQ was exceptional. Ruth’s expertise, engaging delivery, and practical insights made the complex concepts accessible and manageable. Her ability to break down key topics and relate them to real-world scenarios was particularly helpful in building confidence for the exam. The course was well-structured, interactive, and thoroughly professional, making it an excellent choice for anyone preparing for the APM PMQ. Highly recommended!

Michael Hennigan
November 29, 2024
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Great course provider and great trainer Tyrone, have learnt so much in 5 weeks!

Gemma Vare
March 22, 2024
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Highly recommended Parallel Project Training. Carmen is a fantastic trainer, she is able to guide you through the training in a friendly and welcome manner, she takes the qualification and puts it into bite size chunks to make it digestible over the 5 weeks. Thanks for all your help!

Grace Mortlock
February 29, 2024
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Would highly recommend using Parallel Project Training. They have supported me in my journey to achieving my APM PMQ.The presentations and podcasts that they provide are informative and easy to understand. Compared to other training providers they are also one of the cheapest around.

Sam Hills
October 12, 2023
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Excellent course and really well led by Tyrone. Great method of getting the key information across and really informative.

Aaron
April 3, 2023
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Amazing course and highly recommended. Carmen was very knowledgeable and easy to understand in order to pass the APM PMQ exam.

Rico Craigie
March 6, 2023
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Stoke-on-Trent is well known for its links to the pottery industry, but is also the birthplace of celebrated physicist Oliver Lodge, who invented the spark plug. It has plenty of good transport links so is easy to access from almost anywhere in the country, making it an ideal location for face-to-face project management courses. We also offer live Virtual Classroom or Distance Learning courses and have over 15 years’ experience delivering Bespoke Training Courses on client premises.
About Stoke-on-Trent

About Stoke-on-Trent

Sometimes referred to simply as Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent is a city in central England. It is located between Birmingham and Manchester and is found on the upper valley of the River  Trent to the south-west of the Pennines.

The city is well known for its links to the pottery industry, which has earned it the name The Potteries. it is considered to be the world capital of ceramics and is home to several different museums that are dedicated to decorative arts and ceramics across the ages. It is also the birthplace of celebrated physicist Oliver Lodge, who invented the spark plug.

Stoke-on-Trent is an excellent central destination within England that is accessible from all directions. It has plenty of good transport links, making it a popular choice for those who are looking to attend a project management course from anywhere in the country.

Whilst there is no airport within the city itself, it is just a short drive of 45 minutes from Manchester Airport and a 60-minute drive from Birmingham Airport, both of which have regular flights from other cities within the UK and also other cities in Europe. There are also good rail links between both airports and the railway station in Stoke-on-Trent.

On the West Coast Mainline, the railway station in Stoke-on-Trent is easily accessible with regular direct high-speed trains arriving from London Euston (1 hour and 20 minutes), Manchester (35 minutes) and Birmingham (47 minutes). It is also linked to other destinations across the country, with five train operators serving the station.

For those who prefer to visit Stoke-on-Trent by road, the city is conveniently placed at junctions 15 and 16 of the M6 motorway, which connects it to the North and South of the country and the A50, which offers a direct link to the M1, connecting it to the East of the country. There is also a frequent National Express bus service that travels to Stoke-on-Trent.

Where to stay

Many project management courses take place over several days, and this makes it necessary to secure accommodation nearby for the duration of the course. There are some fantastic hotels in Stoke-on-Trent offering all of the facilities you might require.

Double Tree by Hilton, Stoke-on-Trent (ST1 5BQ)

Just a 5-minute drive from the city centre, and with private onsite payable parking, this hotel is a great choice for those who prefer not to be in the city centre itself. It is close to two local railway stations and easily accessible by public transport as well. The hotel is well equipped for those guests who may need to contact the office during their stay, with a business centre and meeting rooms available. There is an onsite restaurant for those guests who want the convenience of food nearby, and the city centre is just a few minutes’ drive away, where there are plenty of options available.

Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent (ST1 4QA)

This is a city centre hotel that has made significant commitments towards sustainability and has gained a level 3+ sustainability certification. The hotel is close to the railway station and also has private parking available to guests with some accessible parking spaces. The hotel itself is very accessible, with a number of wheelchair-friendly rooms available. The rooms are a good size and have all the facilities you would expect from a hotel of this calibre. There are also meeting rooms on site which can be hired for training courses.

The Upper House (ST12 9AE)

Located in Barlaston on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent, The Upper House is a smaller hotel steeped in history. With just 24 individually decorated rooms, it is a smaller hotel, but it is not lacking in any of the features that you might require from a 4-star option. The onsite restaurant offers high-quality meals, and the hotel also benefits from its own free parking. There is a taxi service available for guests looking to visit the city centre in the evening who prefer not to drive. This is a beautiful hotel in stunning surroundings.

Things to do

If you are staying in Stoke-on-Trent for project management training, you may want to make the most of the local area and explore.

Restaurants

There are some fantastic restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent offering a fantastic range of different cuisines. Whilst there are no Michelin Star restaurants in the city, there is one restaurant in particular that is worthy of a mention as a result of its chef, who has held 2 Michelin stars in the past.

Lunar by Niall Keating (ST12 9ER) is housed in the former staff canteen of the factory “World of Wedgewood”. It is named for The Lunar Society, which was founded by Josiah Wedgewood. The head chef, Niall Keating, has worked in a number of 2 and 3-star restaurants all over the world and received his first Michelin star in 2017 with a second star at the age of 30 (both at The Dining Room at Whatley Manor Hotel). He also holds one of the first green stars from Michelin for his sustainability methods and is also a holder of a number of other industry awards, including the 2020 BBC Great British Menu “Champion of Champions”.

The menu is based around prime British ingredients, with some Asian influences evident in a number of the dishes.

If you are looking for something a little simpler, then you will find a range of restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent with everything from traditional British dishes to Asian-inspired cuisine.

Entertainment

Aside from the more traditional pubs that you will find in Stoke-on-Trent, there are plenty of exciting places to visit in the evening.

There are a number of theatres in the city, with The Regent Theatre (at Piccadilly, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1AP) offering a range of top-quality shows throughout the year. The Stoke-on-Trent Repertory Theatre offers some very good quality amateur performances, and other alternatives in the city include Victoria Hall for comedy and the Mitchell Arts Centre (at Broad St, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG) with a range of shows and art exhibitions.

For something completely different, the Stoke-on-Trent Ski Centre is open until 9 p.m. every evening and offers both snowboarding and skiing.

 

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