Not a Trainer Who Talks About Projects. An Operator Who Has Run Them — Across Countries, Industries, and Millions in Stakes.
Eng. Ahmad Aly Eldabaa built his professional identity in the field, not in a classroom. His foundation was forged at Procter & Gamble, where he led complex, multi-disciplinary global projects spanning mechanical, electrical, software, control systems, and organizational change — across more than 7 countries in the Middle East and Europe. His work involved cross-cultural teams, international contractors, and execution environments where failure had real financial consequences. That experience didn't just teach him how projects work — it showed him exactly how and why they fall apart.
As the co-founder and business lead of ANF Al Ahram — the first and only spunlace nonwoven fabrics manufacturer in MENA — Ahmad took a complex industrial venture from concept to full production, then onto Shark Tank Egypt, securing real investment in front of a national audience. As Managing Director of Ajax Training & Consulting for 14+ years, he built MENA's most simulation-intensive PM training operation. As co-founder of TAKUMI Software Studio, he is an active digital transformation partner to 20+ multinationals.
"Every execution challenge he has taught, he has personally lived. APPM is not a curriculum he designed. It is a system he extracted from everything that worked — and everything that didn't."
He teaches at AUC and CIC Business Schools. He is a TEDx speaker. He holds PMP, Lean Six Sigma, and ICF Positive Psychology Coach certifications. He has trained 27,000+ professionals across 15+ industries. He has 14,600+ learners on Almentor across 7 programs.
PMP · Lean Six Sigma Black Belt · ICF Positive Psychology Coach
Global project leadership across 7+ countries — Middle East & Europe
TEDx Speaker · AUC Faculty · CIC Business School Faculty
After 13 consecutive cohorts, the feedback from graduates is consistent: this program changes how you operate in every room you walk into — not just project rooms.
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Execution From Day One
No theory-first warmup. Every session delivers tools you can use the next morning — templates, live case studies, and challenges built from real projects Eng. Ahmad ran across multiple industries and countries.
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Life Philosophy + Work Execution
Project management isn't a job title. It is a way of thinking about time, people, risk, and intention. APPM teaches you to manage your energy and relationships the same way you manage scope and budget.
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Leadership Accelerator, Not PM Theory
From AI-powered productivity to team psychology under pressure — APPM trains the full operator. You leave leading, not just managing. The difference is visible inside 30 days of finishing the program.
Module 04 — AI in Project Management
The Smartest PMs in the Room Are Already Using AI.
APPM dedicates a full module to AI as a deployed project tool — not as a concept. You leave with working workflows, not a list of apps to try.
Deployed in live project contexts
The next generation of project managers are not being replaced by AI — they are being separated from those who ignore it. APPM gives you the judgment to use AI correctly, not just the tools to copy-paste from.
ChatGPT in PM
Scope writing, risk analysis, meeting summaries, and stakeholder reports — automated but judgment-led.
Gemini Advanced
Project data interpretation, timeline scenarios, and resource optimization prompts.
Notebook LM
Project knowledge base management, document synthesis, and decision audit trails.
Automation & Prompting
PM workflows that run themselves. Prompting frameworks built for project environments.
What You Will Be Able to Do
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Generate project charters in minutes
Structured, professional initiation documents you review and refine — not write from scratch.
02
Run AI-assisted risk workshops
Surface blind spots your team missed. Validate with human judgment. Act faster.
03
Build your own PM AI assistant
Leave the cohort with a customized AI workflow built for your industry and project types.
04
Communicate smarter to leadership
Translate complex project status into executive-ready language — clear, fast, persuasive.
Program Curriculum
5 Modules. Zero Filler.
01
Engineer Your Life Like a Project
Before tools, there is mindset. How to manage your time, energy, relationships, and mission using PM logic — applied to life and work simultaneously.
02
Planning Mastery
Gantt charts, dependencies, milestone mapping, MS Project — built from real projects across manufacturing, services, tech, and startups. Not textbook scenarios.
03
Team Psychology & Leadership
How to lead without formal authority, align difficult stakeholders, and get peak performance from people under pressure. This is where most PM programs stop.
04
AI Tools in Project Management
ChatGPT, Gemini, Notebook LM, automation, and prompting frameworks — deployed live inside project contexts, not demonstrated in isolation.
05
Value Delivery & Risk Management
Prioritizing what actually matters, managing risk the way strategists do, and communicating project value to the people who control decisions and budgets.
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Graduation Project + Industry Panel
You don't just receive a certificate. You defend a real project in front of industry judges. Winners are recognized. This is the session where APPM proves itself.
Guest Speakers & Mentors
You Will Be in the Room With These People.
Not keynote speakers. People who come in for real conversations about how they execute at the highest level — and what they wish they had known earlier.
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Eng. Alaa Aboulwafa
CEO – WAF Holding
HG
Hossam Elgouroury
ICF Relationship Coach
MN
Mr. Mohamed Naieem
CEO – Shark & Shrimp Marketing Agency
MH
Mr. Mohamed Hatab
Kraft Heinz Regional CFO
MA
Eng. Mohamed Abdelmaksoud
Regional Projects Director – P&G
MK
Eng. Moustafa Khalil
Investment Expert
Graduation Day — May 23
The Final Session Is Not a Ceremony. It Is a Competition.
APPM graduates present real projects to a panel of industry judges, compete for recognition, and leave with something worth showing the world.
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Project Winners & Recognition
The top graduation projects are evaluated, ranked, and recognized in front of the full cohort and invited guests. This isn't a formality — it is a moment that changes how participants see their own capability.
🥇First Place — Industry Award + Certificate of Excellence
🥈Second Place — Recognition + Stars Community Feature
🥉Third Place — Certificate + Alumni Spotlight
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Judges From Real Industry
Projects are evaluated by external judges from manufacturing, technology, finance, and consulting — not just Eng. Ahmad. Your project will be reviewed by people who run departments, lead companies, and make decisions worth millions.
◈C-suite executives and senior directors from 4+ sectors
◈Sector specialists who challenge your assumptions
◈Feedback that goes beyond a score
Cohort 13 Schedule
7 Sessions. May 2026.
1MAYFriday1:30–6:00 PM
2MAYSaturday10AM–3PM
8MAYFriday1:30–6:00 PM
9MAYSaturday10AM–3PM
15MAYFriday1:30–6:00 PM
16MAYSaturday10AM–3PM
23MAY🎓 GraduationProject Panel
📍 In-Person · Cairo
MQR, Nile Towers, Downtown Cairo. A space built for deep work and real conversations between people who are building something.
💻 Online · Anywhere in Egypt
Same price as in-person. Live sessions, full participation, real Q&A. Not recordings — the same room, remotely. Your choice.
🌍 Online · Outside Egypt
Live access from anywhere in the world. Same sessions, same materials, same graduation project process. Priced separately in USD.
Stars Community Benefit
APPM Graduates Get Jobs. Here Is How.
Every APPM graduate joins the Stars Community — 1,000+ project managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Inside is an active job matchmaking pool built to create real career moves, not just networking.
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Expertise Pool
Your skills, sector experience, and contribution type are tagged and visible to companies looking for PM talent — including Ajax's corporate clients.
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Weekly Matchmaking Briefs
Open roles, freelance opportunities, and consulting engagements posted weekly — exclusive to community members.
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Think Tank Pool
Work on real strategic problems with industry leaders. Build a track record that makes you visible beyond your current role.
Engineers, HR leaders, entrepreneurs, consultants, operations directors, and startup founders — all APPM alumni, all connected, all moving.
This is not a LinkedIn group. It has an operating rhythm, weekly structure, and a culture of proof over promises. You earn your place by contributing — and opportunities follow.
Ajax Training & Consulting has delivered 500+ programs to multinationals, government entities, and fast-growing companies across MENA. If you want to bring APPM to your team — as a group registration or a custom-built version — corporate deals are available.
The value one individual takes from APPM, your entire team can take simultaneously — with content calibrated to your industry, your current challenges, and your execution gaps.
Interested in a Corporate Deal?
Send a WhatsApp message and we will come back with a tailored proposal for your team size and objectives.
APPM is for anyone who runs projects in any form — corporate professionals, team leads, managers, entrepreneurs, and career switchers from any field. Previous cohorts have included engineers, HR leaders, marketers, architects, psychologists, doctors, and lawyers. Your background is not a barrier. Your intention to execute is what qualifies you.
Do I need a PM background or PMP to join?+
No. APPM accepts participants at every level — from those who have never formally managed a project to seasoned PMs rebuilding their foundations. The program works from your real experience, not prerequisite knowledge. You will not be tested on vocabulary. You will be tested on execution.
Can I attend online and still get the full experience?+
Yes. Online means live — not recordings. You participate in real time, ask questions, engage in discussions, and go through the same exercises as in-person participants. Multiple alumni who attended online have reported that the energy difference was minimal. If you are in Egypt, the price is identical whether you choose in-person or online.
What is the flexible payment option?+
During the Early Bird period, you can pay 50% now to secure and confirm your seat. The remaining 50% is due one week before the program starts — before April 24, 2026. This applies to both Egypt and international registrations. WhatsApp us to confirm and arrange payment details.
Is the price different for in-person vs. online if I'm in Egypt?+
No difference. Whether you attend in person at MQR, Cairo or join live online from anywhere in Egypt, the investment is the same — 18,000 EGP. The 700 USD price applies only to participants based outside Egypt.
What language is the program delivered in?+
Sessions are delivered in Arabic — conversational Egyptian Arabic. All materials, templates, and written resources are provided in both English and Arabic.
What happens at the graduation session on May 23?+
This is a competitive graduation event. Each participant presents a real project they have developed throughout the program. An independent panel of industry judges evaluates the projects and awards recognition to top performers — including prizes, certificates of excellence, and Alumni Spotlight features. It is not a formality. It is one of the most memorable sessions of the entire cohort.
Does APPM lead to job opportunities?+
Yes — through the Stars Community, which you join automatically as an APPM graduate. The community has an active matchmaking pool with weekly job listings, freelance opportunities, and consulting engagements exclusive to members. This is not a passive alumni network — it has a weekly operating rhythm built to create real career moves.
Is there a corporate or group registration option?+
Yes. Corporate deals are available for teams, departments, and organizations — either group registration for the standard cohort or a custom-built APPM version. WhatsApp us with the number of participants and your context, and we will respond with a tailored proposal.
How do I register?+
Click any Register button on this page. It opens WhatsApp with a pre-filled message. The team responds quickly and walks you through payment, confirmation, and onboarding. It takes less than five minutes.
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The Seat Won't Wait For You.
Early Bird ends March 20. The cohort starts May 1. The question is whether you are in it.
