Since 2013, Andrew Sills has worked with organisations across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, East Africa and India, helping professionals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to deliver successful projects, programmes and organisational change.
As a PeopleCert-accredited trainer in PRINCE2®, PRINCE2 Agile® and PRINCE2 Programme Management, and an IPMA Level D trainer, Andrew combines recognised best practice with practical experience gained from working in government, NGOs, humanitarian organisations and the private sector.
For Accredited Training Organisations and corporate learning providers, Andrew offers more than training delivery. He brings real-world programme experience, strong learner engagement, certification-focused coaching and the ability to quickly adapt to different audiences, courseware and delivery environments.
His experience includes delivering financial systems training for a €24M EU-funded programme in Iraq, leading finance and programme capability development in South Sudan, supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementations across East Africa, and delivering accredited project management training to corporate and public-sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
Andrew is known for creating engaging, learner-centred environments where delegates can immediately apply what they learn. Whether delivering certification courses, exam preparation workshops or bespoke capability development programmes, his focus is always on practical application, learner confidence and successful outcomes.
The result is training that is professional, engaging and grounded in real delivery experience rather than theory alone.
Andrew is a PeopleCert-accredited trainer in PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Agile, with extensive experience in delivering participatory project management training globally, including in complex and post-conflict regions such as Iraq, South Sudan, and Kenya. His ability to bridge international best practices with local realities equips him to lead this course with strong emphasis on real-world application, stakeholder alignment, and practical tools.
As a former trainer and finance Project Manager for a clean energy firm and ERP implementation specialist in East Africa, Andrew has overseen highly technical projects, including introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365. His skill set includes systems design, risk analysis, and agile delivery practices, making him exceptionally suited to guide participants in balancing technical rigour with delivery excellence.
Andrew's MSP certification, along with his role managing €24 million EU-funded programmes, demonstrates his understanding of governance models, decision points, and accountability frameworks. He has led donor-funded projects requiring rigorous stage gate reviews and compliance reporting, giving him the authority and insight to deliver governance-focused content effectively.
Having managed full project lifecycles from design to delivery in humanitarian, commercial, and financial sectors, Andrew brings a rich, integrated perspective to project management. His leadership roles in cross-functional teams, budget oversight, and risk management give him a hands-on understanding of 'total' project oversight, enabling him to deliver this course holistically.
Andrew's leadership style is rooted in empathy, support, and the empowerment of others. Through his work in challenging environments and cross-cultural teams, he has mentored leaders by modelling the core values of servant leadership: listening, humility, vision, and trust. He brings strong coaching experience and a people-first mindset to this course, helping participants embrace leadership that elevates both performance and wellbeing.
With a financial background grounded in management accounting roles at The Co-operative Group and Malaria Consortium, Andrew has developed and appraised multimillion-pound budgets. His experience enables him to teach capital investment appraisal, economic viability, and donor-driven financial assessments confidently and with technical accuracy.
Andrew has managed and reported on infrastructure financing for large-scale development projects in conflict zones, including his role with the Danish Refugee Council in Iraq and Malaria Consortium in South Sudan. He led financial forecasting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder reporting for EU and UK-funded projects, providing authentic, practitioner-based insights into infrastructure finance.
Andrew has worked with the Project Management Offices (PMOs) in both humanitarian and commercial contexts. His international consulting background gives him deep experience in governance, portfolio-level coordination, and the cultural competencies needed to support diverse organisations.
Andrew's practical and training experience with PMO functions, including benefits realisation, resource allocation, and performance monitoring, makes him well-equipped to deliver this course. He has helped organisations adopt best practice PMO structures aligned with strategic goals, especially during ERP implementations and donor-funded programme reforms.
Andrew is a certified PRINCE2 Agile trainer who has coached project teams in the adoption of Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban. His experience working with NGOs, UN programmes, and national regulators in Africa and the Middle East uniquely positions him to deliver Agile training tailored to governance-heavy, risk-sensitive environments.
Andrew has led innovative programmes in resource-constrained environments, helping teams apply agile thinking to problem-solving and service delivery. His workshops often incorporate creative design thinking techniques that balance structure with innovation—ideal for fostering adaptability, experimentation, and continuous learning within teams.
Andrew is a fully accredited PeopleCert trainer for PRINCE2 Agile Foundation and Practitioner and has delivered this course internationally with consistently high exam pass rates. He specialises in helping delegates integrate the structure and governance of PRINCE2 with the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile. His delivery includes hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and coaching techniques that ensure both knowledge retention and practical application across public, humanitarian, and private sector environments.
Having led country-level strategy development for NGOs and consulted on business transformation in East Africa, Andrew understands how to align planning processes with organisational goals. His ability to simplify strategic frameworks and make them accessible to diverse audiences makes him an engaging and credible facilitator for this course.
Andrew's operational background includes supply chain management, ERP system rollout, and finance integration for multi-country operations. His work has repeatedly focused on identifying inefficiencies, aligning people and processes, and embedding performance metrics, which strongly aligns with the course focus on continuous improvement and service excellence.
Having served as a Management Accountant and Country Finance Manager responsible for planning and donor reporting, Andrew possesses both the technical and practical skills to teach financial planning. His ability to communicate finance to non-financial managers enhances the accessibility and impact of his training.
Andrew has delivered this course previously with The Knowledge Academy and built financial models during his consultancy work in Kenya. His understanding of forecasting tools, scenario planning, and performance metrics makes him a strong asset for this technically focused programme.
With years of hands-on finance experience, Andrew is highly capable of leading this course. He brings a rare combination of strategic oversight and practical delivery—from variance analysis and financial dashboards to capital expenditure control—developed through real-world project leadership.
Andrew has implemented stage gate models and governance frameworks in multimillion-pound EU and UK-funded programmes, where compliance, assurance, and oversight were mission-critical. He has worked closely with steering committees, regulators, and international donors to ensure gated progress reviews, quality control, and strategic alignment. His practical understanding of decision-making thresholds and risk-based governance enables him to bring this course to life for participants working in both structured and dynamic environments.
Andrew has managed and supported large-scale organisational changes, including digital transformation, team restructuring, and international onboarding. He has trained leaders and teams undergoing transition, providing coaching grounded in real change management experience across cultural contexts.
Having worked in post-conflict and high-pressure environments, Andrew brings authentic insight into leading under adversity. His ability to promote resilience through structure (MSP, PRINCE2) and agility makes him an ideal candidate for guiding emerging and established leaders alike.
Andrew's work has involved engaging with complex stakeholder environments—from local governments and NGOs to global donors, technical consultants, and community leaders. He has designed stakeholder engagement strategies, facilitated conflict resolution, and delivered training that combines influence, negotiation, and empathy to achieve shared objectives in high-stakes contexts.
Andrew has built and led multicultural teams in emotionally and logistically complex settings, fostering psychological safety, inclusion, and productivity. He uses coaching techniques and communication training to strengthen cohesion, trust, and morale. His facilitation style promotes authentic dialogue and cultural awareness—key drivers of a healthy and positive work culture.
Andrew has trained professionals in business writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication across sectors and countries. He understands the nuances of clear, purposeful communication and brings experience in developing training for both native and non-native English speakers, ensuring clarity, confidence, and professionalism in business interactions.
Andrew is a certified MSP® Practitioner with three years of hands-on experience managing complex, multi-project programmes in post-conflict zones and humanitarian settings. He has trained senior leaders in programme governance and benefits realisation and is well-versed in aligning diverse projects to overarching strategic objectives, making him ideal to lead this course.
Andrew has overseen multiple simultaneous workstreams, balancing risk, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations across sectors. His experience spans humanitarian, health, finance, and technology domains, where he successfully coordinated delivery under pressure. He applies governance principles from P3O and PRINCE2 Agile to help others manage project portfolios effectively and sustainably.
Andrew has delivered advanced-level PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, and MSP training to professionals across the UK, Africa, and the Middle East. His experience leading ERP implementations, risk-intensive programmes, and digital transformations equips him to support seasoned project managers in refining their strategic thinking, governance application, and adaptive leadership.
Andrew has applied Lean principles to optimise financial operations, streamline ERP processes, and reduce waste in complex delivery environments. His approach focuses on continuous improvement, value stream mapping, and cross-functional collaboration, and he delivers training that makes Lean practical, accessible, and measurable across different industries.
Andrew is a PeopleCert-accredited trainer who has designed and delivered training-of-trainers programmes globally. He is skilled in adult learning theory, training design, classroom dynamics, and feedback methodologies. His ability to mentor new trainers in creating engaging, outcome-driven learning environments makes him especially well-suited for this course.
Andrew has advised organisations on strategy and development across regions including the UK, India, and East Africa. His experience facilitating strategic planning workshops and embedding Agile behaviours within leadership teams enables him to help organisations cultivate adaptability and long-term growth through responsive decision-making and innovation.
With a strong foundation in PRINCE2 Agile and real-world agile delivery experience, Andrew helps teams shift from traditional delivery methods to adaptive, iterative models. He has coached Agile teams using Scrum and Kanban, and delivered Agile training to regulators, humanitarian leaders, and technical professionals across continents.