Meet Your Mentor
I'm Nionila Ivanova
I created IT Project Management Training for Women to inspire and empower more women to start and grow their careers in project management.
Having spent over 15 years leading tech teams and complex projects, I’ve seen firsthand how stereotypes and lack of representation often discourage women from entering the tech industry. My goal is to show that with the right knowledge, confidence, and support, every woman can become a successful project manager and a strong leader.
As a Project Management Professional (PMP, CSM, MBA), Serial Entrepreneur, and Forbes Business Council Member, I’m on a mission to encourage women to pursue leadership roles in tech and to support one another on this journey. I believe in equal opportunities for all and lead by example both in business and in life.
Beyond business, I’m also a mom of two young athletes, and just like in project management, I apply focus and adaptability to parenthood. Balancing the roles of entrepreneur and mother has taught me that true leadership starts with empathy, trust, and self-awareness.
I created IT Project Management Training for Women to inspire and empower more women to start and grow their careers in project management.
Having spent over 15 years leading tech teams and complex projects, I’ve seen firsthand how stereotypes and lack of representation often discourage women from entering the tech industry. My goal is to show that with the right knowledge, confidence, and support, every woman can become a successful project manager and a strong leader.
As a Project Management Professional (PMP, CSM, MBA), Serial Entrepreneur, and Forbes Business Council Member, I’m on a mission to encourage women to pursue leadership roles in tech and to support one another on this journey. I believe in equal opportunities for all and lead by example both in business and in life.
Beyond business, I’m also a mom of two young athletes, and just like in project management, I apply focus and adaptability to parenthood. Balancing the roles of entrepreneur and mother has taught me that true leadership starts with empathy, trust, and self-awareness.
Being part of the Forbes Business Council, I regularly share my insights on leadership, project management, and women’s empowerment in business. So you can explore some of my recent Forbes publications:
Neglecting work-life balance can have serious consequences, not only on a project manager's professional performance but also on their overall well-being.
Choosing to pursue a project management certification is a strategic investment in your career development and professional growth.
Obviously, you cannot control the unexpected, nor can you compress 50 hours into 24. What you can do instead is learn to manage the time that you have more effectively.
The success of bringing your idea to life will largely depend on choosing the right IT partner.
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My mentoring style is supportive yet practical. I focus on real-life challenges, helping women develop confidence, communication, and decision-making skills essential for project success.
Get to Know Nionila:
- 15+ yearsOf experience managing tech teams and leading complex projects worldwide
- Certified ProfessionalPMP Certified and Scrum Master, skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Supporting Women in TechActively promotes diversity and inclusion, empowering more women to build successful careers in the IT industry
- Innovator and EducatorTech entrepreneur with an MBA in Computer Information Systems and creator of IT Project Management Training for women
What Makes IT PM
Training From Nionila Different
Training From Nionila Different
- Real-World ExperienceEvery concept I teach comes from real projects I’ve managed, from startups to enterprise tech teams. You’ll learn what actually works in practice, not just what’s written in textbooks.
- Mentorship That EmpowersI mentor women to build confidence. I help them recognize their strengths and handle real challenges in project management and leadership with clarity and resilience.
- Quality Over QuantityI built this course the way I wish someone had taught me years ago. You get real examples and actionable lessons that actually help you grow as a leader.
Our Students' Reviews
- This IT-specific project management content is really valuable and hard to find. I have learnt a lot from it and feel empowered to explore opportunities that are out there.Andrea Innis
- I am so happy I enrolled in the course. Thank you for pushing me to apply to high-level jobs even though I did not have formal PM experience! Thanks to the program I stood out during the interview process and was able to get a job in a different country!Valeria Villaceli
Ready to take the next step?
Get in touch with us to learn more about the IT PM course and the upcoming start date. We’ll be glad to answer all your questions.
Get in touch with us to learn more about the IT PM course and the upcoming start date. We’ll be glad to answer all your questions.