Advancing Project Management Through New Technology

AI, Agile & PM skills for the modern project manager

Second Wind Learning is a nonprofit that helps project managers and career-changers master AI and Agile methods through hands-on training, research, and a growing library of free resources.

NonprofitMission-driven
AI · Agile · PMSkills for every level
Free resourcesGuides & workshops
About

A second wind for your career and your skills

We believe new technology should open doors, not close them. Second Wind Learning equips project managers, downsized professionals, students, veterans, and everyday learners with the AI and Agile skills employers now expect — taught in plain language, at a pace that works for real life.

What We Do

Training, tools, and research

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Training & Workshops

Live and self-paced classes in AI, Agile, and project management for every level.

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Workflow & Application Building

We design AI and Agile workflows and build lightweight apps that put the skills to work.

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Research

We study how AI is reshaping project delivery and share what actually works.

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Resources & Guides

Free starter guides, templates, and a learning library open to everyone.

Who We Serve

Built for people navigating change

Project management practitioners
Downsized & laid-off professionals
Students entering the workforce
Military veterans transitioning
Technology-overwhelmed learners
Home & everyday tech users
Skills

What you'll learn

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AI Skills

Practical AI for real work.

AI agentsCopilotPrompt engineeringAI planning
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Agile Skills

Ways of working that scale.

ScrumSAFeKanbanCoaching
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PM Skills

The fundamentals and the tools.

PMP prepRiskJiraReporting
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AI in Everyday Life

Confidence with the tools around you.

Home useProductivitySafety
Classes

Upcoming classes

Register through our Payhip store, and see live dates on Eventbrite. New sessions are added regularly.

AI Agents — Hands-OnBuild and use AI agents for real project work.
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Scrum FoundationsCore Scrum roles, events, and artifacts.
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Scrum@ScaleScaling Agile across multiple teams.
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PMP Exam PrepStructured preparation for the PMP® exam.
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Browse the full catalog and upcoming live sessions.

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Applications

Tools we build to put AI & Agile to work

From a veteran career-transition suite to PMP study companions, our free and low-cost applications turn the skills we teach into practical, everyday help.

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Leadership

Who's behind Second Wind Learning

JH

Jim Hannon

Founder

Jim is an Agile expert and AI educator who has spent his career helping teams and individuals adopt new ways of working. He holds 20+ professional certifications across project management, Agile, and AI, and founded Second Wind Learning to make those skills accessible to people who need a fresh start.

Credentials

Backed by 20+ professional certifications

Our instruction is grounded in current, recognized credentials across project management, Agile, and AI — including recent AI training as the field evolves. Verified badges and course certificates are available on request.

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Project Management

Core delivery and exam-level credentials.

PMP®RiskScheduling
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Agile

Team and enterprise Agile.

ScrumSAFeKanbanCoaching
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AI

Current, evolving AI skills.

Prompt engineeringAI agentsRecent AI courses
Research & Blog

Insights on AI, Agile & project delivery

We study how new technology is changing the way projects get done and share practical takeaways. New articles are posted regularly — subscribe to get them first.

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AI in Project Delivery

How project managers are putting AI agents and copilots to work in real workflows.

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Agile at Scale

What actually works when scaling Scrum and SAFe across multiple teams.

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Career Transitions

Reskilling paths for downsized professionals, new grads, and veterans.

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Resources

Free to get you started

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Starter Guides

Downloadable PDF guides on AI, Agile, and PM basics.

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Live Workshops

Hands-on sessions you can join to learn by doing.

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Learning Library

A growing collection of references and templates.

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Get Involved

Help us open doors

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Volunteer

Share your skills — teach, mentor, or help build.

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Partner

Workforce programs and orgs: let's collaborate.

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Donate

Support free resources for learners who need them.

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