Project Pro: Project Management Guide for DECA Event

Project Pro: The Complete DECA Project Management Resource

From TheMarketingTeacher

Transform DECA Project Management from Stressful to Simple

If you’ve ever tried to guide students through a DECA Project Management Event, you know the challenge: big goals, short timelines, and teams that don’t always know where to start.

Project Pro makes it easy. It’s a complete web-based classroom toolkit that gives you step-by-step materials, examples, and multimedia support so your students can confidently plan, manage, and present a successful project — while you save hours of prep time.

What’s Inside Project Pro

Everything you need to teach, coach, and evaluate DECA project management with confidence:

• Text-Based Classroom Guide — Written in clear, student-friendly language that makes complex ideas easy to understand.

• Audio Conversations — For those who want a deep dive and learn better by listening

• Video Summaries — Visual explanations that help students connect concepts to practice.

• Sample DECA Project Ideas — With examples of data, budgets, and management strategies.

• Reflection Questions & Checklists — Reinforce learning and help students self-assess progress.

It’s everything a busy marketing teacher needs to bring project management to life — no extra setup or outside software required.

FREE BONUS: Project Management Made Easy ($79 Value)

When you purchase Project Pro, you’ll also receive full access to Project Management Made Easy — a complete, ready-to-teach digital package that turns theory into classroom practice. Useful if you plan to teach an actual unit on project management, or for students who want to go the extra mile!

Here’s what you and your students will explore together with Project Management Made Easy:

Course Overview

• Introduction – Set learning objectives and get students excited to start.

• Module 1 – How Project Management Works: Understand why following PM principles keeps projects (and businesses) healthy.

• Module 2 – Project Stages for Small and Medium Projects: Learn the three core stages students can apply directly to their DECA projects.

• Module 3 – Develop a Project Plan: Step-by-step guidance on the four key components of a strong project plan.

• Module 4 – Implementation Plan: Build communication and monitoring strategies that ensure success.

• Module 5 – Review & Closure: Teach students how to reflect, document results, and close projects with confidence.

• Conclusion: Wrap up with reflection, action planning, and next steps for competition readiness.

What You’ll Get

• 40-Page Course Book — Complete instructional resource for teachers and students.

• 15-Page Workbook — Guided action steps for hands-on learning.

• Project Plan & Charter Templates — Ready-to-use in both Word and Excel formats.

• Summary Cheat Sheet — Quick reference guide for fast review.

• Infographics — “Best Practices” and “Mistakes to Avoid” visuals for quick recall.

• List of Project Management Tools — Real-world examples of what businesses actually use.

• 95-Slide PowerPoint Deck — Plug-and-teach presentation slides.

• Speaker Notes — Full teaching script built right into the slides.

Your ZIP file includes everything above — ready to download instantly after purchase.

Project Pro — $99
Includes:

• Text, audio, and video content

• Lifetime Site license

• FREE Project Management Made Easy bundle (normally $79)

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Ready to Make Project Management the Easiest Event You Teach?

Give your students the confidence, structure, and tools they need to succeed — from planning to presentation day.

Get Project Pro for just $99
Includes FREE Project Management Made Easy bundle — download instantly after purchase.