From Music Industry Project Manager to Strategic Leader: Tobiloba’s Story

Tobiloba Lawal, a talented Project Manager in product management and marketing at One RPM, recognised that staying competitive in a fast-changing market required more than experience — it required cutting-edge project management skills.

That’s when he decided to upskill with ITOL’s Project Management programme.

Why Tobiloba Chose to Study Project Management

Driven by a desire to stay ahead in his career, Tobiloba set out to strengthen key professional skills like:

• Leadership and teamwork
• Problem-solving and time management
• Adaptability and risk management

He understood that mastering these competencies would not only boost his productivity but also open doors to broader career opportunities across different departments.

Learning Highlights: Flexibility and Practical Insights

Tobiloba described ITonlinelearning’s platform as user-friendly and adaptable — perfect for a busy professional balancing career demands.

Key highlights included:

• Access to the course portal for a full year — allowing him to revisit and refresh knowledge whenever needed
• Clear, detailed course materials — making complex concepts easy to understand
• Self-paced learning — giving him full control over his study schedule

This flexibility was crucial in helping him absorb and apply new knowledge efficiently.

Standout Feature: Community Learning and Peer Interaction

One of Tobiloba’s favourite aspects was the peer support community.

By engaging in learner forums, he:

• Shared ideas and experiences with others
• Asked questions and received real-world insights
• Expanded his understanding through collaborative learning

This added a valuable social dimension to his online study experience.

Real-World Impact: Career and Personal Growth

Professionally, Tobiloba saw immediate benefits:

• Increased productivity
• Stronger ability to manage projects end-to-end
• Greater confidence handling risks and challenges proactively
• Taking on new responsibilities across different departments

Personally, the course boosted his self-assurance, helping him tackle project management challenges without hesitation and positioning him as a leader within his organisation.

“Without ITonlinelearning, I wouldn’t have known how to pivot and manage projects as effectively — it’s made a real difference in my career.”