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Apply to the Operator Program

The whole program is free, start to finish. Applying takes about ten minutes, and a person reads every application.

What happens next

You applyTell us about yourself and upload your resume. Be clear and honest; there's no essay contest.
We read itA person reviews every application.
You hear from us within 7 daysBy email, either way. If you're shortlisted, we'll suggest a short conversation.
You set upAccepted students get the book, the calendar and a setup checklist for creating their own tool accounts before day one.
Cohort 1 startsIn the first week of December 2026. We'll confirm the exact date by email.

Our promise

No tuition, deposit or income-share agreement, now or later. You can leave at any time without owing anything.

Questions first? Read the FAQ or write to admissions@ganttguild.com. Need an adjustment to apply? Write to accessibility@ganttguild.com.

1. About youAll fields required unless marked

First namePlease enter your first name.

Last namePlease enter your last name.

EmailPlease enter a valid email address.

Phone optional

City optional

State or territoryPlease choose your state.

LinkedIn profile optionalThat doesn't look like a web address. It should start with https://

2. Eligibility

Do you live in the US and have the right to work there?

YesNo

Please answer this question.

For now, we can only accept applicants who live in the United States and are legally authorized to work there. We'd love to hear from you if that changes.

Can you commit 20 to 25 hours a week for 26 weeks?

YesNot right now

Please answer this question.

That's honest, thank you. The program needs 20 to 25 hours a week. Apply when your schedule allows; we run cohorts regularly.

3. Background

Highest education Please choose one.

Field of study optional

Work experience Please choose one.

Which describes you best? Please choose one.

How did you hear about us? optional

4. In your words

Why project management, and why now? 0 / 3000A few honest paragraphs is perfect. At least 50 characters.Please write at least 50 characters.

Tell us about something you organized or delivered optional 0 / 3000At work, at home, at school or in your community: an event, a move, a launch, a fundraiser. What was hard, and what did you do about it?

5. Resume

Upload your resume

Drop your resume here, or click to choosePDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 5 MB

No resume? Upload a one-page summary of your experience instead. Please upload a PDF, DOC or DOCX file under 5 MB.

6. The fine print

I understand the program is free, that I'll create my own accounts for the tools, and that the labs need an AI coding agent subscription (Claude Pro or ChatGPT Plus, about $20 a month) that I'd pay to the provider directly.Please confirm you've read this.

The information is accurate, and Gantt Guild may store my application and resume to assess it and contact me, as described in the privacy policy.Please confirm to submit your application.

You'll hear from us within 7 days.

Application received

Thank you, friend. Your application has been submitted.

A person on our team will read it carefully. You'll hear from us at your email within 7 days. Check your spam folder too, just in case.

There's nothing else you need to do. If you're curious, the syllabus has every week in detail.

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