Training

Most corporations have recognized the need for ongoing professional education and training within their workforce. The rapid advances in technology and the shifting landscape of many industries have magnified this need. In addition, the de-layering that has occurred within many organizations has led to the elimination of middle management layers who often acted as coaches and mentors for less experienced employees. Corporate training programs are used to fill the gaps left by these industry trends.

Training programs and courses offered by PPI are held on-site at the client's facility or in a nearby hotel or training center. Where appropriate, the materials are customized for the client's company and its industry. The programs are generally conducted as one or two day seminars, but other formats can be arranged when needed. The seminars combine lecture topics based upon industry best practices with hands-on exercises and case studies. Whenever possible, the case study is based upon an actual business condition or project from the business.

The PPI trainers all have industry experience in addition to being subject matter experts. The training they provide is grounded in practicality. They are able to bring their examples into the training discussions to illustrate key principles.

PPI offers training in several different aspects of business management.

Project Management training programs include:

• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Project Schedule Management
• Project Risk Management
• Managing Project Stakeholders
• Managing the Project Management Process: The Role of the PMO and Senior Management
• Managing New Product Development Projects
• Extreme Project Management Simulation, a customized project management simulation based upon managing Extreme Projects.

Product Development training programs include:

• Managing New Product Development Projects
• Design for Six Sigma
• Design for Manufacturability
• Design for Target Cost
• Poka Yoke

Business Operations training programs include:

• Lean Operations
• Value Creation Mapping
• Business Finance for Project Managers and Functional Managers