Next-Level Training to

Evolve Your Capabilities

Our courses are more than just lectures delivered by academics or “instructors-for-hire.” You'll enjoy expert-led training and custom programs to evolve your learning and development capabilities.

Upcoming Public Classes

Mar 06

Developing Yourself as a Leader

Whether you're a high-potential professional on your way up the corporate ladder or a current leader, continuing your personal development is essential to your success. Unfortunately, without the necessary guidance or tools, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This course will empower you with the same essential tools and techniques our experienced executive coaches use for their own personal development.

The Persimmon Group
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Mar 27

Leveraging AI for Project Management Excellence

This hands-on workshop introduces project managers to the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, equipping them with the skills to enhance their workflows, improve decision-making, and deliver better project outcomes.

Teams
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Apr 02

Project Management Essentials

Whether you are a new, developing, or "accidental" project leader, this course provides high-impact learning and advice. In this course, you'll learn the five essential steps to leading a project from concept to completion: Strategize, Plan, Execute, Troubleshoot, and Wrap-Up. You'll also learn the ins-and-outs of Agile project management, an exciting approach to getting more done in less time.

The Persimmon Group
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST
Apr 29

CAPM® Exam Prep

Designed for aspiring project managers, Persimmon's PMI-approved CAPM Exam Prep Training Program provides all the support you need to succeed on your first attempt. ​

The Persimmon Group
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Featured Facilitators

MONICA DEL VALLE

PMP®
Principal Consultant

With over 20 years of experience in project management and business analysis, Monica has earned her reputation as a highly trusted expert. Her classes are high-energy, with plenty of time for deep discussion of the challenges you’re facing.

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BILL FOURNET

Senior Advisor

Founder and CEO of The Persimmon Group, Bill has led strategic programs spanning years, staffed by hundreds of people, sourced globally, with budgets in excess of $10 billion.

He continues to support Persimmon’s project management consulting practice as an advisor and executive-level consultant.

JULIE MANESS

PMP®, PMI-PBA®
Principal Consultant

Julie is a certified Project Manager and Business Analyst who leads projects and consulting teams within the PM practice. Our clients love Julie’s ability to keep teams moving toward the goal line, even in chaotic circumstances.

The Persimmon Group is an approved provider for continuing education credit hours by some of the most prominent professional organizations, including:

Highly Valuable & Very Insightful!

“The Persimmon team worked hard at customizing training sessions to meet our needs of the organization and pushed for results, coupling the individual sessions with the team sessions to push for progress and awareness. From the highly valuable assessments to the group learning sessions, the Persimmon team was very insightful, responsive on follow-ups and took the time to understand the needs of the organization and offered improvements and ideas for success. I would highly recommend The Persimmon Team.”

Jim Berberet

President, Triumph Accessory Services

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