Real Interaction, Real Results.
Highly Interactive
Whether in-person or virtual, you’ll see, hear, and speak to your instructor and fellow participants throughout the event, in both large and small group discussions.
Limited Class Size
Class size is limited to allow for rich discussion, reflection, and practice throughout the course. Get immediate in-class feedback on the skills as you practice them.
Expert Support
Our courses are taught by highly experienced facilitators with broad industry experience, so they can speak directly to your unique challenges and experience level.
Beginner Courses
Master the Basics
Project Management Essentials (In-person)
Knock Your Next Project Out of the Park!
Are you ready to make a BIG impact at work? Your next project could be a real opportunity for you and your team to shine! Unfortunately, too many professionals have never been given the essential toolkit needed to execute business projects successfully.
Persimmon's Project Management Essentials course will teach you our signature approach to truly effective project management.
In-person Course:
Current dates are sold out. Be the first to know about upcoming datesAgile for the Uninitiated
How Agile Principles Can Take Your Team's Performance to the Next Level
Curious about Agile? It's not just for software developers anymore. Project teams across many industries are turning to agile frameworks to get the right work done well.
This course will teach you the basics of agile: where it came from, what it looks like, and how individuals and teams are using its principles to improve the way they work and deliver projects.
Virtual or In-Person:
Current dates are sold out. Be the first to know about upcoming datesIntermediate Courses
Expand Your Capabilities
Thinking Strategically
How to Resist the Circle of Habit and Generate Breakthroughs for Your Team
Thinking strategically is critical for moving organizations forward, and yet 96% of leaders report they are too busy reacting to day-to-day management issues to think strategically (HBR). Designed and facilitated by seasoned business leaders, this virtual course will teach you to resist the pull of your routines so you can ask the right questions, spark innovation, navigate uncertainty, and take advantage of strategic opportunities.
One-Day Virtual Course:
November 9, 2023The Persimmon Group8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CTCapacity LimitedAdvanced Courses
Prepare for Complexity
PMP Exam Prep (Virtual)
Pass Your PMP Exam in Five Weeks
Designed with busy professionals in mind, Persimmon's PMI-approved PMP exam prep training program gives you all the support you need to pass the exam the first time.
Five Week Virtual Series:
March 21, 2023Online: Zoom8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CTCapacity LimitedStakeholder Relationship Management
How to Influence People for Better Project Results
No matter what kind of work you do, relationships with people are essential to doing it. The good news is that there are targeted tools and techniques that can help you effectively build and develop these relationships, whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, a project leader or an operations manager, right-brained or left-brained! This two-day workshop will focus on helping you learn and practice these skills in a discussion-rich environment, with case studies to help you practice new skills and techniques.
Two-Day Course:
Current dates are sold out. Be the first to know about upcoming datesRisk Management
How to Safeguard Your Project from Threats
Every project faces potentially damaging risks. But when proactive leadership, a skilled project manager can reduce or even eliminate these threats. This course uses interactive and hands-on exercises to guide participants through the application of project risk management.
One-Day Class:
Current dates are sold out. Be the first to know about upcoming datesMeet Some of Our Facilitators
Cindy Harp
Executive FacilitatorA former executive at BP Amoco, Cindy’s passion is to empower leaders to create positive and productive workplace cultures. Her courses on strategic thinking, EQ, and relationship management are big hits with intermediate to advanced project managers.
Julie Maness, PMP
Facilitator and PMP CoachJulie Maness is a facilitator and PMP Coach who is passionate about helping teams succeed. Julie brings a wealth of stories and experiences tailor-made to the 2021 exam format, which focuses on people, process, and business environment domains.
Monica Del Valle, PMP®
FacilitatorWith 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.
