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Custom logoAmerican Productivity and Quality Center (APQC), formerly the American Productivity Center (APC), offers the following Knowledge Management education and training opportunities:
Communities
- APQC’s Council for Advancing Knowledge Management (2024-present)
- Knowledge Management Advanced Working Groups* (KM AWGs; annualy since 2007/08)
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2017-18: How to Build Trust and Engagement with Virtual Teams (#11)
2016-17: Breakthroughs in expertise location and recommending high value content to employees
2015-16: How Cognitive Computing Supports Knowledge Management
2014-15: Accelerating the Rate of Learning
2013-14: Barriers to Knowledge Sharing; APQC’s Knowledge Flow Matrix
2012-13: n.a.
2011-12: Strategic and tactical concerns associated with collaboration in the global workplace; Knowledge Analytics; Data & Analytics
2010-11: The role of social networking in the workplace
2009-10: Making KM Fun; Implementation Guidelines for Measuring Collaboration; Mobile KM
2008-09: The Intersection of Innovation and Knowledge Management; Knowledge Management Design Principles
2007-08: APQC’s Levels of Knowledge Management Maturity - Consortium Benchmarking Best-Practices Study Groups (since 1995)
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2002: Using Knowledge Management to Drive Innovation
2001: Retaining Valuable Knowledge; Managing Content and Knowledge
2000: Building and Sustaining Communities of Practice
1999: Successfully Implementing Knowledge Management
1998: Creating a Knowledge Sharing Culture; Expanding Knowledge Externally
1997: Europe – The Learning Organisation & Knowledge Management; Using Information Technology for Knowledge Management
1996: Emerging Best Practices in Knowledge Management - KNOW Alliance* (2000-?)1)
Certification Training/Courses
- Knowledge Excellence Certification courses
- APQC Master Certified Knowledge Manager in Strategy and Implementation (MCKM:SI) (3 days; Live virtual/On-site)2)
- APQC Master Certified Knowledge Transfer Professional (MCKTP) (3 days; Live virtual)2)
- APQC Certified Knowledge Manager** (3 days on-site)2)3)
- APQC Certified Knowledge Transfer Specialist** (3 days Live virtual)2)
- APQC Connected Learning™ Knowledge Certificate (Knowledge Management Certificate)**
Completion of all e-learning modules of the Knowledge Management Starter Kit - APQC Connected Learning™ Practitioner Certificate (Certified Knowledge Management Practitioner)**
Connected Learning™ Knowledge Certificate requirements and Face-to-Face Simulation Labs - Trainer certification (APQC-certified trainer on knowledge management)
Conferences
- APQC’s
Knowledge ManagementConference* 1)
(inkl. pre-conference workshops/training)
- APQC MENA Knowledge Management Conference, November 18-19, 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(Co-organizer: Projacs International)
- APQC MENA Knowledge Management Conference, November 18-19, 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- APQC Knowledge Management Symposium**
With a limited group size, this single-day session offers Knowledge Management practitioners an intimate forum for exploring recent research findings, reviewing case studies, and discussing proven approaches for achieving true Knowledge Management success. Through small-group discussion and industry-specific case studies, individuals who are already familiar with Knowledge Management concepts and approaches will gain greater insight as they learn to create and improve their organization’s knowledge management initiatives.- Knowledge Management Symposium, September 23, 2011, San Antonio, CA, USA
(The San Antonio Human Resource Management Association (SAHRMA) with CPS Energy, the San Antonio Association for Organizational Development (SAAOD), and APQC)
- Sharing Best Practices in Knowledge Management – A Symposium
February 26, 2003, Thompson University, New York City, USA
September 17, 2003, Minneapolis, MN, USA
September 24, 2003, Washington, D.C., USA
October 1, 2003, Phoenix, AZ, USA
October 8, 2003, Houston, TX, USA - Share Best Practices in Knowledge Management: An Oil & Gas Symposium, October 23, 2002, APQC, Huston, TX, USA
- Share Best Practices in Knowledge Management: A Government Symposium, October 4, 2002, World Bank, Washington, DC, USA
- Knowledge Management Symposium: Applications for Government & Non-Profit Organizations, October 2-3, 2000, World Bank, Washington, D.C., USA
- Knowledge Management Symposium, September 23, 2011, San Antonio, CA, USA
- APQC Best Practices Study Knowledge Transfer Sessions (KTS)
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- Successfully Implementing Knowledge Management, February 7-9, 2000, Houston, Texas
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Webinars, Chats & Podcasts
- Monthly Knowledge Management Community Calls (Webinars)
- KM Conversations webinar series (Members only themed weeks; instead of 2020 cancelled conference)
- May 20-21, 2020: Knowledge Management for a Smarter, More Automated World
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Embedding Intelligence in Knowledge Management
The Mercer Brain: The Brain Behind Content Findability
Reframing Digital: From Project to Competency
Think Tank: Knowledge Technology to Support Organizations in Crisis - May 13-14, 2020: Innovating Through Disruption and Change (open to members only)
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Managing Knowledge Management Change Amidst Failure and Chaos
Road to Discovery
Knowledge Management and Covid-19: Stories from the Front Line
Think Tank: How Knowledge Management Supports People & Organizations in Pandemic - Apr 29-30, 2020: Engaging Employees in Virtual Collaboration
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Life After Love: What Happens After Communities of Practices Fail? | World Vision and Medical Teams International
Use Culture Accelerators to Super Charge Communities | Microsoft
Developing Personal Knowledge Management Skills | TechnipFMC
Think Tank: Knowledge Management for a More Virtual Workforce
- May 20-21, 2020: Knowledge Management for a Smarter, More Automated World
- Virtual Knowledge Management Roundtables 3)
- “KM Essentials” series (Members only access)
- Introduction to Knowledge Management (available on Youtube)
- Strategic Planning for Knowledge Management
- Developing a Knowledge Management Implementation Roadmap
- How and Why to Identify Critical Knowledge
- Introduction to Knowledge Mapping
- Introduction to Communities of Practice
- How to Transfer Knowledge
- The Essentials of Knowledge Transfer
- On-demand Webinars
- 2025: Knowledge Management Defined; Knowledge Management (KM) For a Sustainable Future
- 2019: Sharing Knowledge Across the Supply Chain
- Since 2016: Monthly Knowledge Management Community Calls
- Managing Project Knowledge (Collection)
- Knowledge Management Conference webinars:
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Mar 2020: Get to Know Our Speakers Talking About Accelerating Knowledge Management; Get to Know Our Speakers Talking About Fostering a Knowledge Management Culture; Get to Know Our Speakers Talking About Building Knowledge Management Skills
Feb 2020: Get to Know Our Speakers Talking About Embedding Knowledge Management; Get to Know Our Speakers Talking About Adapting Knowledge Management to Digital - Knowledge Management Capability Assessment Tool Support Calls
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Dec 2020: IT Capabilities
Nov 2020: Content Management
Oct 2020: Measuring Your Activities and Impact
Sep 2020: Establishing Knowledge Flow Processes
Aug 2020: Creating an Enterprise Portfolio of Approaches
Jul 2020: (1) Establishing a Governance Structure, (2) Crafting Communication Plans
Jun 2020: Change Management
May 2020: Establishing Resources
Apr 2020: Crafting a Budget
Mar 2020: Building a Business Case
Feb 2020: Setting ObjectivesDec-Mar 2019 (1x)
Jan 2019 (2x)Dec 2018 (1x), Nov 2018 (2x)
- Knowledge Management Chats (on twitter)
- Sep 11, 2014 Connection between Knowledge Management & Process Improvement
- Mar 05, 2014: Collaboration
- Feb 12, 2014: Engagement
- Podcasts on topics in Knowledge management
- “Trends in Learning & Development” webinar series
- May 2024: Measuring Learning & Development Effectiveness and Impact
- Apr 2024: Learning & Development Programs, Practices, and Tech Adoption
- Feb 2024: Learning Needs, Staffing, and Spending
Training
APQC+KMI Course Tracks
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Knowledge Management Course/Certification Track (since 2026)
– Introduction to Knowledge Management (APQC; Self-paced)
– Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM/eCKM) (KMI; Live virtual (4/5 days)/Self-paced)
– Master Certified Knowledge Manager: Strategy & Implementation (MCKM: SI) (APQC; Live virtual/On-site (3 days))
Knowledge Transfer Course Track (since 2026)
– Transferring Critical Knowledge (APQC; Self-paced)
– Certified Knowledge Specialist – Knowledge Transfer (CKS-KT) (KMI; Live virtual (2 days))
– Master Certified Knowledge Transfer Professional (MCKTP) (APQC; Live virtual (3 days))
On-line Training Courses @ APQC Academy6) (facilitated/live virtual or self-paced; since 2020)
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Self-paced Training Courses:
Introduction to Knowledge Management (other laguages available7))
Embedding Knowledge in the Flow of Work (other laguages available7))
Fundamentals of Content Management
Knowledge Elicitation
Knowledge Mapping
Transferring Critical Knowledge
Knowledge Sharing: Best Practices to Break Down Barriers
Managing Change
Live Virtual Training Courses:
Designing and Sustaining Communities of Practice
Governance Essentials for Process and Knowledge Management
Integrating Process and Knowledge
Knowledge Fundamentals (Boot Camp)
KM Basics Learning Path Courses: (Self-paced; since 2025)
Introduction to Knowledge Management (other laguages available7))
Knowledge Mapping
Embedding Knowledge in the Flow of Work (other laguages available7); was: Putting Knowledge in the Flow of Everyday Work)
Knowledge Elicitation
Transferring Critical Knowledge
Training Courses by Request:
Aligning Knowledge Management Activities to Business Outcomes
Applying Knowledge Practices in the Flow of Work (Learning Lab)
Assessing Organizational Readiness for Change
Building a High-Powered KM Strategy
Building a High-Powered KM Strategy (Learning Lab)
Create a Value Path for Your KM Approach
Essential Skills to Map Process and Knowledge
Evolving and Sustaining a Knowledge Management Program
Habits of Effective Knowledge Leaders (The Executive Leader’s Role in KM)
Measuring the Impact of Knowledge Management
Techniques for Communicating Knowledge Management
Transferring Critical Knowledge (Learning Lab)
Past Training Courses:
Knowledge Flow Analysis (Process Design & Analysis)
Measuring the Impact of Knowledge Management
Knowledge 101
Breaking Down the Barriers to Knowledge Management
On-site/Public Trainung**6) (currently on-site only, public courses delivered at the APQC KM conference)
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2019 ff Training Courses:
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Duration: ½ day or 1 day
Using Knowledge Flow Analysis to Improve Process Design (new in 2020)
Strategic Planning for Knowledge Management
Develop a Knowledge Management Strategy
Evolve & Sustain your Knowledge Management Program
Plan & Align Your Communities of Practice Strategy
Design, Launch and Sustain Your Community of Practice
Transferring Critical Knowledge
Knowledge Mapping (2002-present)
Strategies for Measuring Knowledge Management
Organizational Readiness for Knowledge Managers
Create a Value Path for Your Knowledge Management Approach
Knowledge Management Engagement Practices that Work
Duration: ½ day
Breaking Down the Barriers to Knowledge Management
The Executive Leader’s Role in Knowledge Managemant
Duration: 1 day
Techniques for Communicating Knowledge Management
Past Training Courses:
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Building and Sustaining Communities of Practice (2001-2018)
Knowledge Management Strategies and Tactics (for Business Results) (2001-2018; previously “KM 201 and 301”)
– KM 201: Strategies for Leveraging Knowledge (2000-2001)
– KM 301: Designing, Implementing and Measuring Knowledge Management Initiatives (was: Implementing and Measuring Your Knowledge Management Approach)
Managing Content and Knowledge (2002-2018)
Measuring the Impact of Knowledge Management (-2018)
Communities of Practice: Knowledge Management’s Killer App (2013-)
Knowledge Elicitation: An Approach to Retain Valuable Knowledge (2013-)
Knowledge Management Strategy (2013-)
Knowledge Management for Educators (2001-)
Knowledge Sharing for Educators (2002-2004)
Communities of Practice (2002)
Storytelling: The Art of Effectively Communicating Knowledge Throughout Your Organization (2001-)
KM 101: A Knowledge Management Overview / Managing Knowledge for Results (2000-)
– The Transfer of Knowledge & Best Practices (now offered as KM 101)
In the Know: A Knowledge Management Overview (in conjunction with Visitors Day) (1999-2000)
Transforming the Individual: Using Creativity & Innovation in a Knowledge Environment (1998-1999)
Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage (1997-1999)
Internal Benchmarking and the Transfer of Best Practices (1996-1997)
Knowledge Management: A Strategic Perspective (1996)
Concepts of Knowledge Management (1996)
Pre-Member Meeting Training Courses
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2010: Knowledge Management in a Day
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2004: APQC’s Knowledge Management Workshop (in conjunction with the 1st Member Meeting & Training)
Workshops
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– 2008: “Web 2.0 for Knowledge Management” practitioner series (clooaborative dialogue)
– May 2005: Sustaining Knowledge Management in the Drug Industry: Six Pillars to Success (New Thinking workshop)
– Apr 2005: Integrating Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning (Hosted by Accenture)
– 2003: Retaing Valuable Knowledge: A Government and Nonprofit Workshop
– 2004: Sharing Best Practices in Knowledge Management and Performance Measurement
Executive Speeches/Briefings
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– Knowledge Management (2001-)
– Developing a Knowledge Management Strategy (2010-2016)
– Implementing Communities of Practice (2010-2016)
– Managing Knowledge Within an Aging Work Force (2010-2016)
– Human Capital Management (2010-2016)
– Linking Knowledge Management to Process to Drive Business Performance (2016)
Speaker Topics
Dr. Carla O’Dell
Your Brain on Knowledge Management – Decoding the Cognitive Science Behind Knowledge Management
How to Transfer Knowledge and Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Best Practices in Knowledge Management
“Social Goes to Work” – Sharing Knowledge Using Social Media
Knowledge Analytics
Experts Retiring? What to do now
Uncover Your Hidden Experts
Cindy Hubert
Building and Maturing Your Knowledge Management Capabilities
Measuring the Impact of Knowledge Management
Embedding Knowledge Management Into the Flow of Work
Knowledge Management as 1st Responder
Lauren Trees (was: Jim Lee)
Knowledge Management Strategy
Knowledge Management Communities of Practice
Knowledge Management and Social Media
Knowledge Management and Virtual Collaboration
Marisa Brown
Open Innovation
Improving Idea Generation Through Collaboration
Improving the Flow of Knowledge in Product Development
e-Learning (Certification) Courses* (now available as CD-ROM; certification no longer offered)
- Knowledge Management Starter Kit 2004 (Reference: Exec Guide)
Knowledge Management 101: A Knowledge Management Overview
Building and Sustaining Communities of Practice
Knowledge Management Strategies and Tactics for Business Results
Establishing Performance Measures
Knowledge Mapping
Content and Knowledge Management Systems - Knowledge Management Starter Kit
Knowledge Management 101: A Knowledge Management Overview (2002-2004)
Content and Knowledge Management Systems (2004)
Knowledge Management Strategies and Tactics for Business Results (2002-2004)
Building and Sustaining Communities of Practice (2002-2004)
Knowledge Mapping (2003-2004)
Knowledge Management: Approaches to Implementation (2002-2004)
Measuring Your Knowledge Management Initiatives (2002-2004)
Facilitating Change: Creating a Knowledge-Sharing Environment (2002-2004)
Information Literacy Toolkit* (2002-2004)
Learning in a Virtual World* (2002-2004)
*Included with permission of Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer. Offered free with purchase of Knowledge Management Starter Kit only
Training Material
- Best Practices Acceleration/ Multimedia Training Toolkits: Knowledge Management, Communities of Practice, Knowledge Retention and Transfer, Content Management
- Connected Learning training CD-ROMs: Knowledge Management Starter Kit
Meetings
APQC’s Council for Advancing Knowledge Management
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Sep 2024: 1st Joint Meeting of APQC’s Council for Advancing Knowledge Management
APQC Consortium Benchmarking Best-Practice Study Meetings
(Kick-off, Site Visits, Knowledge Transfer Session)
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- Using Knowledge Management to Drive Innovation (2002)
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Jun 2002: Kickoff Meeting (1 day)
Site Visits (5)
Mmm 200Y: Knowledge Transfer Session - Retaining Valuable Knowledge (2001)
- Managing Content and Knowledge (2001)
- Building and Sustaining Communities of Practice (2000)
- Successfully Implementing Knowledge Management (1999-2000)
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Feb 2000: Knowledge Transfer Session (3 days) - Creating a Knowledge Sharing Culture (1998-99)
- Expanding Knowledge Externally (1998)
- Europe – The Learning Organisation & Knowledge Management (1997)
- Using Information Technology for Knowledge Management (1997)
- Emerging Best Practices in Knowledge Management (1996)
Awards
- APQC’s Award for Excellence in Knowledge Management (EiKM)
- APQC Best-Practice Partner Award: Knowledge Management
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2011: Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
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2007: Hewlett-Packard Company (HP)
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