Professional Development Courses in Savannah

The Georgia Tech VET2 Supply Chain and Logistics Management Program will provide you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and tools to transition to the civilian workplace with a career supply chain and logistics management. You’ll begin by developing an understanding of warehouse and…

The transition into a new career is one of the most challenging and stressful times in the professional lives of service members and veterans. Transitions are a period of acute vulnerability, because new employees lack established working relationships and a detailed understanding of how their…

Develop the skills necessary to successfully secure post-service employment while earning a Georgia Tech Project Management certification. Combining the foundation of the Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK® Guide), the VET² – Workforce Integration course, and the Project…

Discover a new career after the service with the Georgia Tech Veterans, Education, Training, and Transition (VET2) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate. This program will give service members and veterans a deep understanding of a proven and high-demand skill set, Lean Six Sigma.

The Black Belt final project is a multifaceted assignment that is a long-term investigative endeavor which culminates in a final presentation to the instructor. It serves to give students the ability to take knowledge and theory they have learned in class and apply in a real-world setting. …

Put safety first! This course provides you with an understanding of the requirements outlined by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70E for electrical safety in the workplace. You will be able to use this knowledge to educate your employees on NFPA 70E safety standards. It is highly…

This two-day course will provide you with the skills and capabilities needed to comply with the OSHA Hexavalent Chromium Standard and the resources necessary to develop a plan of action for cleanup of contaminated jobsites. You’ll receive a comprehensive review of the OSHA regulation as well…

This half-day seminar is designed to help companies determine if they have ergonomic hazards in their facilities, and what can be done to address these hazards. The primary focus of this course will be on upper extremity and back-related issues that are most prominent in industry. In addition,…

Learn how to become a construction outreach trainer capable of teaching both 10- and 30-hour construction industry courses. You’ll absorb practical training techniques with a special emphasis on the most hazardous areas in construction. This course is for both private- and public-sector…

Learn how to become an outreach trainer capable of teaching both 10- and 30-hour general industry courses. You’ll understand your rights and responsibilities under the OSHA Act and be able to carry out the OSHA provisions provided by several instructors from different industries in both the…

Brush up on the latest OSHA standards and interpretations, Outreach Trainer Program Requirements, and safety and health topics in order to maintain your OSHA Authorized Outreach Construction trainer status. To remain authorized, this course must be taken every four years prior to trainer…

Brush up on the latest OSHA standards and interpretations, Outreach Trainer Program Requirements, and safety and health topics in order to maintain your OSHA Authorized Outreach General Industry trainer status. To remain authorized, this course must be taken every four years prior to trainer…

The Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) Standards for Construction provides a fundamental understanding of proper safety standards and safety principles for the construction industry. Standards from OSHA will provide an understanding of hazardous situations and how to prevent and navigate them…

Become familiar with OSHA general industry safety and health standards along with general industry safety and health principles. You’ll get a special focus on the most hazardous areas. This course is a prerequisite to OTI 0501P - OSHA 501: Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health…

Understand industrial hygiene practices along with OSHA regulations and procedures. You’ll learn about OSHA health standards, respiratory protection, exposure limits, engineering controls, hazard communication, hearing protections, and other related topics. You’ll practice using scenarios to…

Become familiar with a variety of commonly used machinery, relevant safety standards, and machine guarding methods. Learn the hazards associated with various machinery and how to control hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout). Apply hazard recognition concepts on a site inspection at an…

Gain and in depth overview of OSHA requirements for cranes and improve your ability to manage cranes in construction as part of our Cranes for Construction course. In many cases, the construction standards have application in a general industry setting. You’ll walk away knowing how to become a…

Find out how to have a healthier workplace by using ergonomic principles to reduce the stress and strain on your employees’ bodies. You’ll learn how to help prevent musculoskeletal and nerve disorders that can occur with this course when you conduct analyses of videotaped job sites and learn…

Master practicing excavation and trenching the safe way with this course that focuses on adhering to OSHA standards. On a hands-on field trip, you’ll learn how to use instruments like penetrometers and torvane shears and conduct a soil sedimentation test.

Learn the ins and outs of electrical installations and other related equipment. You’ll understand how to control electrical hazards using OSHA standards along with the National Electrical Code. You’ll also get to participate in an electrical lab. Notice: Attendees of this course should also…

Understand how to safeguard your workers from falls. In addition to learning about state-of-the-art technology and OSHA requirements for fall protection, you’ll study and take part in a one-day field exercise demonstrating the principles of fall protection along with the ins and outs of fall…

You’ll expand your maritime expertise in our Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry course. You'll receive an introduction/overview of the standards related to maritime activities, such as shipyards, marine terminals, and longshoring operations. The course will also help…

Protect your workers and patients by staying abreast of OSHA’s Ergonomics Guidelines for Nursing Homes. This course focuses on spotting, assessing, and controlling ergonomic hazards in a healthcare setting. You’ll learn the proper way to create an ergonomics process and how to work with the…

Protect your workers and yourself by learning proper machine safeguarding techniques. You’ll walk away understanding your legal responsibilities for safeguarding your employees, plus different methods you can use to do so.

Augment your skills in handling dangerous situations with our Introduction to Emergency Planning Seminar. You’ll learn what OSHA requires and more about how to protect against and respond to chemical spills, fire, severe weather, homeland defense, and workplace violence. We’ll cover general…

Reduce the injuries and illnesses of your employees when you learn how to implement an effective safety and health management system. You’ll develop methods to control and prevent hazards in the workplace that can help increase employee productivity and morale.

Falls can wreak havoc not only on employees of small construction firms but on the company as well. Our Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry course provides you with the know-how to spot potential dangers at your work site. Plus you’ll learn how to evaluate those hazardous…

This will help you identify the requirements for posting, recordkeeping, and reporting as mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You will learn what employers are responsible for in regards to posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses and injuries…

Start your preparation for the Project Management Professionals exam with this course. Whether you work in changeable, adaptive projects or more traditional waterfall projects, success depends upon following a consistent and repeatable approach. This course introduces you to the principles and…

Managing the uncertainties can be a critical aspect of project success. In this course, you will learn to reduce negative risk exposure in your projects and enhance opportunities by using effective risk-management and procurement practices. Discover the specific processes of risk management…

Effective communication within teams is purposeful and managed. This course explores the processes for effectively managing project communication and the techniques for dealing with individual styles. Identify the communication processes as defined by the Project Management Institute in A…

Balancing the triple constraint of scope, schedule, and cost often becomes the key to success in managing projects. Whether your project operates in an adaptive environment with short iterative cycles or a longer incremental or waterfall environment, the project team must respond to competing…

This final course in the Project Management Professional (PMP) series allows you to apply the principles of project management to an experiential, real case study. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively manage a project in a simulated environment of challenges,…

Prep time! This course gets you fully prepared to take and pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. Undergo an intense review of the material covered in the PMP® examination, and gain confidence in your knowledge. You will learn techniques for taking the exam and…

This course prepares you for the basics of transportation operations and analysis. Throughout the course, you’ll review the key elements of transportation such as modes of transportation, transportation procurement, cost minimization techniques, the role of ports in global logistics, and…

As supply chain (SC) executives become more instrumental in supporting long-term strategic objectives for their firms, they need to complement traditional SC operational knowledge with a more strategic view of their role in delivering aligned results to the business. This course addresses this…

This course will demonstrate how warehouse operations are a key enabler to a successful supply chain implementation and the starting point for a transformation. It is critical to manage safety, quality and efficiency. Learn to leverage the lean supply chain modifications to improve customer…

Note: This course is offered in a live, 100% in-person three-day format, and also in a virtual instructor-led format spread out in two-hour increments over seven days with some self-directed course work. Please note the format type when you are registering. Supply-chain management projects…

To keep pace with the continuous moves toward outsourcing of operations and the advancement of technology, companies need to focus on selecting the right suppliers and partnerships to provide the most value to their customers and to remain profitable. This course provides a deeper…

Complex supply-chain transformation requires managing resources from many different departments. The supply-chain project manager must ensure internal and external stakeholder alignment, mitigate large amounts of risk, and implement communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans…

Category Management and Sourcing Leadership is designed to deepen your knowledge base of core activities in the procurement and supply management function. The program covers the sourcing process, specifications gathering, common bid package alternatives, cross-functional collaboration, and…

Contracting and Legal Oversight provides you with a holistic and integrated understanding of contract law, contract types, key industry standard contract terms, and contract structure to improve your confidence when creating or modifying contract documents. The program is geared to reinforce…

Essentials of Negotiations and Stakeholder Influence level-sets your understanding of negotiation influence and strengthens preparation, planning, and execution activities involved with both simple and complex negotiations. The program includes industry techniques and tools for traditional…

This course is intended to train students in the basics of supply chain management and the supply chain’s role within organizations. Key elements of this track include the definition of supply chain and the various domains within supply chain (i.e., customer service, manufacturing and service…

This course prepares you in the basics of supply management and procurement operations and the role of procurement within an organization’s overall supply chain. You will discover the key elements of sourcing and procurement, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations,…

Be more effective in your entry-level or supervisory roles in customer service and order management! This course prepares learners for all aspects of customer service operations. Gain a solid understanding of the role of customer service within an organization’s overall supply chain. Discover…

An organization's success depends on the principles of effective supply and demand. Gain knowledge of the basics of demand planning and the role of demand planning within an organization’s overall supply chain. This fundamental course includes presentations of the key elements of demand…

This course covers the basics of inventory control and management operations and the role of inventory management within an organization’s overall supply chain. You will learn the key elements of inventory control and management, including inventory cost components, types and uses of inventory…

Ver descripción en es Español. This course covers the basics of inventory control and management operations and the role of inventory management within an organization’s overall supply chain. You will learn the key elements of inventory control and management, including inventory cost…

This course prepares you for the basics of manufacturing and service operations and for your role within an organization’s overall supply chain. The course includes presentations of defining the role of manufacturing and service operations, linkages between market requirements and the…

Ver descripción en es Español. This course prepares you for the basics of manufacturing and service operations and for your role within an organization’s overall supply chain. The course includes presentations of defining the role of manufacturing and service operations, linkages between…

This course prepares you for the basics of transportation operations and the role of transportation within an organization’s overall supply chain. The course includes review of the key elements of transportation such as modes of transportation, transportation technology, company roles and…

This course is structured to prepare entry-level and supervisory-level employees in warehouse operations with a fundamental understanding of the supply chain. You will review the physical, technological, process, and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution operations. Additionally, you…

This course, delivered in Spanish, is structured to prepare entry-level and supervisory-level employees in warehouse operations with a fundamental understanding of the supply chain. You will review the physical, technological, process, and safety considerations of warehouse/distribution…