The IPA Institute

The IPA Institute, a division of Independent Project Analysis (IPA), offers education seminars for project professionals to further IPA's mission to improve capital productivity. IPA Institute courses are derived from IPA's extensive quantitative analysis and research of capital projects, linking statistically proven project management best practices to business value.

 IPA Institute Training Courses
The IPA Institute's wide range of training offerings include project management seminars, portfolio management and topic-specific courses, and private workshops, all delivered in multiple languages and in all regions of the world. Visit the IPA Institute course catalog page for a detailed description of each program.

 Industries and Areas
IPA Institute courses cover multiple industries including: Advanced Biofuels; Commodity Chemicals; Food and Consumer Products; Forest Products; Information Technology; Mining; Minerals, and Metals; Petroleum Exploration and Production; Pharmaceuticals and Biotech; Pipelines and Distribution; Power; Refining and Petrochemicals; Specialty Chemicals.

 Public and Private Course Delivery
The IPA Institute delivers courses in both public (view the IPA Institute course schedule) and private settings. Any project professional with relevant experience may attend the IPA Institute’s public courses, where an added benefit is the opportunity to network with other project professionals. IPA Institute programs can also be delivered privately (in-house) for 15 to 25 project professionals representing the same company.

 Earn PDUs Through PMI
The IPA Institute is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), enabling course participants to claim Professional Development Units (PDUs) upon completion of each IPA Institute course.

 Visit www.IPAInstitute.com or contact the IPA Institute for more information.

Capella University  

  PMI Bluegrass chapter has established alliance with Capella University, which is a fully accredited, quality provider of online degrees and certifications.  Capella offers PMI Bluegrass members and their families a 5% discount on tuition plus scholarships and webinars.  Capella is PMI-GAC accredited and provides undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Click here for additional information.

ESI International 

PMI Bluegrass members will receive a 25% discount on PM training.  Registration can be done over the phone by calling the general number or through the internet.  Discount will be provided by mentioning affiliation.

Tandem Solution

Tandem Solution offers significant training discounts for PMI members.

 State Government employees are already enjoying a 50% discount on courses offered at Tandem Solution, and now Tandem has broadened this offer to include PMI members!

Tandem Solution was one of two vendors recently awarded a Master Contract for Project Management/Business Analyst/IT Service Mgt. training and consulting services to serve ALL State agencies. This contract is valid for 2 years with (4) 1‐year renewables. Tandem Solution was awarded the contract November 2009 and it provides deep discounts of up to 50% or more off the retail rates for classes such as PMP Certification Prep Course, Project Management Fundamentals, Microsoft Project, CAPM, CBAP, ITIL Foundation, ITIL Practitioner, ITIL Bridge as well as a comprehensive eLearning series. These classes are priced for individuals as well as groups of up to 15 students and are available as onsite or offsite training.

Contact Information:

Ty Dayoc | Managing Partner | Tandem Solution
( Office Phone:  (502) 265‐3057 x103
( Toll Free  (866) 663‐1969 x103       Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.