Project Management Training for Manufacturers
SCMEP’s largest training area by course count. Structured project management training for engineers, supervisors, and plant staff who run improvement projects alongside their regular job — not just classroom theory.
What’s included
- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management Fundamentals (CAPM)
- Advanced Project Management — PMP certification prep
- Practical Project Management Training
Why this matters
A common project language
Give engineering, operations, and quality a shared way to scope, plan, and track work, instead of every project running on its own ad-hoc process.
Certification pathways
Structured preparation toward CAPM and PMP — recognized credentials, not a generic in-house course.
Built for the plant floor
Practical training applied to real manufacturing projects — capital projects, line changeovers, new product introductions — not generic office scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a project management background to start?
No. Introduction to Project Management assumes no prior PM experience — it’s the standard starting point before CAPM or PMP-track training.
Does this prepare me for an actual PMP or CAPM exam?
Yes. Advanced Project Management is built around PMP certification prep, and Project Management Fundamentals aligns to the CAPM body of knowledge.
Can this be delivered at our facility?
Most SCMEP courses can be delivered virtually, at an SCMEP location, or on-site at your plant — ask the training team what works for your team size and schedule.
Related training
Explore related areas: Leadership & Workforce, Lean & Continuous Improvement, or see the full learning paths and complete training catalog.
How to enrol
Most SCMEP courses can be delivered virtually, at an SCMEP location, or on-site at your facility. Availability and scheduling change through the year, so the training team is the fastest route to current dates.
- Tell us what you need — the area, roughly how many people, and whether you’d prefer on-site or virtual.
- We confirm what’s scheduled — or what it takes to run it for your team.
- Your team trains — with follow-up through the OpExChange peer network where it helps.
SCMEP offices
Greenville
250 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200Greenville, SC 29615
Columbia
250 Berryhill Road, Suite 115Columbia, SC 29210
A NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership affiliate serving South Carolina manufacturers since 1989.