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KM Institute Joins Leading Nuclear Consulting Firm EXCEL Services Corporation
to Deliver First Certification in Nuclear Knowledge Management
 

Washington DC (April 13, 2010) The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute), the  market-leading Knowledge Management (KM) education and certification provider, today announced a joint partnership with EXCEL Services Corporation, the nuclear industry’s leading provider of engineering consulting services, to deliver a unique, new Certification program. It combines core KM principles with mandated Nuclear engineering guidelines and regulations.  This is the first professional nuclear knowledge management certification for the industry. 

The new program is called the Certified Nuclear Knowledge Management Workshop, and the designation: CNKM.

“We are very pleased to be chosen by such a reputable firm to not only educate its customers on the practice of Knowledge Management, but also help raise awareness about the boundless potential of doing KM right in the Nuclear industry,” says KM Institute Chairman, Douglas Weidner.  “We believe EXCEL Services is one of those companies who realizes that potential, by committing to the right kind of culture and learning environment that makes it all happen.”

“We also look forward to fostering new KM communities together, added Weidner, “both within the Nuclear Community and the towns where they work, such as setting up company sponsored KM Chapters.”

“EXCEL realizes the importance of creating and harvesting Knowledge to minimize costs, enhance safety, and improve efficiency, “says EXCEL President/CEO Donald Hoffman.  “Traditionally, over the past 25 years, EXCEL has been a leader in many elements of nuclear consulting.  With the advent of this first-of-a-kind CNKM workshop, we once again bring a new product to the industry.  The Knowledge Management Institute is the right organization to help us bring this product to market.”

The CNKM is an intensive, blended 4-day workshop, that leverages portions of the KM Institute’s proven KM Certification course, delivered world-wide since 2001, plus new Nuclear-related content developed by leading experts in the Nuclear consulting sphere.  In addition to the workshop, students gain full access to the new KM101 Online Program, as part of their pre-requisite and post-class study, plus supplemental materials provided by EXCEL Services.

The first CNKM workshop goes live in Rockville, MD, at the EXCEL Services headquarters, May 24-27, 2010.  Registration and details are available at the KM Institute website: www.kminstitute.org.
 

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About EXCEL Services

EXCEL Services Corporation was founded in 1985 to provide specialized professional services to nuclear utilities.  Since its founding, EXCEL has become recognized as the premier supplier of licensing, regulatory compliance, and Technical Specification services.  The organization also boasts extensive experience in successful negotiations regarding licensing and Technical Specification issues.  From a small, focused, specialty consulting organization, EXCEL has evolved into a broad organization with the ability to supply the best technical and engineering professional for any task.  EXCEL is the premier licensing support company in the US market.

About The International Knowledge Management Institute (KM Institute)

The KM Institute is the leading educational and trade association in Knowledge Management (KM). It features the blended Knowledge Management Certification Program – nearly 3,000 grads since 2001, and the only full-line,  self-paced, interactive video KM programs from KM Awareness Series™ to full certification. It is developing the KM Institute Knowledge Maturity Model (KMI-KMM™) and the KM Body of Knowledge (KMBOK)™. It provides KM practitioners access to leading-edge tools/applications and certified solution providers.

Contact:
Eric Weidner
Director of Marketing
Ph: 703-327-7096
eric.weidner@kminstitute.org