Build practical project management skills to improve planning, coordination, risk management and delivery.
Designed for Maritime Industrial Base suppliers, this no-cost program combines online learning, in-person instruction and a capstone project grounded in real manufacturing challenges.
Led by CCAT in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding and BPMI.
Strong technical capabilities are essential, but reliable delivery also requires consistent planning, coordination and visibility.
The Maritime Supplier Project Management Training Program gives managers practical tools to manage complex work, anticipate risk and improve execution without adding unnecessary administrative burden.
Designed for manufacturing environments, the program connects project management principles directly to the day-to-day challenges facing maritime suppliers.
From Stronger Projects to Stronger Performance
More consistent project management can help suppliers improve visibility, reduce avoidable delays and coordinate work more effectively across teams, customers and partners.
By applying practical tools to real manufacturing projects, participants can support more reliable delivery, increased productivity and stronger performance across the maritime supply chain.
Planning and Scheduling
Build clear plans and maintain visibility into milestones, dependencies and delivery requirements.
Risk Management
Identify potential issues earlier and take proactive steps to reduce disruption.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Improve communication across internal teams, customers and suppliers.
Change Control
Manage changes consistently while protecting schedule, scope and performance.
Cost Visibility
Improve visibility into project costs and how they affect decisions, schedules and delivery.
The program combines guided instruction with opportunities to apply project management practices to real manufacturing work.
Estimated participant commitment: Approximately 37 hours across live, in-person, self-paced and capstone activities.
The program includes:
The program is designed for managers and professionals responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering work within the Maritime Industrial Base.
The program may be especially valuable for professionals working in:
The program is led by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology in partnership with General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding and BPMI.
Together, the partners bring industry leadership, supplier insight and program support to strengthen project management capabilities across the Maritime Industrial Base. GP Strategies developed the curriculum, while CCAT leads program delivery and participant support.
Contact CCAT's program manager with questions about eligibility, the application process or the training schedule.
Matt Sperzel
Maritime Supplier Project Management
Training Program Manager
msperzel@ccat.us
