Rapid PLM Adoption Phase 1 - Discovery and Curriculum Plan

This blog is the first of three that describe the phases of our rapid Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) adoption projects: Phase 1 covers the Discovery and Curriculum Plan; Phase 2 focuses on Content Development and Assembly; and Phase 3 addresses Delivery and Support. These projects deliver customized PLM training to prepare end users for using their PLM software with tailored business processes. The software may be new to them or have been upgraded to a new version.

If you would like to view the other blogs in the series, you can access them via the links below: 

• Rapid PLM Adoption Phase 1 - Discovery and Curriculum Plan
• Rapid PLM Adoption Phase 2 – Content Development and Assembly
• Rapid PLM Adoption Phase 3 – Delivery and Support (coming soon)
  
  

Phase 1: Discovery and Curriculum Plan

The purpose of the first phase, Discovery and Curriculum Plan, is to identify all the learning content and formats required for the end users. It also includes a review of job roles, processes, and tasks to determine the learning objectives and the order of the courses or modules. The deliverables consist of a matrix showing the curriculum by role, training pathways for each role, and specifics for each course/module. Note that if this phase has already been performed in-house by the client, we can move to Phase 2.  As a reference, the chart below shows the purpose, inputs, process and deliverables of this phase. 

An example of the Matrix of Curriculum by Role deliverable is shown in the image below, featuring the module names and format types on the left (self-paced or instructor-led) and the roles on the right, along with the number of hours for each course listed below each role.

If you are interested in learning more about our rapid PLM adoption solutions, please contact us: training@rand.com. 

About the Author

Product Lead – Learning Content Development<br><br>Barb's primary responsibilities include the design, development, and project management of courseware for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) products such as Autodesk Vault, Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle, ENOVIA V6, and PTC Windchill. Her work also involves the development of custom training that is designed and configured to an organization’s specific environment, processes, and roles. Barb is a Professional Engineer and holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and trained in Instructional Design.

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