Case Study: Thermo Fisher Scientific achieves lower training costs and unified project management with PMI

Thermo Fisher Scientific cuts PMP training costs by 60% with Project Management Institute

Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global life sciences company, faced challenges in harmonizing project delivery across its vast enterprise. With over 1,000 project professionals using different tools and practices, knowledge-sharing was limited and scaling a consistent capability was difficult. They partnered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) to implement its Authorized Training Partner (ATP) program and PMP certification training to formalize project management across the organization.

The solution from PMI involved Thermo Fisher becoming an ATP, which allowed them to deliver internal, PMI-vetted PMP training. This centralized approach reduced per-learner training costs by 60% and eliminated most travel expenses. The results were significant, with over 40% of participants earning their PMP certification and 100% of students recommending the course. This success established a shared project management language, improved collaboration, and demonstrated such value that corporate leadership centrally funded the program.

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