NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND SOFTEQ GROUP PARTNER TO DELIVER A PRODUCT REALIZATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
New curriculum helps personnel manage today’s global product realization processes to achieve faster time-to-market
San Jose, CA, August 31st, 2007 − National University, California’s second-largest private, non-profit institution of higher education, and the SofTEQ Group, a leading provider of integrated product development solutions for original equipment manufacturers, have partnered to offer a six-month, continuing education unit accredited, certification program that covers all aspects of the product realization process.
The program is structured in six monthly modules that include the latest industry developments, product realization strategies, engineering environment, configuration management and change control, supply chain management, and a capstone course.
“National University is pleased to offer this program that was developed in partnership with leading industry experts,” said Charlene Ashton, Ed.D., associate regional dean for National University’s San Jose campus. “It is clear that participants will have a new understanding of how they can improve their organization’s processes through the use of cutting edge tools and industry best practices. It is also a rare opportunity for students to have access to the people who are at the forefront of developing the next generation product realization tools and strategies.”
“The effects of increased business competition, technological complexity, and software proliferation have recently combined to result in a product development gap between engineering and manufacturing,” stated Mike Keer, chief operating officer of the SofTEQ Group. “To help bridge this gap, we have partnered with National University to create the product realization certification program.”
“With the growing needs in maintaining current and accurate information, there is more to keep track of with fewer people,” stated Jeff Beumer, a seasoned Silicon Valley document control manager. “I have been looking for training courses that give a more extensive view of the whole business environment to train individuals in how their decisions affect them and their company. As a hands-on manager, I’m faced with more complexities, such as the off shoring of manufacturing and documentation to support the European Union’s restriction of hazardous substances directive, which is an example of new and changing requirements in today’s industry. When I found out about the new product realization certification program being developed in partnership with the SofTEQ Group and National University, I was impressed that it offered a comprehensive curriculum, was taught by practicing industry veterans and included a professional forum to learn from and interact with my peers.”
The product realization certification program provides an opportunity for individuals, such as document control, engineers, and operations personnel (including managers) who are interested in the development and release of physical products, to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the product realization process. All six courses, including a capstone, are presented by practicing subject matter experts.
To register please go to:
http://www.nu.edu/Academics/Schools/ExtendedStudies/ProductRealization.html
About National University
National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California. Using its core values of quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability and community, National University continues to focus on making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging and relevant to a diverse population of nontraditional students. Founded in 1971, National University is comprised of five schools -- Business and Management; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and Media and Communications -- and the College of Letters and Sciences.
About SofTEQ Group
The SofTEQ Group is a Value-Added Integrator, combining best-in-class software products, application integration, along with on-site resources to help OEMs streamline development cycles, accelerate product innovation, and improve bottom-line profitability. The SofTEQ Group delivers fully-integrated, cost-effective solutions that enable their clients to drive innovation and bridge the product development gap. For additional information, please call (408) 243-0000, email mkeer@softeqgroup.com or visit www.softeqgroup.com.
