CIMdata Announces Upcoming Virtual Live PLM Certificate Program Classes for October/November
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michimich -- CIMdata, Inc., the leading global research, consulting, and education firm specializing in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and the Digital Transformation it enables, announces that registration is now open for its upcoming series of Virtual Live PLM Certificate Program classes, scheduled for October/November 2026.

Designed to address the growing complexity of today's Digital Thread and product development ecosystems, CIMdata's assessment-based certificate programs deliver solution-neutral, expert-led education to help industrial organizations maximize the value of their PLM investments.

To accommodate PLM professionals globally, the October program features an accessible 8-session schedule spread over two weeks. Participants can choose between two live daily options:

• Option 1 (October 26-29 / November 9-12 | 06:00–10:00 ET): Optimized for participants in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern North America.
• Option 2 (October 26-29 / November 9-12 | 12:00–16:00 ET): Optimized for participants across North & South America, as well as evening learners in South Asia (India).

Our Virtual Live classes combine instructor-led lectures, real-world case studies, collaborative team exercises, and practical evaluation—delivering an intensive classroom experience without the expense and disruption of travel.

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"The CIMdata Virtual Live PLM Certificate Program is not a passive online course; it is an intensive, highly collaborative, real-time experience," said Cheryl Peck, CIMdata's Chief Marketing Officer. "As organizations navigate rapid advances in digital transformation, data governance, and AI-enabled product lifecycles, having a solid, strategic foundation in PLM principles is essential. By structuring this October series into eight manageable sessions across two weeks, and offering dual time-zone options for Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, we are enabling teams worldwide to build critical PLM expertise directly into their daily work routines."

This offering, which includes a brand-new module covering AI in PLM, maintains the rigorous standards of the in-person class that have made it the industry benchmark for PLM education:

• Live Expert Access: Participants interact in real-time with CIMdata's senior consultants—the same experts advising Fortune 500 companies.
• Actionable Strategy Frameworks: Both in-person and Virtual Live Classroom attendees utilize CIMdata's proven strategic frameworks and roadmaps to drive consensus and decision-making.
• Solution-Provider-Neutral Curriculum: The program remains the industry's most comprehensive, unbiased education offering, focusing on best practices rather than specific software solutions.
• An Elite Network: Graduates join a global community of PLM leaders, fostering ongoing support and collaboration across industries.

The CIMdata PLM Leadership Certificate is designed for PLM professionals at industrial organizations and solution providers who are responsible for driving their company's digital strategy. Upon successful completion of the assessment-based program, participants receive a Certificate of PLM Leadership and up to 3 CEUs, validating their expertise in strategic PLM practices.

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For more information on class schedules, detailed agendas, and registration, please visit https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-certificate-program or contact Cheryl Peck at c.peck@cimdata.com.