Chapter 3: Industrial experiences

Title: A blended academia-industry learning model for PLM education

Author(s): Michael Richey, Barry McPherson, Travis Fuerst, Dave French, Craig Miller, Danny Wittenborn, Jerrilee Mosier

Address: Boeing Learning, Training and Development Everett, Washington, USA | Boeing Learning, Training and Development Everett, Washington, USA | Boeing Learning, Training and Development Everett, Washington, USA | Boeing Learning, Training and Development Everett, Washington, USA | Department of Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University 401 North Grant St, Knoy Hall, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA | Edmonds Community Collage Workforce Development 20000 68th Ave West, Lynnwood, Washington, USA

Reference: International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management 2007 pp. 171 - 178

Abstract/Summary: This paper describes a university/industry project for the development and operation of a product lifecycle management (PLM) certificate program for Boeing engineers and technologists. This collaborative project between The Boeing Company, Purdue University, Edmonds Community College, and Dassault Systemes is currently being implemented using traditional and distance learning strategies. Boeing employees will learn the strategic importance of PLM coupled with applied PLM laboratory exercises. Employees who enroll in and successfully complete this program receive a PLM certificate from Purdue University The program will be evaluated by an industrial advisory board which will include PLM subject experts, instructional system designers, distance learning experts, and curriculum evaluation experts.

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