Organized by Geographic Region:

United States Faculty

John Hovell

John Hovell earned his Certified Knowledge Manager certification in 2007.

He had been practicing knowledge management for nearly 10 years prior to earning the certification.  He has multiple degrees in Management Science and Information Technology. He earned his Project Management Professional certification in 2008. He has published several chapters in books, as well as magazines and other publications. He was once named “Top Young Trainer” of the year.

He has held KM leadership positions for such leading organizations as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and ManTech.  He is proud to offer an interactive approach based on individual readiness and needs. He earned his Organisation Development certification in Oxford, United Kingdom in 2016.

John is also a CKS (Specialist) Instructor for KMI's "Knowledge Transfer" Certification.  Click here for more...

Jack Merklein

Jack earned his Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM) Certification back in 2000, and has been practicing KM for over 20 years.

KM professional work: Director of KM and distance learning for the US Army IG School; director of knowledge and learning for Xerox Global Services; worked for Northrop Grumman as a KM consultant to the USPS OIG; chief of knowledge and learning for Peace Corps. Currently the director of KM for World Vision International, and is an adjunct professor teaching KM for the University of Maryland University College and also serves as the course chair for their KM program.

Education:  BS in Engineering from West Point; MS in Human Relations/Organizational Development from Golden Gate University; PhD candidate in Knowledge Management from Walden University.

Europe / UK

Rooven Pakkiri

Rooven earned his Certified Knowledge Manager Certification in 2015, but prior to this, he had been practicing KM for over 15 years.

A veteran of the dot.com era, Rooven Pakkiri is a digital evangelist who focuses on the way technology changes organisational communication and collaboration.  He is an author and regular speaker on the subject of Social Business and how it is transforming the corporate rule book. Rooven is also the co-founder of a regular thought leadership event in London where independent thinkers discuss issues of user adoption and cultural transformation.

Rooven teaches the CKM program in London, UK and other international locations.

Rooven is also a CKS (Specialist) Instructor for the "Social KM" Certification.  Click here for more...

Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey

KM Institute partner ADVISORS is dedicated to empowering their Partners through a suite of transformative services. They specialize in key areas such as:

Education and Training: Their expert-led workshops and programs equip teams and organizations with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape and drive lasting success in areas such as Benefits Management, Strategy Implementation, Governance, PPP, Enterprise Big Data, among others.

Tailored Consulting: Their seasoned consultants provide bespoke solutions to optimize your operations, increase efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. 

Networking: Their team expertly manages and executes engaging local and international events and networking opportunities, fostering valuable connections and driving meaningful growth.

Project Outsourcing: Let ADVISORS handle your complex PMOs or other industry-specialized Projects, freeing your in-house team to focus on core business objectives.

With their innovative approach and unwavering commitment, they help organizations achieve realizable outcomes with sustainable impact.

For more information, visit: https://www.advisors.co/

West Africa / Lagos

Phillips Consulting Limited

We are a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants. PCL is a wholly owned Nigerian firm with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Johannesburg. Established in 1992, we offer an array of business and management consulting services to government and corporate organizations.  
 

CKM Classes are delivered regularly at the PCL offices in Lagos, now in our 3rd year.  For more information, visit: https://phillipsconsulting.net/

South Africa / Cape Town

KM Institute of South Africa

KM Institute (Pty) Ltd, or KMI of South Africa, is a leading Knowledge Management consultancy offering a wide range of Knowledge Management specific services and solutions - from Knowledge Management strategy consulting, using the unique Integr8ed Knowledge Management Framework, to Knowledge Management workshops and training sessions, Knowledge Management processes and products support and also advice on KM systems, tools and technologies.

KMI also offers specialized services for tacit knowledge discovery and capture, as well as on-line Knowledge Based surveys.

CKM Classes are being held at the Misty Hills Conference Centre, outside Johannesburg.

West Africa

Centre for AID Information and Knowledge (c4aik)

Centre for AID Information and Knowledge (C4AIK) is a Non-profit Nigeria based Non Governmental Organization registered in Nigeria to serve as a platform under which the founder can operate as a local NGO to meet the information and knowledge needs of employees, beneficiaries and other stakeholders of the NGO sector through training, radio/social media and sports programs. 

C4AIK through its independent platforms provides AID sector tailored  trainings to prepare new hires for career path in the sector, as well as deepen the skill level of mid-level and senior-level career practitioners for optimal performance as they seek to advance their careers paths.  C4AIK founder aims to promote socio-cultural values through sports and, through its radio programs, creates a platform for enlightening/inspiring the general public and  local traders/buyers in the marketplaces​

New CKM Classes are planned in partnership wtih C4AIK in the West African region. 
Contact KMI today for details...

India / Bangalore 

Dr. Alok Goel

Dr. Alok Goel is a KM Scholar & Practitioner, working at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - Human Resource Development Centre, India.

Dr. Goel has a wide range of KM-related experience, and will bring his knowledge and background to the CKM training planned for Bangalore.

Plans are underway for regular classes in Bangalore, and soon other cities such as Delhi and Chennai.

(Pictured: Eric Weidner, VP of Business Development, Dr. Alok Goel, and Douglas Weidner, Chairman and Chief Instructor of KMI)

Malaysia 

Sharma Management International 

Sharma Management International is the leading business management training firm in all of Malaysia, and serves the Pacific Rim / Southeast Asia region.

SMI is a bottom line performance focused solutions provider. We offer professional certification courses, conduct organizational level diagnostics, undertake customized training programs and provide consulting services on issues that affect bottom line performance.

Visit: https://sharma.com.my