Everything You Need to Understand Product Lifecycle Management
75% of PLM projects don’t reach their goals.
The reason?
People don’t truly understand what PLM is and how it works.
That’s why we created PLM Foundation a self-paced eLearning course that gives you a clear, complete understanding of PLM, from strategy to system architecture.
It’s not another dry technical training.
It’s the must-have foundation for anyone working in a company where PLM matters engineers, IT, managers, or transformation leads.
If you’ve ever felt lost in a PLM conversation, you’re not alone.
Most organizations start digital transformation projects without a shared baseline of knowledge.
3 out of 4 PLM projects fail because:
Before you implement, you need awareness. Before awareness, you need foundation. That’s what this course gives you.
We’ve condensed years of consulting experience into one course you can complete in less than a day at your own pace.
You’ll learn:
✅ What PLM really is — and why it’s more than software.
✅ PLM vs. PDM — and where each fits in your organization.
✅ Information Systems & Architecture — how PLM connects to ERP, MES, and CAD.
✅ PLM System Vendors — from Siemens and Dassault to Aras, PTC, and SAP.
✅ The Digital Thread — how data flows from idea to end-of-life.
✅ Product Structures (eBOM, mBOM, sBOM) — and how they drive efficiency.
✅ Business Models (CTO, BTO, ETO) — and how they shape your PLM strategy.
You’ll walk away knowing exactly how the pieces fit together and how to explain PLM to anyone in your company.
By the end, you’ll be able to explain what PLM is, map how it connects across functions,
and confidently contribute to your organization’s digital transformation.
We’ve trained more than 5,000 professionals worldwide from engineers to C-level executives helping organizations like Tetra Pak, FLSmidth, Valmet, and ABB build digital transformation foundations that last.
Now, we’ve distilled everything into one course you can take anytime, anywhere.
Don’t start your PLM journey in the dark.
Start with clarity, confidence, and structure.
📘 Join the PLM Foundation Course
Learn the language, the logic, and the systems that power product innovation.
Learn at your own pace. Lifetime access. Certificate included.
If your company is about to start a PLM project, or already in one, your success depends on how well your people understand the basics.
We offer customized versions of the PLM Foundation course tailored for teams and organizations.
199€ / one-time
