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Custer Consultants, Inc

Custer Consultants, Inc
Custer Consultants offers convenient, practical, cost-effective online project management training. Our 3-hour Introduction to Earned Value Management and How to Write an Effective RFP classes have helped hundreds of project managers and procurement managers get the business skills they need. We offer both live Webinars (usually twice a month) and recorded versions of the live Webinar that can be downloaded any time, as well as some useful free resources on EVM and RFP writing. Our lead instructor, Keith Custer, PE, has over 30 years of consulting and management experience and is an expert in project management and the use of integrated cost and schedule techniques. Mr. Custer is an electrical engineer and has been involved in project management ranging from nuclear power electrical systems and controls to office telephony systems, international voice and data communications systems, computer systems, custom software development, and major package software applications like Financials, CIS, HR, CRM, MMIS, PMO, and ERP. His experience spans a wide range of industries including electric power, insurance, financial, retail, manufacturing, health care, and customer service. Mr. Custer has served as CIO, Program Manager, Project Officer, and Project Cost and Schedule Manager for companies such as Bechtel, SWEC, Oracle, Keane, IMRglobal, and Marriott as well as Utilities such as FPL, NUSCO, MPL, Centerior, TECO, PECO, PPL, PSEG, SMUD, and GSU.
Custer Consultants, Inc is based in Lakeland, FL, USA

About Us

Custer Consultants, Inc., offers world-class training for project managers, procurement managers, consultants, IT specialists, C-level managers, and anyone else who needs to learn the business skills we teach quickly. We offer a variety of training options for our students, including live, online Webinars and recorded classes, as well as a range of useful, time-saving RFP and requirements templates.

With our Web-based online classroom provided by Mitel, students can see and interact with the instructor from anywhere in the world. Our classes use a variety of media including PowerPoint, real-time desktop views, and live video, and students can easily talk to the instructor either through their computer microphone or by dialing in to our free phone bridge.

We are dedicated to helping our students learn the skills we need and are constantly improving our training offering. We love to get feedback from our students and are happy to answer any questions they may have about the topics we cover.

Experience

Custer Consultants has worked with many companies of all sizes over the past 13 years. Some of our clients include:
(note: due to deregulation, many of these companies have merged or changed names)

  • Atlantic Electric Company (now part of Encompass Electrical Technologies)
  • Delmarva Power & Light (now Conectiv)
  • El Paso Electric Company
  • Geisinger Medical Center
  • Pennsylvania Power & Light
  • Philadelphia Electric Company
  • Public Service Electric & Gas
  • US Army
  • Tadcon
  • Systems Union
  • Marriot Vacation Club
  • Paramount Dental Plan
  • Intergro, Inc.
  • Computer Management Consultants

EVM Training
Earned Value Management 8-Module Tutorial on-line e-learning cbt (computer based) : This series of eight one-hour modules, adapted by your instructor with permission from a Booz, Allen, Hamilton training program, is designed for experienced project managers who may already know something about Earned Value but need detailed information on how to effectively implement it in their projects. The eight modules include an Introduction to Earned Value Management, more...
Project Management The Earned Value Approach instructor led trainingon-line e-learning cbt (computer based) : In this live, online class we will show you all the Earned Value methods and techniques, define all the terms and factors, introduce you to the key EVM data points, explain how to plan your project to take best advantage of EVM, teach you to calculate variances and indices, and show you how to use these skills to effectively manage your project. The knowledge you gain will establish you as the master of these techniques in your company.
Request for Proposal (RFP) Training
How to Write an Effective RFP instructor led trainingon-line e-learning cbt (computer based) : This two-session, LIVE, interactive, online class will take you step-by-step through proven techniques and formats successfully used for RFP planning, development, issuing, negotiating, and management. Starting with forming your project team, we will guide you through the entire process of planning, writing, and issuing your RFP, developing meaningful business requirements, reviewing bids, establishing acceptance criteria, and handling the acceptance process to ensure that vendors deliver what they promised.
Head Office
Lakeland
FL
USA
Training and Seminar Locations
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