Here at Millpond, we take pride in being a truly local company that has served the Australia and New Zealand markets for over a decade. Unlike offshore-based competitors, we deeply understand the unique challenges and opportunities in our region, ensuring our services are tailored to meet local needs.
Whether to achieve global certification, build foundational understanding, or to uplift senior leadership, find out why the organisations below (to name a few) choose Millpond as their capability development partner for their teams.
Here’s what sets us apart:
A Team of Local Experts
Our trainers are based throughout Australia and New Zealand, offering regional insights and accessibility. At last count, we have trainers in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin & Queenstown.
Many are not just instructors but practicing consultants and project managers who bring real-world experience into the classroom. This blend of practical knowledge and teaching expertise ensures a richer, more relevant learning experience.
Unlike other training providers, our trainers are hand-picked for their skills, experience, and passion for project management. You’d be surprised to hear some firms outsource training to unknown connections found via social media, just weeks before a course.
“Our trainer was amazing, it is not often you can sit in a classroom all day and stay engaged so well done to the presenter for keeping it interesting and relevant.”
Genuine Community Engagement
Our team is deeply involved in the project management community.
From partnering and volunteering with PMI Chapters across Australia and New Zealand to attending and presenting at industry conferences globally, we actively contribute to advancing the profession.
In the last few years, we have presented on Leadership, Conflict Management, Change Management, PMI Certifications, Diversity and Inclusion, and much more.
We hope you have seen some of our masterclasses or presentations or even found some value in our blogs on our website.
Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing
With us, there are no hidden costs. Our proposals and certification courses come with all-inclusive pricing options—from travel to catering, membership to exam fees. We believe in transparency and won’t surprise you with unexpected variations.
Enhanced Learning Materials
We complement globally recognised training materials with our own expertly crafted resources. This provides a unique, enhanced learning experience that sets our participants up for success. In fact, we have spent a significant amount of time creating our own content to extend the value of our courses – this includes slideware, additional mock exam questions, and exercises.
We often tailor the content and discussions around your focus areas too. About half of our engagements involve some level of customisation, specifically to address the needs of our customers. Examples include;
- A global capability programme (MBA style) covering everything from Leadership to Portfolio Management, referencing internal pain points, customer specific frameworks and polices, and customer driven capstone projects
- A sponsorship development course for both Sponsors and Project Managers, speaking to an internal portfolio delivery lifecycle and challenging the status quo of existing expectations.
- A PMI certification course which welcomes past participants to the course to provide local context and relevant experiences, and to help build understanding between PMI and their own ways of working.
Millpond works through a four-step process as we develop and deliver custom training for clients;
Unparalleled Support
From assistance with certification applications to personalized guidance for exam preparation, we go above and beyond to support our clients. While we don’t rely on gimmicky “exam-pass guarantees,” we do care deeply about your success. On the rare occasion someone doesn’t pass, our Director personally offers targeted advice for a re-sit.
“[Course Facilitator] was an exceptional educator and clearly an experienced practitioner. She was very generous with her time during and after the course, especially in the lead up to the exam. So grateful for this!”
Training Material you can use
By default, all in-person training courses come with printed materials for attendee use and ongoing study. While this does have a small impact on sustainability, this is by far the preference of most clients. Should you wish for digital materials instead, you just need to let us know.
An Engaged, Collaborative Culture
We ask for feedback after every course, and our management team reviews it closely to ensure continuous improvement. Our trainers also meet regularly for round-table discussions, sharing their experiences, best practice, and aligning on effective adult learning techniques.
A Trusted Partner in Project Management
We bring the perfect blend of scale, expertise, and trust. Our services go beyond training — we actively de-risk client projects with our breadth of services (Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, and Quality Assurance) and a reputation as a safe pair of hands.
Honesty and Integrity
We live by our values: honesty, transparency, and a people-centric approach. As an organisation recognized as global thought leaders, we’re committed to delivering exceptional value while keeping our profits within the region.
If you’re looking for a partner who understands your challenges, delivers world-class training with local relevance, and genuinely cares about your success, we’re here for you. Let us help you achieve your project management goals and build confidence for the future.
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