
Training Course on Development of Productivity Specialists (Advanced)
Ms. LEAP Somaly, founder of ACT has successfully completed the Training Course on Development of Productivity Specialists (Advanced), organized under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) framework.
This intensive program is designed to equip experienced productivity professionals with advanced knowledge, tools, and competencies required to operate as productivity consultants, trainers, and specialists at both organizational and national levels. The course also aligns with the standards for APO-certified Productivity Specialists under APO-PS 101:2023.

Course Objectives:
- Deepen understanding of advanced productivity improvement tools and techniques
- Build capabilities as consultants, trainers, and productivity promoters
- Introduce standards and competencies for APO Productivity Specialist certification

Key Training Topics Covered:
- Productivity Trends & Concepts
- Fundamental principles and challenges in today’s productivity landscape
- Digital transformation and sustainability in productivity programs
- Productivity Tools & Techniques
- Productivity Assessment Methodologies
- Data Collection & Visualization
- Lean Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Business Process Engineering
- IoT, Smart Factories, and AI in productivity enhancement
- Consultant & Trainer Development
- Designing and executing productivity training
- Consulting skills for organizational productivity improvement
- Practical Exposure
- Observational site visit to study best practices in productivity application within SMEs
- Hands-on P&Q (Productivity & Quality) diagnosis at selected companies
- Group work focused on developing productivity improvement strategies
- Competency Demonstration & Certification Preparation
- Live presentations of diagnosis and solutions
- Feedback and assessment from APO resource persons
- Preparation for certification under APO-PS 101:2023

Course Outcome:
Through this training, I have strengthened my capabilities in advanced productivity methodologies and consulting practices, and I am now well-prepared to contribute as a senior productivity specialist. This program also positions me to pursue official certification as a Productivity Specialist under APO standards.
Acknowledgment:
Grateful to the APO, STAMEQ, VNPI, and all resource person, and fellow participants for their insights, collaboration, and support throughout this enriching experience.

