In the fast-evolving biomanufacturing industry, professionals often face a divide between technical expertise and effective project management.
The Biomanufacturing Project Management (BPM) Planned Workforce Development Training at Binghamton University, developed in partnership with BioMADE, uniquely bridges this gap. Combining hands-on biomanufacturing training with comprehensive project management and leadership development, this training equips professionals to lead innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible projects. It prepares you to excel in technical biomanufacturing and enhances your capacity to manage and lead cross-functional teams, transforming innovative biotechnologies into commercial applications and meeting the sector's evolving challenges.
About the program
This pioneering six-month, asynchronous training program is designed to equip students, veterans, entry-level workers and professionals reentering the workforce. This program fills a critical gap in the biomanufacturing industry by melding technical training in biomanufacturing with essential project management skills.
Today's biomanufacturing industry requires professionals who not only understand the technical aspects of manufacturing but also possess proficient project management and leadership skills. Our training directly addresses this need by integrating hands-on technical training in biomanufacturing with comprehensive project management and leadership development, preparing participants to effectively lead complex projects.
Key features
- Asynchronous learning: The training program is offered fully online, allowing participants to learn at their own pace, from anywhere, offering maximum flexibility and accessibility.
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum: Our curriculum spans core courses in project management and advanced biomanufacturing processes, including specialized tracks in green chemistry and AI-enabled biomanufacturing. This interdisciplinary approach is collaboratively delivered by our engineering and management faculty members.
- Equal emphasis on engineering and managerial development: This program is offered through a unique collaboration between the colleges of engineering and management.
- Industry-informed training: Participants take part in capstone projects informed by industry needs, culminating in a week-long, hands-on experience at a green chemistry biomanufacturing facility. This integration of theory and practice prepares you for real-world challenges.
- Diversity and inclusion: Committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, we actively recruit and support students from underrepresented groups, enriching our program and the broader industry landscape.
- Career-ready graduates: Equipped with both deep technical knowledge and robust project management skills, our graduates are ready to lead sustainable projects and pioneer innovations within the biomanufacturing industry.
The BPM Planned Workforce Development Training not only prepares you to excel in the technical aspects of biomanufacturing but also enhances your leadership capabilities, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet and exceed the demands of this rapidly evolving sector.
Our program prepares leaders to address the challenges of an evolving biomanufacturing ecosystem, which demands a combination of strong technical expertise and managerial skills. Graduates will be equipped to lead sustainable biomanufacturing projects and drive innovation in this rapidly growing field.
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Kaiming Ye
SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair
Biomedical Engineering
