North American Transportation Management Institute

North American Transportation Management Institute Profile and History

NATMI's training and certification programs are outcome-focused and utilize rigorous instructional design standards. "Outcome-focused" means that the process, structure, and content of the programs are focused on the desired outcomes that our professional development programs should bring. For the companies who employ our certification program graduates, these outcomes include: reduced accidents a nd injuries lower vehicle maintenance costs improved driver retention improved operational efficiency better management systems Rigorous Course Design Standards NATMI is guided by the principles of adult learning which require significant student involvement. This involvement results in greater learning and retention as well as a higher level of confidence in performing the job functions. Course content comes from technical committees composed of experts from all facets of the industry. Our information is practical, not theoretical, and comes from real-world experience. First we define the job responsibilities, skills, and required knowledge of the professionals to be trained. Then we identify the scope of the course, which is defined using clear performance objectives. These objectives specify the measurable outcomes of the course; that is, what participants should be able to do back on the job after they have completed the course. Once a course is operational, we constantly assess how effective it is in contributing to changed behaviors and outcomes on the job. The materials and presentation are revised as needed/suggested by this feedback. Our courses minimize lecture and maximize active involvement of the participants to ensure that students remain engaged and retain what is taught. NATMI training also is designed in the context of the student's work environment and is "application-oriented" - through the use of case studies, practice exercises, and projects that result in the student taking a useful product back to their home company.