Smith & Welch LLC · Training Hub

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Built around real life.

Build practical skills in project management, Agile, and better decisions before delivery. Start with the basics or deepen the way you lead work.

Instructor-led learningBeginner-friendly pathwaysEvening & weekend options
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Practical learning. Clear pathways.

Explore planned courses and tell us what fits your goals. Class dates, pricing, and enrollment details will be announced as cohorts are confirmed.

01 · Start with the basics

Introduction to Project Management

A welcoming starting point for people exploring project work or looking to organize the work they already do.

  • Scope, timelines, and stakeholders
  • Project roles and transferable skills
  • Practice with a simple project scenario
Live virtual · Evenings & weekends
Beginner level · No prior PM experience needed
Dates & pricing to be announced
02 · Strengthen the front door

Lean Intake Analysis™ Foundations

Learn how to clarify requests, surface readiness gaps, and prepare better-informed decisions before delivery begins.

  • The LIA flow and core concepts
  • Intake clarity and stakeholder alignment
  • Applied exercises using LIA artifacts
Live virtual · Evenings & weekends
For professionals, team leads, and career explorers
Dates & pricing to be announced
03 · Explore enterprise Agile

SAFe® Training

Build understanding of Agile at scale through in-person instruction, discussion, and collaborative learning.

  • Leading SAFe®
  • SAFe® Scrum Master
  • Enterprise and team-level perspectives
In person · Classroom cohorts
Venue and schedule to be announced
Course-specific pricing & details to follow

Planned offerings. Expressing interest is not enrollment and does not reserve a seat. Final course details will be provided before registration opens.

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  1. Choose your area of interest

    Start with a course or tell us about your team.

  2. Share the schedule that fits

    Evening and weekend options for non-SAFe training; in-person delivery for SAFe.

  3. Review confirmed class details

    Receive dates, delivery details, and pricing before deciding to enroll.

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Your instructor

Lia Smith

Founder, Smith & Welch LLC

Creator of Lean Intake Analysis™, with enterprise experience in portfolio delivery, PMO governance, and Agile transformation.

PMP · SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC)

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Before you choose

A few helpful details.

Do I need project management experience?

Introduction to Project Management is designed for beginners. Each confirmed course listing will explain its intended audience and any prerequisites.

Which courses can I take virtually?

Non-SAFe training, including Introduction to Project Management and LIA Foundations™, can be offered live virtually with evening and weekend options. SAFe training on this hub is in person.

Are dates and prices available?

Dates, pricing, venues, and enrollment details are still being finalized. Share your interest to begin a conversation about upcoming opportunities.

Does training include a certification exam?

Exam eligibility, fees, learning materials, and any credential requirements will be specified in each confirmed course listing. Introduction to Project Management is a skills course and is not a PMP® certification or exam-preparation course.