First U.S. Cohort — Limited to 25 Seats

Become a Knowledge Management Certified Professional

5-day intensive, in-person certification course in Austin, Texas. Build, lead, assess, and improve real KM programs.

July 27–31, 2026Austin, TXIn-Person

Quick Facts

Dates

July 27–31, 2026

Location

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center

1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705

Early Bird

$4,950 (first 10 seats)

Max Participants

Limited to 25

Includes

5-day course and 2 post-training coaching sessions

About This Course

The KMCP That Prepares You for Real-World KM Leadership

Join Knoco International for a five-day, in-person Knowledge Management Certified Professional course designed for professionals who need to build, lead, assess, or improve KM programs in real organizations. This interactive cohort focuses on KM strategy, ISO 30401 alignment, Lessons Learned, Communities of Practice, knowledge audits, knowledge transfer, and practical implementation.

5

Days of Training

25

Max Participants

2

Coaching Sessions

ISO

30401 Aligned

Who Should Attend?

  • Knowledge Managers and KM team members
  • Project managers seeking to embed KM in projects
  • Learning & Development professionals
  • IT professionals supporting KM initiatives
  • Consultants advising on Knowledge Management
  • Leaders championing KM in their organizations
  • Professionals preparing for the Fractional CKMO role

No prerequisites required. Whether you're new to KM or a seasoned practitioner, this course meets you where you are and takes you further.

Learn From the Best

Your Instructors & Guest Speakers

Dr. Sanath Sukumaran
Lead Trainer

Dr. Sanath Sukumaran

Agile Management Consultancy | Knoco Malaysia & Singapore

PhD in Knowledge Management with over 23 years of experience in training, consulting, coaching, and advisory services across diverse industries. Knoco's representative for Malaysia and Singapore since 2016, Dr. Sanath has led numerous KM consultancy projects in both the public and private sectors. A sought-after international speaker and resource expert with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) in Tokyo, Japan, he brings deep practitioner expertise in KM strategy, implementation, and organizational learning.

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Cory Lee Cannon
Secondary Trainer

Cory Lee Cannon

Knoco International

Cory Cannon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Knoco International, where he leads the next chapter of the Knoco legacy in Knowledge Management consulting, training, and strategic advisory services. With more than 26 years of experience across the United States military, federal government, academia, and private sector consulting, Cory brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on KM implementation expertise.

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Featured Guest Speakers

Robert Naething

Robert Naething

Guest Speaker

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army)

Robert Naething serves as Deputy to the Commanding General at U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) in San Antonio, Texas. A distinguished military leader with deep expertise in knowledge management, organizational learning, and operational excellence, Robert brings a senior command perspective to KM strategy and implementation across large, complex organizations.

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Henry Opolot

Henry Opolot

Guest Speaker

U.S. Army

Henry Opolot is a strategic change and transformation professional with extensive experience in Knowledge Management across military and government settings. A former KM Officer at the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Henry specializes in building KM programs that drive organizational performance, resilience, and continuous learning in complex operational environments.

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Benjamin Anyacho

Benjamin Anyacho

Guest Speaker

Texas Department of Transportation

Benjamin Anyacho is a Strategic Management Analyst and Knowledge Management Lead at the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin, TX. A published author of multiple books on Knowledge Management available on Amazon, Benjamin brings a practitioner-researcher perspective to KM strategy, governance, and implementation in large public-sector organizations.

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Andrew Mortensen

Andrew Mortensen

Guest Speaker

Shaw AFB

Andrew Mortensen serves as Chief Knowledge Officer at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. With hands-on experience leading KM initiatives at the installation level, Andrew provides practical insight into how KM frameworks, lessons learned systems, and communities of practice can be successfully embedded within U.S. Air Force operations.

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What You Will Learn

5 Days of Intensive, Practical KM Training

This isn't theory in a vacuum. Every module includes real-world examples and frameworks you can apply immediately in your organization.

1

KM Strategy & ISO 30401 Alignment

Develop and align KM strategies with international standards. Build a business case that resonates with leadership.

2

Lessons Learned Systems

Design and implement systems that capture, analyze, and apply lessons across your organization in real time.

3

Communities of Practice

Launch and sustain communities that foster knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and innovation.

4

Knowledge Audits & Transfer

Identify critical knowledge areas, at-risk expertise, and build structured transfer processes.

5

Practical Implementation

Move from theory to action with hands-on exercises, case studies, and real-world scenario work.

6

AI Readiness for KM

Understand how AI intersects with KM and prepare your organization for the next generation of knowledge tools.

Why Attend the Austin Cohort?

Aligned to ISO 30401

Curriculum built on the international KM systems standard.

Built for Real Challenges

Designed for professionals solving organizational KM problems.

Small Cohort Interaction

Limited to 25 participants for deep, personalized learning.

Global Network Access

Connect to the Knoco Global Partner Ecosystem spanning 40+ countries.

Post-Training Coaching

2 coaching sessions included to support your implementation journey.

Fractional CKMO Pathway

Graduates are eligible for the Knoco xCKMO talent pool.

Plan Your Trip

Key Information

Everything you need to know to plan your Austin trip.

AT&T Hotel & Conference Center

1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705

Located in the heart of Austin on the University of Texas campus, the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center offers world-class meeting facilities, fine dining, and 297 guest rooms with views of the Texas State Capitol. It is the ideal setting for the KMCP intensive.

Your Investment

Course Investment

Two pricing tiers to reward early commitment.

Best Value

Early Bird — First 10 Seats

$4,950/person

Save $550

5-day intensive in-person training
2 post-training coaching sessions
All course materials included
KMCP certification
Knoco Global Network access
xCKMO talent pool eligibility
Reserve Your Seat

Regular — Seats 1125

$5,500/person

 

5-day intensive in-person training
2 post-training coaching sessions
All course materials included
KMCP certification
Knoco Global Network access
xCKMO talent pool eligibility
Reserve Your Seat