Developing a Stronger Workforce
About PGM Academy
Training & Learning, Right Place, Right Time
With an established background in global mining services, PGM Academy is a locally based training company providing the right training at the right time to aspiring corporate workforces.
Guinea offers enormous opportunities for business development and workforce prosperity. As industrial employment continues to rise across Africa, investment in workforce training is essential to support sustainable growth.
PGM Academy helps organisations build stronger teams through managerial, leadership, digital, business, and soft skills training tailored to real workplace needs.
Our Approach
Bespoke Training with Measurable Results
No two organisations have the same training requirements. That is why our programmes are flexible, practical, and designed around each client’s objectives.
At the start of every client discussion, we establish the outcomes required from the training. We then create bespoke courses using proven training templates, tailored content, and clear learning objectives.
Our courses are designed to deliver tangible and measurable results. Delegate feedback helps us continually improve and ensures we deliver against expectations.
Training Courses
Training & Learning, Right Place, Right Time
PGM Academy offers a comprehensive range of professional development programmes designed to strengthen workforce capability, improve operational performance, and support organisational growth.
All programmes can be delivered in French or English and customised to meet the specific requirements of your organisation.
Foreign Language Training
Industry-focused language training designed for professionals operating in international environments.
- English Language Programmes
- TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation
- English for Tourism
- English for International Trade & Marketing
- English for Environment & Labour Relations
- English for Human Resources
- English for Legal Professionals
- English for Medical Professionals
- English for Civil Engineering
- English for Banking & Finance
- English for Executive Assistants
- English for Journalism
- English for International Relations
- English for Football & Sports
- English for ICT Professionals
- English for International Communications
- English for Agronomy
- English for Supply Chain
- English for Catering, Bakery & Pastry
- English for Accounting & Bookkeeping
- French Language Programmes
- French for Transport & Logistics
- French for Mining & Geology
Logistics & Supply Chain Training
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to optimise supply chain operations and improve procurement performance.
- Available Programmes
- Efficient Logistics Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- Transit & Land Transport
- Purchasing & Procurement
- Stock Management
- Incoterms
- International Transport (Sea & Air)
- Procurement Best Practices
- Responding to Public & Private Tenders
Software Testing & ISTQB Certification
Prepare for internationally recognised software testing certifications and develop practical testing skills.
- Available Programmes
- ISTQB Certification Preparation
- Functional Testing
- Fundamentals of Software Testing
- Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
- Test Design Techniques
- Test Management
- Test Support Tools
- Mock Examinations & Corrections
Digital Skills Training
Build digital competencies that enhance productivity, communication, and technical capability.
- Available Programmes
- Community Management
- Collaborative Digital Tools
- Browser, Email & Cloud Applications
- Video Conferencing Platforms
- Adobe Photoshop
- Web Development
- Mobile Application Development
QHSE Training
Develop knowledge and compliance in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems.
- Available Programmes
- ISO Standards Awareness
- HSE Induction
- Introduction to the HSE Profession
- Mining QHSE
- Construction QHSE
- Catering & Hospitality QHSE
- Logistics QHSE
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Height
- Waste Management
- Chemical Management
- HSE Policies & Procedures
- Workplace Health & Hygiene
- Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Installations Safety
- NEBOSH Certification Preparation
- HSE Trainer Development
- HACCP & Food Hygiene
Electrical Accreditation Training
Specialist programmes for electrical professionals and supervisors.
- Available Programmes
- Electrical Works Manager Certification
Communication & Personal Development
Strengthen interpersonal effectiveness and professional communication skills.
- Available Programmes
- Stress Management
- Personal Development
- Building Your Professional Brand
- Professional Writing
- Business Email Writing
Career Development Programmes
Support career progression and improve employability.
- Available Programmes
- Job Search Techniques
- Professional CV Writing
- LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
- Interview Preparation & Success Techniques
Accounting & Finance Training
Develop financial knowledge and practical accounting skills for business success.
- Available Programmes
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers
- Revised OHADA Accounting Standards
- Day-to-Day Accounting Operations
- Accounting Assistance
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Sage 100 Accounting
- Sage Accounting with Microsoft Excel
- Accounts, Invoices & Payroll Statements
- Operations Analysis
- Bank Reconciliation
- Personnel Expenses
- VAT & Tax Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Financial Statements
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Consolidated Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Management for SMEs
Banking & Microfinance Training
Specialised training for banking and financial services professionals.
- Available Programmes
- Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Control & Risk Management
- Workforce Mapping & Role Analysis
- Banking Products & Services
- Credit Report Analysis
- Debt Collection Strategies
- Banking Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Internal Control Fundamentals
- Bank Accounting Essentials
- Banking Management Control Tools
- Foreign Exchange Regulations
ISO Certification Training
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- Foundation Introduction
- Lead Auditor Training
- Lead Implementer Training
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- Foundation Introduction
- Lead Auditor Training
- Lead Implementer Training
- ISO 28000 – Supply Chain Security Management
- Foundation Introduction
- Lead Auditor Training
- Lead Implementer Training
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management
- Foundation Introduction
- Lead Auditor Training
- Lead Implementer Training
- Transition Training
- ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
- Foundation Introduction
- Lead Auditor Training
- Lead Implementer Training
Management Training
- Available Programmes
- Change management
- Managing the performance of your teams / projects
- Team management
- Quality management
- Personal development
- Ohada banking law
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Remote management (telecommuting)
- Delegating or the art of empowerment
- Ohada business law
Project Management Training
- Available Programmes
- Preparation for the CAPM (certified associate in project management) certification
- Preparation for the project management professional certification
- Managing and leading a project
- Project planning
- MS project
Human Resources Management Training
- Available Programmes
- Mobility management
- Forward-looking management of jobs and skills
- HR procedure manual
- Performance evaluation
- Job description
- Job classification
- Salary scale
- Labour law
- Retain employees
- Hr dashboard
- Become an hr assistant
- Sage payroll software
- Internal communication
- Management of employment contracts
- Conflict management
- Organisation of the personnel administration function
- Social protection system
- Compensation & payroll
- Staff motivation & involvement
Training in Marketing & Sales in Companies
- Available Programmes
- The marketing mix
- Sales techniques
- Customer relations
- Marketing digital
- Business strategies
- Commercial negotiation
- E-commerce
- Communication marketing
- Customer relationship management (crm)
- Copywriting
- Marketing data analysis
- Competitive intelligence
- Product launches
Administrative/Executive Assistant Training
- Available Programmes
- Collaborate eectively with your manager
- Writing techniques
- Better time management and eiciency
- Better manage time and space in the company and gain in eiciency
- The inventory
- Petty cash management and corporate services
- Internal and external organization and management of meetings and events
- Travel and travel management
- Calendar and appointment management
- The executive assistant and the human resources function
- General information and identification of his skills – his aptitudes – responsibilities and missions
IT Training
- Available Programmes
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft powerpoint
- Microsoft excel (beginner level)
- Microsoft excel (intermediate level)
- Microsoft excel (advanced level)
- IT maintenance
- Network maintenance
AI Training
- Available Programmes
- Discover AI & Mastery of Chat GPT
- AI for Study & Education
- AI for Public Organisations
- AI: Health, Resources, Humans and Entrepreneurship
Need a Course Not Listed?
If the training programme you require is not listed, please contact our team. We regularly develop bespoke courses tailored to the specific needs of organisations across mining, construction, logistics, finance, hospitality, and other industries.
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Learn From Industry Experts
Abdoulaye Kaba
Abdoulaye Kaba
With over 14 years of experience in Guinea’s mining and civil engineering sectors, Abdoulaye has held leadership roles in corporations and multinationals. His expertise includes training and development, recruitment, performance management, workforce negotiation and liaison, social dialogue, and labour law compliance.
He has a proven track record of optimising workforce performance and compliance across business operations, management and leadership, industrial relations, and employee development. With an MBA in Human Resources and proficiency in leveraging AI for HR decision-making, Abdoulaye is a versatile and experienced trainer dedicated to operational improvement and continuous employee development.
Ashley Boyce
Ashley Boyce
Ashley is a versatile HR professional with extensive experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including training and development, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and policy development.
With an approachable and professional style, Ashley builds trust at all levels of an organisation and has designed and implemented numerous HR strategies for international companies. She is skilled at coaching delegates and delivering bespoke training that meets the specific needs of each organisation.
Dominic Burentarawa
Dominic Burentarawa
Dominic has over 18 years of experience helping organisations attract, develop, and manage high-performing workforces. In 2009, he founded Project Global Mining (PGM), a specialist recruitment and managed services company serving the global mining sector. Through his commitment to business excellence, workforce development, and client-focused solutions, Dominic has built long-standing partnerships with organisations worldwide. His expertise in talent management, organisational development, and strategic workforce planning has made him a highly respected HR professional within the international mining industry.
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