New York, NY (PRWEB) June 15, 2009 -- International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global leader in professional training in the areas of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Office Project and Project Server, PRINCE2®, and Lean Six Sigma, today announced its first Virtual Learning Summit, "People, Processes, and Projects."



Co-sponsored by PMINYC, the New York City chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), the summit will provide an invaluable opportunity for professionals to examine and create dialogue with the company's globally-recognized experts on the role project management will play as a discipline and strategic business tool in the 21st century.



In order to serve the needs of the global project management community, IIL is presenting three opportunities for attendance in August 2009, enabling participants to choose the offering that works best for their local time zone. The event is comprised of two unique three-hour sessions, each featuring three presentations and a question-and-answer period, providing attendees with direct access to IIL's most senior subject matter experts -- all through the convenience of a virtual venue.



"The Virtual Learning Summit will deliver strategic insights and best practices, empowering individuals with the knowledge to achieve continuous improvement in their day-to-day work with people, processes, and projects," said E. LaVerne Johnson, Founder, CEO, and President of IIL. "Utilizing our state-of-the-art virtual learning platform, the Summit will afford professionals the unique opportunity to create dialogue with some of world's leading authorities on Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Six Sigma, Microsoft® Project Server, and interpersonal development -- in a format that is ideal for this economic climate."



The Closing Keynote Address for the Virtual Summit, Project Management: The Key to Business Leadership in the 21st Century, will be delivered by Dr. Harold Kerzner, world-renowned expert on project management and Senior Executive Director, IIL. To view the complete event program, visit www.iil.com/virtualsummit.



Attendance will be limited to ensure interactivity. The first 100 registrants for each summit will receive a free copy of the upcoming textbook Value-Driven Project Management (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) by Dr. Harold Kerzner and Frank P. Saladis. Registration is now open at www.iil.com/virtualsummit.