“We Raise the Person, Not Just the Standard”: Peolocity Becomes a PMI Authorized Training Partner

Peolocity LLC Achieves Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Status with Project Management Institute

Port St. Lucie, FL — April 23, 2026 — Peolocity LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in workforce development, leadership transformation, and training innovation, proudly announces its official designation as an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

This milestone reinforces Peolocity’s commitment to delivering high-impact, globally aligned project management and Agile training that empowers professionals, organizations, and government agencies to accelerate performance and achieve measurable results.

As an ATP, Peolocity is now authorized to deliver PMI-approved curriculum supporting industry-recognized certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and Disciplined Agile (DA) programs. Peolocity will offer a comprehensive training suite that includes:

  • PMP® (Project Management Professional)
  • PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner)
  • Disciplined Agile (DA) Foundations
  • Disciplined Agile (DA) Leadership

This expanded portfolio ensures learners receive structured, real-world training aligned with modern delivery environments—blending predictive, Agile, and hybrid approaches.

“At Peolocity, we believe people are the force behind every successful mission,” said Sherita Chandler, Founder and CEO of Peolocity LLC. “Becoming a PMI Authorized Training Partner allows us to deepen our impact—equipping professionals, especially Veterans, transitioning service members, and the families who stand beside them, with not just certifications, but the confidence and clarity to lead in complex environments. This is about building leaders who can adapt, deliver, and thrive.”

To further strengthen its training capabilities, Peolocity proudly announces Leroy A. Forbes as its Director of Training. A Project Management Professional (PMP)® and PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® with an active security clearance, Forbes brings over 28 years of leadership experience from the United States Marine Corps, where he led large-scale infrastructure, logistics, and engineering operations supporting organizations of over 50,000 personnel. 

Forbes has managed multimillion- and billion-dollar portfolios, overseen global infrastructure programs, and designed high-impact training initiatives that improved operational efficiency and workforce readiness. His expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and real-world project execution brings a powerful, mission-driven perspective to Peolocity’s training programs.

“Training is not just about passing an exam—it’s about preparing people to lead when it matters most,” said Forbes. “At Peolocity, we are building capability, discipline, and confidence that translates directly into performance in the field.”

Peolocity’s ATP designation, combined with its strengthened leadership team, positions the company to deliver scalable, mission-aligned training solutions across federal, state, and commercial sectors. With deep expertise in Agile transformation, change management, leadership development, and trauma-informed facilitation, Peolocity integrates technical excellence with human-centered learning.

Rooted in its Veteran-led foundation, Peolocity holds a deep and intentional commitment to supporting not only service members, but also military spouses and dependents. The organization recognizes the strength, resilience, and often unseen contributions of military families, and is dedicated to creating accessible pathways for them to gain certifications, build careers, and step fully into their potential.

Key Benefits of Peolocity’s ATP Designation Include:

  • Access to PMI-developed, globally standardized curriculum
  • Instruction led by certified, experienced practitioners and Veteran trainers
  • Alignment with industry best practices in project, Agile, and hybrid delivery
  • Enhanced pathways for certification, workforce readiness, and career advancement

Peolocity’s approach goes beyond traditional training by combining structured learning with real-world application, coaching, and experiential delivery. Through this designation, the company is positioned to expand its impact—supporting organizations in building resilient teams, strengthening leadership pipelines, and accelerating true potential.

The Peolocity Oath

We do not train for titles—we train for responsibility.
We do not prepare people for tests—we prepare them for moments that matter.

We stand for those who have served, those still serving, and those who have carried the weight beside them—
the spouses, the families, the ones who were never issued a uniform, but showed up anyway.

We will meet every learner where they are—without judgment, without assumption—
and walk with them until they see in themselves what we already know is there.

We will not lower the standard—
we will raise the person.

And in every room we enter, every class we teach, every life we touch—
we will leave behind more clarity, more strength, and more belief than we found.

This is our work.
This is our responsibility.
This is Peolocity.