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Knowledge Mapping

Course Description

The best ideas build on shared knowledge. Learn how to identify, visualize, and protect critical knowledge in your organization.

In this course, participants will learn why organizations map knowledge; what the critical success factors are for making and analyzing maps; and how organizations use completed maps to improve strategy and operations. Participants will build skills in this course by practicing the tactical steps and tools to scope and complete a knowledge map; identifying and analyzing knowledge gaps; and using the insights from knowledge mapping to enhance critical knowledge flow in and across business processes.

This course is part of the APQC Knowledge Management Basics Learning Path: a 5-part course series offering a foundational understanding and practical skills for professionals looking to apply knowledge techniques across their organization. Purchase the course bundle here. (If you’ve already purchased this course and want to upgrade to the Knowledge Management Basics Learning Path, please contact our training team for a discount code.)

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain what knowledge is and how knowledge flows within organization
  • Describe what a knowledge map is and different types and uses of knowledge maps
  • Learn how to use APQC’s knowledge mapping technique to improve knowledge flow
  • Recognize how top--performing organizations use the knowledge mapping technique to identify knowledge flow issues and improvement opportunities
  • Employ critical success factors for creating a knowledge map

Completion Criteria

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  • Complete every section of the course
  • Pass course evaluation with a 70% or greater

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Next Class: Nov 3 -5, 2026

Earn the Process Classification Framework® (PCF)
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(3-day class from APQC).

Standard rate for new students: $1,995
Past Grads (CKM/CKS): $1,595*

Package includes the 2-day Master Class, Course Workbook, KM Foundation Online Program, Online Exam, Certificate/Badge, and "Knowledge Hub" access to new instructional videos on KM and related topics -
no expiration.

And - you get the original Taxonomy Design self-paced course (free!) as part of your package -
10 hours of bonus material.

‍*Past Grads (CKP/CKM/CKS) may bypass the "KM Foundation" program and start with the Master Class.
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