Since 1988, Effective Training Associates Inc. has been a provider of engineering management and professional development programs. Based in San Jose, Calif., the company offers over 60 public courses a year for engineers and managers. Its worldwide courses focuses on engineering management/leadership, project management fundamentals/advanced, management, professional, team development, sales support/customer service and technical courses. Some of its extensive list of clients includes Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Samsung. In 2008, Effective Training Associates Inc. has been recognized as a member of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States.