Life Cycle Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming Learning into Performance

Charleston, SC – 10.21.25 – Life Cycle Engineering’s Life Cycle Institute (LCI) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of empowering individuals and industrial operations to optimize their asset management, reliability, and maintenance programs through world-class learning experiences.

In 2006, LCE founded the Life Cycle Institute to deliver on the belief that every operation can be reliable and efficient, and that people are the drivers of excellence. The Life Cycle Institute’s mission is to share reliability and maintenance best practices with the world and provide a lasting impact for clients through human performance improvement.

What began as instructor-led classes has grown into a comprehensive learning ecosystem, including self-paced eLearning modules, university-backed certifications, and programs designed for the entire organization, from the shop floor to the executive level. Over the past 20 years, the Institute has trained more than 30,000 individuals and partnered with four universities nationwide to advance industry knowledge and professional development.

“Jim Fei and George Thornley founded Life Cycle Engineering in 1976 with a vision to enhance performance and make the workplace more safe and reliable for military and commercial clients. What started as an additional way to leave a lasting impact with our clients has grown into something far bigger. Today, the Life Cycle Institute trains thousands of individuals each year and supports 240 companies annually, all while staying true to the values the founders established nearly 50 years ago.”

Bob Fei, CEO of Life Cycle Engineering

The Institute’s philosophy emphasizes that sustainable success relies on people and culture more than processes and technology. Through its proprietary 3A Learning® process—Align, Assimilate, Apply—LCI programs integrate learning, leadership, and organizational change management to produce documented, sustainable results. This High Impact Learning® approach ensures that education translates into behavior change, cultural transformation, and improved organizational performance.

“As we look to the next 20 years, we’re focused on expanding programs to meet our clients’ needs. Our newest offering, a fourth certification focused on program leaders, continues our commitment to premier training that equips professionals to deliver lasting results.”

Corey Simpson, Manager of the Life Cycle Institute

Life Cycle Institute programs feature:

• World-class instructors from the industries clients operate in
• The latest insights from adult learning science
• Multiple delivery options, including in-person, virtual, and eLearning
• Programs for all organizational levels
• Measurable returns for both the workforce and the organization

About the Life Cycle Institute
The Life Cycle Institute has transformed mindsets and behaviors through world-class training and education. By offering tailored learning experiences and certifications, the Institute helps leaders and organizations drive human performance improvement and achieve lasting operational success. For more information, visit www.lcemarketplace.com.

About Life Cycle Engineering
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a trusted leader in reliability, maintenance, and asset management consulting. For 50 years, LCE has empowered organizations across diverse industries to achieve operational excellence through smarter, more sustainable strategies. For more information, visit www.LCE.com.