About Us
Our focus business areas are technology, project work, security, and health care. Our clients tell us that the Communi-cate team is their trusted partner – a high compliment indeed.
We are a privately-held Virginia Small, Women and Minority (SWaM) / Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certified company in NIGP code 91838, Project Management and Technology Education and Consulting.
The Team
- Educated
- Empathetic
- Enthusiastic
About Cate McCoy, Founding Partner
Cate McCoy, President of Communi-cate, Inc., founded the firm in 2003 in Connecticut and migrated to warmer weather in Virginia in 2005. Cate personally oversees the work of Communi-cate’s teams and is focused on achieving Extreme Client Satisfaction for Communi-cate’s clients. Cate traces her career in technology and business back to IBM in East Fishkill, New York, where she worked as a Knowledge Engineer and Computer Programmer in the 1980s before founding her own software consulting company.
Cate has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Information Systems from Marist College. She also holds professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).
On the personal side, Cate enjoys flying a Cessna 172, being an advocate for bicycling, and enjoying the greatest gift of all − family and friends.Featured Products
CBAP Prep - 250 Solution Assessment & Validation Questions
250 multiple choice test preparation questions to help you prepare for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam based on the BABOK Knowledge Area of Solution Assessment and Validation.
Writing Excellent Requirements
A step by step look at the industry techniques used to write project requirements.
SQL Server Reporting Services: The Components
Identify the components in SSRS
Distinguish between types of users
Visualize the product big picture
SMART Technical Writing
0. Introduction
1. Chapter 1: Structured and Organized
2. Chapter 2: Message Conveyed
3. Chapter 3: Aesthetically Designed
4. Chapter 4: Reader Focused
5. Chapter 5: Tested!
Testimonials
Cate is an excellent presenter...
Cate is an excellent presenter in a difficult environment. Clearly, she has mastered the Virtual classroom environment. She made me feel like an integral part of the class. − CitiGroup
Invaluable to our mission...
The training that was developed and administrated by Alex was invaluable to our mission. His ability to present concepts that resonated with students increased their learning exponentially. Alex's training modules accelerated the ability of my staff to conduct their mission by 100%. − DoD
Cate has the rare gift...
Cate has the rare gift of being personable while conveying authority. Her use of the tools that the software provided kept the class engaged, and enhanced the learning experience. Two thumbs up. − CitiGroup
Best class in my 27 years career...
The Requirements Development class last week was probably the best class in my 27 years career that I have ever attended. The instructor was great...she's definitely a people's person, worked with everyone great, but at the same time she was very professional and her knowledge went on and on.....we need more instructors like this at this. − S., Robins Air Force Base, GA"
Mission oriented training...
Alex possesses a firm grasp and understanding of his mission oriented training. He has been able to translate his years of experience and expertise into a plain language training program that allows a beginner to grasp concepts it would otherwise take years to learn. − DoD
