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The purpose of this Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course is to provide everyone who is involved in the care sector with the essential knowledge required to provide the best professional approach to the managing and safe handling of medicines. The Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Carequalification covers the different medications and their applications. You will also learn how to safely store and dispose of medicines, how to administer medicines safely, and how to ensure that record-keeping and audits are completed properly. Learning Outcomes After completing this Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course, the learner will be able to: Gain a general understanding of different types of medication and their use. Gain in-depth knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication. Understand the legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability. Understand the record-keeping process for medication. *****Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care***** Course 01: Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Course 02: Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent Course 03: Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course ] Course Curriculum of- Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Module 1: Understand Medication and Prescriptions Module 2: Supply, Storage and Disposal of Medication Module 3: Understand the Requirements for the Safe Administration of Medication Module 4: Record Keeping and Audit Processes for Medication Assessment Method After completing each module of the Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification. Certification After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99. Who is this course for? This qualification is ideal for students who want to improve their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines. They might be learners who want to access this training in order to advance to higher-level qualifications or learners who want to study this programme to complement other studies. Requirements There are no specific requirements for this Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills. Career path Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care course is designed for anyone who wants to start a career in care and wishes to handle medication. It can lead to roles such as Care Worker or Pharmacy Assistant. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Description: People want to pay less in taxes including the rich. Here are some universal techniques that help you to reduce your taxes. Enrol the Level 2 Certificate in Tax Management (USA) course and learn the tips for saving money. The course guides you the procedures for saving money in the tax sessions. At first, the history of tax and marginal rates along with the concept of deductions and credits will be discussed in the course. Then, you will learn the tax strategies such as retirement accounts and FATCA that is followed by the techniques of using CPAs and other tax preparation software. Finally, the course shows you the ways of avoiding the audit by the IRS. Shortly, the Level 2 Certificate in Tax Management (USA) provides the necessary tricks and methods followed by the wealthy to pay less in the tax session. Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Level 2 Certificate in Tax Management (USA) is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Level 2 Certificate in Tax Management (USA) is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Introduction Everything You Need to Know About Taxes Introduction: Why the Rich Get Richer FREE 00:07:00 The History of Taxes & Marginal Rates A Brief History of Taxes in America 00:12:00 Understanding Marginal Tax Rates 00:06:00 Deductions & Credits How to Maximize Tax Deductions 00:11:00 How to Maximize Tax Credits 00:11:00 Retirement Accounts & FATCA Building Wealth Through Tax Efficient Retirement Accounts 00:13:00 Taxes on Foreign Earned Income and Assets 00:10:00 Strategies of the Wealthy Using CPAs & Tax Preparation Software 00:06:00 Tax Tips & Tricks of the Wealthy 00:07:00 How to Avoid an Audit by the IRS 00:08:00 Conclusion: Bringing it All together Creating a Wealth Building Tax Strategy 00:04:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for administrators and users who are responsible for planning, administrating and configuring an IBM FileNet P8 Platform system Overview Introduction to IBM FileNet P8 Platform - IBM FileNet P8 Platform features - IBM FileNet P8 Platform integration options - IBM FileNet P8 Platform components - IBM FileNet P8 Platform solutions Architecture and domain structures - IBM FileNet P8 Platform Architecture - Explore the core IBM FileNet P8 Platform applications - Locate P8 domain structures - Use IBM Content Navigator Manage logging - View and archive system logs - Configure trace logging Configure auditing - Create audit definitions - Prune audit entries Manage storage areas - Create a file storage area - Create a storage policy - Create an advanced storage area Build an object store - Create JDBC data sources for an object store - Create an object store - Add the repository to an IBM Content Navigator desktop Create property templates and classes - Create a choice list - Create property templates - Create document and folder classes Modify classes and properties - Change the property template name - Modify a choice list - Work with metadata dependencies Use events to trigger actions - Create a subscription with an event action - Update the event action with new code module Configure security for IBM FileNet P8 assets - Configure initial object store security - Use the Security Script wizard - Configure default instance security - Configure security inheritance - Implement designer group access - Configure role-based access Use bulk operations - Use bulk actions to modify security for multiple documents - Use bulk operations to cancel checkout of documents Configure content-based retrieval searches - Register IBM Content Search Services - Configure index partitioning - Configure content-based indexes - Create content-based searches Work with sweeps - Configure a bulk move content job - Create a disposal policy - Create a content migration policy Move IBM FileNet P8 Platform applications between environments - Configure a destination environment - Create a source environment - Export the FileNet P8 application assets - Convert and analyze the FileNet P8 assets - Import the application assets - Run a change impact analysis in command line Introduction to IBM FileNet P8 content services containers - IBM FileNet P8 content services containers - Benefits of containers - Considerations when choosing containers Organize content across the enterprise - Plan for Multitenancy - Isolate content in an IBM FileNet P8 platform system This course teaches you the configuration and administration of an IBM FileNet P8 Platform 5.5.x system. It introduces you to the key concepts of IBM FileNet P8 Platform architecture and organizing the content across the enterprise. You will learn how to build content repositories, configure metadata, create storage areas, manage security, logging, and auditing, run bulk processing, use the sweep framework, extend the functionality with Events and Subscription, migrate and deploy FileNet P8 assets between environments, and configure content-based retrieval searches Introduction to IBM FileNet P8 Platform IBM FileNet P8 Platform features IBM FileNet P8 Platform integration options IBM FileNet P8 Platform components IBM FileNet P8 Platform solutions Architecture and domain structures IBM FileNet P8 Platform Architecture Explore the core IBM FileNet P8 Platform applications Locate P8 domain structures Use IBM Content Navigator Manage logging View and archive system logs Configure trace logging Configure auditing Create audit definitions Prune audit entries Manage storage areas Create a file storage area Create a storage policy Create an advanced storage area Build an object store Create JDBC data sources for an object store Create an object store Add the repository to an IBM Content Navigator desktop Create property templates and classes Create a choice list Create property templates Create document and folder classes Modify classes and properties Change the property template name Modify a choice list Work with metadata dependencies Use events to trigger actions Create a subscription with an event action Update the event action with new code module Configure security for IBM FileNet P8 assets Use the Security Script wizard Configure default instance security Configure security inheritance Implement designer group access Configure rolebased access +O35Use bulk operations Use bulk actions to modify security for multiple documents Use bulk operations to cancel checkout of documents Configure content-based retrieval searches Register IBM Content Search Services Configure index partitioning Configure contentbased indexes Create contentbased searches Work with sweeps Configure a bulk move content job Create a disposal policy Create a content migration policy Move IBM FileNet P8 Platform applications between environments Configure a destination environment Create a source environment Export the FileNet P8 application assets Convert and analyze the FileNet P8 assets Import the application assets Run a change impact analysis in command line Introduction to IBM FileNet P8 content services container IBM FileNet P8 content services containers Benefits of containers Considerations when choosing container Organize content across the enterprise Plan for Multitenancy Isolate content in an IBM FileNet P8 platform system

Description: Microsoft SharePoint, a cloud-based service, helps the company to share and collaborate with colleagues, partners and customers. In the Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators, you will learn how to access internal sites, documents, and other information from anywhere at any place using any device. Throughout the course, you will know the tricks and techniques of using Microsoft SharePoint. You will know how to create and configure site collocations, how to configure top-level sites, how to use workflows, etc. The course will also teach you the procedures of configuring site collocation metadata, setting up archiving and compliance policies, and the ways of configuring search options. Learning Outcomes: Create & backing up site collections, set quotas, and configure audit options Handle different features and apps Adding RSS feed to sites and creation and configuration of document sets Content type creation and adding columns to it Configure site policies, in-place records management, and information management policies Configure and utilize content organizer Understanding workflows and its composition SharePoint workflow planning and development Configuring and implementing search options and search alerts Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Creating and Configuring Site Collections Create a Site Collection 00:45:00 Set Quotas 00:30:00 Configure Audit Options 00:30:00 Back Up a Site Collection 00:15:00 Configuring Top-Level Sites Managing Features and Apps 00:30:00 Add an RSS Feed to Your Site 00:30:00 Create and Configure Document Sets 01:00:00 Configuring Site Collection Metadata Create a New Content Type 01:15:00 Add Columns to Content Types 00:45:00 Archiving and Compliance Configure Site Polices 00:45:00 Configure In-Place Records Management 01:00:00 Configure Information Management Policies 01:15:00 Configure and Use the Content Organizer 01:15:00 Creating Workflows Understanding Workflows 00:30:00 Create and Run a Workflow 01:00:00 Implementing and Configuring Search Configure Search Options 01:00:00 Create Search Alerts 00:15:00 Activities Activities - Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators 00:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- Microsoft SharePoint 2016 For Administrators 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases. Prerequisites In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses: AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals 1 - Prepare to maintain SQL databases on Azure Describe Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform roles Understand SQL Server in an Azure virtual machine Design Azure SQL Database for cloud-native applications Explore Azure SQL Database Managed Instance 2 - Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL Explain IaaS options to deploy SQL Server in Azure Understand hybrid scenarios Explore performance and security Explain high availability and disaster recovery options 3 - Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL Explain PaaS options for deploying SQL Server in Azure Explore single SQL database Deploy SQL database elastic pool Understand SQL database hyperscale Examine SQL managed instance Describe SQL Edge 4 - Evaluate strategies for migrating to Azure SQL Understand compatibility level Understand Azure preview features Describe Azure database migration options 5 - Migrate SQL workloads to Azure SQL databases Choose the right SQL Server Instance option in Azure Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database offline Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database online Load and move data to Azure SQL Database 6 - Migrate SQL workloads to Azure Managed Instances Evaluate migration scenarios to SQL Database Managed Instance Migrate to SQL Database Managed Instance Load and Move data to SQL Database Managed Instance 7 - Configure database authentication and authorization Describe Active Directory and Azure Active Directory Describe authentication and identities Describe Security Principals Describe database and object permissions Identify authentication and authorization failures 8 - Protect data in-transit and at rest Explore Transparent Data Encryption Configure server and database firewall rules Explain object encryption and secure enclaves Enable encrypted connections Describe SQL injection Understand Azure Key Vault 9 - Implement compliance controls for sensitive data Explore data classification Explore server and database audit Implement Dynamic Data Masking Implement Row Level security Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL Explore Azure SQL Database Ledger Implement Azure Purview 10 - Describe performance monitoring Describe performance monitoring tools Describe critical performance metrics Establish baseline metrics Explore extended events Describe Azure SQL Insights Explore Query Performance Insight 11 - Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance Explain how to optimize Azure storage for SQL Server virtual machines Describe virtual machine resizing Optimize database storage Control SQL Server resources 12 - Configure databases for optimal performance Explore database maintenance checks Describe database scoped configuration options Describe automatic tuning Describe intelligent query processing 13 - Explore query performance optimization Understand query plans Explain estimated and actual query plans Describe dynamic management views and functions Explore Query Store Identify problematic query plans Describe blocking and locking 14 - Evaluate performance improvements Describe wait statistics Tune and maintain indexes Understand query hints 15 - Explore performance-based design Describe normalization Choose appropriate data types Design indexes 16 - Automate deployment of database resources Describe deployment models in Azure Automate deployment by using Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep Automate deployment by using PowerShell Automate deployment by using Azure CLI 17 - Create and manage SQL Agent jobs Create a SQL Server maintenance plan Describe task status notifications 18 - Manage Azure PaaS tasks using automation Explore Elastic jobs Understand Azure Automation Build an automation runbook Automate database workflows by using Logic Apps Monitor automated tasks 19 - Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies Describe recovery time objective and recovery point objective Explore high availability and disaster recovery options Describe Azure high availability and disaster recovery features for Azure Virtual Machines Describe high availability and disaster recovery options for PaaS deployments Explore an IaaS high availability and disaster recovery solution Describe hybrid solutions 20 - Explore IaaS and PaaS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery Describe failover clusters in Windows Server Configure Always-on availability groups Describe temporal tables in Azure SQL Database Describe active geo-replication for Azure SQL Database Explore auto-failover groups for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance 21 - Back up and restore databases Back up and restore SQL Server running on Azure virtual machines Back up a SQL Server virtual machine Back up and restore a database using Azure SQL Database Additional course details: Nexus Humans DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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Enrol in this Quality Management program right away to develop the abilities, expertise, and experience you need to advance your career. This training course covers the principles and practices of quality management. It aims to help participants understand how to effectively implement and maintain a quality management system in an organisation for business success. This Quality Management course is made up of a variety of in-depth, simple-to-digest sections that are intended to give you a thorough understanding of Quality Management. Also the modules will cover details about the 4 attributes of Quality management which are quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. Further you will get insights on customer expectation, delegation, six sigma, supply chain management and quality audits. Along with thiscourse, you will get 10 other premium courses. Also, you will get an original Hardcopy and PDF certificate for the title course and a student ID card absolutely free. This Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Quality Management Course 02: Supply Chain Management Course 03: Performance Management Course 04: People Management Skills Level 3 Course 05: Diploma in Lean Process and Six Sigma Course 06: Time Management Course 07: Commercial Law 2021 Course 08: Retail Operations Training Level 3 Course 09: Purchasing & Procurement Course - Level 3 Course 10: Facilities Management Course 11: Risk Management Level 7 So, enrol now to advance your career! Learning Outcomes: Fundamentals of quality management and how it impacts revenue and cost Master Total Quality Management and learn how to improve quality Understand quality control process and the benefits of it Learn about customer relationship management (CRM), Kano model, customer satisfaction Master Six Sigma project management, supply chain management Learn to get the best out of others through people management Get familiar with commercial laws, purchasing & procurement methods, facilities, and risk management Benefits you'll get from choosing Apex Learning for this Course: Pay once and get lifetime access to 11 CPD courses Free e-Learning App for engaging reading materials & helpful assistance Certificates, student ID for the Quality Management course included in a one-time fee Free up your time - don't waste time and money travelling for classes Accessible, informative modules of Quality Management designed by expert instructors Learn about at your ease - anytime, from anywhere Study from your computer, tablet or mobile device CPD accredited course - improve the chance of gaining professional skills This approximately 3 hours course is packed with comprehensive information on Quality management delivered in 8 bite size modules with full audio voiceover. This bundle also includes 10 additional premium courses which are essential for a career in Quality management. Quality Management Module 01: Introduction to Quality Management - Topics covered are Definition of quality Impact on revenue and cost Evolution of quality Quality management system And much more Module 02: Total Quality Management - Topics covered are Total Quality Management (TQM) Primary elements of TQM Foundation and four side of TQM pyramid And much more Module 03: Quality Measurement and Improvement - Topics covered are Quality cost Measurement of employee cost Benchmarking Quality improvement process And much more Module 04: Quality Control - Topics covered are Quality assurance Quality circles and quality improvement teams Benefits of quality control And much more Module 05: Understanding Customer Expectations and Needs - Topics covered are Kano model Customer classification Customer relationship management program Customer satisfaction measurement And much more Module 06: Six Sigma Six sigma and its benefits Six sigma phases and steps DMAIC stage objectives Certifications and Implementation of Six sigma And much more Module 07: Supply Chain Management Decision making in Supply chain management (SCM) Production, warehousing and inventory management Transportation, supplier communication and performance And much more Module 08: Quality Audits Types of quality audits Audit program Planning and conducting the audit And much more How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your CPD Accredited Certificates (PDF + Hard Copy) as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £6*11 = £66) Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The Title Course: Previously it was £10) CPD 110 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The course is for beginners and intermediate professionals who want to improve their knowledge and gain the skills to develop and implement quality management system and business excellence thinking in their companies. Requirements Our Bundle is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path This Quality Management course is a certification that is a great value to be added to your CV. With further study you could pursue a career as an: Quality Manager Quality Control Officer Quality Assurance Officer Quality Auditor Quality Engineer Quality Administrator Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included Certificate of completion Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the Hard Copy certificate for the title course (Quality Management) absolutely Free! Other Hard Copy certificates are available for £10 each. Please Note: The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students must pay a £9.99 shipping cost.

Prioritization Certification Prioritization is a fundamental expertise, paying little mind to your calling or industry. In the business world, it is especially significant. Neglecting to finish errands in the request in which they should be done can be extraordinarily unfavorable to your efficiency, your main concern and your organization's benefits. Attempting to gain this expertise all alone can be testing and is regularly done through experimentation. For a bustling business person, you don't possess energy for any errors. Fortunately, there are manners by which you can fabricate this ability without sitting around idly or flirting with disappointment. This course expounds on the manners by which you can improve your own prioritization abilities. We start by discussing prioritization by and large, alongside its significance and the difficulties that numerous individuals face around here. Then, we proceed onward to examine one strategy that you can use to split your rundown of assignments as indicated by criticalness and significance. We additionally allow you a second model that you can use to help further position your daily agenda. At long last, we audit two of the best methodologies to use to guarantee that you complete your work. You will Learn: The meanings of desperation and significance in a business setting The four classifications you can use to split your undertakings Prioritizing and why it is significant The best model to utilize when you are confronted with such a large number of assignments Systems for successful prioritization Advantages of Taking this Course Figuring out how to assess and consider your assignments Understanding why you need to record your undertakings rather than just keeping a psychological rundown of them Understanding the job that reach, effect, certainty and exertion play in prioritization Realizing why booking your day is significant to prioritization just as assignment the board Having the option to run a more profitable work environment and feel less weight on an everyday premise

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 4 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course presents the principles and best practices of portfolio management in the upstream (E&P) oil and gas industry. The VILT course is equally valuable for small independents, large integrated international companies and national oil companies. The VILT course consists of presentations, case studies, illustrative practical exercises and syndicate discussions. Particular emphasis is given to pragmatic portfolio management approaches and solutions which can be implemented swiftly without recourse to major investments in planning and portfolio management software. The VILT course will draw on examples from your expert course leader's 35+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry as an explorationist, upstream vice-president and management consultant. The VILT course handout will comprise softcopy slides used in the presentation and a softcopy workbook for the exercises. Participants will gain proficiency in portfolio management techniques, understand how and why to undertake this activity and be able to apply key concepts directly in the business of their teams / divisions. The VILT course will be presented over 4 half-days, using Microsoft Teams or Zoom and a proprietary set of VILT tools. Participants will be asked to complete a pre course questionnaire (PCQ) addressing their objectives and experience, and attend a session to familiarise themselves with VILT tools before course commencement.     Training Objectives To present the tools, concepts and principles of portfolio management To define the quantitative metrics which are used to describe projects in a portfolio To understand the benefits of portfolio management at different stages of the upstream business: in strategy development, opportunity screening, business development, drilling prospects, conducting appraisal of discoveries and developing fields To put portfolio management in the organisational context by describing the role of the portfolio management team and examining how value assurance (quality control) is best conducted on portfolio data for projects and assets To demonstrate how portfolio management contributes to improved business performance By the end of the VILT course, participants will understand: Key concepts and principles of portfolio management How to design a simple portfolio database and describe complex projects in a small number of objective metrics How to segment the portfolio into meaningful units How to use portfolio data in making business choices and decisions at the strategic and tactical levels The extent to which it is meaningful and reasonable to make comparisons across different portfolio segments How the portfolio management team can support the wider business in decision-making Target Audience This VILT course is specially designed for exploration and development geoscientists, E&P economists and finance staff, and E&P managers. Both technical and non-technical staff will benefit from the concepts presented. Companies are encouraged to send participants from different functions and seniority levels to gain great benefits especially those which would like to implement the concepts presented in this VILT course. Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. The VILT course will be presented in an interactive workshop format that allows for discussion. Course Duration: 4 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (16 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader draws on more than 35 years of experience managing, reviewing and directing projects in all aspects of the exploration business: from exploration business development (new ventures), through prospect maturation and drilling, to the appraisal of discoveries. He has more than 30 years' experience with Shell International, followed by 10 years consulting to NOCs in Asia Pacific, Africa and South America and independent oil companies in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and North America. Other than delivering industry training, he has worked on projects for oil & gas companies of all sizes, including independents, national oil companies and (super)-majors, private equity firms, hedge funds and investment banks, and leading management consulting firms. He is an alumnus of Cambridge University. He has M.A and Ph.D. degrees in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London as well as a respected speaker on management panels at international conferences. Professional Experience Management consultancy & executive education: Advice to investment banks, businesses and major consulting firms. Specialist expertise in upstream oil & gas, with in depth experience in exploration strategy, portfolio valuation and risk assessment. Leadership: Managed and led teams and departments ranging from 3 - 60 in size. Provided technical leadership to a cadre of 800 explorationists in Shell worldwide. Member of the 12-person VP team leading global exploration in Shell, a $3 bln p.a. business and recognised as the most effective and successful among its industry peers. Accountability & decision-making: Accountable for bottom-line results: in a range of successful exploration ventures with budgets ranging from $10's million to $100's million. Made, or contributed to, complex business decisions / investments, taking into account strategic, technical, commercial, organisational and political considerations. Corporate governance: Served as non-executive director on the Boards of the South Rub al Khali Company (oversight of gas exploration studies and drilling in Saudi Arabia) and SEAPOS B.V. (exploration deep-water drilling and facilities management). Technical & operations: Skilled in exploration opportunity evaluation, the technical de risking of prospects, portfolio analysis and managing the interface between exploration and well engineering activities. Unparalleled knowledge of the oil and gas basins of the world, and of different operating regimes and contractual structures, ranging from Alaska, Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, through to the Middle East, former Soviet Union, Far East and Australia. Safety: Following an unsatisfactory audit, became accountable for safety performance in Shell's exploration new ventures. Through personal advocacy and leadership of a small team, delivered pragmatic and effective HSE systems, tools and staff training / engagement and a dramatically improved safety record. R&D: Experience in the 3 key roles in R&D: scientific researcher, research manager, and 'customer' for R&D products. After re-defining Shell's exploration R&D strategy, led the re-structuring of the R&D organization, its interface with 'the business' and approaches to deployment and commercialization. Strategy: Accomplished at formulating competitive strategies in business, R&D and technology deployment, translating them into actionable tactics and results. Defined the exploration strategy of PDO (a Shell subsidiary in Oman) and latterly of Shell's global exploration programme. Professional education, behavioural/motivational coaching: Experienced in organisational re-design, change management, leadership education and talent development. Commercial skills: Personally negotiated drilling compensation claims, educational contracts and E&P contracts, with values of $5 million to $100+ million. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations