Portfolio Management for Stakeholders: In-House Training This course equips and enables project, program, and functional managers (line managers) to support and contribute to starting, restarting or sustaining the implementation and effectiveness of portfolio management in an organization. Emphasis is on improving collaboration and planning between functional business areas and project/program organizations responsible for delivering investments in business change through successful delivery of projects and programs. Good functional, project, and program managers become 'great' when they understand, advocate, and effectively contribute to achieving 'real' business value through portfolio management. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Outline the benefits of portfolio management State the importance of linking the strategic objectives to the initiatives in the organization Chart the portfolio governance structure Assist in the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Identify portfolio and sub-portfolio categories Support the PMO in the prioritization of initiatives using Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Collaborate with the PMO in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Participate in resource forecasting and planning Demonstrate thresholds and variance reporting criteria Describe the purpose of Stage Gate Funding Report status against a portfolio delivery plan Present your initiative in Stage Gate Reviews List the benefits that are being realized by the initiative Foundation Concepts Portfolio Life Cycles Portfolio Governance Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize Foundation Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic Alignment Balancing the Portfolio Resources, Budgets, and Equipment Communicating Decisions Planning the Portfolio Planning Review Cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting Thresholds and Variance Reporting Tool Examples Portfolio Delivery 'Cycle' Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program, and Functional Managers Roles and Responsibilities
Getting Started The Master of Business Administration Top Up is a prestigious postgraduate qualification that leading employers highly value. The programme is designed to enhance business managers' strategic thinking and decision-making and develop their critical understanding of business management. The programme is designed for individuals who hold a Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. This programme covers the core business sectors: entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, statistics, finance, business ethics, business law, managerial economics, business strategy and analysis, operations, administration and communication. This programme, qualified from UK business schools, is well acknowledged and globally respected as it dominates critical thinking and research. MBA can also help you specialise in a new industry you want to move to or in your current sector. This professional qualification improves the chances of progression in a career path. This qualification helps the learner to oversee, supervise and allocate the operations in a business firm. The programme aims to make the candidate capable of understanding the functional aspects of a company and acquiring the skills for communication and decision-making. The MBA Top-Up programme is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University began in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art founded by William Beaumont. It was then merged with the Cambridge shire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education and was renamed Anglia Polytechnic. It was then given university status in 1992 and renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005. The university has campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough), as well as they are partnered with institutions around the world including Berlin, Budapest, Trinidad, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Assessment Major Project No examinations Entry Requirements Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or any equivalent diploma Further, candidates are also required to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Progression An MBA graduate can pursue a fruitful career in many industries. MBA can open career opportunities in various sectors such as banking and financial services, investment banking, management consulting, insurance, hospitality, media, information technology (IT) and marketing. MBA is often a pathway to promotion or a career change as you will gain a professional reputation and develop essential skills in the sector one chooses to pursue. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure MBA Top-Up Programme Structure Dissertation (Major Project) Delivery Methods The MBA Top-Up programme is awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
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Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master® Course: In-House Training This two-day course covers the principles and theory of the Scrum framework and the role of the Scrum Master. IIL is an accredited training organization (ATO) and the course is delivered by accredited trainers. APMG's accreditation processes are respected globally and accredited by UKAS. A Scrum Master is responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum as defined in The Scrum Guide, and also is the leader who serves the Product Owner, the Development Team, and the Organization. Why APMG - Agile Business Consortium Scrum Master® Course and Certification? The course, syllabus, and learning objectives are based on The Scrum Guide - The Definitive Guide to Scrum: The Rules of the Game - created and maintained by Scrum's creators Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland Increased business (non-IT) focus of course and exercises Developed in partnership with Agile Business Consortium - leaders in promoting and enabling business agility Course is highly interactive to encourage collaboration and reinforce learning objectives Candidates can sit the examination at the end of the training course No recertification requirements. APMG Scrum Master certification does not expire. Successful candidates are entitled to free 1-year membership with the Agile Business Consortium Successful candidates can claim a digital badge and share their success online What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Gain a deep understanding of the Scrum Framework - the theory, practices, roles, rules, and values - as defined in The Scrum Guide Understand, in detail, the role of Scrum Master, and how the role interacts with different members of the Scrum Team and other stakeholders Master the Scrum principles to better understand their application when returning to the workplace Understand how to construct an effective development team with an appropriate mix of skills and experience Know how to act as a servant-leader for the Scrum Team, promoting and enabling self-organization to create high-value products. Learn how to facilitate Scrum Events and remove impediments to the Scrum Team's progress Help Scrum Product Owners shape and refine product backlogs to guide early and incremental delivery of valuable products Drive adoption of the Scrum framework for more effective product and solution development, working with stakeholders and other Scrum Masters to improve its effectiveness Day One Scrum Overview Self-Organization Agile Principles Empirical Product Development Scrum Events The Development Team Scrum Roles Day Two The Product Backlog Sprint Planning and Done Sprint Progress Scrum Simulation Growing as a Scrum Master
Project Stakeholder Relationship Skills (On-Demand) This course is designed to provide project managers with the ability to analyze the complexities of major stakeholder relationship categories; apply the most appropriate interpersonal relationship skills to the different categories of relationships; and align the dynamic needs of the stakeholders with a project's objective throughout the project life cycle. What you Will Learn Examine traditional and non-traditional ways to identify and assess stakeholders Explain how competence, character, and trust lead to project success and strong relationships with stakeholders Utilize 'Embodied Leadership' skills to build stakeholder relationships Apply stakeholder engagement best practices to case study and real-life scenarios Getting Started Foundation Concepts Stakeholders and project success Stakeholder management research Managing stakeholder relationships Identifying Stakeholders Stakeholder categories Stakeholder relationships across the project life cycle Tools and techniques for identifying stakeholders Assessing Stakeholders Assessing stakeholder relationships Recognizing stakeholder attitudes toward the project Analyzing stakeholders Using other types of stakeholder assessments Building Stakeholder Relationships The importance of psychological safety Building trust and getting results The anatomy of trust Navigating Challenging Situations Dynamics of conflict Responding to conflict Managing difficult conversations Summary and Next Steps
Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing
Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster® (CSP®-SM): Virtual In-House Training Certified Scrum Professionals challenge their teams to improve the way Scrum and Agile principles are applied. They have demonstrated experience, documented training, and proven knowledge in Scrum. Are you ready to take your knowledge and skillset in your role as Scrum Master to the next level? If so, it's time to elevate your career further by earning the Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) certification. What you will Learn Learn to find practical solutions and improve your implementation of Scrum in the workplace. Aside from the pride gained and earning potential of attaining CSP® level, you can also: Attend exclusive CSP® events with other leaders in Scrum and Agile Attract more recruiters and command a higher rate of pay Establish a gateway and milestone toward becoming CST®, CEC, or CTC Receive a free premium subscription to the world's largest Agile assessment and continuous improvement platform, Comparative Agility®
VAT & Tax Accounting Diploma - CPD Accredited with Free Certificate. Understanding how VAT and tax operate within the UK can feel like deciphering an ancient scroll—unless you’ve got the right guide. This UK VAT & Tax Accounting Diploma Course is designed to help learners grasp the essentials of the UK tax framework, with a clear focus on Value Added Tax, income assessments, record-keeping and the implications for businesses and individuals. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your knowledge for your current role or simply wish to be better informed, this course offers structured, easy-to-follow modules built to suit all levels of understanding. Through engaging and accessible materials, you’ll explore topics such as tax codes, HMRC protocols, VAT registration, returns, and digital record-keeping requirements. The course also sheds light on different tax categories and how they apply to various financial contexts. Ideal for self-learners, small business owners, or aspiring finance professionals, this flexible online learning path gives you the tools to feel confident when dealing with UK tax matters—minus the jargon or unnecessary fluff. Learning Outcomes of VAT & Tax Accounting Training Understand the core features of VAT & Tax Accounting and the UK legislation that governs it Learn how to work with VAT & Tax Accounting terminology and calculations Be aware of how VAT & Tax registration and rates work in business structures Know how to keep and maintain accurate invoicing and company TAX records Discover how to legally submit a TAX return and promptly pay outstanding bills Key Features of VAT & Tax Accounting Training CPD Certified VAT & Tax Accounting Training Instant access to information to VAT & Tax Accounting Training course materials Full participation in VAT & taxation calculation exercises Quick assessment and guidance for all VAT & Tax Accounting Training assignments CPD accreditation for proof of acquired skills and knowledge Freedom to study in any location and at a pace that suits you The Curriculum of VAT & Tax Accounting Training VAT Module 01: Understanding VAT Module 02: Terminology and Calculation Module 03: Taxable Persons Module 04: Registration Module 05: Rates Module 06: Invoicing and Records Module 07: Application in Goods, Services and Vehicles Module08: Supply Module09: The Return Module10: Tips on Compliance Module11: Exemptions and Zero-Rated VAT Module 12: Miscellaneous Issues and Penalties Module 13: Making Tax Digital Module 14: Assignment TAX Module 01: Tax System and Administration in the UK Module 02: Tax on Individuals Module 03: National Insurance Module 04: How to Submit a Self-Assessment Tax Return Module 05: Fundamentals of Income Tax Module 06: Advanced Income Tax Module 07: Payee, Payroll, and Wages Module 08: Value-Added Tax - VAT Module 09: Corporation Tax Module 10: Capital Gain Tax Module 11: Inheritance Tax Module 12: Import and Export Module 13: Double Entry Accounting Module 14: Management Accounting and Financial Analysis Module 15: Careers Accreditation of VAT & Tax Accounting Training This Introduction to VAT & Tax Accounting Training is CPD Certification Service Accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certification Once you've successfully completed your VAT & Tax Accounting Training course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? This VAT & Tax Accounting Training course is designed to provide a helpful guide to core concepts of Value-Added Taxation VAT and how it applies to business management and accountancy. As such, it offers an excellent way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in a financial management role or an associated position, Full-time and part-time learners are equally supported, and it can take just 20 to 30 hours to gain accreditation, with study periods entirely customisable to your needs. Requirements Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enroll in this course. Career path By completing the VAT & Tax Accounting Trainingcourse, you will gain a valuable understanding of business taxation and all associated areas. This will be highly beneficial training for those looking to work in Accountancy Business management TAX Accountant VAT and TAX Management Certificates Certificate of completion (HARDCOPY) Hard copy certificate - Included You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each. Certificate of completion (PDF) Digital certificate - Included
Project Management Fundamentals - Español: On-Demand What Are You Going To Learn Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Use standard project management terminology Describe the benefits and importance of strong project management Identify the characteristics of a project manager and successful projects Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices are incorporated into project management Explore project management processes, including Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Control, and Closing Use project management processes and tools, based on case studies and real world situations Create an initial project plan Fundamental concepts People and Projects Initiation and Definition of Requirements Using the Work Breakdown Structure Project Risk Management Estimate Timeline Execution, Communication and Team Development Monitoring and Control Project Closing
Project Management Fundamentals - Chinese: On-Demand The course provides practical skills, concepts and principles that can be brought back to the workplace, as well as the insights needed to adapt them to specific project contexts. Many projects are managed by competent and efficient project managers who have not received professional project management training. The work of these project managers includes optimizing processes, planning marketing, developing new products, event planning and implementation, and other project work. Project Management Fundamentals (PMF) is a project management course specially designed for such people, aiming to help such managers build a solid project management knowledge base without affecting their own work too much. The course covers practical skills, theoretical foundations, working principles required in real work situations, and how to flexibly apply the acquired knowledge to special project situations. The goal of this lesson is to improve the quality of work by learning how to plan, manage and control projects effectively. Based on this, the course will focus on a process-oriented, analytically-oriented and systems-oriented approach. These frameworks will help students improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills in real-world projects, with particular emphasis on the collaborative, effective communication, and interpersonal skills needed to manage projects. These contents will run through the entire PMF course, and will be explained in the following two units: People and Projects Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams What You Will Learn At the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the value of strong project management Identify the characteristics of successful projects and project managers Recognize how current agile/adaptive practices fit into project management Explore the project management process, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing Use project management processes and tools based on case studies and real-world contexts Create a preliminary project plan Use standard project management terminology Basic Concepts Project Management and Related Definitions The Value and Emphasis of Project Management Competitive Constraints and Project Success project life cycle People and Projects Overview of people and projects project manager project team people and projects in the organization Initiating and Defining Requirements Startup project Create a project charter Conduct stakeholder assessments define requirements Using a Work Breakdown Structure Define the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create a working WBS use WBS Managing Project Risk Rationale for risk management Risk Planning Overview identify risks analyze risk Planning Risk Responses Implement response and monitor risks Adaptive Environmental Considerations Estimate Preparation Define estimates Estimation method Estimation practice estimated cost Verify estimates Scheduling Define the scheduling process and related terminology Sorting and defining dependencies Determine the critical path Consider Schedule Risk vs Optimizing Schedule Execution , Communication , and Building Project Teams From Baseline to Execution Project Communications and Stakeholder Relations efficient team Monitoring and Control Define Monitoring and Control Observing how to control from the perspective of competitive constraints Variance Analysis and Corrective Action (Earned Value) Adaptive Environmental Considerations Closing Project finishing project Focus on Project Transition Focus on post-project evaluation