Introduction to Design Thinking: Virtual In-House Training Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans
PRINCE2® 6th Edition Practitioner Passport: On-Demand PRINCE2® 6th edition Practitioner Passport is your route to achieving the PRINCE2® certification at your own pace. This on-demand course is accredited by AXELOS to support self-study distance learning for the PRINCE2® 6th edition Foundation and Practitioner examinations. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Identify the purpose and major content of all roles, components, processes, and themes as described in the manual Identify the source or derivation of process groups, from their purpose and / or key content Indicate the relationships between processes and themes of a project Apply PRINCE2® in an actual project environment, simulated via a case study provided as part of the exam Processes-CS and MP Processes-SU and IP Introduction to PRINCE2® Getting Started Processes-DP, SB, and CP Organization Theme Business Case Theme Risk Theme Plans Theme Quality Theme Change Theme Progress Theme
Students who complete the PV201L workshop will be able to: Perform power and energy calculations Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions Safely operate various types of digital multimeters Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers). Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system Note: This class is a great complement to PV301L, the Solar Electric Lab Week (Battery-Based).
Students who complete the PV201L workshop will be able to: Perform power and energy calculations Obtain and apply specifications for PV modules and determine their performance given various environmental and operating conditions Safely operate various types of digital multimeters Diagram and determine the power, current, and voltage characteristics of PV modules in different series and parallel configurations Install various mounting systems (ground, pole, roof, and trackers). Decipher balance-of-system equipment specification sheets to determine the critical information needed for system design Install a residential grid-direct system including the array, inverter, circuit conductors, and overcurrent protection Safely operate equipment grounding, system grounding, and components and conductors used for grounding Work with wires and components on schematics of residential grid-direct systems: disconnects, inverter, equipment grounding conductors, ungrounded conductors, grounded conductors, the grounding electrode(s), and the AC and DC system grounds Identify potential safety hazards and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment for working on grid-direct PV systems List the order of installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of a grid-direct PV system Note: This class is a great complement to PV301L, the Solar Electric Lab Week (Battery-Based). This Women's Solar Electric Lab Week is powered by:
Students who complete the PV351 workshop will be able to: Determine use and analyze results from various test tools used during commissioning, performance evaluation, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting. Define the theory, procedures, and processes behind insulation resistance testing, IV curve tracing, infrared cameras and thermal imaging, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting Demonstrate proper set-up, use, and function of PV test tools including: IV curve tracers, insulation resistance testers, and thermal cameras Evaluate the performance of working systems using correct and complete field procedures Troubleshoot and locate common PV array and system faults using appropriate methodologies and testing tools
Students who complete the PV301L workshop will be able to: Identify and describe the basic functions of each component in a PV system Describe the configuration of various types of PV systems: PV direct, Stand-alone, PV/hybrid, Multimode, Zero-sell, Micro-grid, Utility-scale energy storage Calculate the capacity & voltage of different batteries Determine the state of charge of a battery by testing voltage and specific gravity List safety precautions & equipment required to work with batteries Demonstrate safe procedures for connecting and disconnecting batteries Demonstrate the process of adding water to batteries Identify appropriate battery enclosures Diagram and wire battery banks in series and parallel configurations, given various system parameters Make cables and lug connections for battery wiring Install temperature sensors on batteries Wire the battery bank for a live system Wire and test charge controllers through the various stages of operation Install and test PWM and MPPT charge controllers Program MPPT charge controllers based on battery and array values Wire and program battery SOC meters in different PV system configurations Set up and operate batteries during bulk, absorption, float, and equalization cycles Describe how maximum power point tracking and voltage step-down affect a PV system Identify some features, options, and metering available on different types of battery chargers Identify appropriate inverter types for different battery-based system configurations Compare available features and capabilities of battery-based inverters Identify specifications critical for battery-based inverters Wire test and program battery based inverters Discuss when and why breakers would be used rather than fuses Use a 3-line diagram to wire a system Discuss the order and perform safe installation practices Demonstrate the order of safe commissioning Demonstrate the order of shut-down and how to establish an electrically safe working environment
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) 5th Edition Practitioner: On-Demand Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context What you will Learn At the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context Course Introduction Application of MSP Principles Program Strategy and Themes Application of Organization Theme Application of Design Theme Application of Justification Theme Application of Structure Theme Application of Knowledge Theme Application of Assurance Theme Application of Decisions Theme Application of MSP Processes
Business Relationship Management Fundamentals Business Relationship Management (BRM) Fundamentals introduces BRM as a capability, role, and discipline. What you will Learn Participants can expect an interactive and lively one-day session, with a high-level introduction to successfully navigate the complexity of BRM. Topics include: Defining BRM as a capability, role, and discipline Understanding what a BRM does and does not do Providing the language needed to change perceptions and perspectives Learn how the BRM discipline interacts with other disciplines (project management, architecture, Business Analysts, Business functions, strategy, etc.) inside an organization Basic introduction to the different frameworks, processes, and models to bring structure and guidance to BRM Introductions Why BRM? BRM defined BRM in action BRM value Reflection and next steps Resources
MSP® certification provides guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the next step for project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges for managing programmes and larger, more strategic or multiple projects. MSP 5th edition emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility. AXELOS offers two levels of MSP Examination: MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner. The MSP Foundation Examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework. The MSP Foundation qualification is a prerequisite for the MSP Practitioner Examination, which assesses the ability to apply understanding of the MSP programme management framework in context. The MSP® 5th Edition Foundation course is a training based on the exam specification for MSP Foundation certification and is aligned with the Managing Successful Programmes (5th Edition) guide from AXELOS.
ISO 13485 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) as specified in ISO 13485. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a MDQMS, including MDQMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement. After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO 13485 Foundation' Certification. This Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach. About This Course Learning Objectives Understand the elements and operations of a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 13485 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of a MDQMS Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) concepts as required by ISO 13485 Day 2: Medical Devices Quality Management System requirements and Certification Exam Assessment Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 40 question, multiple choice exam on Day 2 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 60 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Prerequisites None What's Included? Certification fees are included on the exam price Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. Who Should Attend? Individuals involved in Medical Devices Quality Management Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MDQMS) Individuals interested to pursue a career in Medical Devices Quality Management Accreditation Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB