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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals in various job roles who are involved in leading, managing, and participating in small to medium scale projects. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the fundamentals of project management. Perform the pre-project setup. Initiate a project. Plan project strategies. Develop project schedules. Plan project staffing, communication, and quality. Plan project risk management. Plan project costs. Plan project procurements. Plan for change management and transitions. Manage project execution. Manage project procurement. Control project performance. Monitor and control the triple constraints. Monitor project risks and procurements. Perform the project closure processes. In this course, students will apply recognized practices of project management and understand a project?s life cycle and roles and skills necessary to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project. 1 - Exploring Project Management Fundamentals Examine the Basics of Project Management Describe the Project Life Cycle Examine Organizational Influences on Project Management 2 - Performing the Pre-Project Setup Create a Project Concept Definition Statement Examine Project Selection Determine Strategic and Operational Relevance Perform Project Feasibility Determine Technical Requirements 3 - Initiating a Project Prepare a Project Statement of Work Create a Project Charter Identify Project Stakeholders 4 - Planning Project Strategy Identify Elements of the Project Management Plan and Subsidiary Plans Determine Stakeholder Needs Create a Scope Statement Develop a Work Breakdown Structure 5 - Developing the Project Schedule Create an Activity List Create a Project Schedule Network Diagram Identify Resources Estimate Time Develop a Project Schedule Identify the Critical Path Optimize the Project Schedule Create a Schedule Baseline 6 - Planning Human Resources, Communication, and Quality Create a Human Resource Plan Create a Communications Management Plan Create a Quality Management Plan 7 - Planning Project Risk Management Examine a Risk Management Plan Identify Project Risks and Triggers Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Develop a Risk Response Plan 8 - Planning Project Costs Estimate Project Costs Estimate the Cost Baseline Reconcile Funding and Costs 9 - Planning Project Procurements Plan Project Procurements Prepare a Procurement Statement of Work Prepare a Procurement Document 10 - Planning for Change Management and Transitions Develop an Integrated Change Control System Develop a Transition Plan 11 - Managing Project Execution Direct Project Execution Execute a Quality Assurance Plan Assemble a Project Team Develop a Project Team Manage a Project Team Distribute Project Information Manage Stakeholder Relationships and Expectations 12 - Managing Project Procurement Obtain Responses from Sellers Determine Project Sellers 13 - Control Project Performance Monitor and Control Project Work Manage Project Changes Report on Project Performance 14 - Monitor and Control the Triple Constraints Control Project Scope Control Project Schedule Control Project Costs Manage Project Quality 15 - Monitoring Project Risks and Procurements Control Project Risks Managing Vendors and Procurements 16 - Performing the Project Closure Processes Deliver the Final Product Close Project Procurements Conduct a Closeout Meeting Close a Project Additional course details: Nexus Humans CompTIA Project Plus Certification (Exam PK0-005) 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 CompTIA Project Plus Certification (Exam PK0-005) 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.

About this Training Course  Exploration and production technology, equipment specification and processes have a unique language that must be conquered by executives such as you. A confident understanding of the technical jargon and a visual appreciation of the various pieces of equipment used provides for an overall 'big picture' of industry value chain. This serves as an excellent foundation for smooth communication and increased efficiency in inter-department project team efforts. Gain a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain and process of oil & gas upstream operations and business in this 3 full-day training course. Training Objectives By attending this industry fundamentals training course, participants will be better able to: Appreciate the dynamics of world energy demand & supply and its impact on pricing Understand the formation of petroleum reservoirs and basic geological considerations Examine the exploration process to gain an overview of the technical processes involved Gain a comprehensive overview of drilling activities - from pre-drilling preparation, through to well drilling, well evaluations and post drilling activities Get familiarised with the common production methods and the different stages of its processes Integrate your understanding of asset maintenance and downstream supply chain activities Better visualise through video presentations the various exploration equipment/ technologies and understand the major cost components Target Audience This course will be useful and applicable, but not limited to: Accounting Administration Business Development Commercial Construction E & P IT / Data Finance Finance & Treasury Health & Safety Human Resource Joint Venture Co-ordinators Legal Logistics Materials Planning Procurement Sales & Marketing Senior Management Sourcing Strategic Planning Supply Chain Tender Contract Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods Multi-media presentation methodology to enable better understanding and appreciation technical jargon and equipment applied in the field A pre-course questionnaire to help us focus on your key learning objectives Detailed reference manual for continuous learning and sharing Limited class size to ensure one to one interactivity Trainer Your expert course leader worked for BP for 28 years as a Research Associate and Team Leader, working on Feasibility Studies and acting as a trouble shooter covering all aspects of BPs businesses. These covered field Development Project in the North Sea and several novel resource recovery techniques which were taken from Concept to Field Pilot trials in Canada. His specific work in the offshore area covered Subsea Robotics / Automation, Seabed Production Concepts, Seabed Excavation Methods, Underwater Repair Techniques, Flexible Riser Studies and Maintenance Cost Reductions. After leaving BP in 1992, he continued working in the offshore oil industry through Azur Offshore Ltd, including activities in the assessment of Emerging and Novel Technologies, Technical and Economic Audits, Studies, Production Sharing Agreement Evaluations, Safety and Environmental issues. Clients have included Chevron UK, BP Exploration, British Gas, Technomare, Trident Consultants, Fina UK and Cameron France. He is a regular University lecturer at Crandfield School of Industrial Sciences (UK) and is a course Group Project external examiner for Crandfield. He also lectures on offshore oil industry activities at ENSIETA (France), the Technical University of Delft (Holland) and the Northern Territories University in Darwin (Australia). He is an active member of the UK Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and serves on their Subsea Engineering and Operations Committee. 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 post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations

SAFE ISOLATION, ELECTRICAL SAFETY & ELECTRICAL CONCEPTSThe Essential Electrics course is for engineers who need to work on electrical systems, but may not have any formal qualifications to do so. Essential Electrics is the perfect course for engineers who need to comply with the Electricity at Work Act of 1989.The Essential Electrics course covers the safe isolation of equipment, using test equipment and testing repairs prior to energising.Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can undertake simple wiring tasks such as safe isolations, basic wiring and testing repairs.

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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program: Virtual In-House Training This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. Participants will learn basic tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma and those who pass a thirty-question exam (70% or above) will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This course is delivered through four 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Establish the structure that supports and sustains Lean Six Sigma Quality Identify and calculate key Lean Six Sigma Measurements (Sigma, DPMO, and Yield) Select successful, high-impact projects that match strategic objectives Document, measure, and improve key processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) Methodology Utilize data-based thinking to make key business decisions Introduction to the Fundamentals and Vision of Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma's focus on the customer, on quality, and on results The costs of poor quality Critical factors to consider when deploying Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma as a process improvement methodology Lean Six Sigma metrics Why do it - ROI and payback for Lean Six Sigma Business Process Management Critical Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities Main aspects of managing the organizational change Project selection Metrics of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model How to strategically align business metrics and projects within an organization How to identify and measure quality characteristics which are critical to customers What does the customer (internal or external) really want from our products and services? Establishing appropriate teams and setting those teams up to be successful What defines a good measurement system? How are we doing (learning the secret to measuring the right things, right)? How to improve output measures by understanding and measuring the process Where are there defects (how to properly select and scope high-impact projects)? Where is the process broken (the Lean Six Sigma version of root cause analysis)? How to determine the process efficiency, or value add, of a process The appropriate use of quality tools Understanding the concept of variation and how to reduce knee-jerk reactions How to achieve breakthrough results for any key measure How can we ensure the identified improvements will be sustainable (the basics of process control)?

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Delegates should be PC literate, i.e., familiar with PC'S/Laptops and have used a mouse and keyboard; be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; manage files and folders and be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications such as MS Excel, MS Word etc. Overview The purpose of this course is to provide delegates with the practical skills to build and manage project schedules. It is designed to provide techniques and tips that will help users of the software apply it as a powerful tool to develop competent and unambiguous schedules - while avoiding some of the traps associated with the incorrect application of scheduling features. Techniques learned will also facilitate communicating deliverables and milestones to project stakeholders. This course covers management practices and methodologies and an in-depth knowledge of MS Project functionality. Delegates will be able to create and manage project schedules during the course and reinforce attained skills through practical applications. Project Management Overview Concepts of project management and scheduling The project lifecycle and phases Fundamental importance of defining ? and agreeing ? project scope Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define project scope 4 steps to create a schedule based on the WBS Understanding task dependencies Understanding the concept of the project baseline Developing a Project Schedule Setting the ?Scheduling Mode? Creating Tasks, Recurring Tasks (e.g. progress or review meetings) and Milestones Defining task Dependencies Applying Lag and Lead Time Working with the Critical Path Managing Tasks in the schedule Add Notes and attach project documents to tasks Setting and removing task Constraints and Deadlines Applying the ?Task Path? feature to view dependencies Working with Resources Creating a Resource Pool Working with Resource Calendars Creating Team/Group Calendars Understanding Effort Driven and Non-Effort Driven scheduling Assigning Resources to tasks Working with Project Costs Managing Project Information Applying Field, Tables and Views Applying Filters and Groups Creating custom Fields, Tables and Views (Drop-down menus, Traffic Light reports, Flag Fields) Using the ?Organiser? feature for customised elements Communicating Project Information Applying formats to Views and Tables Using the ?Copy Picture? command Create and Print Project Reports Exporting to Excel Managing Resources Finding Resource Overallocations Resolving Overallocations (reassigning, splitting tasks, utilising float, changing work contours) Applying Resource Levelling features Tracking Progress Setting the Project Baseline Applying the Tracking Gantt and Tracking Table Using the ?Mark on Track? and ?Update Tasks? features Working with Dashboards and Burndown Reports Programme Management Methods to consolidate multiple Project Files Resource sharing - setting up a Master Resource Pool Creating and managing Master Project Files

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Oacle Database Administrators System Administrators Developers Overview Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in database overall area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in the security area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in the availability area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in the performance area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in big data and data warehousing area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in diagnosability area Understand the concept, benefits, configuration, and usage of the new features and enhancements in sharding area The course provides the Oracle Database 19c new features and enhancements related to database overall, security, availability, performance, data warehousing, and diagnosability. In the lessons, you learn the new and enhanced features of Oracle Database 19c amongst different areas such as database overall, security, availability, performance, big data and warehousing, and diagnosability. Using General Database Overall EnhancementsUsing Security EnhancementsUsing Availability EnhancementsUsing Performance EnhancementsUsing Big Data and Data Warehousing EnhancementsUsing Diagnosability EnhancementsSharding Enhancements

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is data professionals who are familiar with data modeling, extraction, and analytics. It is designed for professionals who are interested in gaining knowledge about Lakehouse architecture, the Microsoft Fabric platform, and how to enable end-to-end analytics using these technologies. Job role: Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist Overview Describe end-to-end analytics in Microsoft Fabric Describe core features and capabilities of lakehouses in Microsoft Fabric Create a lakehouse Ingest data into files and tables in a lakehouse Query lakehouse tables with SQL Configure Spark in a Microsoft Fabric workspace Identify suitable scenarios for Spark notebooks and Spark jobs Use Spark dataframes to analyze and transform data Use Spark SQL to query data in tables and views Visualize data in a Spark notebook Understand Delta Lake and delta tables in Microsoft Fabric Create and manage delta tables using Spark Use Spark to query and transform data in delta tables Use delta tables with Spark structured streaming Describe Dataflow (Gen2) capabilities in Microsoft Fabric Create Dataflow (Gen2) solutions to ingest and transform data Include a Dataflow (Gen2) in a pipeline This course is designed to build your foundational skills in data engineering on Microsoft Fabric, focusing on the Lakehouse concept. This course will explore the powerful capabilities of Apache Spark for distributed data processing and the essential techniques for efficient data management, versioning, and reliability by working with Delta Lake tables. This course will also explore data ingestion and orchestration using Dataflows Gen2 and Data Factory pipelines. This course includes a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises that will prepare you to work with lakehouses in Microsoft Fabric. Introduction to end-to-end analytics using Microsoft Fabric Explore end-to-end analytics with Microsoft Fabric Data teams and Microsoft Fabric Enable and use Microsoft Fabric Knowledge Check Get started with lakehouses in Microsoft Fabric Explore the Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse Work with Microsoft Fabric Lakehouses Exercise - Create and ingest data with a Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse Use Apache Spark in Microsoft Fabric Prepare to use Apache Spark Run Spark code Work with data in a Spark dataframe Work with data using Spark SQL Visualize data in a Spark notebook Exercise - Analyze data with Apache Spark Work with Delta Lake Tables in Microsoft Fabric Understand Delta Lake Create delta tables Work with delta tables in Spark Use delta tables with streaming data Exercise - Use delta tables in Apache Spark Ingest Data with DataFlows Gen2 in Microsoft Fabric Understand Dataflows (Gen2) in Microsoft Fabric Explore Dataflows (Gen2) in Microsoft Fabric Integrate Dataflows (Gen2) and Pipelines in Microsoft Fabric Exercise - Create and use a Dataflow (Gen2) in Microsoft Fabric

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS Perry Emerson is a Commissioning Editor at Little Tiger Press, where he works with authors and illustrators mostly on picture books and sometimes on novelty books. He is also a picture book author in his own right. Little Tiger Press publish a huge range of formats and genres, striving to create a diverse range of high-quality books, with something that will appeal to every reading taste, helping children develop a passion for books and a life-long love of reading. Authors who form part of the Little Tiger Picture Book Family include Bethan Clarke, Tracey Corderoy, Rachael Davis, Karl Newson, Jodie Parachini, Nima Patel, Steve Smallman, Stephanie Stansbie, Louie Stowell, Clare Helen Welsh, Becky Wilson and many more. When he’s not making books, he spends his time playing music and discovering new restaurants. Perry lives in London with his partner and their much-too-fluffy cat. For picture books, Perry would like you to submit a covering letter, and 1 complete manuscript, double-spaced, with spreads marked out, in a single word or PDF doc. By booking this session you agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline to agent121@iaminprint.co.uk. Please note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 20th August 2025

Designed to help individuals and their organisations develop new products, services and ways of working to create sustainable value. The EFQM Innovation Leader Training is designed to help individuals and their organisations understand what innovation means for them and challenge them to focus on developing new products, services and ways of working to add new value. The training will focus on how to: Develop your understanding of innovation and how it can be successfully implemented using a structured innovation management approach Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage innovation activities to achieve the intended outcomes Course Content Overview of the EFQM Lens Concept Introduction to Innovation Lens Groupwork – Megatrends and how they impact on you Innovation Lens Framework – Structure and Content Groupwork – Completion of Innovation Questionnaire Discussion – Feedback on the Questionnaire and Outcomes How to manage the Innovation process Using Assess Base to baseline performance/conduct a gap analysis Pre-course Work Pre-reading on the new EFQM Model. Delivery The course is delivered through virtual trainer led live workshop. Upon registration, you will receive a link to the workshop. Cost £450 + VAT which includes the training course, the Innovation Lens e-book and your EFQM Innovation Leader Certificate. If you are not yet a member but are already thinking about joining CforC, you can find more information on how to become a member and the benefits by clicking here.