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Program Management Skills: In-House Training Program managers coordinate and give oversight to the efforts of marketing groups, project teams, product delivery, maintenance and support, operations and staff from various functional groups, including suppliers, business partners, and other external bodies. The goal is to ensure that proposed business transformation, through the delivery of complex products and processes, is implemented to realize the organization's strategic benefits and objectives, for which the program was selected. The goals of this course are twofold: To provide participants with key program management principles and techniques, recognized as best practices, to enable more effective program management; and to leverage core elements of the program management life cycle, processes, tools and techniques, to enable program management effectiveness. The participant will learn and apply the principles of program management through discussions, activities, and case study exercises. What You Will Learn At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Maximize the transformational impact of a program according to the business needs Explain management principles and techniques and apply them within a program context Implement program governance and organization that will produce expected benefits Plan for and manage benefit realization, risks, issues, and quality Manage component projects' interdependencies that are linked to both program and strategic objectives Engage program stakeholders effectively. Improve communication and action planning effectiveness for programs in organizations Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Fundamental definitions and concepts Program challenges and benefits Program best practices and success criterion Stakeholder management Governance: program management office and program boards Standard for Program Management overview Vision, Leadership, and the Business Case What is vision, why, and how? Leadership vs. Management Program business case Program Organization and Governance Program organization Program governance Program board roles and responsibilities Benefits Management Benefits explored Benefits management Benefits realization Program Management Planning Program management plan Program blueprint and roadmap Program component dossier Program tranches Program estimating Program scheduling Program Monitoring and Controlling Program Control - An Overview Program Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Transition Program Risk and Issue Management Risk and issue management overview Program risk management Program issue management Program Quality Management Program quality management overview Program quality management principles Program Stakeholder Management Stakeholder engagement overview Stakeholder engagement planning EI, trust, communication and stakeholder engagement Program Closure and Benefits Sustainment Program closure overview Closing the program Program benefits sustainment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

  The IAPP offers the most encompassing, up-to-date and sought-after global training and certification program for privacy and data protection. The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) helps organizations around the world bolster compliance and risk mitigation practices, and arms practitioners with the insight needed to add more value to their businesses. Skilled privacy pros are in high demand and IAPP certification is what employers want. When you earn an IAPP credential, you earn the right to be recognized as part of an elite group of knowledgeable, capable and dedicated privacy professionals. With the GDPR effective as of May 2018, among its mandates was the requirement to appoint knowledgeable DPOs (data protection officers) tasked with monitoring compliance, managing internal data protection activities, training data processing staff, conducting internal audits and more. There's a lot to know, there's a lot at stake and there's a lot of opportunity for privacy professionals with the right training and education. Achieving a CIPP/E credential shows you have the comprehensive GDPR knowledge, perspective and understanding to ensure compliance and data protection success in Europe-and to take advantage of the career opportunity this sweeping legislation represents. About This Course   Delivered in a Modular format, the course includes; Module 1: Data Protection Laws Introduces key European data protection laws and regulatory bodies, describing the evolution toward a Harmonised European Legislative Framework. Module 2: Personal Data Defines and differentiates between types of data-including personal, anonymous, pseudo-anonymous and special categories. Module 3: Controllers and Processors Describes the roles and relationships of controllers and processors. Module 4: Processing Personal Data Defines data processing and GDPR processing principles, Explains the application of the GDPR and outlines the legitimate bases for processing personal data. Module 5: Information provision Explains controller obligations for providing information about data processing activities to data subjects and Supervisory Authorities. Module 6: Data Subjects 'Rights Describes data subjects' rights, applications of rights and obligations controller and processor. Module 7: Security or Processing Discusses considerations and duties of controllers and processors for Ensuring security of personal data and providing notification of data breaches. Module 8: Accountability Investigates accountability requirements, data protection management systems, data protection impact assessments, privacy policies and the role of the data protection officer. Module 9: International Data Transfers Outlines options and obligations for transferring data outside the European Economic Area, Decisions adequacy and appropriateness safeguards and derogations. Module 10: Supervision and Enforcement Describes the role, powers and procedures or Supervisory Authorities; the composition and tasks of the European Data Protection Board; the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor; and remedies, liabilities and penalties for non-compliance. Module 11: Compliance Discusses the applications of European data protection law, legal bases and compliance requirements for processing personal data in practice, employers-including processing employee data, surveillance, direct marketing, Internet technology and communications and outsourcing. Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites for this course but candidates would benefit from reading the freely available materials found on the IAPP website. What's Included?   1 years membership of the IAPP  Breakfast, Lunch and refreshments (Classroom courses only) Official Study Guide (European Data Protection, Law & Practice)* Participant Guide* Official Exam Q&A* Official Practice Exam Official Practice Exam* The Exam Fees * In electronic format for Live Online and hard copy for Classroom delegates     Who Should Attend?   The CIPP/E is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions: Cybersecurity Analysts Data Analysts Security Administrators Aspiring Data Protection Officers Accreditation Our Guarantee   We are an approved IAPP Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with a minimum of 25 years commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.  The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and only pay for the exam.

  Make a difference in your organization and in your career. The CIPM designation says that you're a leader in privacy program administration and that you've got the goods to establish, maintain and manage a privacy program across all stages of its lifecycle. The CIPM is the world's first and only certification in privacy program management. When you earn a CIPM, it shows that you don't just know privacy regulations-you know how to make it work for your organization. In other words, you're the go-to person for day-to-day operations when it comes to privacy. Developed in collaboration with the law firms, Bird and Bird, Field Fisher, Wilson/Sonsini and Covington and Burling, the CIPM encompasses pan-European and national data protection laws, key privacy terminology and practical concepts concerning the determination of control measures designed to protect personal data and trans-border data flows. About This Course   Delivered in a modular format, the course covers;   Module 1: Introduction to privacy program management Identifies privacy program management responsibilities, and describes the role of accountability in privacy program management. Module 2: Privacy governance Examines considerations for developing and implementing a privacy program, including the position of the privacy function within the organization, role of the DPO, program scope and charter, privacy strategy, support and ongoing involvement of key functions and privacy frameworks. Module 3: Applicable laws and regulations Discusses the regulatory environment, common elements across jurisdictions and strategies for aligning compliance with organizational strategy. Module 4: Data assessments Relates practical processes for creating and using data inventories/maps, gap analyses, privacy assessments, privacy impact assessments/data protection impact assessments and vendor assessments. Module 5: Policies Describes common types of privacy-related policies, outlines components and offers strategies for implementation. Module 6: Data subject rights Discusses operational considerations for communicating and ensuring data subject rights, including privacy notice, choice and consent, access and rectification, data portability, and erasure and the right to be forgotten. Module 7: Training and awareness Outlines strategies for developing and implementing privacy training and awareness programs. Module 8: Protecting personal information Examines a holistic approach to protecting personal information through privacy by design. Module 9: Data breach incident plans Provides guidance on planning for and responding to a data security incident or breach. Module 10: Measuring, monitoring and auditing program performance Relates common practices for monitoring, measuring, analyzing and auditing privacy program performance   The CIPM body of knowledge outlines all the concepts and topics that you need to know to become certified. The exam blueprint gives you an idea of how many questions from each topic area you can expect on the exam.  Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites for this course but attendees would benefit from a review of the materials on the IAPP site What's Included?   Breakfast, Lunch and refreshments (Classroom based courses only)  The Official Study Guide (Privacy Programme Management - Third Edition)*  Official Exam Q&A's*  Official Practice Exam Participant Guide* 1 years membership of the IAPP  The Exam Fees * In electronic format for Live Online and hard copy for Classroom delegates   Who Should Attend?   The CIPM is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for developing Data Protection frameworks and applying best practice, including those in the following positions: Data Analysts Cyber Security Analysts and Managers Aspiring Data Protection Officers IT Managers  Accreditation Our Guarantee   We are an approved IAPP Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with a minimum of 25 years commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.  The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and only pay for the exam.

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PMI-ACP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This course builds on the candidates' practical experience of Agile in the workplace to equip them with the broad range of knowledge and skills required for the PMI® Agile Certification exam. It will follow the PMI® requirements and reference the suggested reading list, including the Agile Practice Guide, but will not be limited to those areas. Within the profession and discipline of project management, Agile continues to develop as a significant and important aspect of bringing change to an organization. Where the products of change must be delivered to the business 'on time,' Agile is often the chosen methodology. In addition to equipping candidates for the PMI® Agile Certification examination, this course will also support candidates in taking a more informed and effective role in Agile projects. It will also enable them to take a significant role in encouraging and enabling the organization to become or develop as an Agile environment. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Appreciate the wider aspects of Agile project management tools and techniques Integrate various disciplines within Agile Tailor / customize Agile to suit the needs of different projects Prepare yourself for the PMI® Agile Certification examination Getting Started Introductions Agenda Expectations Foundation Concepts Defining 'Traditional' Project Management Project management parameters The 'traditional' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of the traditional approach Defining 'Agile' Project Management Project management parameters revisited The 'agile' approach to the parameters Strengths and weaknesses of agile Managing projects with traditional and agile methods Can the two approaches co-exist? Leveraging the benefits of both methods Options for using both methods on a project Avoiding the elephant traps Key aspects of the PMI® Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Handbook Overview Eligibility requirements Exam information Exam Blueprint Continuing certification requirements Key aspects of the PMI Agile Certification Examination Content Outline Introduction Agile exam content outline Tools and techniques Knowledge and skills Domains and tasks (not examined) An Introduction to Agile and Implementing Agile Definable work vs. high-uncertainty work Project factors that influence tailoring The Agile Manifesto and 12 Principles Agile mindset Agile domains and tasks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Hard Skills' Planning, monitoring, and adapting The need for planning, monitoring, and adapting The Agile approach to planning and plans The Agile planning tools and techniques The Agile monitoring tools and techniques The Agile approach to adapting Product quality A definition of 'product quality' Setting the standard for product quality Agile tools and techniques for achieving product quality Risk management A definition of 'risk' What is 'at risk'? The acceptability of risks The Agile tools and techniques for managing risks Agile Tools and Techniques Related to PM 'Soft Skills' The difference between PM 'hard and soft' skills Communications The importance of communications Forms of agile communications Communications within the project Communications from the project Communications to the project Making communications the cultural norm Interpersonal Skills Defining and understanding management Defining and understanding leadership Defining and understanding servant leadership Delegating vs. empowering Playing to people's strengths Overcoming the roadblocks Core Agile Tools and Techniques The philosophy of core Agile tools and techniques Agile estimation Will traditional forms of estimating work for agile? The relationship between estimating and guessing The relationship between estimating and sizing The where, who, and how of agile estimating Agile analysis and design Product analysis and design from a user point of view Product analysis and design from a supplier point of view Product analysis and design from an agile project point of view Value-Based Agile Tools and Techniques The role of value-based tools and techniques in bridging traditional PM with Agile Value-based prioritization Value-based prioritization and agile projects Investment appraisal methods Regulatory driven Customer driven Ranking methods (MMF, MoSCoW) Metrics What should we measure / track? Methods of measuring / tracking Adding value with metrics Process Improvement Value-stream analysis Value-stream mapping Agile Knowledge and Skills Context of Agile Knowledge and Skills vis-à-vis Agile Tools and Techniques Agile Knowledge and Skills Process focused People focused Product focused Project focused Exam Preparation and Course Closure The application process - where are you now? The 'Exam-Focused Journal' - what you still have to do Further preparation - self-study schedule Exam topic review Practice exam Practice exam debrief Course closure

Who is this course for? SketchUp Basic Level Training Course. Click here for more info: Website Ideal for newcomers to 3D modeling, it suits students, hobbyists, and professionals. Gain a strong foundation in SketchUp, perfect for careers in architecture and interior design. Our flexible 1-on-1 sessions let you tailor your learning schedule. Schedule sessions Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm. The 5-hour course adapts to your timeline, ensuring a personalized, supportive, and adaptable learning experience. Course Title: SketchUp Basic Course. Course Duration: 5 hours Understanding the Basics of SketchUp Introduction to SketchUp Navigating the SketchUp Environment Exploring Zoom, Pan, and Rotate Functions Familiarizing Yourself with the XYZ Axis Mastering SketchUp Tools Efficient Toolbar Selections Utilizing Templates for Projects Drawing with Precision Using the Pencil Tool Working with Fundamental Geometric Shapes Taking Accurate Measurements Advanced SketchUp Techniques Creating Circles and Arcs Harnessing Sticky Geometry Solutions Unveiling the Power of Tags (Formerly Layers) Streamlining Workflow with Keyboard Shortcuts Accurate Object Measurement within SketchUp Information Management and Database Usage Moving and Copying Objects Simple Array Techniques Mastering Rotational Manipulations Effortless Rotational Copying Fractional and Relative Scaling Component and Group Creation Constructing Components for Reusability Creating Efficient Groups Comparing the Advantages of Components and Groups Saving and Reusing Components Importing Components from Digital Repositories Advanced Modeling and Geometry Leveraging Push-Pull Operations Creating Complex Shapes with the Follow Me Tool Exploring Geometry Intersections Duplicating and Offsetting Faces, Edges, and Polygons Incorporating 2D Polygons into Your Drawings Skillful Use of the Paint Bucket Tool Materials and Textures Proficiency with the Materials Editor Applying High-Quality Textures Sourcing and Positioning Textures Graphics and Bitmap Considerations Crafting Scenes and Styles Generating and Customizing Scenes Managing Scenes and Styles Introduction to Animation and Presentation Animation Concepts Adding Dimensions to Your SketchUp Models Annotating Designs for Clarity Preparing Models for Printing Exporting Images and PDFs in 2D Formats This comprehensive SketchUp Fundamentals course will equip you with essential skills to create, modify, and present 3D models effectively. After completing our 5-hour SketchUp training, you'll achieve the following learning outcomes: Basic SketchUp Proficiency: Gain essential skills to navigate the SketchUp interface and utilize its core features effectively. Geometry Creation: Learn to create 2D and 3D geometric shapes, lines, and curves with precision. Rendering Concepts: Understand the fundamentals of rendering and how to apply basic rendering techniques to enhance your designs. Model Organization: Discover techniques for organizing and structuring your SketchUp models efficiently. Visualization Skills: Develop the ability to visualize and plan architectural and interior design concepts in 3D. Efficient Workflows: Acquire time-saving tips and tricks for streamlining your design workflow. Personal Projects: Apply your newfound skills to your personal design projects or professional endeavors. By the end of this short training, you'll have a solid foundation in SketchUp, allowing you to create and present basic 3D models and designs effectively. After SketchUp Training, You'll Acquire: Advanced 3D Modeling: Master the art of creating intricate 3D models, architectural designs, and detailed structures using SketchUp. Texture Mapping and Material Application: Learn to apply realistic textures and materials, enhancing the visual appeal of your 3D creations. Rendering Techniques: Explore rendering plugins like V-Ray or Twilight Render to create lifelike visualizations of your designs. Collaboration and Presentation: Develop skills to effectively collaborate with teams and present your ideas in professional and compelling ways. Project Visualization: Enhance your ability to transform conceptual ideas into visually stunning and detailed 3D representations. Job Opportunities: Architectural Designer: Create detailed architectural models for residential and commercial projects. Interior Designer: Design interior spaces, visualizing furniture placements, colors, and decor elements. Landscape Architect: Develop 3D landscape designs, showcasing outdoor spaces and environmental elements. 3D Modeler: Work in various industries, creating 3D models for animations, games, or simulations. Visualization Specialist: Provide visualization services to real estate agencies, design firms, or marketing companies, transforming ideas into compelling visuals. Why Choose Us? Tailored One-on-One Training: Exclusive coaching from skilled architects and designers, in-person or live online, Monday to Saturday. Customized Tutorials: Enhance your skills with tailored video tutorials to take home. Comprehensive Learning: Receive digital resources for thorough understanding and revision. Free Ongoing Support: Enjoy continuous assistance via phone or email, ensuring your success beyond the course. Flexible Syllabus: Adapted to your needs for focused learning. Official Certificate: Validate your expertise with our prestigious certification.

AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training The AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner course takes you through a business understanding of the external and internal forces that underline the project from a business perspective, looks at modeling techniques, (As Is - To Be), and also provides an overview to project management (AgilePM) from an 'Agile' perspective. The course explains the role's relevance and involvement throughout the project.

Certified ScrumMaster®: In-House Training This course covers Scrum and the principles and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster. You will come away with a good understanding of the Scrum framework and the underlying principles required to make effective decisions regarding the application of Scrum to different situations. At the end of the course, you will receive membership to the Scrum Alliance for two years and, following completion of an online test, will become a Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster®. Our Certified Scrum Trainers pay the initial, two-year membership fee for each student who successfully completes our Certified ScrumMaster® course. This membership fee also covers the cost of the CSM Test. A link to the test will be sent to you following your course. The CSM test has a passing score of 37 out of 50 questions within a 60-minute timeframe. You will have two attempts within 90 days after you receive your welcome e-mail to pass the test at no cost. After two attempts or 90 days, you will be charged $25 for each additional attempt. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Scrum Use the principles, practices, and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster Make effective decisions regarding the application of the Scrum framework to different situations, including: Practical, project-proven practices The essentials for getting a project off on the right foot How to write user stories and structure your product backlog How to help both new and experienced teams be more successful How to successfully scale Scrum Tips and tricks from the instructor's many years of using Scrum in a wide variety of environments Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Principles and Scrum Overview Agile Principles Lean Principles Process control models Incremental and Iterative development Shifting the focus on product management Overview of the Scrum process The Team Dedicated cross-functional teams T-shaped people Sprint Planning Team capacity Facilitating the Sprint Planning meeting The Sprint backlog Sprint Burndown chart Scrum Roles and Responsibilities The team and building effective teams ScrumMaster responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities The Scrum project community What happens to traditional roles in Scrum? Scrum Meetings Daily Scrum Reviews Retrospectives Product Backlog and User Stories Product backlog characteristics User stories Getting your first backlog Getting backlog items ready Slicing User stories Estimation for Forward Planning Why comparative estimation works Planning poker Affinity estimation Release Planning and Tracking Progress Velocity Release planning Tracking release progress Scaling Scrum Scrum of Scrums Scaling the product backlog Scaling across a program and business areas Distributed teams

  The CIPT is the first and only certification of its kind worldwide. It was launched by the IAPP in 2014 and updated in early 2023 to meet the growing need that only tech pros can fill-securing data privacy at all stages of IT product and service lifecycles.  Whether you work in the public or private sector, data privacy skills are quickly becoming a must-have-and that's a great opportunity for you.  The CIPT certification also holds accreditation under ISO 17024: 2012 About This Course   What will you learn?   Critical data protection concepts and practices that impact IT Consumer data protection expectations and responsibility How to bake privacy into early stages of IT products and services for cost control, accuracy and speed-to-market How to establish data protection practices for data collection and transfer How to pre-empt data protection issues in the Internet of Things How to factor data protection into data classification and emerging tech such as cloud computing, facial recognition and surveillance How to communicate data protection issues with partners such as management, development, marketing and legal.   This course has two programmatic modules, the first four areas focus on the fundamentals of data protection. The second module takes the fundamentals and puts it into practice.   MODULE 1: Fundamentals of Information Privacy   Unit 1: Common Principles and Approaches to Privacy This unit includes a brief discussion of the modern history of privacy, an introduction to types of information, an overview of information risk management and a summary of modern privacy principles.   Unit 2: Jurisdiction and Industries This unit introduces the major privacy models employed around the globe and provides an overview of privacy and data protection regulation by jurisdictions and industry sectors.   Unit 3: Information Security: Safeguarding Personal Information This unit presents introductions to information security, including definitions, elements, standards and threats/vulnerabilities, as well as introductions to information security management and governance, including frameworks, controls, cryptography and identity and access management (IAM).   Unit 4: Online Privacy: Using Personal Information on Websites and with Other Internet-related Technologies This unit examines the web as a platform, as well as privacy considerations for sensitive online information, including policies and notices, access, security, authentication and data collection. Additional topics include children's online privacy, email, searches, online marketing and advertising, social media, online assurance, cloud computing and mobile devices.    MODULE 2: Privacy in Technology   Unit 1: Understanding the Need for Privacy in the IT Environment This unit highlights the impact that regulatory activities, security threats, advances in technology and the increasing proliferation of social networks have on IT departments.   Unit 2: Core Privacy Concepts This unit reveals how privacy compliance becomes more attainable through developing information lifecycle plans, data identification and classification systems and data flow diagrams.   Unit 3: Regulations and Standards Impacting Privacy in IT This unit introduces privacy laws, regulations and standards that can help IT professionals design better privacy programmes and systems to handle personal information throughout the data lifecycle.   Unit 4: Privacy in Systems and Applications This unit develops an understanding of the risks inherent in the IT environment and how to address them.   Unit 5: Online Privacy Issues This unit presents information about online threats, threat prevention and the role of IT professionals in ensuring proper handling of user data.   Unit 6: De-identifying and Anonymizing Personally Identifiable Information This unit reveals the importance of personally identifiable information and methods for ensuring its protection.   Unit 7: Cloud Computing This unit evaluates privacy and security concerns associated with cloud services, and standards that exist to advise on their use. Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites for this course but attendees would benefit from a review of the materials on the IAPP site. What's Included?   1 years membership of the IAPP  Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Participant Guide Official Study Guides Official Practice Exam Official Q&A The Exam Fees Who Should Attend?   The CIPT credential shows you've got the knowledge to build your organisation's data protection structures from the ground up. With regulators worldwide calling for tech professionals to factor data protection into their products and services, the job market for privacy-trained IT pros has never been stronger. As a result, the CIPT is targeted towards; Data Protection Officers IT Managers and Administrators Records Managers System Developers IT Security specialists Accreditation Our Guarantee   We are an approved IAPP Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with a minimum of 25 years commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras.  The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE. *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and only pay for the exam.