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The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the key principles and techniques for leading and managing project work. It will focus on the core principles and generic methods of project management, showing how these can be applied to typical projects. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role of, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Illustrate the use of project skills through examples and case studies Identify ways to improve project management, both individually and corporately DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Key concepts and requirements for success Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles The challenges of project management; the role of the project manager Project exerciseA team exercise to demonstrate the challenges of project management 3 Defining project objectives and scope Identifying the stakeholders; key roles and responsibilities Getting organised; managing the definition process Working with the 'customer' to define the project scope 4 Project case study: part 1 Defining the project objectives: syndicate teams define the objectives and scope for a typical project 5 Project planning The nature of planning; recognising planning assumptions Planning the plan; the importance of team involvement Developing the work breakdown structure Estimating task resources, timescales and costs Developing the project schedule Analysing the plan and identifying the critical path 6 Project case study: part 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams begin development of their project plans (for completion after session 7) Team presentations and group discussion (after session 7) DAY TWO 7 Managing project risks Understanding and defining project risks Classifying risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Identifying, evaluating and managing project risks Agreeing ownership of project risks; the risk register Integrating planning and risk management 8 Project control Pro-active and re-active control; striking the right balance Pre-requisites for effective, pro-active project control Avoiding unnecessary 'scope creep' and controlling change Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring project performance: 'S' curves, slip charts, earned value Getting good data and assessing project status Defining the roles and responsibilities for control Setting up a routine process for keeping up to date Managing and controlling multiple projects 9 Project case study: part 3 Controlling the project Teams control their project as new developments take place 10 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

Customers are astute and well-practised in researching and seeking information, solutions and added value in the minimum number of clicks online. There's only so much time they're willing to spend carrying on clicking. This mentality isn't just restricted to the world of B2C. In our increasingly hectic world, where information is expected to be available instantly, it applies just as much to B2B. In this workshop, we look at how putting yourself in the shoes of your customer and mapping their decision-making and buying journey is critical to ensuring that you provide what they perceive as fast solutions and added value. You will learn all about the three pillars for creating competitive brand experiences: Customer engagement planning puts you firmly in the shoes of your customer, helping you to build meaningful marketing communications delivered through the right resources at the right time to inspire your customers to engage with you. This programme will help participants to: Understand the evolution of the customer buying journey Map a customer buying journey for your brand or solutions Understand the customer micro-moments and signals indicating interest and buying intent, both online and offline Apply the psychology of branding to build marketing communications with impact Develop sales and marketing content that differentiates your brand(s) from the competition by demonstrating unique value and how you can meet your customer's needs 1 The evolution of the customer journey Understand how the use of mobile has had an impact on the customer buying journey where today's customers can research and compare products and solutions whenever and wherever they like, making the purchase journey even less linear Explore how marketers are adapting to this new customer behaviour and drawing upon various strategies to win the hearts and minds of their audiences 2 The See-Think-Do-Care framework Explore the many different frameworks used to track the customer journey Understand and apply the modern marketing model, where the internet has enabled the customer to hop between multiple touchpoints before making a purchase decision 3 Customer micro-moments and signals in their buying journey Understand the online and offline moments when customers seek information to research and make buying decisions Apply this understanding to build a marketing communication plan to reach customers at all stages of their buying journey 4 The role of branding in the customer journey Explore the psychology of branding Learn how to ensure your branding is relevant to your target customer needs Bring together your brand value and story to achieve brand loyalty 5 The Why-How-What framework Apply a systematic approach to build a successful and compelling brand Understand how starting with 'why' will help build your brand purpose Apply the content marketing matrix to communicate your brand's value Apply the hero-help-hub model to build engaging content marketing Actionable outcomes We will use your brand examples to provide opportunities for practice: You will learn and reflect on best practice examples of customer engagement You will discover your brand value, purpose and the 'sweet spot' to drive engagement with your customers You will create a customer engagement plan that can be implemented immediately within your business You will receive immediate feedback on your customer engagement plan You will have the opportunity to share common issues and solutions with your colleagues in the group

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Employees not working in a centralized office. Overview The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. The Telework and Telecommuting workshop will cover strategies to help participants learn skills required for working outside the office that include proper self-management, manage time efficiently, know different methods of organization and planning, identify various forms of communication and address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Pre-Assignment Core Skills Required Self-Management Time Management Organizing and Planning Communication Self-Management (I) Solving Problems on Your Own Being and Staying Motivated You Have More Freedom ? Don?t Abuse It You and Only You are Accountable Self-Management (II) Recognize and Remove Bad Habits Reflect on Mistakes and Learn from Them Establish Good Habits Be Assertive with Yourself Time Management (I) Build a Little Flexibility into Your Schedule Identify and Remove Time Wasters Working with Time Zones Using Free Time Wisely Time Management (II) The Urgent/Important Matrix Setting and Sticking to Deadlines The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand and Water Recognize When You Are Procrastinating Organizing and Planning (I) Plan for Additional Stress When to Seek Help Being Proactive ? Not Reactive Establish Priorities and Attainable Goals Organizing and Planning (II) Setting Up Your Home Office Remove Unneeded or Distracting Items When Technology Fails Develop a Normal Working Day Communication (I) Stay in the Loop Use the Correct Medium Be Clear and to the Point Virtual Communication Can Be Impersonal Communication (II) Open and Frequent Communication Share Your Information Have a Collaborative Attitude Setting Expectations with Family and Friends Additional Challenges Building Trust and Rapport Feeling Isolated Always in the Office Lack of or Less Feedback Wrapping Up Words from the Wise

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for It is appropriate for Managers, Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators. Overview Describe business process improvement (BPI) business drivers.Plan, manage and close requirements for a Business Process Improvement project Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Apply a methodology to business process improvement projects. This 2-day course aims at introducing its attendees to the core values, principles, and practices of Business Process Improvement. Introduction - A Business Process Improvement (BPI) Overview Why are we here today? What is BPI? Benefits of BPI Specific challenges/obstacles and successes Process improvement examples: Industry specific examples Famous debacles to avoid and successes to emulate Your role in helping to identify problems Overview of the Joiner 7-Step Method What is the Joiner 7-Step Method? Walkthrough of the Joiner 7-Step Method Template: Introduce and review Process Improvement Template Case Study Exercise: Read and discuss introduction to the Case Study Step #1: Initiate the Project Types of business problems typically encountered at insurance companies and banks How to recognize a business-related problem Identifying the gaps (delta between current and future states) Ownership of the project and the business problem Defining measurable success criteria Case Study Exercise: Complete the Problem Statement section (Step #1) of the template Step #2: Define Current Situation What are symptoms of a problem? Looking for symptoms of the problem Performing Stakeholder Analysis Technique: View a RACI Matrix Defining the impacts caused by the problem Technique: Business Process Modeling (As-Is) Understand how to draw an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Current Situation section (Step #2) of the template Step #3: Identify Root Causes What are root causes? Performing Root Cause Analysis Technique: Fishbone Diagram using the cafeteria example Case Study Exercise: Discuss a Fishbone Diagram Technique: Pareto Chart (discuss and show example) Case Study Exercise: Complete the Identify Root Causes section (Step #3) of the template Step #4: Develop Solutions Identifying options for problem resolution Avoid jumping to conclusions Technique: Brainstorming Case Study Exercise: Conduct a Brainstorming Session Recognizing pros and cons for each option Technique: Kempner-Tregoe (?Must-Have? vs. ?Nice-to-Have?) Case Study Exercise: Determine best solution using a ?simple? Kempner-Tregoe model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Develop Solutions section (Step #4) of the template Step #5: Define Measurable Results Prototyping the solution Technique: Business Process Modeling (To-Be) Measuring results against the success criteria (Step #1) Case Study Exercise: Review changes to an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Measurable Results section (Step #5) of the template Step #6: Standardize Process Defining how the process will be documented Plan and understand organizational readiness Discuss how employees are empowered to identify and act upon their ideas Identifying follow-up needs (i.e., training) for the staff that will be impacted Technique: Communication Plan Case Study Exercise: Complete the Standardize Process section (Step #6) of the template Step #7: Determine Future Plans Monitoring the process for Continuous Process Improvement (The ?Plan-Do-Check-Act? Cycle) Understand how to sustain the improvements made by the Joiner 7-Step Method Technique: PDCA form Case Study Exercise: Complete the Determine Future Plans section (Step #7) of the template Going Forward with a Plan of Action Identifying process problems in your organization Individual Exercise: Name three (3) possible areas for improvement Prioritize and define the next steps Individual Exercise: Using a new template complete Step 2 & Step 3 for one possible area for improvement you have identified

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for A prior understanding of EU Data Protection legislation is recommended. Candidates are typically management professionals and decision-makers who already have responsibility for data protection compliance within their organisation.Co-Requisite Subjects Candidates should have a good understanding of their own organisation?s data management activities through the life cycle from initial acquisition, through the various areas of processing and usage, to eventual removal or destruction. Overview To equip the learner with a foundational understanding of the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and to provide constructive suggestions on implementing compliant processes. The social, historical and legal background leading to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The scope and global context of the GDPR The key concepts within the GDPR The definition of all key words and phrases relating to this Data Protection regulation Principle One: The criteria governing fair, open and transparent processing of personal data Principle Two: Purpose Limitation, the challenge of limiting the processing within the context of specified and lawful purposes Principle Three: Minimisation of processing, and ensuring that only that data is processed which is necessary to achieve the purpose. Principle Two: Purpose Limitation, the challenge of limiting the processing within the context of specified and lawful purposes Principle Three: Minimisation of processing, and ensuring that only that data is processed which is necessary to achieve the purpose. Principle Four: Ensuring that any personal data held by the organisation is kept accurate and current, and that any processing of such data is appropriate Principle Five: Management and storage of personal data in a manner that meets regulatory obligations, while minimising the time that the individual remains identifiable Principle Six: The criteria governing safe, secure and confidential processing of personal data in order to protect its integrity Principle Seven: The key roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of those involved in Data Management within an organisation Establishment within a single Member State Joint Controllers Privacy by Design and by Default Nominated Representatives Third-party Contracts and shared liability Logging of data management processes Data Breach Notification obligations Privacy Impact Assessments Overseas transfer of personal data L2.8 The Data Subject Rights, and their implications for the Data Controller and the Data Processor L2.8.1 The ?right to be forgotten? L2.8.2 The right to restriction of processing L2.8.3 The right to object to certain processing L2.8.4 The right to have inaccurate data amended or erased L2.8.5 The right to data portability L2.8.6 The right of access to one?s personal data L2.8.7 Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling The role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) The role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Criteria for designating a DPO Tasks of the DPO Position of the DPO within the organisation The role of the Supervisory Authority within the Member State The Lead Supervisory Authority and independence Investigative, corrective and advisory powers Independence of the Supervisory Authority Collaboration with other Supervisory Authorities Codes of Conduct and Certification The role, powers and tasks of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) The remedies, liabilities and penalties available under the GDPR Right to raise a complaint Right to representation Right to effective judicial remedy Right to compensation and liability Administrative fines of up to ?10m or 2% of GAT Administrative fines of up to ?20m or 4% of GAT Provisions for specific processing situations Freedom of Expression Processing of official documents Processing of National Identification Numbers Processing regarding employment Processing for archiving purposes Processing under obligations of official secrecy Processing of data by religious organisations Preparing for implementation of the GDPR Review of data management policies and procedures Review of data assets and security structures Training and Awareness-raising Data management governance structures Embedding Privacy By Design and Default Codes of Conduct and Certification against standards Breach detection and notification procedures Review of third-party agreements, contracts

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced Programmers and Systems Administrators. Overview Throughout the course students will be led through a series of progressively advanced topics, where each topic consists of lecture, group discussion, comprehensive hands-on lab exercises, and lab review. This course is ?skills-centric?, designed to train attendees in core Python and web development skills beyond an intermediate level, coupling the most current, effective techniques with best practices. Working within in an engaging, hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert Python practitioner, students will learn to: ? Create working Python scripts following best practices ? Use python data types appropriately ? Read and write files with both text and binary data ? Search and replace text with regular expressions ? Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules ? Use lesser-known but powerful Python data types ? Create 'real-world', professional Python applications ? Work with dates, times, and calendars ? Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets ? Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators ? Write robust code using exception handling An introductory and beyond-level practical, hands-on Python training course that leads the student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features. An Overview of Python What is python? 1 -- An overview of Python What is python? Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Python scripts on Unix/Windows Editors and IDEs Getting Started Using variables Built-in functions Strings Numbers Converting among types Writing to the screen Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control White space Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators While loops Alternate loop exits Sequences About sequences Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions Generator Expressions Nested sequences Working with files File overview Opening a text file Reading a text file Writing to a text file Reading and writing raw (binary) data Converting binary data with struct Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating dictionaries Iterating through a dictionary About sets Creating sets Working with sets Functions Defining functions Parameters Global and local scope Nested functions Returning values Sorting The sorted() function Alternate keys Lambda functions Sorting collections Using operator.itemgetter() Reverse sorting Errors and Exception Handling Syntax errors Exceptions Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages The import statement Module search path Creating Modules Using packages Function and Module aliases Classes About o-o programming Defining classes Constructors Methods Instance data Properties Class methods and data Regular Expressions RE syntax overview RE Objects Searching and matching Compilation flags Groups and special groups Replacing text Splitting strings The standard library The sys module Launching external programs Math functions Random numbers The string module Reading CSV data Dates and times Working with dates and times Translating timestamps Parsing dates from text Formatting dates Calendar data Working with the file system Paths, directories, and filenames Checking for existence Permissions and other file attributes Walking directory trees Creating filters with fileinput Using shutil for file operations 17 ? Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Advanced data handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Network services Grabbing web content Sending email Using SSH for remote access Using FTP Writing real-life applications Parsing command-line options Detecting the current platform Trapping signals Implementing logging Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Protection Officers Data Protection Managers Auditors Legal Compliance Officers Security Manager Information Managers Anyone involved with data protection processes and programs Overview It will show the world that students know privacy laws and regulations and how to apply them, and that students know how to secure your place in the information economy. When students earn a CIPP credential, it means they've gained a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice, including: jurisdictional laws, regulations and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principals; legal requirements for handling and transferring data and more. The Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) program, developed by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) - the world?s largest comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, was the first professional certification ever to be offered in information privacy. The CIPP/US credential demonstrates a strong foundation in U.S. privacy laws and regulations and understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the U.S., the EU and other jurisdictions.This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of broad global concepts of privacy and data protection law and practice, including: jurisdictional laws, regulations and enforcement models; essential privacy concepts and principals; legal requirements for handling and transferring data and more. Introduction to privacy Modern history of privacy Introduction to personal information Overview of data protection roles Summary of modern privacy frameworks Structure of U.S. law Structure and sources of U.S. law and relevant terms Governmental bodies having privacy and information security authority General Data Protection Regulation overview (GDPR) High-level overview of the GDPR Significance of the GDPR to U.S. organizations Roles and responsibilities outlined in the law California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) High-level overview of the newly passed California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 Scope Consumer rights Business obligations Enforcement Enforcement of U.S. privacy and security laws Distinguishing between criminal and civil liability Comparing federal and state authority Theories of legal liability Enforcement powers and responsibilities of government bodies, such as the FTC and state attorneys general Information management from a U.S. perspective Developing a privacy program Role of privacy professionals and accountability Employee training User preferences Managing vendors Data classification Federal versus state authority Differences between federal and state authority Preemption Healthcare Privacy laws in healthcare Major components of HIPAA Development of HITECH Privacy protections mandated by other significant healthcare laws Financial privacy Goals of financial privacy laws Key concepts of FCRA, FACTA and GLBA Red Flags Rule, Dodd-Frank and consumer protection laws Education Privacy rights and protections under FERPA Recent amendments provided by PPRA and NCLBA Telecommunications and marketing Rules and regulations of telecommunications entities Laws that govern marketing Addressing privacy in the digital advertising Law enforcement and privacy Privacy laws on intercepting communication Telecommunications industry and law enforcement Laws ensuring rights to financial privacy National security and privacy Rules and regulations on intercepting communication Evolution of the law Collaboration of government agencies and private companies to improve cybersecurity Civil litigation and privacy Privacy issues related to litigation Electronic discovery, redaction and protective orders U.S. discovery rules versus foreign laws Legal overview of workplace privacy Federal and state laws regulating and protecting employee privacy Federal laws prohibiting discrimination Privacy before, during and after employment Lifecycle of employee privacy Background screening Employee monitoring Investigating misconduct and termination Antidiscrimination laws ?Bring your own device? policies State data security laws State laws impacting data security Social Security number use regulation Laws governing data destruction Data breach notification laws Scope of state data breach notification law Nine elements of state data breach notification laws Major differences in state laws

These events are designed to introduce the BOOK & basic ideas behind Understanding & Dealing with Everyday Racism The Six Stages Framework

These events are designed to work on the ideas introduced in Level 1: Understanding & Dealing with Everyday Racism The Six Stages Framework

These events are designed to introduce the BOOK & basic ideas behind Understanding & Dealing with Everyday Racism The Six Stages Framework