Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals in a variety of job roles whose primary responsibility is not project management, but who manage projects on an informal basis; who contribute as members of a project team; or who wish to incorporate project management practices into their personal work. It is also beneficial for anyone who is considering a career path in project management and desiring a complete overview of the field and its generally accepted practices. Overview In this course, you will identify the elements of sound project management and apply the generally recognized project management practices to successfully manage or participate in projects. You will: Identify the key processes and requirements of project management. Initiate a project. Use a Predictive approach to plan for time and cost. Use an Adaptive approach to plan a project. Plan for project risks, communication, and change control. Manage the execution of a project. Close a project. This course teaches the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success. This course is designed to cover various project management approaches and is not intended to focus on a single methodology or framework. Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management Topic A: Identify the Characteristics of a Project Topic B: Identify the Project Approach Topic C: Identify the Leadership Roles in a Project Lesson 2: Initiating a Project Topic A: Create a Project Scope/Vision Statement Topic B: Identify the Essential Skills for a Project Team Topic C: Identify the Risks to a Project Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost in Predictive Projects Topic A: Create a WBS Topic B: Create a Project Schedule Topic C: Determine Project Costs Lesson 4: Planning for Adaptive Projects Topic A: Create Epics and User Stories Topic B: Build a Product Backlog Topic C: Create an Initial Release Plan Topic D: Conduct a Sprint Planning Meeting Topic E: Replan the Project Lesson 5: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control Topic A: Analyze the Risks to a Project Topic B: Create a Communication Plan Topic C: Develop a Change Control Plan Lesson 6: Managing a Project Topic A: Begin Project Work Topic B: Execute the Project Plan Topic C: Track the Progress of an Adaptive Project Topic D: Report Project Performance Topic E: Implement Change Control Lesson 7: Closing a Project Topic A: Close a Sprint, a Release, or an Adaptive Project Topic B: Close a Predictive Project Topic C: Create a Final Report
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This foundational course will help all managers better understand what a procurement function does, including the processes, tools and techniques it employs to reach its goals and how it measures its business performance. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Explain the contribution of procurement to the overall business objectives. Explain the added value that can be obtained by a business when it manages its procurement activities efficiently and effectively. Understand the complex activity of procurement and the challenges it presents for risk management. Develop good quality procurement practices that will manage the expectations of all stakeholders Identify methods by which a procurement function can be measured and performance monitored. Perform contract management activities. Understand ways in which improvements might be identified and implemented. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Procurement and business objectives Stakeholder Management Commercial Specifications Whole Life Costing Targeted procurement Procurement planning Supplier Appraisal and selection RFQ & ITT & Evaluation Contract Management
This course looks at the key processes in supply chains and how they interact; the most common supply chain terms and how they are utilised to describe supply chain activities. It will cover the definitions of transport modes and how to select the most appropriate one; the role of logistics partners in the extended supply chain and the definition and use of Incoterms. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: Explain the term “Supply Chain” Define main activities in Transport & Freight Management Describe the key principles of Warehousing Interpret INCOTERMS COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: Freight terminology & global trade terminology Warehouse, logistics and transport operations Transport modes Parties involved in international shipments INCOTERMS Freight calculations
This foundational course will help all managers to better understand what a supply chain is and how their roles impact and interact with, their end-to-end supply chain process. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO: • Understand the role of the supply chain within the wider business context • Become aware of the fundamental trade-offs in the supply chain (e.g. supply chain cost vs service level, efficiency vs flexibility etc.) • Understand the importance of supply chain planning and be able to identify its key components • Develop awareness of the key challenges in modern inventory management and distribution; become familiar with tested practices that allow responding to these challenges • Understand the meaning of essential supply chain terminology • Understand how supply chain performance affects company financial results COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • What is supply chain management? Why is it important? • The importance of cost versus service • Purchasing and procurement • Manufacturing processes • Demand management • Warehouse and inventory management • Logistics and transport • Risk management
Course Outline: What is “Diversity and Inclusion”? The Cultural Contact Lens - understanding different people's experiences The Social Ecological Model - understanding how individual elements sit within and impact upon social change Finding your ‘why’, and the Business Case for D&I Going above and beyond the Law - the Equality Act (2010) and protected characteristics Becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable Privilege, power, and the Cycle of Oppression An introduction to allyship Summary and questions
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Students should have a fundamental understanding of financial principles and business operations. An understanding of cloud computing is helpful but isn't necessary. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Describe the core capabilities of Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps Describe the capabilities and functionality of Dynamics 365 Finance Describe the capabilities and functionality of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Describe the capabilities and functionality of Dynamics 365 Commerce Describe the capabilities and functionality of Dynamics 365 Human Resources Describe the capabilities and functionality of Dynamics 365 Project Operations (ERP) This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the finance and operations capabilities of Dynamics 365. You will become familiar with the concept of enterprise resource management (ERP), as well as each of the finance and operations apps, including Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365 Commerce , Dynamics 365 Human Resources, and the ERP capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This course will include lecture as well as hands-on-labs. Module 1: Explore the core capabilities of Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps Get introduced to the finance and operations apps Create reports and integrate finance and operations apps Module 2: Learn the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Finance Explore Dynamics 365 Finance core capabilities Explore general ledger Explore accounts payable and accounts receivable Explore expense management, fixed asset management, and budgeting Module 3: Learn the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Identify general capabilities of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Explore warehouse and inventory capabilities Explore manufacturing strategies in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Module 4: Learn the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Commerce Explore Dynamics 365 Commerce capabilities Explore Microsoft Dynamics 365 B2B e-commerce, Store Commerce and Clienteling Module 5: Learn the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Human Resources Explore Dynamics 365 Human Resources core capabilities Explore personnel management capabilities in Dynamics 365 Human Resources Module 6: Learn the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Project Operations Identify project life cycle management capabilities in Dynamics 365 Project Operations Explore the project planning and execution capabilities of 365 Project Operations
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This foundational course to Citrix Workspace intelligence ushers you into the new generation of Citrix. You will discover how intelligent features help organize, guide, and automate the future of your work.You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of web services, APIs, and systems integrations through building microapps designed to boost employee productivity and optimize the end user experience.Through this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Citrix Workspace intelligence features, web services, security considerations and API troubleshooting to help you successfully deploy intelligent workspace features in your environment. This foundational course to Citrix Workspace intelligence ushers you into the new generation of Citrix. You will discover how intelligent features help organize, guide, and automate the future of your work. You will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of web services, APIs, and systems integrations through building microapps designed to boost employee productivity and optimize the end user experience. Through this course, you will learn the fundamentals of Citrix Workspace intelligence features, web services, security considerations and API troubleshooting to help you successfully deploy intelligent workspace features in your environment.