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Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course An ACHE-Accredited Executive Program | $1,200 USD Sharpen Your Strategic and Financial Leadership in Healthcare This highly interactive program is designed exclusively for executives and fellows of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) who are ready to elevate their strategic and financial decision-making capabilities through immersive simulation-based learning. Delivered over a series of six engaging Zoom sessions, the Applied Strategic Healthcare Leadership Course equips you with critical tools to drive performance in your healthcare organization while earning 12 ACHE continuing professional education credits. What Makes This Course Unique? Simulation-Based Learning: Leverage the industry-leading Healthcare Hero hospital management simulation, used in top-tier MHA and MBA programs globally. Team-Based Executive Challenge: Work in teams to manage a virtual hospital, facing real-world challenges and dynamic market forces. Experiential Learning: Make executive-level decisions across strategy, operations, and finance in a safe, competitive environment that mirrors the complexities of modern healthcare. Facilitated by Experts: Guided by experienced healthcare and simulation facilitators with deep knowledge of executive leadership and health system strategy. Course Format 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 contact hours total) The zoom sessions will run weekly from Saturday 11am-1pm Eastern, starting on April 5th Combines strategic and financial management lectures with 8 intensive simulation rounds Practice rounds to build confidence, followed by a competitive live game Final session includes a powerful executive debrief to help you apply insights directly to your organization Key Learning Outcomes By completing this program, you will: ✔ Apply advanced strategy frameworks tailored to healthcare ✔ Strengthen your financial leadership with healthcare-specific KPIs and analysis ✔ Improve team-based executive decision-making under real-world pressure ✔ Learn how to balance mission, margin, and market dynamics ✔ Take home actionable insights to drive performance improvement in your role Who Should Enroll This course is ideal for: ACHE members and fellows seeking executive-level simulation training Healthcare executives responsible for strategy, operations, or finance MHA/MBA graduates looking to sharpen applied skills Leaders preparing for expanded organizational responsibility Program Fee 💲 $1,200 USD (Includes full simulation access, live facilitation, team coaching, and all course materials.) Enroll Now About the Simulation Healthcare Hero is a highly acclaimed hospital management simulation designed to challenge participants with the real-world complexities of running a competitive healthcare system. Trusted by leading universities and executive education programs worldwide. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is this course designed for? This program is specifically designed for healthcare executives, ACHE members, and fellows who wish to enhance their strategic, financial, and leadership capabilities through applied learning. It’s also ideal for senior managers preparing for executive roles. 2. How does the Healthcare Hero simulation work? Healthcare Hero is an interactive, web-based hospital management simulation. Working in teams, you will make key decisions across hospital strategy, operations, and finance, while competing against other teams in a dynamic, simulated healthcare market. No prior simulation experience is required—full guidance will be provided. 3. How much time will I need to commit? The program consists of 6 x 2-hour Zoom sessions (12 hours total), spread over several weeks. Between sessions, you may wish to review materials or discuss strategies with your team, but no additional time commitment is required. 4. What topics will be covered? You will explore critical areas such as healthcare strategy, financial management, team leadership, and decision-making under pressure. The course blends applied simulation rounds with lectures on strategic management and financial leadership in healthcare. 5. Will I earn ACHE continuing professional education (CPE) credits? Yes, this program is eligible for 12 ACHE-approved CPE credits, contributing toward your ongoing professional development. 6. Do I need prior experience with simulations? No simulation experience is needed. The first sessions include practice rounds and onboarding to help you get comfortable with the platform and decision-making process. 7. How will teams be formed? Participants will be assigned to teams during the first session to encourage collaboration, peer learning, and networking. Team performance will be key to success in the simulation. 8. What’s included in the course fee? Your $1,200 USD fee includes access to the Healthcare Hero simulation, live facilitation, course materials, team coaching, and participation in all Zoom sessions. 9. Is there a certificate of completion? Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course and simulation rounds. This can be used to demonstrate CPE credits to ACHE. 10. Can I cancel or transfer my registration? Cancellations are allowed up to 14 days before the course start date for a full refund. Transfers to a future cohort are available subject to availability. Please contact us directly to process cancellations or transfers.
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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 31st March 2025
At HFX Training, we are passionate about business simulations because they bring learning to life through hands-on experience. This Level 1 Certification Program is the first step in our Instructor Training Certification Pathway, equipping you to confidently use the Healthcare Hero simulation in your teaching environment. In this program, you will experience the simulation as a student, navigating its complexities and dynamics. Upon successfully completing Level 1, you’ll be ready to advance to Level 2 Training, where you will deepen your expertise in simulation facilitation and administration. The program is cohort-based, and the timetable is coordinated in advance through discussions with the HFX team to ensure maximum participation. For more information on the program structure, instructional materials, and certification requirements, please read on. What to Expect: The Healthcare Hero simulation places you in charge of a fictional hospital. Over eight simulation rounds - each representing one quarter of business operations - you will make strategic decisions to optimize patient care while managing staffing, capacity, quality, and finances. Throughout the simulation, you’ll navigate challenges like healthcare and economic crises, all while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Your ultimate goal is to outperform competing hospitals managed by other participants in the program. Program and Certification Requirements This program equips you to confidently lead the simulation by requiring more than attendance or participation. To earn certification, you must: Thoroughly Prepare: Review all instructional materials and the scenario manual before the course begins. Fully Participate: Attend all Zoom sessions and complete each simulation round with focus and effort. Demonstrate Mastery: Show a comprehensive understanding of the simulation’s dynamics, decision-making processes, and strategies during practice and live rounds. Engage in Reflection: Actively participate in debrief sessions, assess your performance, and identify strategies for improvement. This certification ensures you are equipped to facilitate this complex simulation with confidence. Auditing the course is an option, but participants who choose to audit will not receive certification. Program Format The program is delivered intensively over one or more Zoom sessions, totaling six hours. This compressed format demands your full attention and focus to successfully navigate the simulation’s complexities. Eligibility Requirements: By registering for this training program, you acknowledge the following: You have discussed your needs with the HFX team and confirmed that the simulation aligns with your class or program objectives. You are an instructor at an academic institution. You agree to the confidentiality terms and commit not to distribute, disclose, or replicate any program content for purposes outside of this training. This program is offered in goodwill to academic instructors as a resource to enhance their teaching. As part of this agreement, you understand that all materials, including the simulation itself, are proprietary to HFX and its partners. Any use of these materials for purposes beyond this program, such as developing similar tools or simulations, is strictly prohibited. Course Structure: After registering, you will gain immediate access to the simulation’s instructional materials. This includes: The Scenario Manual: Your guide to understanding the game. The Capacity Planner Worksheet and Financial Planning Worksheet: Tools to help you strategize. The Strategy Planning Exercise: Designed to align your decisions with overall objectives. The Portal Guide: A walkthrough of the simulation platform. The program unfolds in four key phases: Phase 1: Pre Zoom Call / Study / Set Up Register using the button at the bottom of this page. Review the instructional materials thoroughly. Once the cohort is finalized, you will be sent your login credentials for the simulation itself. Try to submit decisions for the first practice round using the simulation portal at www.simulationportal.com. Phase 2: Play We run two practice rounds over the first 2 hours of the zoom call. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the platform and decision-making process, and think through what your strategy might be in the live game. The simulation resets ("zeroed") after the practice rounds. A brief session will clarify lessons learned and expectations for the live rounds. Over eight rounds, you’ll compete against other participants while refining your strategic decisions. Phase 3: Feedback Reflect on your performance during a structured debrief, including: Strengths and areas for improvement. Insights into competitors’ strategies. Strategic lessons learned, and applicability to local healthcare organizations. Phase 4: Implementation Planning Work with the HFX team to plan your first application of the simulation in a teaching environment. Certification Outcome Upon completing this program, you will earn the HFX Instructor Training Certification: Level One, signifying your expertise in conducting impactful simulation-based training using Healthcare Hero.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for People in different roles and at various stages in their careers can benefit from this fundamentals course. This includes IT professionals, business stakeholders and others who want to be exposed to the customer engagement capabilities of Dynamics 365, students, recent graduates, and people changing careers who want to leverage Dynamics 365 to move to the next level. Overview Describe the customer engagement apps and what they have in common Describe the standard marketing processes and how Dynamics 365 Marketing addresses them Describe Dynamics 365 Marketing features and capabilities Describe additional marketing apps Describe the standard sales processes and how Dynamics 365 Sales addresses them Describe Dynamics 365 Sales capabilities Describe additional sales apps such as Sales Insights and Sales Navigator Describe the standard customer service processes and how Dynamics 365 Customer Serviceaddresses them Describe Dynamics Customer Service capabilities Describe additional sales apps such as Sales Insights and Sales Navigator Describe the standard field service business processes and how Dynamics 365 Field Service addresses Describe how to generate Work Orders Describe the scheduling capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Describe the inventory management capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Describe the asset management capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Describe project-based customer engagement processes addressed by Dynamics 365 Project Operations Describe the sales capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations Describe the project management capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations Describe the resource utilization capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations This course will provide you with a broad introduction to the customer engagement capabilities of Dynamics 365. You will become familiar with the concept of customer engagement, as well as each of the customer engagement apps, including Dynamics 365 Marketing, Dynamics 365 Sales, Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Dynamics 365 Field Service, and the customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations. This course will include lecture as well as hands-on labs. Learn the Fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Marketing Get introduced to the Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps Examine Dynamics 365 Marketing Describe Dynamics 365 Marketing capabilities Review Additional Marketing Apps Learn the Fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Sales Explore Dynamics 365 Sales Manage the sales lifecycle with Dynamics 365 Sales Review additional sales apps Learn the Fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Customer Service Examine Dynamics 365 Customer Service Describe Dynamics Customer Service capabilities Review additional customer service apps Learn the Fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Field Service Examine Dynamics Field Service Generate Work Orders in Dynamics 365 Field Service Describe the scheduling capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Examine the inventory management capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Review the asset management capabilities of Dynamics 365 Field Service Learn the Fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Project Operations (CRM) Examine Dynamics 365 Project Operations Describe the sales capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations Plan projects with Dynamics 365 Project Operations Review the resource utilization capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Operations Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-910T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) 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 MB-910T00 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) 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.
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developers Overview By the end of this course, you will learn to develop fully realized solutions by using standardized application coding patterns. In this course, you will learn the tasks needed to fulfill the role of developer in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps. The Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (FO) developer is a key technical resource that implements and extends the application to meet the requirements of the business. Module 1: Overview & Architecturen Explore the ecosystem and main components Explore the technical architecture Explore design and deployment considerations Module 2: Developer Tools Manage implementations by using Lifecycle Services Manage source code by using version control Customize by using Visual Studio Module 3: Solution Design Implement application lifecycle management Module 4: AOT Elements Build extended data types and enumerations Build tables Build forms and optimize form performance Create classes Create other user interface elements Module 5: Code Development & Testing Explore the test framework and use tools Get started with development using X++ Develop object-oriented code Use RSAT tool Module 6: Data Migration Prepare data for migration Module 7: Frameworks Introduction Explore extensions and the extension framework Extend elements SysOperationSandbox framework Summary Module 8: Integration Identify data integration patterns and scenarios Implement data integration concepts and solutions Implement the data management package API Data integrations Integrate with Microsoft Azure Connecting to Power Platform services Consume business events Integrate Finance and Operations apps with Microsoft Dataverse Module 9: Reporting Explore the reporting tools Build reports Build workspaces Manage data sources with external data stores Module 10: Security & Performance Work with performance and monitoring tools Implement role-based security Apply basic performance optimization techniques Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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 MB-500T00 Dynamics 365 - Finance and Operations Apps Developer 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.
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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Sales Representatives (SR), Sales Managers and End-users who have an interest in the Sales components of Dynamics 365. Students should have an existing working knowledge of either Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. As a minimum, students should attend the prerequisite course Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Overview Understand the features and tools that exist in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for SR?s and Sales Managers. Be familiar with the stages of the Sales Order. Process in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Understand the fundamentals of Lead and Opportunity Management. Be able to track, manage, qualify Leads and convert to Opportunities and related customer records in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Know how to disqualify and cancel Leads, and convert Activity records to Leads and Opportunities. Understand how to collaborate on Opportunities with other SR?s and close Opportunity records as Won and Lost. Be able to track Competitors and Stakeholders. Understand how to view Resolution Activities. Add Products and Write-In Products to Opportunities. Build and maintain a repository of Products, Product Bundles and Product Families in the Product Catalog. Configure Unit Groups, Price Lists and Discount Lists. Work with Product Properties and view a Product Hierarchy. Create Quotes and add Products. Work with the Sales Order Process to convert Quotes to Orders and Invoices. Fulfill Orders and manage Invoice payments. Explore the Sales Reports and create a custom Sales Report using the Reporting Wizard in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Understand the significance of Sales Goal Management and Metrics in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Explore the Sales Charts and Dashboards and create a custom Sales Dashboard in Microsoft Dynamics 365. This course provides students with a detailed hands-on experience of the Salesfeatures and components of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Introduction Sales Order Process Scenarios An Introduction to Sales in Dynamics 365 The Dynamics 365 Platform Dynamics 365 Sales Fundamentals Security Considerations Where to get Help Further Reading and Resources Lead Management The Lead Management Process Working with Lead Records Working with the Lead Form Lead Assignment Leads and Activities Qualifying a Lead Disqualifying a Lead Opportunities Management Introduction to Opportunities The Opportunity Views The Opportunity Form Opportunity Sales Process Closing an Opportunity Resolution Activities Products Introduction to the Product Catalog Adding Products Configuring Unit Groups Price Lists and Price List Items Quotes, Orders and Invoices Introduction to Order Processing Adding Products to an Opportunity Working with Quotes Working with Orders Working with Invoices Sales Analysis Introduction to Sales Analysis in Dynamics 365 The Sales Reports The Reporting Wizard Working with Sales Charts Working with Sales Dashboards Working with Sales Goals and Metrics
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Information workers, IT Professionals and Developers. Students should have an existing working knowledge of either Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Overview Understand the features and tools that exist in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customizers Be aware of integrating complimenting Microsoft products such as SharePoint, Skpe for Business and Exchange Undertake and carry out the initial setup and configuration required in a Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment Design and configure a comprehensive Security model using the inbuilt tools in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customize the Dynamics 365 schema by creating custom Entities, Fields and Relationships Design custom Information Forms, Quick View Forms, Quick Create Forms and System Views Create System Charts, Dashboards and Interactive Experience Dashboards Create and manage Business Rules using the Business Rule Designer Plan, design and implement best practice Workflow, Business Process Flows and Custom Actions Be able to apply best practice methodology using Unmanaged and Managed Solutions to deploy Microsoft Dynamics 365 customizations and patches This course provides students with a detailed hands-on experience of setting up, customizing, configuring and maintaining the CRM components of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Attendees of this course will gain an in-depth understanding of the Dynamics 365 security model, learn how to customize the Dynamics 365 framework, create and maintain powerful workflows and business process flows and use solutions to package and deploy customizations across multiple Dynamics 365 environments. The course applies to both Business and Enterprise Editions of Dynamics 365 as well as Online and On-premise deployments. Introduction Getting familiar with the versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM\365 Get acquainted with the Dynamics 365 framework Review the Dynamics 365 interfaces, devices and apps Understand the tools for Dynamics 365 customizers A brief overview of Solutions Understand the differences between Dynamics 365 organisations and environments Review further reading and resources Set up the lab environment - Acme Enterprises Event Management Solution Initial Setup and Configuration An introduction to Dynamics 365 online setup An introduction to Dynamics 365 on premise setup Review the System Settings area Understand how to configure Auto Save Settings Understand how to configure Format Settings Understand how to configure Email Settings Understand how to configure Skype Integration Understand how to configure SharePoint Integration Security Design and configure Business Units Configure Security Roles Manage Users and Teams Implement Access Teams Configure Hierarchy Security Creating and Managing Entities Introduction to the Dynamics 365 schema Review the different Entity Types Create new Custom Entities Managing Entity Ownership Managing Entity Properties Custom Entity Security Review Entities and Solutions Customizing Fields Introduction to Field Customization Understand the different Field Types Review Field Formats Create a new Field Review Fields and Solutions Implement a Calculated Field Configure Field Level Security Customizing Relationships and Mappings Introduction to Relationships Review the different Relationship Types Create a Relationship Review Relationships and Solutions Understand Relationship Behavior Implement a Hierarchy Relationship Configure Field Mappings Customizing Forms, Views and Visualizations The process to create a new Form Review the different Form types Using the Form Designer Customizing the Main, Quick View and Quick Create Forms Configure Form Security Review the different View types Customizing System Views Customizing System Charts and Dashboards Workflows, Business Process Flows and Custom Actions Introduction to Processes Workflow Business Process Flows Custom Actions Solution Management An introduction to Solution Management How to add and administer components in a Solution The differences between unmanaged and managed Solutions How to export and import a Solution How to set Managed Properties for a Solution What happens when you delete a Solution How to Clone a Solution Patch How to Clone a Solution