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Management of Value (MoV®) Foundation This interactive MoV® Foundation course provides a modular and case-study-driven approach to learning Management of Value (MoV). The core knowledge is structured and comprehensive; and well-rounded modules cover the methodology and various techniques. A case study is used to help appreciate the relevance of MoV in its practical application. What you will Learn Upon completion of an MoV course candidates should be able to discuss and explain: The main processes and techniques used within MoV and the reasons for using them How MoV may be applied at portfolio, program, project and operational levels The differences in applying MoV at different stages in a project and the expected outputs from a MoV Study at each stage The circumstances under which MoV should be used The concept of value and how value may be improved The main benefits arising from the use of MoV Approaches for implementing MoV How to respond to external and internal influences The principles of embedding MoV into an organization The key topics in document checklists, the toolbox, health check, organizational maturity and individual competence. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Organize and contribute constructively to a Management of Value (MoV) Study Demonstrate a knowledge of MoV principles, processes, approach and environment Analyse a company, program or project to establish its organizational value; includes identification and weighting of Value Drivers Pass the AXELOS MoV Foundation Examination Introduction to value management and MoV Value and Value Management Capabilities, Outcomes, Benefits and Disbenefits What is Value? What is Management of Value (MoV)? Why use MoV? Where use MoV? When MoV should be used? What using MoV involve? Selected MoV benefits Relationship with other AXELOS Global Best Practices and Models How MoV fits with other AXELOS Global Best Practice Guides MoV principles Align with organization's objectives Focus on functions and required outcomes Balance the variables to maximise value Apply throughout the investment decision Tailor MoV to suit the subject Learn from experience and improve Assign clear roles and responsibilities and build a supportive culture MoV processes Frame the programme or project Gather information Analyse information Process information Evaluate and select Develop Value Improving Proposals Implement and share outputs MoV techniques Function Analysis Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) Traditional (or classic) FAST Technical FAST Customer FAST Value Trees Measuring value Value profiling (a.k.a. value benchmarking) Simple multi-attribute rating technique (a.k.a. SMART) Value index Value metrics Value for money (VfM) ratio Value Engineering / Analysis Common techniques used in MoV Analysis of information Benchmarking Process Mapping Root Cause Analysis Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Generating Ideas Brainstorming Evaluation and option selection Option Selection Matrix Idea selection Allocation to Categories Idea Selection Matrix Weighting techniques Paired Comparisons Points Distribution Developing VIPs Developing Proposals Cost Benefit Analysis Building Decisions Implementing VIPs Implementation Plans Feedback Following up Tracking Benefits Approach to Implementation Generic approach to MoV implementation Plan the MoV activities Understand and articulate value Prioritize value Improve value Quantify value Monitor improvements in value Learn lessons Environmental factors Portfolio Considerations Programme considerations Project considerations Operational Considerations Embedding MoV into an organization Benefits of Embedding MoV into an organization MoV Policy MoV Policy Composition Embedding MoV into an organisation Key steps Suggested MoV Management Structure Overcoming barriers We do it anyway It takes up too much time We can't afford to make the changes What's in it for me? Don't fix it if it ain't broke Fixed returns on investment MoV products Briefing Meeting Agenda (A.1) Communications Checklist (A.2) Equipment list for an Effective Study/Workshop (A.3) Invitation to join the Study Team (A.4) Option Evaluation Matrix (A.5) Plan the Study (A.6) Recording Idea Selection (A.7) Reporting Study outputs (A.8) Scoping the Study (A.9) Study or Workshop Handbook (A.10) Value-Improvement Proposal Forms (A.11) Value Improvement Tracking Report (A.12) MoV toolbox MoV health check and maturity model P3M3 Maturity Model MoV Maturity Model (aligned with P3M3)

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ITIL® 4 Foundation: In-House Training ITIL® 4 is built on the established core of best practice in the ITIL® guidance. ITIL® 4 provides a practical and flexible approach to move to the new world of digital transformation and embrace an end-to-end operating model for the delivery and operation of products and services. ITIL® 4 also provides a holistic end-to-end picture that integrates frameworks such as Lean IT, Agile, and DevOps. The ITIL® 4 Foundation is based on the exam specifications specified by AXELOS for the ITIL® 4 Foundation certification. The fundamental objective of this course is to help the participants understand the key concepts of service management and the ITIL® 4 service management framework and prepare for the ITIL® 4 Foundation exam. In addition, this course offers a rich learning experience that helps the participants relate ITIL® to their own work environment. The course includes a case study (based on a fictitious organization, 'Axle Car Hire') that will help the participants understand and experience the ITIL® guiding principles, service value, practices through real-world challenges and opportunities. The rich learning experience is supported by additional learning tools such as pre-course reading materials, post-course reading material, and a set of quick reference cards. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Understand the key concepts of ITIL® service management Understand how ITIL® guiding principles can help an organization to adopt and adapt ITIL® service management Understand the four dimensions of ITIL® service management Understand the purpose and components of the ITIL® service value system, and activities of the service value chain, and how they interconnect Understand the key concepts of continual improvement Learn the various ITIL® practices and how they contribute to value chain activities Course Introduction Let's Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to IT Service Management in the Modern World Introduction to ITIL® 4 Structure and Benefits of ITIL® 4 Case Study: Axle Car Hire Case Study: Meet the Key People at Axle Case Study: The CIOs Vision for Axle Exam Details ITIL® 4 Certification Scheme Service Management - Key Concepts Intent and Context Key Terms Covered in the Module Module Learning Objectives Value and Value Co-Creation Value: Service, Products, and Resources Service Relationships Value: Outcomes, Costs, and Risks Exercise: Multiple-Choice Questions The Guiding Principles Intent and Context Identifying Guiding Principles Key Terms Covered in the Module Module Learning Objectives The Seven Guiding Principles Applying the Guiding Principles Exercise: Multiple-Choice Questions The Four Dimensions of Service Management Intent and Context The Four Dimensions Key Terms Covered in the Module The Four Dimensions and Service Value System Module Learning Objectives Organizations and People Information and Technology Partners and Suppliers Value Streams and Processes External Factors and Pestle Model Exercise: Multiple-Choice Questions Service Value System Intent and Context Service Value System and Service Value Chain Module Learning Objectives Overview of Service Value System Overview of the Service Value Chain Exercise: Multiple-Choice Questions Continual Improvement Intent and Context Key Terms Covered in the Module Introduction to Continual Improvement Module Learning Objectives The Continual Improvement Model Relationship between Continual Improvement and Guiding Principles Exercise: Multiple-Choice Questions The ITIL® Practices Intent and Context ITIL® Management Practices Key Terms Covered in the Module Module Learning Objectives The Continual Improvement Practice The Change Control Practice The Incident Management Practice The Problem Management Practice The Service Request Management Practice The Service Desk Practice The Service Level Management Practice Purpose of ITIL® Practices Exercise: Crossword Puzzle

RESILIA™ Foundation: In-House Training AXELOS RESILIA™: Cyber Resilience Best Practice is designed to help commercial and government organizations around the world prevent, detect, and correct any impact cyber attacks will have on the information required to do business. Adding RESILIA to the existing AXELOS global best practice portfolio, including ITIL® and PRINCE2®, brings a common cyber resilience best practice for security, IT service management, and business. Active cyber resilience is achieved through people, process, and technology. The RESILIA™ Foundation course starts with the purpose, key terms, the distinction between resilience and security, and the benefits of implementing cyber resilience. It introduces risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities. Further, it explains the relevance of common management standards and best practice frameworks to achieve cyber resilience. Subsequently, it identifies the cyber resilience processes, the associated control objectives, interactions, and activities that should be aligned with corresponding ITSM activities. In the final part of the course, it describes the segregation of duties and dual controls related to cyber resilience roles and responsibilities. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose, benefits, and key terms of cyber resilience Demonstrate your knowledge of the risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose of a management system and how best practices and standards can contribute Demonstrate your knowledge of the cyber resilience strategy, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience design, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience transition, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience operation, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience continual improvement, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose and benefits of segregation of duties and dual controls Course Introduction Course Learning Objectives Course Agenda Activities Course Book Structure RESILIA Certification Introduction to Cyber Resilience What is Cyber Resilience? Defining Cyber Resilience Balancing in Cyber Resilience Characteristics of Cyber Resilience Risk Management Understanding Risk Management: Discussion Defining Risk Management Addressing Risks and Opportunities Managing Cyber Resilience Why and What of Management Systems? Management Systems Common Management Standards and Frameworks Cyber Resilience Strategy What is Strategy? Cyber Resilience Strategy and Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Strategy Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Design Why Cyber Resilience Design? Cyber Resilience Design Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Design Aligning ITSM Processes with Cyber Resilience Processes Cyber Resilience Transition Why Cyber Resilience Transition? Basics of Cyber Resilience Transition Cyber Resilience Transition: Controls Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Operation The Purpose of Cyber Resilience Operation Security Controls in Cyber Resilience Operation Interaction Between IT Processes and Cyber Resilience Interaction Between ITSM Functions and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Continual Improvement Continual or Continuous Improvement Maturity Models Continual Improvement Controls The Seven-Step Improvement Process The ITIL CSI Approach Cyber Resilience Roles & Responsibilities Segregating Duties Dual Controls

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Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster® (CSP®-SM): In-House Training Certified Scrum Professionals challenge their teams to improve the way Scrum and Agile principles are applied. They have demonstrated experience, documented training, and proven knowledge in Scrum. Are you ready to take your knowledge and skillset in your role as Scrum Master to the next level? If so, it's time to elevate your career further by earning the Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster (CSP®-SM) certification. What you will Learn Learn to find practical solutions and improve your implementation of Scrum in the workplace. Aside from the pride gained and earning potential of attaining CSP® level, you can also: Attend exclusive CSP® events with other leaders in Scrum and Agile Attract more recruiters and command a higher rate of pay Establish a gateway and milestone toward becoming CST®, CEC, or CTC Receive a free premium subscription to the world's largest Agile assessment and continuous improvement platform, Comparative Agility®

Management of Risk (M_o_R®) Practitioner: In-House Training The M_o_R® Practitioner course has been designed to provide learners with the opportunity to practice the practical application of the M_o_R method and covers the twelve M_o_R principles: Approach, Process and the basic techniques essential to managing risks using the M_o_R guidance. The purpose of the M_o_R Practitioner qualification is to confirm that the learner has achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor M_o_R in a scenario situation. What you will Learn At the end of the M_o_R Practitioner course, learners will gain competencies in: M_o_R framework (principles, approach based on risk documentation, process steps, and embedding and reviewing M_o_R principles Outline of M_o_R approach documents (including policy, process guide, and risk communications plan) Risk identification, assessment, and control Embedding and reviewing M_o_R M_o_R organizational perspectives (strategic, program, project, operational) Benefits The M_o_R Practitioner course offers a wide-ranging set of guidelines that will help in the management of risk in a project or program environment. It will help prepare learners for the M_o_R Practitioner Exam. They will feel more confident in approaching risk management after attending the course and will be aware of the use of different techniques that can assist in this task, including: Improved basis for effective strategy formation Reduced time spent fire-fighting and fewer unwelcome surprises Increased likelihood of successful change initiative outcomes Closer internal focus on doing the right things properly Increase in efficient use of resources waste and fraud Better management of contingency resources M_o_R roles and responsibilities M_o_R health check M_o_R maturity model Risk specialisms (including business continuity management) Introduction Introduction to the course What is a risk? What is risk management? Why is risk management so important? Basic risk definitions The development of knowledge about risk management Corporate governance and internal control Where and when should risk management be applied? M_o_R Principles The purpose of M_o_R principles Aligns with objectives Fits the context Engages stakeholders Provides clear guidance Informs decision-making Facilitates continual improvement Creates a supportive culture Achieves measurable value Risk management maturity models M_o_R Approach Relationship between the documents Risk management policy Risk management process guide Risk management strategy Risk register Issue register Risk response plan Risk improvement plan Risk communications plan M_o_R Process Common process barriers Identify - contexts Identify - the risks Assess - estimate Assess - evaluate Plan Implement Communication throughout the process M_o_R Perspectives Strategic perspective Programme perspective Project perspective Operational perspective Risk Specialisms Business continuity management Incident and crisis management Health and Safety management Financial risk management Environmental risk management Reputational risk management Contract risk management

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About this Training Course Oil & Gas professionals increasingly need to translate complex findings, analysis and recommendations for effective decision-making. If you face challenges in getting your findings into paper, you will benefit from this training course. The Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills for Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals course focuses on the unique needs of technical professionals who write for both technical and non-technical readers. This separately bookable training course will demonstrate how technical professionals can use their technical knowledge and logical edge to write in a reader-friendly style, produce grammatically accurate reports and persuasively communicate for buy-in purposes. An ILM Recognised programme. Training Objectives LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING SKILLS By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Write and turn-around accurate technical documents quickly to meet deadlines and productivity goals Understand how technical reports should be structured by applying a systematic approach to the writing task, involving planning, drafting, revision and production Use clear & powerful language to target and persuade readers for positive results Use tried and tested proof reading techniques to check and review documents more effectively Identify and avoid common pitfalls in technical report writing LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TECHNICAL PRESENTATION SKILLS By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Present and sell your technical presentation more effectively both internally and externally Plan and structure your meetings and presentations for maximum effect Capture your technical and non-technical audience by delivering your presentation with power and authority Handle questions, interruptions and objections with confidence Target Audience This programme has been researched and developed for all Oil & Gas Engineers and Technical Professionals Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your course leader managed the Business Skills Unit of the British Council programmes as well as oversee all training-related matters from 1997. The trainer considers himself a trainer first and specialises predominantly in high-level writing and technical report writing programmes. In addition to conducting training in Technical Writing, the trainer has also been the chief editor for many large writing projects. These include a year-long project editing the entire Start-Up Manual (including the Black Start Manual) for Nippon Oil's Helang Integrated Platform, a 4-month project rewriting the manuals for the Puteri Dulang FSO off Terengganu, and editing the current revision of the PETRONAS Procedures and Guidelines for Upstream Activities (PPGUA). POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information post training support and fees applicable Accreditions And Affliations