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This two-day programme gives the key insights and understanding of contracting principles and the impact they have on business and operations. The course is designed for individuals involved in or supporting contracting who want to improve their commercial management skills; individuals in functions such as project management, business development, finance, operations who need practical training in commercial management; general audiences wanting to gain a basic understanding of commercial management. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Associate (CCMA) qualification. The programme addresses 31 different subject areas, across the five stages of the contracting process. By the end of the course the participants will be able, among other things, to: Develop robust contract plans, including scope of work and award strategies Conduct effective contracting activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing and to work with stakeholders to improve outcomes Set up and maintain contract management systems Take a proactive approach to managing contracts Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Develop and monitor appropriate and robust Key Performance Indicators to manage the contractor and facilitate improved performance Understand the approvals process and how to develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract management tools, techniques and templates DAY ONE 1 Introductions Aims Objectives Plan for the day 2 Commercial context Explaining the contracting context Define the key objective The importance of contact management Impact upon the business 3 Stakeholders How to undertake stakeholder mapping and analysis Shared vision concept, How to engage with HSE, Finance, Operations 4 Roles and responsibilities Exploring the key roles and responsibilities of contract administrators, HSE, Finance, Divisional managers, etc 5 Initiating the contract cycle Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale and exceptions 6 Specifications Developing robust scope of works Use of performance specifications Output based SOW 7 Strategy and award criteria Developing a robust contract strategy Award submissions/criteria 8 Managing the tender process Review the pre-qualification process Vendor registration rules and processes Creation of bidder lists Evaluation, short listing, and how to use of the 10Cs© model template and app 9 Types of contract Classify the different types of contracts Call-offs Framework agreement Price agreements Supply agreements 10 The contract I: price Understanding contract terms Methods of compensation Lump sum, unit price, cost plus, time and materials, alternative methods Cost plus a fee, target cost, gain share contracts Advanced payments Price escalation clauses DAY TWO 11 Risk How to manage risks Risk classification Mitigation of contractual risks 12 Contractor relationship management session Effectively managing relationships with contractors, Types of relationships Driving forces? Link between type of contract and style of relationship 13 Disputes Dealing with disputes Conflict resolution Negotiation Mediation Arbitration 14 Contract management Measuring and improving contract performance Using KPIs and SLAs Benchmarking Cost controls 15 The contract II: terms and conditions Contract terms and conditions Legal aspects Drafting special terms 16 Managing claims and variations How to manage contract and works variations orders Identifying the causes of variations Contractor claims process 17 Completion Contract close-out process Acceptance/completion Capture the learning/HSE Final payments, evaluation of performance 18 Close Review Final assessment

Nowadays not only do we rely on our commercial and sales staff to hit that bottom line but we expect our engineers and project teams to play their part too - not only through their engineering and management skills but by behaving in a commercially minded way in their dealings with their counterparts in customer or supplier organisations. This means understanding, amongst other things, the issues surrounding the commencement of work ahead of contract, having a clear contract baseline, recognising the broader implications of contract change, the need for timeliness and the consequences of failing to meet the contracted timetable. This practical one-day programme has been designed specifically to give engineers, project staff and others just that understanding. The course is designed principally to provide engineers and project staff with an appreciation of contractual obligations, liabilities, rights and remedies so that they understand the implications of their actions. It is also suitable for business development staff who are negotiating contracts on behalf of the business. The main focus of the day is on creating an awareness of when a situation may have commercial implications that would harm an organisation's business interests if not recognised and handled appropriately and how taking a positive but more commercial approach to those situations can lead to a more positive outcome for the business. As well as providing an understanding of the commercial imperatives the day also focuses on specific areas affecting engineers and project staff, such as the recognition and management of change, the risks when working outside the contract and managing delays in contracts. The course identifies the different remedies that may apply according to the reasons for the delay and provides some thoughts on pushing back should such situations arise. On completion of this programme the participants will: appreciate the need for contractual controls and will have a better understanding of their relevance and how they can be applied, particularly the issues of starting work ahead of contract, implementing changes and inadvertently creating a binding contract by their behaviour; have gained an understanding of the terminology and procedural issues pertaining to contracting within a programme; and be more commercially aware and better equipped for their roles. 1 Basic contract law - bidding and contract formation Purpose of a contract Contract formation - the key elements required to create a legally binding agreement Completeness and enforceability Express and implied terms Conditions v warranties The use of, and issues arising from, standard forms of sale and purchase Use of 'subject to contract' Letters of intent Authority to commit 2 Change management Recognising changes to a contracted requirement Pricing change Implementation and management of change 3 Key contracting terms and conditions By the end of this module participants will be able to identify the key principles associated with: Pricing Getting paid and retaining payment Cashflow Delivery and acceptance Programme delaysExamining some reasons for non-performance...Customer failureContractor's failureNo fault delays ... and the consequences of non-performance: Damages claimsLiquidated damagesForce majeureContinued performance Waiver clauses and recent case law Use of best/reasonable endeavours Contract termination 4 Warranties, indemnities and liability Express and implied warranties Limiting liability 5 Protection of information Forms of intellectual property Background/foreground intellectual property Marking intellectual property Intellectual property rights Copyright Software Confidentiality agreements Internet

AAT Bookkeeping Course Overview Are you looking to develop a career in Bookkeeping? As a successful Bookkeeper, you could earn on average more than £25,000 per year. (Source: National Career Service). And if you want to become a certified bookkeeper with AATQB (AAT Qualified Bookkeeper) status, then it is mandatory that you complete the AAT bookkeeping course to build a successful career in bookkeeping.  Bookkeeping Course Duration You can expect the AAT bookkeeping distance learning courses to take up to 6 months to complete for most students given that you attend classes and assessments regularly. Bookkeeping Courses Tutors Osborne Training tutors are highly qualified with extensive knowledge of bookkeeping. They helped thousands of students to achieve over 96% pass rate and to reach their career goal. They are industry recognised for bookkeeping courses in UK. Bookkeeping Courses from London Campus  Evening, Weekend and Daytime sessions for AAT Bookkeeping courses are offered from London campus. Why Osborne Training? Osborne Training tutors are expert and with many years of industry experience You get 24/7 Access to the State of the Art Virtual Learning Campus Free High quality study material Free exam preparation kit Flexible payment option available Expert Tutorial support from the tutor Student Discount Card from NUS* Exam Booking Service at our campus Various Campus around UK Free Tablet PC ( For Limited Period) Osborne Books are provided for AAT Bookkeeping Courses. Once you successfully complete the bookkeeping course, you will get a certificate from AAT to confirm your professional bookkeeping qualification achievement. Jobs available for Bookkeeper Senior Credit Controller Sales/Purchase Ledger Clerk Accounts senior Senior Bookkeeper In these roles, you could earn on average more than £25,000 annually. (Source: National Career Service) This AAT bookkeeping course is awarded by AAT and broken down into two levels, AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping  (also known as AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping) Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Indirect Tax Once you pass all 5 assessments successfully, you can gain AATQB status giving you competitive edge to build a successful career as a bookkeeper.

Our Train the Trainer Training Course aims to empower your workplace trainers to deliver high quality training courses, programs or internal workshops that inspire your employees to succeed.

R&D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments. In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&D. Whilst R&D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&D continues to flourish. MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Making the most of project management in R&D Characterising R&D projects Applying project management to R&D work Exploiting the potential of project management in R&D Video 2: Promoting success in R&D project management Modelling successful project management Evaluating performance and promoting success The role and skills of the project manager/leader MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Selecting and initiating projects Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects Identifying stakeholders and their goals Characterising and engaging stakeholders Session 2: Defining goals and agreeing deliverables Establishing the full scope of the project Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications MODULE 3: Planning R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Identifying and organising activities Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities Sequencing tasks and estimating durations Session 2: Developing the timeline and resource plan Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan Dealing with estimating uncertainty Accelerating the programme MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&D projects Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Working effectively in project teams Building teamwork in contemporary organisations Recognising each other's skills; building synergy Building good working relationships; handling conflict Video 2: The role of the R&D project team leader Building teamwork: the role of leadership Creating an effective team culture Delegating work and motivating team members MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Characterising uncertainty; identifying risks Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management Focusing the risk management process Identifying and defining risk events Session 2: Managing and controlling risks to the project Evaluating risk events Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies Updating and controlling exposure to risk MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Initiating assignments and managing changes Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture Establishing effective implementation and control procedures Assigning work and managing changes Session 2: Monitoring, managing and developing performance Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques Responding to problems; building performance Managing and controlling multiple project assignments

AAT Level 2 is the first level of qualification for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. This Foundation Certificate in accounting training equips you for an entry-level role in an Accounting or Finance department. Moreover, this AAT course also lays the groundwork for a promising future in the accounting profession. By the end of the course, you will have a greater understanding and skills of manual and computerised accounts and how to use them in a 'real business world' setting. Why AAT? Want a new direction for your career? Think Accountancy, according to statistics, the average salary for Accountants is £50,000; it is the sector where the employ-ability rate is greater than any other sector. What are the benefits after completing AAT courses? A newly qualified AAT member can expect to earn an average of £21,600. Some accounting technicians work as accounts assistant; others go on to become managing directors or finance directors of well-known companies. Some go to work as a self employed accountant as AAT allows the student to become chartered. Osborne Training is an AAT Approved Training Provider in London. In taking the Association of Accounting Technicians qualification with Osborne Training, you will make one of the greatest decisions of your career. Duration You can expect this qualification to take 1-1.5 year to complete for most students. Tutors Tutors are highly qualified with extensive knowledge of accountancy. Study Options Classroom Based - evening, Weekend and Daytime sessions for AAT course from London Campus. Osborne Training continuously opening new campuses throughout the UK. Online Live - Interactive online sessions through world-class Virtual Learning Campus with study materials are delivered to your home address. Distance Learning- Self-Study with Study Material and access to Online study Material through Virtual Learning Campus. Once you finish the AAT qualification and pass all exams successfully, you will receive a globally recognised AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting from AAT. AAT Level 2 Course syllabus Bookkeeping transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Cost Work effectively in finance Using Accounting Software (i.e SAGE)

In the world of equestrian sports and care, unique challenges and risks are ever-present. That's why NR Medical Training presents our tailored Equestrian First Aid and Trauma course, designed especially for riders, horse trainers, stable staff, vets, and anyone involved in the equine field. Taught by experienced Paramedics and EMTs who have seen and managed everything on the course. Spanning a comprehensive 2-day workshop, this hands-on, face-to-face course provides real-world solutions to real-world problems. Whether it's handling a sudden injury during a riding session or managing a complex trauma situation, our course offers you the skills, insights, and confidence to act appropriately.

Formally Safeguarding Children Level 1: One Day Course 10am - 3.30pm Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 & Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) Updated This Course can also be run within your organisation for your staff group at a reduced cost contact us for a quote or if you have any other questions about this course talk to an adviser now online.

Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, irrespective of individual roles. This course is for those who have already completed a Level 1 course and need to gain an advanced knowledge of Child Protection, including working towards becoming a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), manager or policy writer. This course is designed for individuals who work with children in either a paid or voluntary capacity. It relates to the issues surrounding safeguarding children by exploring the concepts of "child vulnerability", "child protection" and "significant harm"; coupled with the individual and organisational responsibilities of protecting children from abuse.

This ilm recognised programme builds on the coaching fundamentals to focus on enhancing the coach’s self-awareness and coaching techniques, refining both practice and skill to develop a coaching style of leadership.