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PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner: In-House Training PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner is a solution combining the flexibility and responsiveness of Agile with the clearly defined framework of PRINCE2®. PRINCE2 Agile® framework covers a wide range of agile concepts, including SCRUM, Kanban, and Lean Startup. The PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner certification teaches you to blend structure, governance, and control with agile methods, techniques, and approaches. The strength of PRINCE2® lies in the areas of project direction and project management, whereas Agile has a very strong focus on product delivery. When PRINCE2® and agile are combined, project direction, project management, and project delivery are optimized to create a complete project management solution. PRINCE2 Agile® is an extension module tailored for forward-thinking organizations and individuals already benefiting from PRINCE2®. It provides further guidance on how to apply agile methods to the world's most recognized project management method. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to demonstrate that you can apply and tailor PRINCE2 Agile® in a scenario situation. What you will Learn Understand the basic concepts of common agile ways of working Understand the purpose and context for combining PRINCE2® and the agile way of working Able to apply and evaluate the focus areas to a project in an agile context Able to fix and flex the aspects of a project in an agile context Apply the PRINCE2® principles and tailor the themes, processes, and management products to a project in an agile context To learn through the use of theory and practical exercises Prepare for the PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner exam Benefits Agile methods allow organizations to realize the benefits of products and potentially an earlier return on investment while products are being developed and improved Improved communication through the use of common terminology across PRINCE2® and agile disciplines Develop a clear definition of how agile can govern a project's delivery, while PRINCE2® governs projects as a whole Seamless integration: PRINCE2 Agile® will complementPMBOK® GuideandAPM Body of Knowledge® just as PRINCE2® does currently. It will also be of interest for Program Managers with MSP® who need to understand how projects relate to the delivery mechanism. The most up-to-date and relevant view of Agile project management methodologies, PRINCE2 Agile® references the 'flow-based' working featured in Kanban in addition to other agile concepts not covered in other qualifications Agile Overview & Blending PRINCE2 and Agile Agile overview Blending PRINCE2 and Agile Fix and Flex, Agile and PRINCE2 Processes & Starting a Project Fix and Flex Agile and the PRINCE2 Processes; Starting up a project and Initiating a project Business case theme Change and Organization Themes& Principles Change theme Organization theme Agile and PRINCE2 Principles and the Agilometer Managing Product Delivery and Scrum & Plans and Progress Themes Managing product delivery and Scrum Plans Theme and Progress Theme Quality, Controlling & Managing a Stage and Directing Projects and Contracts Quality Theme Controlling a stage and Frequent Releases Managing a stage boundary Directing a project and contracts Closing a project Tailoring PRINCE2 Productsand Other Practices Tailoring PRINCE2 products and other practices

Managing Benefits™ Foundation: In-House Training The APMG International Managing Benefits and Swirl Device logo is a trademark of The APM Group Limited, used under permission of The APM Group Limited. All rights reserved. Benefits are not simply just one aspect of project and programme management (PPM) - rather, they are the rationale for the investment of taxpayers' and shareholders' funds in change initiatives. Managing Benefits is designed to complement existing best practices in portfolio, programme and project management (such as PRINCE2®, MSP®, P3O® & MoP®), and consolidates existing guidance while expanding on the specific practices and techniques aimed at optimizing benefits realization. The purpose of the Managing Benefits guidance and certification scheme is to provide you with generally applicable guidance encompassing benefits management principles, practices, and techniques, and to prepare you to take and pass the Foundation exam on the last day. Managing Benefits provides: An overview of benefits management - what it is, the case for doing it, and some common misconceptions that can limit its effectiveness in practice Descriptions of the seven principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are built, and examples of how they have been applied in practice Guidance on how to apply benefits management at a portfolio level, as well as at an individual project or programme level Details of the five practices in the Benefits Management Cycle and examples of how they have been applied in practice Advice on how to get started in implementing effective benefits management practices and sustain progress What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Define benefits, benefits management and related terms, and the objectives of benefits management Explain the principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are based Define the practices contained within the Benefits Management Cycle and relevant techniques applicable to each practice Describe key elements of portfolio-based benefits management, as well as the scope of key roles and responsibilities for benefits management and the typical contents of the main benefits management documentation Identify barriers to effective benefits management and strategies to overcome them, including the key success characteristics of benefits management Improve your ability to pass the APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Certification exam Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Overview of Managing Benefits The Benefits Management Model Key Benefits Management Practices What is Benefits Management? Definitions Value and Value Management Why do we need benefits management? Objectives Benefits Management Principles Align benefits with strategy Start with the end in mind Utilize successful delivery methods Integrate benefits with performance management Manage benefits from a portfolio perspective Apply effective governance Develop a value culture The Benefits Management Cycle Barriers to effective and efficient benefits management and overcoming them Key success characteristics of effective benefits management Key roles, responsibilities, and documentation Benefits Management Practice 1 - Identify and Quantify Benefits Management Practice 2 - Value and Appraise Benefits Management Practice 3 - Plan Benefits Management Practice 4 - Realize Benefits Management Practice 5 - Review Portfolio-based Benefits Management Implementing and Sustaining Progress APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Exam

Project Contract Management Skills: In-House Training Contracts are a critical part of most large or strategic projects/programs. As such, it is imperative that Project and Program Managers be well versed on basic implications of a contract as well as best practices in contract management. While not as critical a need, anyone involved in projects that involve external relationships should have a healthy appreciation for the power of good contract management. The overall goal of the course is to provide knowledge to manage complex contracts in a global environment. What You Will Learn After this program, you will be able to: Explain overall project procurement process from a buyer and seller perspective Recognize the importance of key contractual terms and how they affect projects Evaluate and contribute to the pre-contract documents and processes Identify and mitigate common pitfalls throughout the procurement process Utilize techniques to administer contracts Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The Importance of Contract Management Terms and Definitions Contract Management Process Legal Systems Codes of Conduct Planning Business Analysis Procurement Management Plan Procurement Statement of Work (SOW) Common Pitfalls Solicit Contract Market Analysis Bid documents Sellers' Proposals Pitfalls Execute Contract Evaluate and Award Contract Negotiate Contract Execute Contract Common Pitfalls Deliver the Contract Preparing to Deliver Project Plan Risk Management Common Pitfalls Administer Contract Enabling Contract Management Contract Performance Monitoring and Control Change Management Financial Management / Payment Dispute Management & Resolution Contract Completion and Closure

ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support: In-House Training The ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support module is part of the Managing Professional stream for ITIL® 4. Candidates need to pass the related certification exam for working towards the Managing Professional (MP) designation. This course is based on the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support exam specifications from AXELOS. With the help of ITIL® 4 concepts and terminology, exercises, and examples included in the course, candidates acquire the relevant knowledge required to pass the certification exam. What You Will Learn The learning objectives of the course are based on the following learning outcomes of the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support exam specification: Understand how to plan and build a service value stream to create, deliver, and support services Know how relevant ITIL® practices contribute to the creation, delivery, and support across the SVS and value streams Know how to create, deliver, and support services Organization and Culture Organizational Structures Team Culture Continuous Improvement Collaborative Culture Customer-Oriented Mindset Positive Communication Effective Teams Capabilities, Roles, and Competencies Workforce Planning Employee Satisfaction Management Results-Based Measuring and Reporting Information Technology to Create, Deliver, and Support Service Integration and Data Sharing Reporting and Advanced Analytics Collaboration and Workflow Robotic Process Automation Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning CI / CD Information Model Value Stream Anatomy of a Value Stream Designing a Value Stream Value Stream Mapping Value Stream to Create, Deliver, and Support Services Value Stream for Creation of a New Service Value Stream for User Support Value Stream Model for Restoration of a Live Service Prioritize and Manage Work Managing Queues and Backlogs Shift-Left Approach Prioritizing Work Commercial and Sourcing Considerations Build or Buy Sourcing Models Service Integration and Management

Business Process Modeling: In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®). Learn more at www.iil.com/bacp A process model is a description of a process in terms of its steps or actions, the data flowing between them and participants in the process, machines, systems, and organizations involved. Modeling is a critical business analysis skill. It applies graphical and text communication techniques to describe the actions, objects, and relationships acted upon in the process and the steps that act upon them. This course teaches the technique of process modeling and ties together the core methods of process, behavior, and data modeling to enable business analysts to fully describe business processes in levels of detail from multiple perspectives. What you will Learn Upon completion, participants will be able to: Identify business processes and their components Work with UML diagrams Use process modeling in business diagramming Diagram and model business processes Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst The IIBA® BABOK® Knowledge Areas Business Process Modeling (BPM) and the business analyst A practical approach to business process modeling The Context for Modeling Business Processes Overview of context for business process modeling Analyzing stakeholder information Modeling best practices Critical inputs for BPM: Business Rules Critical inputs for BPM: Context Diagrams Data Models Overview of data modeling Entity relationship diagrams Object-oriented approach Class diagrams Other data models Process Models - Part I (Non-UML) Overview of process modeling Data flow diagrams Workflow diagrams Flowcharts Process Models - Part II (UML) Overview of UML Process Models UML Activity Diagrams UML Sequence Diagrams Usage Models - Part I (Non-UML) Overview of usage modeling Prototyping options Static prototyping and storyboards Dynamic prototyping User Interface Design and user stories Usage Models - Part II (UML Use Cases) Overview of Use Cases Use Case diagrams Use Case descriptions Use Cases and the product life cycle Integrating the Models Overview of integrating the models General analysis best practices Specific analysis techniques summary Best practices for transition to design Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Scrum Master Workshop: In-House Training A Scrum Master helps project teams properly use the Scrum framework, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. Scrum Masters understand Scrum values, practices, and applications and provide a level of knowledge and expertise above and beyond that of typical project managers. Scrum Masters act as 'servant leaders', helping the rest of the Scrum Team work together and learn the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters also protect the team from both internal and external distractions. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Comprehend the Agile Manifesto and mindset Explain the fundamental principles of Scrum Guide the Scrum team in their responsibilities Write requirements in the form of user stories Define Ready and Done Estimate using planning poker and prioritize using MoSCoW Facilitate the team through the 5 Sprint events Fulfill the role of Scrum Master in a Scrum project Create Information Radiators to enable transparency Define the structure of the retrospective Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum events Scrum artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities Scrum Master responsibilities The Team responsibilities Cross-functional Teams Building Effective Teams The Product Backlog and User Stories The Product Backlog User Stories Definition of Done Backlog grooming Estimating User Stories Story points, planning poker Prioritizing User Stories The Sprint Team capacity and velocity The Sprint Planning Meeting The Sprint Backlog The Sprint Learning to self-manage, self-organize, self-improve Sprint Review and Retrospective Project Progress and Completion The Daily Scrum The Task Board and The Burndown Chart Information Radiators Closing a Scrum Project Summary and Next Steps Review of course goals, objectives, and content

Project Quality Management: In-House Training In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality

SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager: In-House Training Develop the skillsets needed to guide the delivery of value in a Lean Enterprise by becoming a SAFe® 5.0 Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM). During this course, attendees gain an in-depth understanding of how to effectively perform their role in the Agile Release Train (ART) as it delivers value through Program Increments. Attendees explore how to apply Lean thinking to decompose Epics into Features and Stories, refine Features and Stories, manage Program and Team backlogs, and plan and execute Iterations and Program Increments. Attendees also discover how the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture contribute to the relentless improvement of the ART. What you will Learn To perform the role of a SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager, attendees should be able to: Articulate the Product Owner and Product Manager roles Connect SAFe® Lean-Agile principles and values to the PO / PM roles Decompose Epics into Features and decompose Features into Stories Manage Program and Team backlogs Collaborate with Agile teams in estimating and forecasting work Represent customer needs in Program Increment Planning Execute the Program Increment and deliver continuous value Becoming a Product Owner / Product Manager in the SAFe® enterprise Preparing for PI Planning Leading PI Planning Executing Iterations Executing the Program Increment Becoming a Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager

Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) Boot Camp: In-House Training The course provides targeted exam preparation support for IIBA® Level 3 - CBAP® exam candidates, including both a BABOK® Guide Version 3.0 content review and exam preparation tutorial. The class is interactive, combining discussion, application of concepts, study tips, and a practice exam. Knowledge Check quizzes and self-assessments allow candidates to identify areas of weakness and create a custom study plan tailored to their individual needs as well as study aids to support their exam preparation after the course. The course materials include a copy of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) Version 3.0. What you will Learn Upon completion, participants will be able to: Demonstrate familiarity with the structure and content of the IIBA® BABOK® Guide Improve their probability of passing the Level 3 - CBAP® Exam Identify their knowledge gaps through the use of module Knowledge Check quizzes Gauge their readiness for taking the exam by IIBA® BABOK® Guide Knowledge Are Foundation Concepts for IIBA® CBAP® Prep IIBA® - the Organization Business Analysis - the Profession Knowledge Check Terminology and Key Concepts IIBA®'s BABOK® Guide - the Standard Underlying Competencies BA Techniques Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Knowledge Check Overview BAP&M Tasks BAP&M Techniques Elicitation and Collaboration Knowledge Check Overview E&C Tasks E&C Techniques Requirements Life Cycle Management Knowledge Check Overview RLCM Tasks RLCM Techniques Strategy Analysis Knowledge Check Overview SA Tasks SA Techniques Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Knowledge Check Overview RA&DD Tasks RA&DD Techniques Solution Evaluation Knowledge Check Overview SE Tasks SE Techniques Exam Preparation Practice Exam and debrief Exam Preparation Study Tips Manage Study Plan Exam Process Exam day

DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale: In-House Training DevOps embodies both cultural changes and practices through which organizations can facilitate the IT functions of software development (Dev) and software operation (Ops). The DevOps movement advocates automation and phase-based monitoring practices. Its objectives include: Decreasing development cycles · Increasing deployment frequency Improving the reliability of releases Developing a closer alignment with business objectives The DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale course (formerly known as DevOps Practitioner) is designed to provide individuals with the core education necessary to put DevOps into practice. With the help of DevOps theory, pragmatic examples and exercises, and interactive group discussions, the course will help you understand how to apply the necessary skills to practice DevOps. Building on the knowledge learned on theFundamentals course (the 'why'), you will learn the 'how'. The DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale course focuses on improving the skill set of the DASA competency model, which includes competencies like Courage, Teambuilding, DevOps Leadership, and Continuous Improvement. On completion of the DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale training and passing the exam, the certification is awarded. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the importance of DevOps culture and the aspects that can influence it Explain why courage, teambuilding, leadership, and continuous improvement are required in a DevOps environment Explain why courage is essential to enable trust, honesty, and experimentation Identify and evaluate different types of behavior in a DevOps environment Recognize the signals indicating impediments and/or team dysfunctions Describe how to form good DevOps teams and assess their maturity List the effects of happiness and motivation on team performance Identify how leaders encourage feedback and transparency Discuss the factors that leaders can influence to build trust Explain how and why leaders promote a 'safe to fail' environment Analyze value streams to improve throughput and flow Facilitate the tools for continuous improvement: structured problem-solving workshops, Story Mapping sessions, and retrospectives TEAMBUILDING Teambuilding is about understanding the other's point of view, collaboration, mutual accountability, common purpose, and the ability to integrally support the service/product. Design Teams Characteristics of a DevOps team Skills of a DevOps Team Self-organization and autonomy Rules to consider when designing DevOps teams Build Teams Effects of happiness and motivation on performance Feedback Creating high-performance teams Governance Governance within teams and between multiple teams Governance between organizations DevOps contracts DEVOPS LEADERSHIP This module describes how to facilitate teams to high performance, DevOps behavior, transparency, and a service lifecycle mindset. Build Culture Creating the right environment and providing vision and purpose Stimulating the right behavior Servant leadership: giving control, supporting, and inspiring Create Purpose Defining and aligning purpose Purpose of having a purpose Alignment versus autonomy Be a Servant Leader Give control to the team Inspire and support the team Focus on Success Output versus outcome Measuring and steering COURAGE The Courage module is about coaching courageous behavior, proactivity, reflection, trust, open discussions, experimentation, fail fast, and the courage to change. Build Courage The importance of courage Courage in relationship with leadership and feedback Enabling courage at the team level Dealing with failure Think Different Courage day to day Encourage critical thinking Techniques to promote courageous behavior VALUE CUSTOMER-CENTRIC ACTION This module describes the important aspects that are relevant to identify and deliver the required and expected value for all relevant stakeholders. Aspects of Value and Managing Expectations The different aspects of value Stakeholder management Customer collaboration and using customer feedback How to do prioritization CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Continuous improvement describes the importance of a Kaizen mindset, quality at the source, first time right, knowledge-sharing, and the ability to adapt. Build Flow Understanding the importance of flow Using Lean to optimize flow Kaizen as a mindset Radical change versus Kaizen Using Pull to optimize flow Continuous Improvement Tools Kaizen Event Value Stream Mapping Visual Management Retrospective Daily Standup Five Times Why