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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

Scrum Master and Product Owner Workshop This workshop builds on the specific roles and responsibilities of the Product Owner and Scrum Master in a Scrum environment, and how they need to work together as part of the Scrum methodology. During these sessions, you will explore who does what before, during, and after the Scrum Sprint cycles, as well as how to make the process work best in your specific Agile environment. You will come away from this workshop with a much deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities so that individual performance improves on the job. Improved target results include providing focused leadership, making effective decisions, guiding Agile teams, and delivering business value. Foundation Concepts Agile History, Values, and Mindset Introduction to Scrum Scrum Events Scrum Artifacts Scrum Roles and Responsibilities Scrum Roles Product Owner Responsibilities Scrum Master Responsibilities The Scrum Team Responsibilities Cross-functional Teams Product Ownership Product Ownership Vision Understand Your Customers and Market Stakeholder Management and Engagement Product Backlog What is a User Story? Epics and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Preparing User Stories for a Sprint Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD) User Story Estimation Using Planning Poker Backlog Grooming Roadmaps, Story Maps, Impact Mapping Product Backlog Prioritization, MoSCoW, Kano Analysis Technical Debt The Sprint Team Capacity and Velocity Planning Sprint Planning Meeting and Sprint Plan The Sprint: Learning to Become Self-managing, Self-organizing, Self-improving Sprint Review Meeting Retrospectives 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

Microsoft Project Orange Belt® 2016: In-House Training This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2016, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2016, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop provides the eBook Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft® Project 2013, and is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and the Practice Standard for Scheduling. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand what's new in Project 2016 Explain where Project 2016 fits in the Microsoft® EPM solution Initialize Project 2016 to start project planning Create a well-formed project schedule Understand task types and the schedule formula Assign resources and costs to tasks Analyze resource utilization and optimize the schedule Set a baseline and track progress Create and manage project reports Customize views and fields Apply Earned Value Management Understand the basics of managing multiple projects Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Concepts of Project Management Getting Started with Project 2016 Project 2016: What's New and General Overview Setting Up a New Project Schedule (templates, options, save, etc.) Setting the Project Calendar Entering Tasks The planning processes Importing tasks (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Synchronizing with SharePoint Tasks List Creating and managing the WBS (include tasks, manually scheduled tasks, summary tasks, milestones, and custom WBS coding) Entering Estimates Tendencies in estimating The rolling wave approach Entering duration and work estimates Types of tasks Entering Dependencies The principle of dynamic scheduling Choosing the right Type of dependency Entering dependencies in Project 2016 Different applications of dependencies Entering Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars Use of deadlines and constraints Entering deadlines and constraints in Project 2016 Entering Resources and Costs Types of resources Entering resources in Project 2016 Calendars and resources Entering costs in Project 2016 Entering Assignments Assignments in a schedule Assignments and task types Entering assignments in Project 2016 Assignments, budgets, and costs Optimizing the Schedule The critical path method (CPM) and the resource critical path (RCP) Resource leveling Optimizing time, cost, and resources in Project 2016 Updating the Schedule The baseline Updating strategies and situations Prepare the status and forecast report in Project 2016 Reporting Using reports Using Visual Reports Formatting and printing in Project 2016 Customizing fields in Project 2016 Earned Value Management (EVM) Overview of EVM Applying EVM with Project 2016 Evaluating the Project Evaluating the project performance Project benefits and results Templates for future projects Summary and Next steps Tools and checklist Best practices checklist Certification options

PfMP® Exam Prep: In-House Training This is an intensive PfMP® Exam preparation course. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. First and foremost, this is an intensive PfMP® exam preparation course. Over the course, we go beyond exam prep to provide selected practice in applying key portfolio management skills, tools, and techniques. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. The journey zooms in and out between governance context and specific operational activities. The ultimate goal is practical application, with the bonus of certification along the way. What You Will Learn By the end of this program, you will be able to: Align and manage the portfolio, strategically, to satisfy organizational objectives and priorities, through benefit realization Articulate and emulate the role of a portfolio manager Apply the principles and skills of a portfolio manager to your real-world environment Study and prepare for the PfMP® Examination Apply for the certification, per the PMI PfMP Handbook and pass the initial panel review on your application Getting Started Course Overview Details of the PfMP® Certification process Foundation Concepts Projects, program, and portfolios A portfolio management process Strategy and value The role of the portfolio manager The role of key stakeholders Life cycle management The Portfolio Life Cycle Overview of Life Cycle Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS) Governance within the Portfolio Life Cycle Strategic Management Strategy concepts Supporting documentation and the strategic plan Planning and optimization Organizational risk appetite Managing strategic change Governance Management Overview and Guiding Principles The Concept of Governance Effective Design Factors Governance Roles Capacity and Capability Management Overview and Guiding Principles Capacity Management and Planning Supply and Demand (Management and Optimization) Organization Capabilities (Assessment and Development) Performance Management (Reporting, Analytics, and Balance) Stakeholder Engagement The Importance of Stakeholders Overview and Guiding Principles Definition and Identification Analysis and Planning Communications Approaches and Management Value Management Overview (Guiding Principles, Definition, and Components) Negotiating Expected Value Maximizing Value Assuring Value Realizing Value Measuring and Reporting Value A Look at Tools Risk Management Overview and Guiding Principles Portfolio Risk Planning Portfolio Risk Identification Portfolio Risk Assessment Portfolio Risk Response Examination Content Outline (ECO) Overview Structure Strategic Tasks Mapping Governance Tasks Mapping Performance Tasks Mapping Risk Tasks Mapping Communication Tasks Mapping List of Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep and Practice Overview Documenting experience Submitting the application Preparing to sit for the exam

What important conversations are your team members avoiding? Side-stepping difficult conversations can trap a team in unresolved problems, strained relationships, and missed chances for growth, which blocks progress and cultivates a lack of trust. But many people avoid difficult conversations or handle them poorly because they’re afraid to address uncomfortable issues and feel unprepared to respond to the emotional reactions that inevitably arise. Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turn Tension Into Progress takes a targeted approach to helping people to manage emotional tension and conduct conversations in a way that enables all parties to stay engaged in collaborative dialogue. Participants will shift their mindset from fearing and avoiding difficult conversations to seeing them as the way to make progress on important issues. And they’ll develop the skills to build trust and respect in every relationship as they navigate sensitive topics. Who Should Attend? This programme is for anyone who finds the thought if having a challenging or difficult conversation, something to be very nervous of, even to the point of avoiding the issue. We recommend that participants have first attended our Aspire programmes, Management Essentials and Performance Coaching, as they provide a strong foundation to the topic, which this session then builds upon. In Navigating Difficult Conversations participants will discover how to balance Courage and Consideration throughout the conversation by: Sharing their Purpose—the issue they need to make progress on—and Positive Intent—how they want the other person to benefit from the conversation Responding to emotional reactions using the skills: Pause, Don’t Panic Observe, Don’t Judge Ask, Don’t Assume Outcomes This module will help participants: Create a strong foundation for difficult conversations by setting a clear and collaborative tone that balances their own and others’ needs. Understand that emotional reactions are a natural, human response—and notice them as a signal that the conversation needs an adjustment to stay on track. Practice a range of tactics to respond in the moment to help everyone stay engaged and make progress.

Microsoft Project Orange Belt® 2013: In-House Training This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2013, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop gives participants a full insight into creating effective schedules using Microsoft® Project 2013, allowing you to estimate, coordinate, budget, staff, and control projects and support other users. This workshop provides the eBook Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft® Project 2013, and is kept up to date with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and the Practice Standard for Scheduling. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand what's new in Project 2013 Explain where Project 2013 fits in the Microsoft® EPM solution Initialize Project 2013 to start project planning Create a well-formed project schedule Understand task types and the schedule formula Assign resources and costs to tasks Analyze resource utilization and optimize the schedule Set a baseline and track progress Create and manage project reports Customize views and fields Apply Earned Value Management Understand the basics of managing multiple projects Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Enterprise Project Management Concepts and Framework Getting Started with Project 2013 Project 2013: What's New and General Overview Setting Up a New Project Schedule (templates, options, save, etc.) Setting the Project Calendar Entering Tasks The Planning Processes Importing Tasks (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Synchronizing with SharePoint Tasks List Creating and managing the WBS (include tasks, manually scheduled tasks, summary tasks and milestones, as well as custom WBS coding) Entering Estimates Tendencies in Estimating The Rolling Wave Approach Entering Duration and Work Estimates Types of Tasks Entering Dependencies The Principle of Dynamic Scheduling Choosing the Right Type of Dependency Entering Dependencies in Project 2013 Different Applications of Dependencies Entering Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars Use of Deadlines and Constraints Entering Deadlines and Constraints in Project 2013 Entering Resources and Costs Types of Resources Entering Resources in Project 2013 Calendars and Resources Entering Costs in Project 2013 Entering Assignments Assignments in a Schedule Assignments and Task Types Entering Assignments in Project 2013 Assignments, Budgets, and Costs Optimizing the Schedule The Critical Path Method and the Resource Critical Path Resource Leveling Optimizing Time, Cost, and Resources in Project 2013 Updating the Schedule The Baseline Updating Strategies and Situations Prepare the Status and Forecast Report in Project 2013 Reporting Using Reports Using Visual Reports Formatting and Printing in Project 2013 Customizing Fields in Project 2013 Earned Value Management (EVM) Overview of EVM Applying EVM with Project 2013 Evaluating the Project Evaluating the Project Performance Project Benefits and Results Templates for Future Projects Summary Tools and Checklist Best Practices Checklist Consolidated Schedules Creating Consolidated Schedules Using a Resource Pool Links across Projects Solving common problems Analyzing the Critical Path across Projects

Performance Development Coaching provides a safe space for individuals to explore new ideas and techniques without judgement, fostering personal growth and benefiting the wider business. Sessions are confidential, 90 minutes long, and tailored to individual developmental needs, with a bi-weekly schedule of six sessions suggested. These sessions are conducted via Zoom, with face-to-face options available in East Anglia and London; email engage@puritas.org.uk for details.

Learn the basic principles of good programme management using the MSP® approach and prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations on this accredited programme. Duration: 5 days (32.5 hours) Our MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to teach the basic principles of good programme management in line with the Principles, Themes and Processes described in the MSP® approach. It also prepares delegates for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations. This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand programme management and the practical application of MSP® and to gain the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications. Delegates should have an understanding of and preferably experience in the issues surrounding business change The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course is based upon the “Managing Successful Programmes – 5th Edition” which describes “best practice” guidance for handling all types of transformational change programmes. These are intensive modules and require delegates to undertake some evening work in their own time. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Describe the differences between programmes and projects Describe the Principles, Themes and Processes as described in the MSP® - 5th Edition Practice the application of MSP® Prepare for both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Exam Please note that examinations are the responsibility of the examination board, PEOPLECERT and must be organised separately by each person attending. Content Introduction Introduction – what is, and why use, Programme Management The Three Lenses of the MSP® FrameworkMSP PrinciplesMSP ThemesMSP Processes The Themes Overview – introduction to the seven Themes Organization – roles, accountabilities, responsibilities Design – Vision, Benefits, Risk, Target Operating Model Justification – Business case and financial planning Structure – Delivery approaches, Planning and control Knowledge – Knowledge and Information management Assurance – Assurance at multiple levels approach and planning Decisions – Decision-making, Issue and Risk resolution approaches, Data-gathering and options analysis The Processes Overview – the seven processes Identify the Programme – initial justification Design the Outcomes - establishing solid foundations Plan Progressive Delivery – build on the programme design Deliver the Capabilities– oversee programme delivery Embed the Outcomes – adopting new ways of working and realize the benefits Evaluate new information – collecting, evaluating, analysing and presenting new information Close the Programme – final assessment and release resources Practitioner Workshop and Examination MSP® Practitioner Examination Objectives and Guidance MSP® Review MSP® Practitioner Examination Workshops MSP® Practitioner Examination MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Examinations The MSP® Foundation Exam is of 1 hour duration and consists of 60 multiple choice questions. A Pass is 36 correct answers, 60%.   The MSP® Practitioner Exam is a written paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are 70 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the candidate may use an annotated manual. The candidate must score 42/70, 60%, to be successful. Presented in association with aims4change, a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training Organisation. MPS® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.

Certified ScrumMaster®: Virtual In-House Training This course covers Scrum and the principles and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster. You will come away with a good understanding of the Scrum framework and the underlying principles required to make effective decisions regarding the application of Scrum to different situations. At the end of the course, you will receive membership to the Scrum Alliance for two years and, following completion of an online test, will become a Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster®. Our Certified Scrum Trainers pay the initial, two-year membership fee for each student who successfully completes our Certified ScrumMaster® course. This membership fee also covers the cost of the CSM Test. A link to the test will be sent to you following your course. The CSM test has a passing score of 37 out of 50 questions within a 60-minute timeframe. You will have two attempts within 90 days after you receive your welcome e-mail to pass the test at no cost. After two attempts or 90 days, you will be charged $25 for each additional attempt. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Provide a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of Scrum Use the principles, practices, and tools required to be an effective ScrumMaster Make effective decisions regarding the application of the Scrum framework to different situations, including: Practical, project-proven practices The essentials for getting a project off on the right foot How to write user stories and structure your product backlog How to help both new and experienced teams be more successful How to successfully scale Scrum Tips and tricks from the instructor's many years of using Scrum in a wide variety of environments Getting Started Introduction Course structure Course goals and objectives Agile Principles and Scrum Overview Agile Principles Lean Principles Process control models Incremental and Iterative development Shifting the focus on product management Overview of the Scrum process The Team Dedicated cross-functional teams T-shaped people Sprint Planning Team capacity Facilitating the Sprint Planning meeting The Sprint backlog Sprint Burndown chart Scrum Roles and Responsibilities The team and building effective teams ScrumMaster responsibilities Product Owner responsibilities The Scrum project community What happens to traditional roles in Scrum? Scrum Meetings Daily Scrum Reviews Retrospectives Product Backlog and User Stories Product backlog characteristics User stories Getting your first backlog Getting backlog items ready Slicing User stories Estimation for Forward Planning Why comparative estimation works Planning poker Affinity estimation Release Planning and Tracking Progress Velocity Release planning Tracking release progress Scaling Scrum Scrum of Scrums Scaling the product backlog Scaling across a program and business areas Distributed teams

Why Choose Complete Maya Beginner to Advanced Training? Maya's extensive toolkit includes modeling, animation, simulation, and more, amplifying your versatility and influence in the 3D production pipeline. Click here for more info: Website Beginners or those with basic 3D knowledge. No specific digital media background is required. Duration: 40 hours Training Approach: 1-on-1 Sessions. Schedule: Customize your schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm Course Structure: I. Introduction to Maya (3 hours) Maya Overview and Applications Interface Navigation and Basic Tools Project Creation and Management II. Basic Polygon Modeling (6 hours) Fundamentals of Polygon Modeling Creating and Editing Basic Shapes Advanced Techniques: Extrusions, Bevels, and NURBS for Organic Shapes III. Intermediate Modeling (6 hours) Advanced Polygon Modeling: Booleans, Deformers, and Surfaces Architectural Model Creation Sculpting Tools for Organic Shapes IV. Texturing and Materials (6 hours) Introduction to Texturing and Material Application Texture Mapping, UV Unwrapping, and Shaders Painting Textures with 3D Paint Tool V. Lighting and Rendering (6 hours) Basic and Advanced Lighting Techniques Realistic Lighting Environments Camera Setup, Composition, and Rendering VI. Animation (9 hours) Keyframe Animation and Animation Curves Character Rigging and Animation Complex Character Rigs, Lip Sync, Facial Animation, Dynamics, and Simulations VII. Rigging (4 hours) Skeleton Creation and Joint Binding Weight Maps and Simple to Complex Rigging Systems VIII. Special Effects (4 hours) Particle Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Fire, and Explosions Advanced Simulations with nCloth and nParticles Paint Effects and Mash Networks IX. Advanced Rendering Techniques (2 hours) Render Layers, Passes, and Global Illumination Mental Ray Rendering and Settings X. Conclusion and Next Steps (1 hour) Course Review, Tips for Further Learning Q&A Session and Feedback Please note that the course outline is flexible and can be tailored based on the learners' needs and proficiency levels. Autodesk Maya Basics to Advanced Level Course: Modeling: Surfaces, Control Vertex, Polygons, Extrusion Techniques, Subdiv Modeling, and More Deformations: Twist, Lattice, Flare, Bend Tools Shapes: Lines, Pen Tools, Surface Manipulation Techniques Animations: Keyframe Setup, Path Animations, Skeletons, IK Handles, Skinning Dynamics and Special Effects: Particle Systems, Fluid Dynamics, Lighting Effects, and Advanced Simulations Texturing and Rendering: Diffuse and Bump Mapping, Reflections, Shaders, Lights, and Camera Techniques Fluid Effects and Ncloth: 2D and 3D Containers, Collision Effects, Wind Simulations, and Gravity Control Rendering: Image and Animation Rendering, Playblast, Resolution Controls, and Output Formats. Advanced Modeling: Master intricate 3D models, including polygon, NURBS, and architectural modeling. Expert Texturing: Create realistic textures, apply shaders, and utilize the 3D paint tool. Complex Animation: Rig characters, perform lip sync, facial animation, and dynamic simulations. Special Effects Mastery: Understand particle systems, fluid dynamics, fire effects, and advanced simulations. Rendering Expertise: Grasp advanced rendering techniques, including layers, passes, and global illumination. Comprehensive Rigging: Develop joints, skeletons, and advanced rigging systems for characters and objects. Fluid Dynamics Proficiency: Manipulate 2D/3D fluid containers, create collision effects, and work with wind/gravity simulations. Advanced Lighting and Camera: Perfect lighting, shadows, and special effects. Master camera setups for diverse visual compositions. Recommended Books: "Introducing Autodesk Maya 2023" by Dariush Derakhshani and Randi L. 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