Overview The course introduces the participants to the importance of personnel in any organisation, and the systematic processes of handling personnel to bring out the best in them in order to achieve the objectives of the organisation is the responsibility of the holder of this certificate. The course curriculum covers human resource planning; recruitment and selection; employee training and development; employee health and safety etc.
Overview This course will help you manage project risk effectively by identifying, analyzing, and communicating inevitable changes to project scope and objectives. You will understand and practice the elements needed to measure and report on project scope, schedule, and cost performance. You will be equipped with the tools to manage change in the least disruptive way possible for your team and other project stakeholders.
Overview Objectives Analysis of current market practices and what products and structures are utilized, and why Developing new products for your clients and markets Entering the crypto and fintech space to serve the Islamic market Structuring products from the building block of theory (Islamic law) through to the final end product Impact on each group of stakeholders (Scholars, structurers, legal, marketing, operations, risk, execution etc)
Overview Objectives Define brands and understand the opportunities and challenges facing them in highly competitive business landscapes Plan and craft a powerful brand positioning statement that reflects the brand's promise and the expectations of their most valued customers Build a strategic brand and track its growth and sustainability using researched processes Explore the elements of brand equity and the constituents of brand identity to build consistent and sustainable brands Identify various brand strategies to come up with sound actions aligned with the status of existing and new markets and products Master the process for conducting a full brand audit to evaluate brand performance and take remedial actions
Overview Effective decision-making requires the adoption of decision approaches that fit the complexities of these situations and the efficient management of decision-making processes. It also requires the ability to think strategically in highly interactive markets and acute insights into the psychology behind people's behaviour. Objectives Develop critical thinking skills, sharpening your intuition in the face of risk and uncertainty Learn ways to discover, manage, mitigate and avoid decision-making traps Learn to leverage the power of 'nudges' - a light-touch way to influence human behaviour and improve decision-making Boost your ability to build high-performing teams by understanding what conditions enable teams to make better decisions than individuals Become a more strategic leader and decision-maker by understanding the long-term impact your decisions can have on your organisation
Overview Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. It is very important for the organisation to have a smooth flow of accounting as it plays a very important role in the development of the organisation. Financial Managers or any person who deals with Accounts need to see that the company accounts are very updated and are free from any risks that can become a problem during the time of Auditing. This course will feed you with all the skills required to have a good Internal Management process it is important to analyse Risk Management to see if the process is working efficiently and measures the effectiveness of controls put in place to alleviate risks.
Overview In this course you will learn to build a financial model by working in Excel and how to perform sensitivity analysis in Excel. You will also learn the formulas, functions and types of financial analysis to be an Excel power user. By attending this course, you will be able to effectively prepare and build financial models. Objectives Harness Excel's tools within a best practice framework Add flexibility to their models through the use of switches and flexible lookups Work efficiently with large data volumes Model debt effectively Approach modelling for tax, debt, pensions and disposals with confidence Build flexible charts and sensitivity analysis to aid the presentation of results Learn and apply Excel tools useful in financial forecasting Understand and design the layout of a flexible model Forecast financial statements of a public or private company Apply scenario analysis to the forecasted financial statements and prepare charts for data presentation
Overview This course will help our clients to assist not only in meeting the challenges of introducing IPSAS but also to secure the benefits of improved financial management to help secure the organisational objectives and goals of each public service organisation. This enables multi-national organisations to make comparisons between projects wherever in the world they happen, irrespective of jurisdiction, culture, language and ethnicity. IPSAS is becoming and will become the World standard for Public Sector entities. We have developed this course starting with an introduction and then implementation of IPSAS. This allows clients to structure the move to IPSAS within its appropriate Framework. It is an approach that enables implementation to be done in a structured and well-managed way. In the course we will consider the main requirements of IPSAS and, by showing how they affect financial reports and published accounts, will help you to apply IPSAS. The course will assist both finance managers and general managers whose organisations and departments will be affected by IPSAS. The consequences of managing the finances of public organisations will be examined, together with potential unintended consequences. How to implement IPSAS effectively and economically, is probably the most important aspect. The approach will be to understand the advantages to the organisation from IPSAS implementation and how benefits realisation can be ensured both internally and for stakeholders. The course will deal with practical issues for public sector organisations, including strategic management and the medium-term financial framework
Certificate in Company Law (CCL) Why Attend This course is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of legal matters affecting companies in the GCC. The course covers the fundamental principles of company law, including the strategic selection and establishment of different types of companies, as well as the management and dissolution of companies throughout their life cycle. Additionally, participants gain valuable insights into legal issues specific to family businesses in the GCC and learn how to effectively address them in practice. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises as well as regional and international case studies. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply legal rules and principles to speciï¬c commercial situations through consideration of relevant company law Increase proï¬tability within their organization by selecting the best company type and by adopting the best legal practices in management Recognize the rules that govern family businesses and how they affect the continuation and success of the business Understand the reasons for company termination and dissolution and the legal issues in this regard Target Audience This course is suitable for lawyers, company managers, management teams, business and law students and those who are interested to know more about company law and its implications. It also beneï¬ts directors and executives who have direct responsibility for legal decisions within the organization. In addition, in-house council new to the region, and those working within a legal department, ï¬nd this course highly beneï¬cial. Target Competencies General principles of company law Company management Corporate governance Problem solving Note The Dubai Government Legal Aï¬airs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed ï¬rm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Aï¬airs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training legal course qualiï¬es for 4 elective CLPD points. Types of companies and company formation Types of companies Memorandum of Association (MoA) and the Articles of Association (AoA) related principles Alteration of clauses of the MoA and AoA Partnership and its formation Limited Liability Company (LLC) and its formation Public Shareholding Company and its formation Overview of other types of companies Choosing between various types of companies Company management and shareholders rights and duties Roles and types of directors Powers, duties and liabilities of directors Appointment and retirement Resignation and vacation of office Independent director Meeting of board of directors Auditors: appointment, removal, powers and duties Corporate governance Family businesses in the GCC and shareholders' liability issues UAE law of family companies The provisions related to family businesses in the new Saudi company law Legal organization of family businesses in the GCC Strategies for survival and growth within family businesses Company management and shareholders' liability General principles of corporate liability Liability of directors and Key Managerial Persons (KMP) Liability of shareholders Termination and dissolution of companies Winding up of companies Liquidator Authorities Striking off name Insolvency and bankruptcy Restructuring and re-organization Mergers and amalgamation Acquisition and take-over
Certificate in Business and Commercial Law (CBCL) Why Attend This course is designed for professionals with little or no prior legal background but who are required to make organizational decisions involving legal matters. It will provide participants with the fundamental principles of commercial law, including commercial contracts and negotiation, sale of goods, intellectual property rights and employee relations. It also covers all the legal aspects of setting up a business, running a business and closing a business Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of international commercial law with emphasis on the common law system. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and analyze key legal issues regarding contracts and the business as a whole which they are likely to encounter within their organization. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises as well as regional and international case studies. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply legal rules and principles to speciï¬c commercial situations through consideration of relevant case law Negotiate commercial contracts complying with commercial and legal requirements Increase proï¬tability within their organization by selecting appropriate methods of distribution of goods Recognize and analyze how intellectual property rights aï¬ect their organization Evaluate and modify organizational employment practices complying with labor law requirements Target Audience This course is suitable for those with little or no formal training in commercial law yet would be required to understand the fundamentals of commercial law as it may directly impact their work. It will particularly beneï¬t directors and executives who have direct responsibility for legal decisions within the organization. In-house council new to the region, and those working within a legal department, will also ï¬nd this course highly beneï¬cial. Target Competencies Drafting Contracts Contract Negotiation Understanding Commercial Terms Understanding Employment Law Implementing Organizational Employment Practices Understanding Intellectual Property Understanding corporate restructuring Understanding the effect of breach of commercial contract terms Note The Dubai Government Legal Aï¬airs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed ï¬rm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Aï¬airs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualiï¬es for 4 elective CLPD points. Overview of commercial & business law Areas of commercial and business law Types of commercial contracts Commercial contracts in the civil law and common law systems Sources of English law Civil law v Common law Civil law in the GCC Formalities for a binding contract Elements required for an enforceable contract Rules for contract interpretation implied terms v express terms identifying risks and how to minimise risks Structure of a commercial contract Preliminary documents in international transactions Memorandum of Understanding/ Heads of Terms. Are they legally binding? Commercial implications Boilerplate/ miscellaneous provisions- the important but forgotten clauses- beware! Force majeure v Frustration Notices Set oï¬ No waiver Entire Agreement/ non- reliance clause Times is of the essence Assignment v Novation Governing law Common mistakes in choice of law Jurisdiction clause Exclusive v Non-exclusive Factors in deciding the jurisdiction clause International dispute resolution Litigation Importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Arbitration Mediations Conciliation Negotiation Remedies for breach of contract Damages Specific performance Injunctions Advantages and disadvantages of different business forms Types of business vehicles Sole trader Partnerships Limited Liability Partnerships Companies Cross Border Transactions Distributorship Agency Joint Venture Acquisitions Share purchase v Business purchase Apportioning risks and liabilities through warranties and indemnities Negotiating warranties and indemnities Corporate insolvency Tests identifying insolvency Consequence for directors who fail to react to insolvency Types of insolvency Administration Receivership Creditor Voluntary Liquidation Compulsory Liquidation Commercial Tort Tort of negligence Defamation Libel Slander Recent case law on defamation Managing risk Prevention is better than cure: Eï¬ective risk management Intellectual Property Rights management Types of Intellectual Property copyright trademark patent design rights confidential information Assignment v Granting a license The law of passing off Intellectual Property in the GCC Employment law issues in the common law systems and the GCC Types of employment contracts Grounds for dismissal Wrongful dismissal Redundancy Unfair dismissal Commercial real estate in the GCC Leasehold Freehold