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The CILT(UK) Level 5 Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport (QCF) is designed to enhance new and existing expertise in the supply chain, passenger transport, road freight or transport planning environments as well as developing core management skills.

Portfolio Management Skills: In-House Training The main purpose of this workshop is to equip and enable people in a portfolio management office and PMO to effectively and efficiently support the Executive Leadership and Operational Management to plan, implement, manage, and evolve portfolio management in their organization. There is a deliberate focus on preparing you to become a strong and effective change advocate for meaningful portfolio management that delivers objective measurements of benefit contribution towards the strategic objectives to lead, manage, and continuously improve portfolio management governance, processes, and frameworks with and through the direction of a portfolio practice, principles, and delivery boards. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Articulate the benefits of portfolio management Link the initiatives in an organization with its strategic objectives Participate in the introduction of portfolio management in an organization Create or improve the portfolio governance structure Lead the inventory of ongoing and new initiatives Assist the executives in the prioritization of initiatives through the use of Multi-criteria Analysis and other selection tools Support the executives in balancing the portfolio based on the optimal use of resources and priorities Create a portfolio delivery plan Define thresholds and variance reporting criteria Assist the executives and the financial team in the definition of Stage Gate Funding Lead the Stage Gate reviews Analyze the benefits that are being realized by the initiatives Foundation Concepts Definitions Benefits of Portfolio Management Objectives of Portfolio Management Portfolio Life Cycles Governing the Portfolio Portfolio Governance structure Roles and responsibilities Initial activities when starting portfolio management Prioritizing Initiatives Prioritize purpose Multi-Criteria Analysis Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Strategic alignment Balancing the Portfolio Allocating resources and budgets Communicating decisions of initiatives status Planning the Portfolio Planning review cycles Using Stage Gate Funding Setting thresholds and variance reporting Tool examples Managing the Portfolio Delivery Project and Program Life Cycles Stage Gate Reviews Loop back to Prioritize, Balance and Plan Interaction with the Portfolio Delivery Board Project, Program and Functional Managers' roles and responsibilities

Program Management Skills: In-House Training Program managers coordinate and give oversight to the efforts of marketing groups, project teams, product delivery, maintenance and support, operations and staff from various functional groups, including suppliers, business partners, and other external bodies. The goal is to ensure that proposed business transformation, through the delivery of complex products and processes, is implemented to realize the organization's strategic benefits and objectives, for which the program was selected. The goals of this course are twofold: To provide participants with key program management principles and techniques, recognized as best practices, to enable more effective program management; and to leverage core elements of the program management life cycle, processes, tools and techniques, to enable program management effectiveness. The participant will learn and apply the principles of program management through discussions, activities, and case study exercises. What You Will Learn At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Maximize the transformational impact of a program according to the business needs Explain management principles and techniques and apply them within a program context Implement program governance and organization that will produce expected benefits Plan for and manage benefit realization, risks, issues, and quality Manage component projects' interdependencies that are linked to both program and strategic objectives Engage program stakeholders effectively. Improve communication and action planning effectiveness for programs in organizations Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Fundamental definitions and concepts Program challenges and benefits Program best practices and success criterion Stakeholder management Governance: program management office and program boards Standard for Program Management overview Vision, Leadership, and the Business Case What is vision, why, and how? Leadership vs. Management Program business case Program Organization and Governance Program organization Program governance Program board roles and responsibilities Benefits Management Benefits explored Benefits management Benefits realization Program Management Planning Program management plan Program blueprint and roadmap Program component dossier Program tranches Program estimating Program scheduling Program Monitoring and Controlling Program Control - An Overview Program Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Transition Program Risk and Issue Management Risk and issue management overview Program risk management Program issue management Program Quality Management Program quality management overview Program quality management principles Program Stakeholder Management Stakeholder engagement overview Stakeholder engagement planning EI, trust, communication and stakeholder engagement Program Closure and Benefits Sustainment Program closure overview Closing the program Program benefits sustainment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

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

An effective Access Control System can form an integral part of an effective security system. At Hi-Tech Training our course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of Access Control Systems. Our experience has taught us that in order to gain the required skills an installer needs to learn through as much practical training as possible. This course involves 50% “Hands-On” training which involves building, setting up, testing and troubleshooting faults using core elements of modern Access Control Systems. At the end of the course, an interested and hardworking participant will have a good solid foundation of knowledge of what access control is all about.

Aligned with the AIGP certification program, AI Governance Professional Training is for professionals tasked with implementing AI governance and risk management in their organizations. It provides baseline knowledge and strategies for responding to complex risks associated with the evolving AI landscape. This training meets the rapidly growing need for professionals who can develop, integrate and deploy trustworthy AI systems in line with emerging laws and policies. About This Course This training teaches critical artificial intelligence governance concepts that are also integral to the AIGP certification exam. While not purely a 'test prep' course, this training is appropriate for professionals who plan to certify, as well as for those who want to deepen their AI governance knowledge. Both the training and the exam are based on the same body of knowledge.   Module 1: Foundations of artificial intelligence Defines AI and machine learning, presents an overview of the different types of AI systems and their use cases, and positions AI models in the broader socio-cultural context. Module 2: AI impacts on people and responsible AI principles Outlines the core risks and harms posed by AI systems, the characteristics of trustworthy AI systems, and the principles essential to responsible and ethical AI. Module 3: AI development life cycle Describes the AI development life cycle and the broad context in which AI risks are managed. Module 4: Implementing responsible AI governance and risk management Explains how major AI stakeholders collaborate in a layered approach to manage AI risks while acknowledging AI systems' potential societal benefits. Module 5: Implementing AI projects and systems Outlines mapping, planning and scoping AI projects, testing and validating AI systems during development, and managing and monitoring AI systems after deployment. Module 6: Current laws that apply to AI systems Surveys the existing laws that govern the use of AI, outlines key GDPR intersections, and provides awareness of liability reform. Module 7: Existing and emerging AI laws and standards Describes global AI-specific laws and the major frameworks and standards that exemplify how AI systems can be responsibly governed. Module 8: Ongoing AI issues and concerns Presents current discussions and ideas about AI governance, including awareness of legal issues, user concerns, and AI auditing and accountability issues. Accreditation The associated exam is accredited by the IAPP under its ANSI Accreditation Who Should Attend? Any professionals tasked with developing AI governance and risk management in their operations, and anyone pursuing IAPP Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional certification. Prerequisites A general understanding of AI, Corporate Governance, and Business value would be of benefit to participants. Assessment As with all IAPP exams, the AIGP is a 90 question, multiple choice exam to be completed within 150 minutes. Exams are hosted by Pearsonvue and can be taken either remotely, or via any one of hundreds of exam venues globally. A passing score is achieved at 70% Our Guarantee We are an approved IAPP training provider Exam pass guarantee, or retrain until you do, for free What's Included? Participant Guide Study Guide Practice Exam Exam voucher Breakfast, lunch, coffees and snacks (Classroom courses only) Certification Logo

  This training course aims to equip you with in-depth knowledge on ISO 9001 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of a QMS. By attending this training course, you can help organizations utilize a structured and evidence-based approach for managing the quality of their products and services. Apart from this, you will also learn about the importance of customer focus and benefits of setting the foundations of an organizational culture which enables and supports quality. The training course is followed by a certification exam. If you pass, you can gain the "Certified ISO 9001 Lead Implementer' credential. This certificate validates your competence to implement a QMS based on the requirements of ISO 9001. About This Course   Learning objectives   By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to: Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001 Interpret the requirements of ISO 9001 for a QMS from the perspective of an implementer Initiate and plan the implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001, by utilizing best practice Support an organization in operating, maintaining, and continually improving a QMS based on ISO 9001 Prepare an organization to undergo a third-party certification audit   Educational approach   This training course is learner-centred and contains: Theories, approaches, and best practices used in management system implementation, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement Theoretical basis supported by practical examples, throughout the four days of the training course Interaction between the trainers and participants by means of questions and discussions Essay-type homework exercises at the end of each day Quizzes with stand-alone items (after each section) and scenario-based quizzes (at the end of each day), intended to prepare the participants for the certification exam Accreditation   Assessment   The exam covers the following competency domains: Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a quality management system Domain 2: Initiation of a QMS implementation Domain 3: Planning of a QMS implementation based on ISO 9001 Domain 4: Implementation of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 5: Monitoring and measurement of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 6: Continual improvement of a QMS based on ISO 9001 Domain 7: Preparation for a QMS certification audit   The exam itself is a 12 question, essay type format, to be completed within a 150 minute window. The exam pass mark is 70%. Exam results are provided within 24 hours. Our Guarantee   We are an official IECB Training Provider If you fail an exam, you can try again for free If you feel you need additional training, you can train for free too Prerequisites   The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, overall knowledge of ISO 9001, and the MS implementation principles. An understanding of ISO's quality management principles may also facilitate the learning process. What's Included?   Official Study Guides 4 day's Instructor led training Exam fees Who Should Attend?   The ISO 9001 Lead Implementer training course is intended for: Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of the products and services of the organization Personnel responsible for meeting customer requirements Consultants, advisors, professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS Professionals wishing to acquaint themselves with best practice methodology for implementing a QMS Individuals responsible for maintaining the conformity of QMS to ISO 9001 requirements Members of QMS implementation and operation teams Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in quality management Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB.

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF. Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one. She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting. In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space. Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem! In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back). She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important. Maddy would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Maddy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 10th February 2025

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  ISO/IEC 27032: 2023 Lead Cybersecurity Manager training enables you to acquire the expertise and competence needed to support an organization in implementing and managing a Cybersecurity program based on ISO 27032: 2023 and the NIST Cybersecurity framework. About This Course   During this training course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity, the relationship between Cybersecurity and other types of IT security, and stakeholders' role in Cybersecurity.    After mastering all the necessary concepts of Cybersecurity, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager' Certification. By holding this certification, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing Cybersecurity.   Learning objectives   Acquire comprehensive knowledge on the elements and operations of a Cybersecurity Program in conformance with ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity framework Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 27032, NIST Cybersecurity framework and other standards and operating frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques used to effectively set up, implement, and manage a Cybersecurity program within an organization Learn how to interpret the guidelines of ISO/IEC 27032 in the specific context of an organization Master the necessary expertise to plan, implement, manage, control and maintain a Cybersecurity Program as specified in ISO/IEC 27032 and NIST Cybersecurity framework Acquire the necessary expertise to advise an organization on the best practices for managing Cybersecurity   Educational approach   This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation and management of a Cybersecurity Program Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions Practical tests are similar to the Certification Exam Prerequisites   A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 27032: 2023 and comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity. What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend?   Cybersecurity professionals Information Security experts Professionals seeking to manage a Cybersecurity program Individuals responsible to develop a Cybersecurity program IT specialists Information Technology expert advisors IT professionals looking to enhance their technical skills and knowledge Accreditation Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 150 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success. Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB