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This fast track Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, challenges and disciplines growth organisations or business start-ups face. Learners who want to make a success of their own business venture or to develop their skills in promoting or creating growth in organisations will gain significantly from this qualification. After completing this fast track Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification the inspired student or entrepreneur will gain valuable insights into the characteristics, skills, resources and tools required to drive a growing organisation or business start-up forward. Learners will be required to be proactive and engage with businesses that have growth strategies or start-ups with ambition. Learners will be expected to create ideas and plans that support their personal business goals or those of organisations that they are involved with. Key Highlights of Level 5 Diploma In Business Enterprise qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Requirements This fast track Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise (Accredited by Qualifi) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following: Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers Career path Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise can progress to: The Final year of an Undergraduate Degree, or Level 6 Diploma qualifications (click here to view) Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Once you complete the course, you would be receiving a Physical hard copy of your Diploma along with its Transcript which we would Courier to your address via DHL or Royal Mail without any additional charge
This Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) qualification (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security sector. The outcome of this fast track Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations, which is a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the skills required by organisations globally. This qualification is especially designed for organisational executives and leaders who are tasked with responsibility for cyber security, digital risk management, or the oversight thereof. The Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations fast track qualifications' primary focus is to prepare administrators and executives to manage and operate generic, nontechnical cyber security activities within a business, third sector or government organisation. This course is particularly suited for learners already in full-time work or those seeking to evolve their careers into cyber and information security fields. The qualification will identify and evaluate practical and lawful ways to safely and securely protect networks, information and assets from cyber-attacks and associated impacts. This fast track Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations qualification is about 'cyber security' as a holistic discipline. It examines both 'cyber' and 'security' domains which relate to IT security. It is therefore in most parts a non-technical qualification that looks at both cyber-technical and cyber-physical security threats, risks, responses and risk treatments. The Diploma is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 60 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level 3 programme will progress to Level 4 Diplomas including the Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security. Key Highlights of this Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) qualification are: Program Duration: Fast Track 6 months (Regular 9 months course also available) Program Credits: 60 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Requirements Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) This Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following: Qualifications at Level 2 OR A Level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in Cyber Security or Information Technology. Career path Learners after completing this Fast Track course progress to: Diploma in Accounting and Business level -4 and level - 5, BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Information Systems, BA (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Managements, The First Year of Undergraduate study, Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Qualifi courses: Once you complete the course, you would be receiving a Physical hard copy of your Diploma along with its Transcript which we would Courier to your address via DHL or Royal Mail without any additional charge
Scrum Master and Product Owner Workshop: Virtual In-House Training 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
Project Management Fundamentals for IT Projects: Virtual In-House Training A number of factors impact the new project manager's role within IT - for instance, the need to fully integrate IT into the business improvement process and the advent of distributed technology and Business Process Reengineering. As a result, the range of activities required of a new project manager has greatly increased, as well as the range of people with whom he or she interacts. This workshop enables you to minimize the problems inherent in managing a systems development project. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Articulate the benefit of using a project management methodology, processes, and various life cycles for IT projects Articulate on various standards and maturity models that provide benefits to performing organizations that manage IT projects Describe governance, gating, and the processes required for project origination Conduct a stakeholder analysis and describe its benefits throughout the project life cycle Gather good requirements, develop a work breakdown structure (WBS), and establish a baseline project plan Execute against the baseline project plan while managing change and configuration items Monitor and control the project activities using the baseline project plan and earned value management concepts Close the project by conducting scope verification, procurement audits, gathering lessons learned, archiving project records, and releasing resources Getting Started Course goal Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Key definitions and concepts Methodologies, processes, and project life cycles Project success factors and the benefits of standards and models Project Originating and Initiating Originating projects Initiating projects Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Resource Management Planning stakeholder engagement Planning human resources management Developing effective leadership skills Planning Scope and Quality Management Planning project scope Planning project quality Planning Schedule Management Planning project time Identifying schedule activities Sequencing schedule activities Estimating activity resources and time Developing project schedule Optimizing the project schedule Planning Risk and Cost Management Planning for project risks Planning project costs Estimating project costs Developing a project budget Planning Communication and Procurement Management Planning project communications Planning project procurements Project Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing Project executing Project monitoring and controlling Project closing
Business Process Modeling: Virtual 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?
Facilitation Skills for Business Analysts: Virtual 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™). Business analysts are communicators who bridge the gap between people with business needs and knowledge and the people who will provide solutions. Business analysts are continuously involved in communications with stakeholders and developers as they create the solution to business problems. They participate in information-gathering sessions including interviewing, joint requirements definition, and Joint Application Design (JAD) workshops which are used to streamline information gathering and get immediate validation from user representatives. The business analyst is also involved with negotiating the solution with the stakeholders, upper-level management, and the developers, mediating among the groups when disagreements take place, and influencing the results of decisions during the solution cycle. This course teaches the methods needed to organize and run information-gathering events. It combines the basics of graphic decision making and modeling with facilitation, communication, and meeting management skills. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify the major touch points between key BABOK® Guide knowledge areas and business analysis communication Describe the facilitation skills that are most supportive of those intersections Improve your ability to apply these skills in the context of your business analyst functions Foundation Concepts The role of the Business analyst (BA) An Introduction to the BABOK® Guide Business analyst roles and the product / project life cycle (PLC) Facilitation skills for the business analyst The BABOK® Guide and Communication An introduction to the communication process Addressing basic communications challenges Planning business analysis communication Communication and BABOK® Guide tasks Targeted Elicitation Techniques Synergy between communication and targeted elicitation techniques Preparing for elicitation Cornerstone targeted technique: interviews Other targeted elicitation techniques Related general communication skills Group Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and group elicitation techniques Cornerstone group elicitation technique - requirements workshops Other group elicitation techniques Related general communication skills - meeting management best practices Related general communication skills - facilitating best practices Process / Model-Based Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and process / model-based elicitation techniques Process / model-based elicitation techniques Related interpersonal skills - problem solving and decision making Investigative Elicitation Techniques Synergy between requirements communication and investigative elicitation techniques Cornerstone investigative elicitation technique - document analysis Other investigative elicitation techniques Summary of elicitation techniques by usage in the requirements process Using Presentations, Structured Walkthroughs, and Influencing Structured walkthroughs, presentations, and influencing within BABOK® Guide tasks Cornerstone technique - structured walkthroughs General communication skill - presenting Related interpersonal skill - influencing Special Facilitation Skills - Negotiating and Mediating Negotiating Mediating
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