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  The IECB ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course enables you to acquire the necessary competencies to conduct effective environmental management system (EMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. About This Course   This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other best practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to effectively plan and conduct ISO 14001 conformity assessment audits. In addition to providing a solid theoretical foundation, this training course adopts a practical approach by incorporating examples, exercises, and quizzes that help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits, such as the interpretation of ISO 14001 requirements in the context of an audit, the application of auditing principles and methods, the utilization of approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. After passing the exam, you gain the 'Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor' credential, which validates your professional expertise and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit environmental management systems that are based on the requirements of ISO 14001.   Learning objectives By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts and principles of an environmental management system (EMS) based on ISO 14001 Interpret the ISO 14001 requirements for an EMS from the perspective of an auditor Evaluate the EMS conformity to ISO 14001 requirements, in accordance with the foundational audit concepts and principles Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 14001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing Manage an ISO 14001 audit programme   Educational approach This training course is participant centred and: Elaborates theories, approaches, and best practices used in EMS audits Provides practical exercises which are based on scenarios inspired by real-life events Encourages interaction between the trainer and participants by means of questions and suggestions Provides quizzes consisting of stand-alone and scenario-based questions, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam   Course overview Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of an environmental management system Module 2 Environmental management system requirements Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles Module 4 Preparing an ISO 14001 audit Module 5 Conducting an ISO 14001 audit Module 6 Closing an ISO 14001 audit Module 7 Operating an ISO 14001 audit programme   Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to the environmental management system (EMS) and ISO 14001 Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the audit and the Certification exam Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB Accreditation Assessment   All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement Prerequisites   In order to fully benefit from this training course, participants should have an understanding of environmental concepts, ISO 14001, and audit principles. What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend?   The ISO 14001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for: Auditors seeking to conduct internal EMS audits Managers or consultants seeking to master the EMS audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 14001 in an organization Technical experts seeking to prepare for EMS audits Expert advisors in environmental management

  The IECB ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training course enables you to develop the necessary competence to perform quality management system (QMS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques. About This Course   This training course combines the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1, the recommendations of ISO 19011, and other good practices of auditing and integrates them into a comprehensive methodology which enables you to successfully plan, conduct, and close ISO 9001 conformity assessment audits. Apart from a theoretical basis, the training course also provides examples, exercises, and quizzes to help you practice the most important aspects of conformity assessment audits: interpretation of ISO 9001 requirements in the context of an audit, principles of auditing, application of audit methods, approaches to evidence collection and verification, leading an audit team, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you gain the 'Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor' credential. This certificate validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to audit a QMS based on ISO 9001. Learning objectives By the end of this training course, the participant will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts and principles of a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001 Interpret the ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS from the perspective of an auditor Evaluate the QMS conformity to ISO 9001 requirements, in accordance with the foundational audit concepts and principles Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 9001 compliance audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing Manage an ISO 9001 audit programme Educational approach This training course is participant centred and contains: Theories, approaches, and best practices used in ISO management system audits Lecture sessions illustrated with examples based on case studies Practical exercises based on a case study Interaction between participants by means of questions and suggestions Stand-alone and scenario-based quizzes, tailored to prepare the participants for the certification exam Course Overview Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of a quality management system Module 2 Quality management system (QMS) requirements Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles Module 4 Preparing an ISO 9001 audit Module 5 Conducting an ISO 9001 audit Module 6 Closing an ISO 9001 audit Module 7 Managing an ISO 9001 Internal audit programme Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to the quality management system (QMS) and ISO 9001 Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities, Closing of the Audit and the Certification exam Accreditation Assessment   All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement Prerequisites   The main requirements for participating in this training course are a foundational understanding of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend?   The ISO 9001 Internal Auditor training course is intended for: Auditors seeking to perform and lead QMS audits on behalf of their organisation bodies Professionals wishing to adopt a recognised methodology for conducting audits based on ISO 19011 Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 9001 Technical experts seeking to prepare for a QMS audit Professionals wanting to pursue a career in conformity assessment

  ISO 45001 is the first global occupational health and safety management system standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The IECB Certified ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training course helps in developing the necessary skillset to perform occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) audits by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and methods.   About This Course   This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective internal audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an OH&S MS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process described in ISO/IEC 17021-1. The exercises provided for this training course are designed to help you practice the most important aspects of an OH&S MS audit: ISO 45001 requirements, auditing principles, tools and techniques used to obtain evidence, leading a team of auditors, conducting interviews with auditees, reviewing documented information, drafting nonconformity reports, and preparing the final audit report. The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you gain the 'Certified ISO 45001 Internal Auditor' credential, which validates your professional capabilities and demonstrates your ability to audit an OH&S MS based on ISO 45001.   Learning objectives By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to: Explain the foundational concepts and principles of an occupational health and safety management system (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001 Interpret the ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS from the perspective of an auditor Evaluate the OH&S MS conformity to ISO 45001 requirements, in accordance with the foundational audit concepts and principles Plan, conduct, and close an ISO 45001 internal audit, in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements, ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices of auditing Manage an ISO 45001 internal audit programme   Educational approach This training course is participant centred and contains: Theories, best practices used in occupational health and safety management auditing Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions Interactions, made between participants by means of questions and suggestions Quizzes, which are a simulation and preview of the certification exam   Course Overview Module 1 Foundational principles and concepts of an occupational health and safety management system Module 2 ISO 45001 requirements for an OH&S MS - Clauses 4 to 10 Module 3 Foundational audit concepts and principles Module 4 Preparing for an ISO 45001 audit Module 5 Conducting an internal ISO 45001 audit Module 6 Closing an ISO 45001 audit Module 7 Managing an ISO 45001 internal audit programme   Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to OH&S MS and ISO 45001 Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit Day 3: On-site audit activities and closing the audit, as well as the Certification exam Accreditation Assessment   All candidates at official training courses are tested throughout their course with quizzes and exercises, in combination with a final exam held on the last day of the course. Both elements are a part of the overall score. For this course, the final exam constitutes a 10 question essay type exam which should be completed within 125 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Self-study candidates can purchase an exam voucher from our Store. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement   Prerequisites   The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a foundational understanding of ISO 45001 and a comprehensive knowledge of audit principles. Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB What's Included?   Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend?   Auditors interested in performing OH&S MS internal audits Managers or consultants interested in advancing their knowledge of the OH&S MS audit process Internal auditors and individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the requirements of ISO 45001 Technical experts interested in preparing for an OH&S MS audit Expert advisors in occupational health and safety management

  Being ISO 27701 Certified proves your Information Privacy Systems Audit experience, skills and knowledge, and demonstrates you are capable in the assessment of vulnerabilities, Compliance with GDPR and institutional controls within the enterprise.   Gain an in-depth understanding of GDPR solutions and how they map to compliance requirements Learn how to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits to ISO 19011 standards Enhance your existing or learn with new skills in the field of Data Protection Candidates deliver Assurance services to organisations by advising on conformance with PIMS requirements Become a Technical expert on the preparation required for ISO 27701 Certification Understand a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) and its processes based on ISO/IEC 27701 Identify the relationship between ISO/IEC 27701, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, and other standards and regulatory frameworks Acquire the competences of the auditor's role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011. Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27701 in the context of a PIMS audit About This Course   ISO 27701 Internal Auditor Certification;    Confirms your knowledge and experience Quantifies and markets your expertise Demonstrates that you have gained and maintained the level of knowledge required to meet the dynamic challenges of a modern enterprise Is globally recognized as the mark of excellence for the Information Privacy Audit professional Increases your value to your organization Gives you a competitive advantage over peers when seeking a new role Is administered by the International Examination & Certification Board (IECB), based in Estonia, and fully aligned to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard (Conformity assessment - General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons)   Certified Individuals:    Are highly qualified, experienced professionals in the field of Data Protection Systems Audit Provide the enterprise with a Certification route for Information Privacy Assurance that is recognized by multinational clients, lending credibility to the enterprise Are excellent indicators of proficiency in control requirements creation and monitoring Demonstrate competence in five domains, including standards and practices; organization and management; processes; integrity, confidentiality and availability; and software development, acquisition and maintenance Demonstrate a commitment to providing the enterprise with trust in and value from your Privacy Compliance Framework Maintain ongoing professional development for successful on -the -job performance   The below job practice is organized by domains. Each domain is covered in the course.   Domain 1-The Process of Auditing Information Privacy Systems and Solutions   Provide audit services in accordance with ISO 19011 audit standards to assist the organization in protecting and controlling information privacy systems.    Domain 2 - Governance and Management of Information Privacy Technology   Provide assurance that the necessary leadership and organizational structures and processes are in place to achieve objectives and to support the organization's strategy.    Domain 3-Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation   Provide assurance that the practices for the acquisition, development, testing and implementation of information systems meet the organization's strategies and objectives.    Domain 4-Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Service Management Provide assurance that the processes for information systems operations, maintenance and service management meet the organization's strategies and objectives.   Domain 5-Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Assets   Provide assurance that the organization's policies, standards, procedures and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PII.   Prerequisites   A thorough understanding of current Data Protection legislation, Information Security & Risk Management knowledge as well as ISO 19011 Auditing Standards is required to successfully pass the examination. What's Included?   Teas, Coffees, refreshments and a full Lunch* Course Slides Study Guide Exam Fees * For Classroom based Courses only Accreditation   Who Should Attend?   Auditors seeking to perform and lead Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) certification audits Managers or consultants seeking to master a PIMS audit process Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with PIMS requirements Technical experts seeking to prepare for a PIMS audit Expert advisors in the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)   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 3 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. Our Guarantee   We are an approved IECB Training Partner. You can learn wherever and whenever you want with our robust classroom and interactive online training courses. Our courses are taught by qualified practitioners with commercial experience. We strive to give our delegates the hands-on experience. Our courses are all-inclusive with no hidden extras. The one-off cost covers the training, all course materials, and exam voucher. Our aim: To achieve a 100% first time pass rate on all our instructor-led courses. Our Promise: Pass first time or 'train' again for FREE.   *FREE training offered for retakes - come back within a year and train for free. Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB

Tableau is an intuitive and simple tool to learn. This Tableau training course is a jumpstart to getting report writers and analysts who are self-taught or have no previous knowledge to being productive. It covers everything from connecting to data, through to creating interactive dashboards with a range of visualisations in three days. Having a quick turnaround from starting to use Tableau, to getting real, actionable insights means that you get a swift return on your investment. At the end of this course, you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. This accelerated approach is key to getting engagement from within your organisation so everyone can immediately see and feel the impact of the data and insights you create. Our Tableau Desktop Fast Track course combines all of our Foundation (Fundamentals) and Analyst (Intermediate) content into a 3 day live online course with added access to online bonus content of 3 additional modules. Gathering Requirements, Bring Your Own Data and Engaging Users. What do you get? This course is delivered live virtually and has all material provided through our online portal, together with email support and live coaching sessions. The full program includes all of the following elements: 3 days of live and interactive instructor-led sessions delivered by an expert Tableau Trainer 6 weeks access to our live coaching program delivered by expert Tableau coaches 50+ practical exercises to practice what you learn 12 months access to video’s that walk you through the theory and exercise solutions Practical advice, tools and resources for using Tableau in the real world The three additional online modules provide:Clarity on the approach to gathering dashboard requirements in a way that can be translated into dashboard designs.An agile and iterative development process that delivers products that meet user needs more quickly and effectively.An understanding of how end users will interact with dashboards to ensure that designers deliver actionable results. THE SYLLABUS PHASE 1: DESIGN MODULE 1: UNDERSTAND TABLEAU What is possible How does Tableau deal with data Know your way around Review of Type Conversions How do we format charts Dashboard basics – My first Dashboard MODULE 2: TRANSFORM DATA Connecting to and setting up data in Tableau Modifying data attributes How Do I Structure my Data – Groups & Hierarchies, Visual Groups How Tableau Deals with Dates – Using Discrete and Continuous Dates, Custom Dates How do I create calculated fields and why? – Creating Calculated Fields, Types of calculated fields, Row Level v Aggregations, Aggregating dimensions in calculations, Changing the Level of Detail (LOD) of calculations – What, Why, How MODULE 3: GATHER REQUIREMENTS(ONLINE CONTENT ONLY) Brainstorm and assess possible priorities Pitfalls to avoid Gather requirements PHASE 2: DEVELOP MODULE 4: CREATE CHARTS Charts that Compare Multiple Measures – Measure Names and Measure Values, Shared Axis Charts, Dual Axis Charts, Scatter Plots Showing progress over time Creating Tables – Creating Tables, Highlight Tables, Heat Maps Showing Relational & Proportional Data – Pie Charts, Donut Charts, Tree Maps Making things dynamic with parameters MODULE 5: COMBINE DATA Relationships Joining Tables – Join Types, Joining tables within the same database, cross database joins, join calculations Blending – How to create a blend with common fields, Custom defined Field relationships and mismatched element names, Calculated fields in blended data sources Unions – Manual Unions and mismatched columns, Wildcard unions Data Extracts – Creating & Editing Data extracts MODULE 6: ANALYSE INFORMATION Table Calculations Sets, Reference Lines, Trends and Forecasting Answering spatial questions – Mapping, Creating a choropleth (filled) map, Using your own images for spatial analysis, Mapping with spatial files Advanced charts Bar in Bar charts Bullet graphs Creating Bins and Histograms Creating a Box & Whisker plot Viz in Tooltips PHASE 3: DESIGN MODULE 7: BUILD DASHBOARDS Using the Dashboard Interface Device layouts Dashboard Actions – Set actions, Parameter actions Viz in Tooltips for Dashboards Dashboard containers – Horizontal & Vertical containers, Hidden containers Navigate between dashboards Telling data driven stories MODULE 8: BRING YOUR OWN DATA Design Best Practices & Resources Wireframe templates Questions Process Start building and testing MODULE 9: EMPOWER STAKEHOLDERS What is Tableau Server Publishing & permissions How can your users engage with content The Tableau ecosystem Review your progress Your next steps HOW MUCH OF YOUR TIME WILL THIS TAKE? Delegates are also provided 6 weeks access to our Tableau Coaching. We run Live Q&A sessions from 4pm-5pm on a Monday (Connecting to Data and Calculated Fields), 2pm-3pm Friday (Creating Charts) & 4pm-5pm Friday (Dashboard Design). The coaching helps delegates to transition from the theory of using Tableau to its practical use. We’d be expecting them to apply the exercises you’ll be doing during the course, onto your own data after the course. In our experience, this is the best way to increase both understanding and long term memory retention. The live coaching also acts as a troubleshooting platform for any practical issues that delegates need to overcome in the real world. Delegates also have 12 months access to all of the training material covered in the course in the form of an online portal (this includes theory videos, exercise solution videos, exercise materials and even quizzes). We have a growing LinkedIn community that delegates are encouraged to join and participate in. We regularly post useful blog posts and additional training that will enhance the Tableau journey and understanding. We help teams using Tableau to transform in the following ways : From a disjointed understanding of Tableau – To being familiar with Tableau terminology and capability From ad-hoc data uploads and error prone calculations – To reusable data connections and robust metrics From disjointed stakeholder questions – To clear and concise requirements that lead to decision making From being unsure how difficult Tableau will be to learn – To being able to develop standard charts and tables in Tableau with dynamic reporting capabilities From manually combining data for each analytical task – To dynamically combining data from multiple tables for analysis From being unsure how to answer analytical questions and what options there are – To being equipped with multiple actionable, dynamic, analytical use cases From not knowing Why, When and How to create Dashboards or Story’s – To being able to combine analysis to answer complex questions and tell data driven stories From using demo data theory – To Delivering value [Answering questions] on their own data From spending lots of time answering colleagues ad-hoc (data) questions – To empowering stakeholders in answering ad-hoc queries and reducing the time to analyse and steer the business

Business Analysis Fundamentals: In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals to pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™). This course teaches participants the overall process of business analysis and where it fits in the bigger picture of the project life cycle and the business context. The course is interactive and combines discussion, active workshops, and demonstrations of techniques. The goal is bottom-line results that cut through the real-world problems facing people seeking to improve the way they operate to develop new and improved systems and products or otherwise deliver results through project performance. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define the solution scope Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Ensure the solution is usable in the business environment Foundation Concepts Defining the business analyst (BA) function The role of the BA as change agent An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle (PLC) Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Overview of business analysis planning and monitoring (BAP&M) Business analysis planning and monitoring - process and tools Business analysis planning and monitoring - roles and responsibilities Business analysis planning and monitoring - governance, information management, and performance improvement Elicitation and Collaboration Overview of elicitation and collaboration Elicitation and collaboration techniques Requirements Life Cycle Management Overview of requirements life cycle management Requirements life cycle management task details Strategy Analysis Overview of strategy analysis Analyze current state Define future state Assess risks Define change strategy Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Overview of requirements analysis and design definition (RA&DD) The anatomy of requirements RA&DD task descriptions RA&DD techniques Solution Evaluation Overview of solution evaluation Solution evaluation tasks Solution evaluation in development stages Underlying Competencies Overview of underlying competencies (UC) Underlying competencies

Project Estimating and Scheduling: In-House Training Establishing realistic estimates and goals for projects that support business objectives and meet client expectations is one of the most challenging aspects of project planning. Delivering those results within the agreed-upon time, cost, and quality constraints is also challenging. Attempting to meet impossible deadlines with limited budgets often leads to unplanned product shortfalls, causing long-term support and utilization problems. We have all anguished about this recurring problem, but without having the skills or knowledge to take action, we are unable to break the cycle! The goal of this course is for you to be able to support business objectives and meet client expectations by selecting the right planning approach for realistic and cost effective schedules, as well as project budgets. To achieve that, you will focus on gaining the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Use the work breakdown structure (WBS) as the basis for effective estimating of project resources Estimate effort and duration using a variety of techniques Develop preliminary schedules using the critical path method Apply a variety of optimization techniques to refine preliminary schedules Establish realistic schedule and cost baselines, with appropriate contingency reserves Explain how earned value management (EVM) contributes to control time and cost performance Foundation Concepts Project management basic definitions and concepts PES Key driver: competing constraints PES Process and success factors Project Definition and the WBS Project definition overview Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Decomposition: WBS development technique Resource Planning Resource planning overview Identifying resource requirements Identifying and filling resource gaps Applying resource planning tools Effort and Duration Estimating Estimating overview Estimating perspectives and approaches Estimating techniques Effort and duration estimating best practices Project Scheduling Overview of project scheduling Dependencies and the project network diagram Critical path method (CPM) Optimizing the schedule Budget, Risk, and Contingency Planning Overview of budget, risk, and contingency planning Estimating costs Determining the budget Project risk management processes Planning contingency reserves Project Baseline and Control Overview of project baseline Negotiating and the project baseline Earned value management (EVM) Project variances and actions Project control

Risk Management for IT Projects: In-House Training IT projects may have direct bottom-line impact on the organization, cost millions of dollars, cause organizational change and change the way the organization is perceived by clients. Many IT projects are notoriously hard to predict and are filled with risk. IT Risk Management takes a comprehensive look at IT project risk management using PMI's PMBOK® Guide Risk Management Model in the context of IT Project Life Cycle phases. The goal of this course is to arm the practitioner with a rigorous, common-sense approach to addressing uncertainty in projects. This approach includes the ability to influence project outcomes, avoid many potential project risks, and be ready to calmly and efficiently respond to unavoidable challenges. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the risk management process, using the PMBOK® Guide's standard models and terminology Discuss the potential barriers to managing risk effectively in IT project organizations Develop an effective risk management plan for IT projects Identify project risks using IT-specific, practical tools Analyze individual risk events and overall project risk using IT-specific, practical approaches Plan effective responses to IT-specific risk based on the results of risk analysis and integrate risk responses into project schedules and cost estimates Manage and control risk throughout the IT project life cycle Implement selected elements of IT project risk management on your next project Foundation Concepts Basic concepts and purpose Risk and project constraints Risk and corporate cultures Risk management and IT PLC standards Plan Risk Management for IT Projects Plan Risk management process Plan Risk management activities Design a standard template Assess the project-specific needs Tailor the template Produce a project-specific risk management plan Gain consensus and submit as part of overall project plan A risk management plan of IT projects Identify Risks for IT Projects Identify risk process overview Risk categories and examples Risk identification tools Risk events by project life-cycle phases Perform Risk Analysis for IT Projects Perform qualitative risk analysis overview Core qualitative tools for IT projects Auxiliary qualitative tools for cost and schedule estimates When to use quantitative analysis for IT projects Plan Risk Response for IT Projects Plan risk response overview Active risk response strategies for IT projects (Threat and Opportunity) Acceptance and contingency reserves Contingency planning for IT projects Plan risk responses for IT projects Implement Risk Response for IT Projects Implement Risk Responses Executing Risk Response Plans Techniques and Tools Used Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks for IT Projects Monitor risks overview Monitor risks tips for IT projects Technical performance measurement systems Risk management implementation for IT projects

Effecting Business Process Improvement: In-House Training Business analysts facilitate the solution of business problems. The solutions are put into practice as changes to the way people perform in their organizations and the tools they use. The business analyst is a change agent who must understand the basic principles of quality management. This course covers the key role that business analysts play in organizational change management. What you will Learn You will learn how to: Define and document a business process Work with various business modeling techniques Perform an enterprise analysis in preparation for determining requirements Analyze business processes to discern problems Foundation Concepts Overview of business analysis and process improvement Defining the business process Introducing the proactive business analyst Focusing on business process improvement for business analysts Launching a Successful Business Process Improvement Project Overview of the launch phase Understanding and creating organizational strategy Selecting the target process Aligning the business process improvement project's goals and objectives with organizational strategy Defining the Current Process Overview of current process phase Documenting the business process Business modeling options: work-flow models Business modeling options: Unified Modeling Language (UML) model adaptations for business processes Analyzing the Current Process Process analysis overview Evaluation: establishing the control group Opportunity techniques: multi-discipline problem-solving Opportunity techniques: matrices Building and Sustaining a Recommended Process Overview of the recommended process and beyond Impact analysis Recommended process Transition to the business case Return to proactive state

Developing the Business Case: In-House Training Business analysts must be able to create business case documents that highlight project benefits, costs, and risks. The business case is based on the real business need to be solved. These become parts of proposals, feasibility studies, and other decision support documents. This course teaches the purpose, structure, and content of a business case. It presents the basic techniques for determining financial ROI, non-tangible benefits, and the probability of meeting expectations. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Perform feasibility studies Justify the business investment to solve the business problem Prepare an effective business case document Plan and implement a business case approval process Foundation Concepts The role of the BA An introduction to the BABOK® Guide The business analyst and the product / project life cycle (PLC) The business case deliverable Introducing the Business Case Process The BA and strategy analysis The BA and the business case process (BCP) The BA during the business case process (BCP) The BA after the business case process (BCP) Importance of defining solution performance metrics Defining the Business Need Overview of defining the business need Business needs: problem / opportunity statement Product vision Objectives and constraints Exploring Business Case Solutions Overview of exploring solutions Solution identification for feasibility Solution definition for analysis Assessing project risks Justifying the Business Case Overview of justifying the business case Qualitative justification Quantitative justification Approving the Business Case Overview of business case approval Developing recommendations Preparing the decision package - documents Preparing the decision package - presentations