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
Implementing Scrum for Teams: In-House Training Scrum is an iterative, incremental framework for developing products. It allows the team to deliver a potentially shippable set of functionalities for each iteration, providing the agility needed to respond to rapidly changing requirements. These characteristics have led to Scrum becoming the most popular method in the world of Agile projects. This two-day course provides a practical approach to implementing the Scrum method on your projects. You will learn how to initiate a Scrum project, how to build a Product Backlog, containing user stories, and how to plan and estimate releases and iterations. You will learn how to conduct Scrum events, such as the Sprint Planning Meeting, and how to track progress during an iteration. You will apply what you learn in a series of hands-on, team-based activities and simulations that take you through the entire Scrum process. The overall goal of the course is to enable you to successfully apply the Scrum method on appropriate projects in your environment. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Teach-back Agile and Scrum foundation concepts Initiate a Scrum Project Conduct Team Sprint Planning and Sprint Review meetings Develop Release Plans (including effective user stories and priorities) Build a Sprint plan (including effective estimates) Executive a Sprint (including essential Scrum ceremonies) Implement Scrum in your environment Foundation Concepts Agile Mindset, Values, and Tenets Agile Benefits and Methods Scrum Overview Teams: Self-Managing, Self-Organizing, and Self-Improving Initiating a Scrum Project 'Sprint Zero' Activities Defining the Vision The Product Backlog and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Story Map Planning Releases Planning releases Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Selecting a Sprint length Estimating velocity Creating a release plan Planning a Sprint The Sprint Planning Meeting Building the Sprint Backlog Creating a Sprint Plan Running a Sprint Conduct a Sprint Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Negotiating Changes During a Sprint The Sprint Review Meeting Sprint Retrospective Releasing into Production Closing the Scrum Project Implementing Scrum Scrum Simulation Exercise Conditions of Success for Implementing Scrum
Project Risk Management: In-House Training Have you been surprised by unplanned events during your projects? Are you and your project team frequently fighting fires? Well, you are not alone. Uncertainty exists in any project environment. While it's impossible to predict project outcomes with 100% certainty, you can influence the outcome, avoid potential risks, and be ready to respond to challenges that arise. In this course, you'll gain the proper knowledge needed to identify, assess, plan for, and monitor risk in your projects. You'll learn how to set up and implement risk management processes, helping you to minimize uncertainty and achieve more consistent, predictable outcomes as a result. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Demonstrate to others how the risk management processes in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) apply to your project's environment, especially for high-risk projects Adapt these processes for a particular high-risk project team's operating principles Explain the importance of using risk management best practices at single and enterprise project levels Lead an initiative to implement risk management best practices in your project environment Foundation Concepts Risk-related definitions The risk management process High-risk projects and project failures Classical failures in implementing risk management Plan Risk Management Project risk management and governance Risk management planning for high-risk projects High-risk variations on a risk management plan Identify Risk Adapting the risk identification process for high-risk projects Recognizing risks spontaneously Confirming and structuring risk events for treatment Wrapping up risk identification for high-risk projects Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Adapting qualitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Accelerating risk analysis Clearing risk action Wrapping up qualitative risk analysis for the next level Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Adapting quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Ensuring effective risk analyses with data quality assessments Building a foundation for quantitative risk analysis Using discrete quantitative tools Using continuous quantitative tools Wrapping up quantitative risk analysis for high-risk projects Plan Risk Responses Adapting risk response planning for high-risk projects Optimizing active risk response strategies Leveraging contingencies for high project performance Wrapping up risk response planning for high-risk projects Implement Risk Responses Implementing Risk Responses Process Executing Risk Response Plans Tools and Techniques Best Practices Continuous Risk Management Monitor Risks Adapting risk monitoring for high-risk projects Optimizing risk plan maintenance Weaving risk reassessment into the project's progress Maintaining a continuous 'vigil' in high-risk project environments
Agile and Scrum Fundamentals: In-House Training The overall goal of the course is to provide learners with the fundamentals of what Agile and Scrum are, and how to effectively apply Agile methods in your projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe Agile and Scrum foundation concepts Compare and contrast Agile roles to traditional roles Initiate an Agile project Develop Release Plans Build an Iteration Plan Execute an Iteration Implement Agile in your environment Getting Started Introductions Workshop orientation Expectations Foundation Concepts Project Lifecycles What is Agile? Why Agile? A range of Agile methods Focus on Scrum The People Side of Agile A range of Agile roles Focus on Scrum roles Unique characteristics of Agile Teams Building effective Agile Teams Initiating an Agile Project Conducting Sprint Zero Setting the vision Building the Product Backlog and User Stories Defining Acceptance Criteria Planning Releases Planning releases Estimating user stories Prioritizing user stories Selecting a Sprint length Estimating velocity Creating a release plan Planning an Iteration Conducting the Sprint Planning Meeting Building the Sprint Backlog Creating a Sprint Plan Running an Iteration Executing Sprint activities Using Burn-down and Burn-up Charts Negotiating changes during a Sprint Conducting the Sprint Review Meeting Implementing Agile Conditions of success for implementing Agile and Scrum Implementing Agile Final words
ISO 45001 is the first global Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard that replaces OHSAS 18001. The ISO 45001 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in establishing, implementing, managing and maintaining an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&S MS) based on ISO 45001. About This Course During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of an OH&S MS and be able to apply them to continually improve the organization's OH&S performance and ensure the well-being of employees by providing a safe and healthy workplace. After mastering all the necessary concepts of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO 45001 Lead Implementer' credential. By holding this Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical skills and professional knowledge to implement ISO 45001 in an organization. Learning objectives Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 45001 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of an OH&S management system Learn how to interpret the ISO 45001 requirements in the specific context of an organization Learn how to support an organization to effectively plan, implement, manage, monitor and maintain an OH&S management system Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing OH&S management system best practices Educational approach This training is based on both theory and best practices used in the implementation of an OH&S MS Lecture sessions are illustrated with questions and examples that help translate theory into practice Practical exercises include examples and discussions Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Prerequisites A foundational understanding of ISO 45001 and knowledge of implementation principles. Who Should Attend? Managers or consultants involved and concerned with Occupational Health and Safety Management Expert advisors seeking to master the implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with OH&S MS requirements OH&S MS team members What's Included? Refreshments & Lunch * Course Slide Deck Official Study Guides Official Exam Q&A The Exam * Classroom courses only Accreditation Assessment Course delegates will sit a combination of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 12 question, essay type exam on Day 4 of the course. Overall pass mark is 70%, to be completed within the 150 minute time window. Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB.
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
The course imparts knowledge about the fundamental principles and concepts underpinning crisis management, as well as how to effectively establish and implement a crisis management framework. In addition to elucidating the theoretical aspects of crisis management, the training program incorporates practical examples and scenario-based quizzes to bolster your understanding and prepare you for real-life crisis management situations. Upon successfully completing the training course, participants are eligible to take the exam and, upon passing, gain the "IECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager" Certification. This credential attests to the participant's possession of both theoretical and practical expertise, enabling them to guide and support an organization in crafting and enhancing its crisis management capability in alignment with ISO 22361 standards and industry best practices. Learning Objectives Upon completing this training course, participants will achieve the following learning objectives: Elucidate the fundamental principles and concepts underpinning crisis management, as per ISO 22361 standards. Establish, sustain, and enhance a crisis management framework that encompasses leadership, structure, culture, and competence. Foresee, evaluate, avert, and ready for potential crises. Respond to, recuperate from, and garner insights from crises to enhance an organization's crisis management prowess. Our approach This training is based on both theory and best practice Lessons are illustrated with examples based on case studies Practical exercises are based on a real world case study Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22361 Day 2: The Crisis Management framework Day 3: Preparedness and Crisis prevention Day 4: Crisis response and recovery and the Certification exam Who Should Attend? The Lead Crisis Manager training course is designed for: Professionals accountable for establishing a crisis management capability within their organization. Professionals tasked with executing a crisis management plan and framework within their organization. Leaders responsible for managing crises. Members of crisis management teams. Individuals with a keen interest in comprehending crisis management. Those looking to initiate or progress their careers in the field of crisis management. Consultants, advisors, and experts seeking comprehensive insight into ISO 22361 crisis management guidelines. 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 12 question essay type which should be completed within 180 minutes. A passing score is achieved at 70%. Exam results are returned within 24 hours, with successful candidates receiving both a digital badge and a Certificate of Achievement. Prerequisites Delegates should have a basic understanding of ISO 22361 What's Included? Participant Guide Study materials Exam Pass Guarantee Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB
Delivered in either Live Online (4 days) or in our Classroom (5 days), the ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager training enables you to acquire the expertise to support and lead an organization and its team to successfully identify, understand and manage a risk process based on ISO 31000. During this training course, you will also gain comprehensive knowledge of the best practices used to implement a Risk Management framework that provides the foundation for designing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and continually improving a Risk Management process in an organization. About This Course After mastering all the necessary concepts of Risk Management, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager' credential. By holding this Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the professional capabilities and competencies to effectively manage a risk process in an organization. Learning principles; Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 31000, IEC/ISO 31010 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used to manage risk within an organization Learn how to interpret the ISO 31000 principles and guidelines in the specific context of an organization Learn how to establish an effective risk communication plan and a risk recording and reporting process Acquire the expertise to support an organization to effectively manage and monitor risk based on best practices Prerequisites A fundamental understanding of ISO 31000 and comprehensive knowledge of Risk Management. What's Included? Refreshments & Lunch (Classroom courses only) Course Slide Deck Official Study Materials CPD Certificate The Exam Who Should Attend? Managers or consultants seeking to master their skills to support an organization during the implementation of an organization-wide Risk Management framework and process based on the principles and recommendations of ISO 31000 Professionals responsible for the creation and protection of value in organizations through effective management of risks Expert advisors seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts, processes and strategies of Risk Management Risk Management team members 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 and exam retake offered Accreditation Assessment The exam consists of a 12 question essay type format, to be completed within 150 minutes and a pass mark of 70% Exam results are provided within 24 hours. Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB.
Delivered in either Live Online (4 days) or in our Classroom (5 days), the ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager training enables you to acquire the necessary expertise to support an organization in the risk management process related to all assets of relevance for Information Security using the ISO 27005 standard as a reference framework. During this training course, you will gain a comprehensive knowledge of a process model for designing and developing an Information Security Risk Management program. The training will also contain a thorough understanding of best practices of risk assessment methods such as OCTAVE, EBIOS, MEHARI and harmonized TRA. This training course supports the implementation process of the ISMS framework presented in the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. About This Course After mastering all the necessary concepts of Information Security Risk Management based on ISO/IEC 27005, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager' credential. By holding this credential, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to support and lead a team in managing Information Security Risks. Learning objectives Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques that enable an effective risk management process based on ISO/IEC 27005 Acknowledge the correlation between Information Security risk management and security controls Learn how to interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 in Information Security Risk Management Acquire the competence and skills to effectively advise organizations on Information Security Risk Management best practices Acquire the knowledge necessary for the implementation, management and maintenance of an ongoing risk management program Educational approach This training is based on both theory and best practices used in Information Security Risk Management Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on cases studies Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam Who Should Attend? Information Security risk managers Information Security team members Individuals responsible for Information Security, compliance, and risk within an organization Individuals implementing ISO/IEC 27001, seeking to comply with ISO/IEC 27001 or individuals who are involved in a risk management program IT consultants IT professionals Information Security officers Privacy officers What's Included? Official Course Slide decks Candidate pack Exam fees Prerequisites A foundational understanding of ISO/IEC 27005 and knowledge of Risk Assessment and Information Security. 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 and exam retake offered Accreditation Assessment The exam for this course is a 12 question essay type. The pass mark is 70% and should be achieved within the allotted 150 minute exam timeframe. Exam results are provided within 24 hours. Provided by This course is Accredited by NACSand Administered by the IECB
A CMS provides organizations a structured approach to meet all compliance obligations, i.e., requirements that they mandatorily have to comply with such as laws, regulations, court rulings, permits, licenses, as well as those that they voluntarily choose to comply with such as internal policies and procedures, codes of conduct, standards, and agreements with communities or NGOs. About This Course The benefits of implementing a compliance management system (CMS) based on ISO 37301 are manifold: helping the organization avoid or mitigate the costs, risks, and damage of noncompliance, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organization, promoting trust and confidence, encouraging good governance practices, due diligence, and ethically sound business dealings, etc. The ISO 37301 Lead Implementer training course provides the knowledge needed to establish, implement, manage, maintain, and continually improve a CMS. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of ISO 37301 requirements, as well as the best practices and approaches used for the implementation and subsequent maintenance of the compliance management system. The training course enables you to help organizations establish processes needed to adhere to all compliance obligations and establish controls that proactively prevent noncompliance and contribute to the creation of a culture of integrity, transparency, and openness. The training course is followed by the certification exam. If you pass, you gain the 'Certified ISO 37301 Lead Implementer' credential. This credential validates your professional capabilities and competences to implement a CMS in an organization based on the requirements of ISO 37301. This training course will help you: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods, and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a CMS Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 37301 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Gain the ability to interpret the requirements of ISO 37301 in the specific context of an organization Develop the necessary knowledge and expertise to support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining a CMS Acquire the expertise to advise an organization in implementing CMS best practices 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. Prerequisites The main requirements for participating in this training course are a basic knowledge of ISO management system standards, as well as a general understanding of ISO 37301 (or ISO 19600 guidelines) and the MS implementation principles. What's Included? Certification fees are included in the exam price. Training material of over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be provided. An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course. In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months following the initial exam date. Who Should Attend? Managers, consultants, and compliance officers wishing to develop a thorough understanding of ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system Managers and consultants seeking a comprehensive CMS implementation framework Compliance officers responsible for practicing due diligence with regard to compliance risks Individuals wishing to contribute in maintaining organizational integrity by supporting ethical behaviour Managers and members of governance, risk management, and compliance teams Individuals aspiring to become compliance officers or compliance management consultant Accreditation Provided by This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB