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This very practical one-day programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to be an effective member of the procurement team and to enable them to procure a wide range of resources for the organisation, in a compliant and cost-effective manner. It also empowers them to be able to collaborate with all key stakeholders. By the end of the programme participants will be able to: Understand the basic concepts of good procurement practice Apply a range of tools and techniques for developing scopes of work and specifications Apply various methods to select and evaluate suppliers Develop robust contract award strategies Appreciate the commercial importance of effective procurement and opportunities to reduce cost and add value Develop appropriate procurement strategies depending on risk and value Appreciate the legal aspects of procurement 1 Welcome Introductions Aims and objectives Plan for the day 2 The basics of procurement The concept of total cost of ownership v price The procurement cycle The roles of the customer and the contractor Impact upon profit 3 Specification process Importance of effective specifications Specification development process Types of specification Team approach Use of performance specifications Early supplier involvement (ESI) / early contractor involvement (ECI) 4 Quality Concepts and practices Defining 'fit for purpose' Conformance to requirements Compliance to standards Role of the supplier Quality assurance tools and techniques 5 Procurement methods RFP RFQ ITT Negotiated procurement Strategic partnerships Outsourcing 6 Tendering How to undertake a formal tendering process Business case to award Critical stages in the process Risks and benefits 7 Tender evaluation How to undertake a quotation analysis Tools of analysis Use of VFM models Role of the customer Comparisons around cost, quality, and delivery 8 Supplier selection and evaluation Developing critical selection criteria Using the 10Cs model Importance of effective selection process Weighting systems Importance of validity and evidence 9 Capital equipment procurement Life cycle cost issues Payback calculations Compatibility issues Maintenance and training issues After-sales support 10 Supplier relationships Corporate social responsibility issues Communication 360 feed-back Open and ethical Initial understanding Clear and fair terms and conditions 11 Close Review of key learning points Personal action planning

The Quintessential Customer Experience (QCx) Forum is a ‘peer advisory’ community of communications and Cx professionals whose primary objectives are: To help members keep abreast of the latest CX developments To share best practice across different industry sectors. To provide individual support, advice and guidance for members Membership includes quarterly meetings, team coaching, 1:1 mentoring and online resource. Benefits The QCx Forum benefits both the CX professional and the organisations they work for. Employer Benefits include: Benchmarking performance against organisations in different sectors Keeping up to date with latest trends Maintaining competitive advantage through exceptional customer experience. Individual Member Benefits include: Inspiration for new ideas and approaches Guidance and advice to implement new strategies Support and reassurance from peers What’s included: The current membership package* includes: Forum Meetings Quarterly ‘Mastermind Group’ gatherings in person at a London venue. Each meeting features a specialist speaker providing insights about new trends and best practice. Team Coaching Attendees have the opportunity to share and solve key CX-related challenges they face.  1:1 Mentoring Support Members have access expert mentors to develop new strategies, gain valuable new knowledge and enhance their professional growth. Online Resource Members have access to a dedicated portal providing access to useful templates, tools and articles. * The first annual conference is planned for 2024 Membership Fees and options Three options are available: Essentials - quarterly Forum meetings, team coaching and online resources. £1,400.00 (ex VAT) pa Standard annual membership - includes quarterly forum meetings, team coaching, 4 x 1:1 mentoring sessions and online resource.  £3,600.00 (ex VAT) per annum Platinum membership - over and above the standard membership, includes an intensive quarterly programme of bi-weekly coaching sessions  £4,700.00 (ex VAT) per annum Credentials The Chair of the QCx Forum is Quentin Crowe MA, FCIM. His CX consultancy journey began in 2001 working with clients in the fitness and education sectors. Using an adaptation of the SERVQUAL methodology, he and his team have worked with clients in the charity, quality assurance, construction and cutout sectors (including ISG). Quentin also mentors entrepreneurs, senior marketers and corporate executives. He also chairs a number of ‘mastermind’ groups.  Brands represented include Shell, Asahi, Reuters and St James’s Place Welsh Management.

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Course Overview Naresh IT's DevOps Online Training is a comprehensive program that explores the multifaceted realm of DevOps. Covering essential components, from foundational concepts to advanced tools and methodologies, this course delves into industry-best practices. DevOps is an innovative approach that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to promote collaboration, enhance efficiency, and boost productivity throughout the software development lifecycle. Participants can learn through live classes, either with or without videos, tailored to their preferences. Description This course provides in-depth training on DevOps principles, practices, and tools used in modern software environments. Topics include version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation, infrastructure as code, and monitoring. Hands-on experience with tools like Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform ensures a practical understanding of DevOps concepts. Course Objectives Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of DevOps. Learn about various DevOps tools and their usage in development and deployment. Gain proficiency in implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. Master automation techniques for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment. Acquire skills in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. Develop the ability to monitor, measure, and improve DevOps processes and systems. Prepare for industry-recognized DevOps certifications to enhance career prospects. Prerequisites Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). Knowledge of CI/CD concepts. Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Awareness of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Experience with the command line interface (CLI). Who can learn this course This course is suitable for: Software developers System administrators Operations engineers Quality assurance professionals IT managers Anyone interested in adopting DevOps practices for improved software delivery and IT operations efficiency. No prior experience with DevOps is required, although a basic understanding of software development and IT concepts is beneficial.