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About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 4 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course presents the principles and best practices of portfolio management in the upstream (E&P) oil and gas industry. The VILT course is equally valuable for small independents, large integrated international companies and national oil companies. The VILT course consists of presentations, case studies, illustrative practical exercises and syndicate discussions. Particular emphasis is given to pragmatic portfolio management approaches and solutions which can be implemented swiftly without recourse to major investments in planning and portfolio management software. The VILT course will draw on examples from your expert course leader's 35+ years' experience in the oil and gas industry as an explorationist, upstream vice-president and management consultant. The VILT course handout will comprise softcopy slides used in the presentation and a softcopy workbook for the exercises. Participants will gain proficiency in portfolio management techniques, understand how and why to undertake this activity and be able to apply key concepts directly in the business of their teams / divisions. The VILT course will be presented over 4 half-days, using Microsoft Teams or Zoom and a proprietary set of VILT tools. Participants will be asked to complete a pre course questionnaire (PCQ) addressing their objectives and experience, and attend a session to familiarise themselves with VILT tools before course commencement.     Training Objectives To present the tools, concepts and principles of portfolio management To define the quantitative metrics which are used to describe projects in a portfolio To understand the benefits of portfolio management at different stages of the upstream business: in strategy development, opportunity screening, business development, drilling prospects, conducting appraisal of discoveries and developing fields To put portfolio management in the organisational context by describing the role of the portfolio management team and examining how value assurance (quality control) is best conducted on portfolio data for projects and assets To demonstrate how portfolio management contributes to improved business performance By the end of the VILT course, participants will understand: Key concepts and principles of portfolio management How to design a simple portfolio database and describe complex projects in a small number of objective metrics How to segment the portfolio into meaningful units How to use portfolio data in making business choices and decisions at the strategic and tactical levels The extent to which it is meaningful and reasonable to make comparisons across different portfolio segments How the portfolio management team can support the wider business in decision-making Target Audience This VILT course is specially designed for exploration and development geoscientists, E&P economists and finance staff, and E&P managers. Both technical and non-technical staff will benefit from the concepts presented. Companies are encouraged to send participants from different functions and seniority levels to gain great benefits especially those which would like to implement the concepts presented in this VILT course. Course Level Basic or Foundation Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. The VILT course will be presented in an interactive workshop format that allows for discussion. Course Duration: 4 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (16 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader draws on more than 35 years of experience managing, reviewing and directing projects in all aspects of the exploration business: from exploration business development (new ventures), through prospect maturation and drilling, to the appraisal of discoveries. He has more than 30 years' experience with Shell International, followed by 10 years consulting to NOCs in Asia Pacific, Africa and South America and independent oil companies in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and North America. Other than delivering industry training, he has worked on projects for oil & gas companies of all sizes, including independents, national oil companies and (super)-majors, private equity firms, hedge funds and investment banks, and leading management consulting firms. He is an alumnus of Cambridge University. He has M.A and Ph.D. degrees in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London as well as a respected speaker on management panels at international conferences. Professional Experience Management consultancy & executive education: Advice to investment banks, businesses and major consulting firms. Specialist expertise in upstream oil & gas, with in depth experience in exploration strategy, portfolio valuation and risk assessment. Leadership: Managed and led teams and departments ranging from 3 - 60 in size. Provided technical leadership to a cadre of 800 explorationists in Shell worldwide. Member of the 12-person VP team leading global exploration in Shell, a $3 bln p.a. business and recognised as the most effective and successful among its industry peers. Accountability & decision-making: Accountable for bottom-line results: in a range of successful exploration ventures with budgets ranging from $10's million to $100's million. Made, or contributed to, complex business decisions / investments, taking into account strategic, technical, commercial, organisational and political considerations. Corporate governance: Served as non-executive director on the Boards of the South Rub al Khali Company (oversight of gas exploration studies and drilling in Saudi Arabia) and SEAPOS B.V. (exploration deep-water drilling and facilities management). Technical & operations: Skilled in exploration opportunity evaluation, the technical de risking of prospects, portfolio analysis and managing the interface between exploration and well engineering activities. Unparalleled knowledge of the oil and gas basins of the world, and of different operating regimes and contractual structures, ranging from Alaska, Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, through to the Middle East, former Soviet Union, Far East and Australia. Safety: Following an unsatisfactory audit, became accountable for safety performance in Shell's exploration new ventures. Through personal advocacy and leadership of a small team, delivered pragmatic and effective HSE systems, tools and staff training / engagement and a dramatically improved safety record. R&D: Experience in the 3 key roles in R&D: scientific researcher, research manager, and 'customer' for R&D products. After re-defining Shell's exploration R&D strategy, led the re-structuring of the R&D organization, its interface with 'the business' and approaches to deployment and commercialization. Strategy: Accomplished at formulating competitive strategies in business, R&D and technology deployment, translating them into actionable tactics and results. Defined the exploration strategy of PDO (a Shell subsidiary in Oman) and latterly of Shell's global exploration programme. Professional education, behavioural/motivational coaching: Experienced in organisational re-design, change management, leadership education and talent development. Commercial skills: Personally negotiated drilling compensation claims, educational contracts and E&P contracts, with values of $5 million to $100+ million. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

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Human psychology is the most mysterious part of human life. Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and how it works or its functions. The Advanced Diploma in Psychology course covers the advanced concepts and theories of human psychology. In this course, you will learn various theories of psychology along with the concepts of cognitive theory and developmental psychology. You will explore why people act differently. The concepts of perception, attention and thinking will also be covered in the course. You will be amazed to know how children psychology develops in various age. Instead of these, the course covers anxiety, depression, and other emotional disorders and shows you how to treat 'abnormal behaviour'. Upon completion, you will be knowledgeable about the essential concepts of psychology and also be able to continue your study for the more advanced level. What Will I Learn? Understand and explain Psychology-related information (theories) Be able to explain what is cognitive and developmental psychology Be able to continue their study of Psychology afterwords Requirements An interest in studying Psychology A desire to study advanced form of Psychology Module 01 What is Psychology FREE 00:10:00 The Biological Approach 00:10:00 Behaviourist and Cognitive Approaches 00:12:00 Person-Centred Approaches 00:10:00 Research Methods in Psychology FREE 00:15:00 Debates in Psychology 00:15:00 Attitudes FREE 00:10:00 Social Influence: Compliance, Obedience and Conformity 00:12:00 Social Cognition 00:09:00 Applied Social Psychology 00:10:00 Module 02 Perception 00:12:00 Attention 00:07:00 Remembering (Memory) 00:12:00 Forgetting (Memory) 00:09:00 Language 00:10:00 Thinking (Cognition) 00:10:00 Problem-Solving and Artificial Intelligence 00:09:00 Issues in Child Development 00:05:00 Cognitive Development 00:07:00 The Development of Language and Communication 00:06:00 Module 03 Social Perception (Interpersonal Perception) 00:06:00 Moral Development 00:09:00 The definition and Diagnosis of Atypical (Abnormal) Behaviour 00:07:00 Treatments of atypical (abnormal) behaviour 00:08:00 Emotional disorders 00:05:00 Research Methods 00:06:00 Research Issues 00:06:00 Data Analysis 00:07:00 Thank You and Good Bye! 00:02:00 Additional Study Materials Additional Study Materials: Advanced Diploma in Psychology 00:00:00

Our Online GCSE Sociology Course is the international version. This course provides knowledge and understanding of human societies. On this course, you will learn about sociological concepts, theories and research and evaluate them. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of continuity and change in social life. The same International GCSE qualification you'd get in school or college Unlimited 1:1 support from your Sociology tutor Fast-track - get the qualification when you need it Study 24/7, 365 on your phone, tablet or laptop You don't need any previous qualifications to study this International GCSE course. This course will teach you the Cambridge International IGCSE Sociology syllabus (0495). You'll study 8 units: Theory and Methods Culture, Identity and Socialisation Social Inequality Family Education Crime, Deviance and Social Control Media For a full breakdown of course content, download the IGCSE Sociology Brochure. 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Your tutor will remain by your side, throughout your learning journey until you get qualified. All tutors are qualified teachers and subject matter specialists who will ensure you have the correct guidance and support when you need it. As a CloudLearn student you will have unlimited access to tutor support. CloudLearn GCSEs and A-Levels are structured around formative assessments allowing you to test your knowledge as you work towards qualification. Before taking your exam you will submit a mock exam to give you the practise you need before the big day. When ready we arrange your exam. We have agreements with exam centres all over the UK. Our students also take advantage of preferential pricing due to the volume of students we channel to exam centres. As part of your enrolment service package we will make all the arrangements for your final exam. This includes locating a centre and booking the relevant exam/s. Exam fees are additional. Exam fees can be bundled using the Exam Bundles drop down when adding to basket. Have a look on our Exams Page for a detailed explanation of this service. The CIE IGCSE Sociology exam is available in May/June and November each year. It is assessed over 2 exam papers: Paper 1 0495/12 - 2 hour Paper 2 0495/22 - 1 hour 45 min We generally ask that you book written exams at least 6 months in advance. Booking your exam after the booking deadline will incur late fees (available for one month after deadline) and high late fees (available up until exam entry closure). Some students will study for the exam over a period of months or years, as they dictate their own study schedule. We do however have students who will study intensively and prepare in a matter of weeks. You are only constrained by the exam diet. GCSE exams are available in May/June of each year, with core subjects also assessed in January. 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