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ILM Level 2 Award in Effective Team Member – 2 day Accredited training course delivered in Nottingham Most organisations rely on effective and efficient team working to enable achievement of organisational goals. This nationally recognised qualification offers an opportunity for individuals to examine their own skills set, personality traits and challenges when working in teams and identify how to add value and enhance the contributions they make to the team and wider organisation. Suitable for experienced staff who wish to understand about team dynamics and how they themselves operate in a team environment, and for newly recruited team members.
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Reasons to attendDo you want to refresh and improve your CRA skills? Do you need some inspiration to boost your clinical trial monitoring techniques and approach? This CRA Training provides for experienced monitors the knowledge and advanced skills to deal with more complex clinical trials and site management issues. This training, supported by eLearning, provides the best outcome allowing you to learn at your own pace. Increase your odds of becoming a senior CRA with this training. What's included? Documents and materials related to this course are included Globally recognised certificates awarded after test completion This course has been granted PharmaTrain Recognition
Program Management Skills: On-Demand Program managers coordinate and give oversight to the efforts of marketing groups, project teams, product delivery, maintenance and support, operations and staff from various functional groups, including suppliers, business partners, and other external bodies. The goal is to ensure that proposed business transformation, through the delivery of complex products and processes, is implemented to realize the organization's strategic benefits and objectives, for which the program was selected. The goals of this course are twofold: To provide participants with key program management principles and techniques, recognized as best practices, to enable more effective program management; and to leverage core elements of the program management life cycle, processes, tools and techniques, to enable program management effectiveness. The participant will learn and apply the principles of program management through discussions, activities, and case study exercises. What You Will Learn At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Maximize the transformational impact of a program according to the business needs Explain management principles and techniques and apply them within a program context Implement program governance and organization that will produce expected benefits Plan for and manage benefit realization, risks, issues, and quality Manage component projects' interdependencies that are linked to both program and strategic objectives Engage program stakeholders effectively. Improve communication and action planning effectiveness for programs in organizations Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Fundamental definitions and concepts Program challenges and benefits Program best practices and success criterion Stakeholder management Governance: program management office and program boards Standard for Program Management overview Vision, Leadership, and the Business Case What is vision, why, and how? Leadership vs. Management Program business case Program Organization and Governance Program organization Program governance Program board roles and responsibilities Benefits Management Benefits explored Benefits management Benefits realization Program Management Planning Program management plan Program blueprint and roadmap Program component dossier Program tranches Program estimating Program scheduling Program Monitoring and Controlling Program Control - An Overview Program Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Transition Program Risk and Issue Management Risk and issue management overview Program risk management Program issue management Program Quality Management Program quality management overview Program quality management principles Program Stakeholder Management Stakeholder engagement overview Stakeholder engagement planning EI, trust, communication and stakeholder engagement Program Closure and Benefits Sustainment Program closure overview Closing the program Program benefits sustainment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?
PRINCE2 is a process-based project management methodology that offers a flexible and scalable solution to handle all kinds of projects. This is why many organisations favour it since it fosters better collaboration between team members and external stakeholders. Course Overview PRINCE2 is a process-based project management methodology that offers a flexible and scalable solution to handle all kinds of projects. This is why many organisations favour it since it fosters better collaboration between team members and external stakeholders. The PRINCE2 certification will surely help learners advance in terms of worth and employment opportunities if they list it as a skill in their resumes. This 3-day introductory PRINCE2® Foundation course is designed to give candidates a comprehensive overview of the PRINCE2® methodology. They will learn about various essential topics such as integrated elements, applying PRINCE2®, delivery approaches, processes, principles, tailoring, etc. The PRINCE 2 foundation course will introduce project management to students. This course will focus on different aspects of project management, providing the knowledge, tools and techniques used to understand each concept and methodology. At the end of this PRINCE2® Foundation course, delegates will be able to perform various project manager activities in an organisation effectively and efficiently. They will also be able to use various PRINCE2® methodologies properly. This training will also cover the following concepts: • Project management • Projects in context • Measuring success • Tailor to suit the project • Embedding PRINCE2® • Tailoring constraints and influences Who it’s for? Prerequisites: In this PRINCE2® Foundation course, there are no formal prerequisites. PRINCE2 Foundation can be studied on its own or as a prerequisite for the PRINCE2 Practitioner course This PRINCE2® Foundation course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about project management methodologies. What's Included in this PRINCE2 Foundation Training Course? The following is included in this PRINCE2® Foundation training course: • PRINCE2® Foundation Examination • Pre-course material • PDUs • Experienced PRINCE2® Instructor • Certificate • Refreshments PRINCE2® Foundation Exam: The PRINCE2® Foundation examination Focuses on knowledge of PRINCE2® as a methodology. • Type of Questions: Multiple choice. • Total Questions: 60. • Number of marks: 60 marks, each question is worth 1 mark. • Pass mark: 55%, or 33/60. • Duration: 60 Minutes. • Material allowed: No, this is a ‘closed book’ exam. This PRINCE2® foundation training course covers the following topics: Module 1: Introduction to Projects and the PRINCE2® Methodology: • PRINCE2® “Project” Definition • Project Characteristics • Project Management • What is PRINCE2®? • Four Integrated Elements • What Does PRINCE2® Not Provide? • What Makes a Project a PRINCE2® Project? Module 2: Project Manager Activities: • Customer/Supplier Environment • Projects in Context • Commercial Environment • Applying PRINCE2® • Delivery Approaches • Measuring Success • Organisational Capability • Seven Processes Module 3: Seven Themes: • Business Case • Organisation • Quality • Plans • Risk • Change • Progress Module 4: Seven Principles: • Continued Business Justification • Learn from Experience • Defined Roles and Responsibilities • Manage by Stages • Manage by Exception • Focus on Products • Tailor to Suit the Project Module 5: Considerations for Organisational Adoption: • Creating a PRINCE2® Based Project Management Method • Creating Tailoring Rules and Guidelines • Rating the Complexity of Projects • Embedding PRINCE2® • Tailoring • What Should Be Tailored? • Tailoring Constraints and Influences • Creating an Organisation’s Method DURATION 2-3 days WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate
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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The COBIT 2019 Foundation course would suit candidates working in the following IT professions or areas: IT Auditors IT Managers IT Quality professionals IT Leadership IT Developers Process practitioners Managers in IT service providing firms The above list is a suggestion only; individuals may wish to attend based on their own career aspirations, personal goals or objectives. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs. Overview This COBIT 2019 Foundation course is designed as an introduction to COBIT 2019 and enables you to understand how an integrated business framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT can be utilized to achieve IT business integration, cost reductions and increased productivity. The syllabus areas that this course is designed to cover are: New framework introduction Key concepts and terminology Governance and Framework Principles Governance system and components Governance and management objectives Performance management Designing a tailored governance system COBIT 2019 builds on and integrates more than 25 years of development in this field, not only incorporating new insights from science, but also operationalizing these insights as practice. The heart of the COBIT framework updates COBIT principles while laying out the structure of the overall framework including: New concepts are introduced and terminology is explained?the COBIT Core Model and its 40 governance and management objectives provide the platform for establishing your governance program. The performance management system is updated and allows the flexibility to use maturity measurements as well as capability measurements. Introductions to design factors and focus areas offer additional practical guidance on flexible adoption of COBIT 2019, whether for specific projects or full implementation. From its foundation in the IT audit community, COBIT has developed into a broader and more comprehensive information and technology (I&T) governance and management framework and continues to establish itself as a generally accepted framework for I&T governance. 1 - COBIT 5 OVERVIEW AND INTRODUCTION Course Administration Course Objectives Exam Overview Certification Scheme History of COBIT COBIT 2019 Improvements Major differences with 2019 Misconceptions about COBIT COBIT and Other Standards 2 - KEY CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY Introduction to Enterprise Governance of Information and Technology Benefits of Information and Technology Governance COBIT Information and Technology Governance Framework Distinction of Governance and Management Three Principles of a Governance Framework Six Principles for a Governance System 3 - GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS Introduction to the Components of a Governance System Processes and Capability Levels Organizational Structures and Defined Roles Information Flows and Items People, Skills and Competencies Principles, Policies and Frameworks Culture, Ethics and Behavior Services, Infrastructure and Applications 4 - GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES Governance and Management Objectives Publication Governance and Management Objectives Governance and Management Objectives Core Model Evaluate, Direct and Monitor Align, Plan and Organize Build, Acquire and Implement Deliver, Service and Support Monitor, Evaluate and Assess 5 - GOALS CASCADE Governance and Management Objective Relationships Governance and Management Objective Descriptions High-Level Information Example Introduction to the Goals Cascade Enterprise Goals Alignment Goals Mapping Tables ? Appendix A 6 - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Introduction to Performance Management COBIT Performance Management Principles COBIT Performance Management (CPM) Overview Process Capability Levels Rating Process Activities Focus Area Maturity Levels Performance Management of Organizational Structures Performance Management of Information Items Performance Management of Culture and Behavior 7 - DESIGNING A TAILORED GOVERNANCE SYSTEM The Need for Tailoring Design Factors Enterprise Strategy Enterprise Goals Risk Profile I&T Related Issues Threat Landscape Compliance Requirements Role of IT Sourcing Model for IT IT Implementation Methods Technology Adoption Strategy Enterprise Size Focus Areas Designing a Tailored Governance System Management Objective Priority and Target Capability Levels Component Variations Specific Focus Areas Stages and Steps in the Design Process 8 - IMPLEMENTING ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE OF IT The Business Case The COBIT Implementation Guide Purpose COBIT Implementation Approach Phase 1 ? What are the Drivers Phase 2 ? Where are we Now Phase 3 ? Where do we Want to be Phase 4 ? What Needs to be Done Phase 5 ? How do we get There Phase 6 ? Did we get There Phase 7 How do we Weep the Momentum Going? EGIT Implementation Program Challenges
Facilitation Skills for Business Analysts - Communication and Problem Solving: On-Demand 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 Upon completion, participants 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 Function Role of the Business Analyst as Change Agent An Introduction to the BABOK® Guide Business Analyst Roles and Relationships through the Project Life Cycle Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring - Defining the Process Overview of Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring (BAP&M) BAP&M - Process and Tools BAP&M - Roles and Responsibilities BAP&M - Governance, Information Management & Performance Improvement Elicitation and Collaboration - Gathering and Confirming Information Overview of Elicitation and Collaboration Elicitation and Collaboration Techniques Requirements Life Cycle Management - Maintaining Requirements and Design Information Overview of Requirements Life Cycle Management Requirements Life Cycle Management Tasks - Details Strategy Analysis - Providing Context to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Overview of Strategy Analysis Analyze Current State Define Future State Assess Risks Define Change Strategy Requirements Analysis and Design Definition - Defining Solution Options Overview of Requirements Analysis and Design Definition (RA&DD) The Anatomy of Requirements RA&DD Task Descriptions RA&DD Techniques Solution Evaluation - Assessing Solution Performance Overview of Solution Evaluation Solution Evaluation Tasks Solution Evaluation in Development Stages Underlying Competencies Overview of Underlying Competencies (UCs) Underlying Competencies - Details
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