How to be a Great Executive Sponsor: Virtual In-House Training This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. This three-hour course provides key tips and techniques for becoming an actively engaged, and impactful, Executive Sponsor of projects and programs. It will explain not just what your role is, but the very specific actions you can, and must, take to increase your project's probability of success. And, it will highlight the key personality and other traits that are found in successful Sponsors. Regardless if you're sponsoring an Agile software development project, a construction megaproject, or any other type of project in between, this course will help get you 'hit the ground running' and being an 'impact player' on day one. Various activities and discussions will acquaint you with this important role and what you need to do to become a great executive sponsor. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define project success so everyone is 'singing from the same sheet of music' Immediately apply the ten key attributes of a great sponsor on your project Recognize great sponsorship and determine if you're the right fit for the role Practice Sponsorship over the course of the project life cycle by engaging in very specific actions and activities Be a better investment manager by analyzing the behaviors of successful activist investors Foundation Concepts The quantifiable benefits of being an actively engaged Sponsor Sponsor defined Clarence Kelly Johnson and the SR-71 Blackbird: An example of the power of Sponsorship Defining Project Success Project success: More than meeting the triple constraints Benefits management: The Sponsor's focus The Investment - Life-cycle vs. the Project Life-cycle The three questions Sponsors need to ask to define project success 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor 10 Key Attributes of a Great Sponsor The Makings of a Great Sponsor The most important skills and competencies of an executive sponsor What great Sponsors do and when Four Things a Great Sponsor Can Learn from an Activist Investor The story of Outerwall, Inc. and Glen Welling of Engaged Capital, LLC Sponsors and Activist Investors Sponsorship of the 2nd Avenue Subway in Manhattan: A classic textbook example
Join the Scrum.org accredited Live Virtual Class - Professional Scrum Master I™ (PSM I) to master the fundamentals of Scrum. Learn the framework, mechanics, and roles to ensure successful implementation by your team. Course Description Our Scrum.org certified online professional scrum master courses set industry standards with a remarkable 98% first-time pass rate. Say goodbye to PowerPoint and embrace 100% interactivity. Gain hands-on practical skills, learning how to implement immediately and achieve tangible results. Learn to empower Scrum Teams for organisational value delivery. Gain insight into Scrum theory, empiricism, and its framework-to-principal connection. Understand how to apply Agile principles to real-world contexts. Grasp uncertainty and complexity in product delivery, Scrum values' significance, and the essence of "Done" for transparency. Master agile planning with the Product Backlog. Acquire self-management, interpersonal skills, and the crucial role of a Scrum Master as a leader. Develop the necessary skills, traits, and behaviour for effective Scrum Mastery. Why Train With Us? Explore Agile and Scrum principles with our immersive two-day online course where we prioritise your growth and success. Led by experienced industry professionals and supportive Professional Scrum Trainers, we go beyond PowerPoint to offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Gain a profound understanding of Scrum theory and discover practical applications relevant to your workplace challenges enabling immediate and impactful change. From debunking myths to empowering your Scrum Teams with the right practices, we'll be with you every step of the way - from learning to passing the test and implementing it seamlessly into your job context. Who Should Attend This Course? Suitable for all industries tackling complex problems, the Professional Scrum Master training course is designed for: Those aspiring to become Scrum Masters Practitioners and consultants seeking to enhance their Scrum expertise Anyone involved in product delivery through Scrum methodologies Agile managers aiming to understand the Scrum Master's role Your Professional Scrum Trainer Meet Jay, founder of Fractal Systems and a dedicated Professional Scrum Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in team and leadership roles, Jay is well-versed in delivering continuous value. His unique teaching approach involves zero PowerPoint and instead relies on engaging, experience-based sessions using techniques from Liberating Structures and Neuro Linguistic Programming. Jay's expertise lies in business transformations, offering training, mentoring, coaching, and consulting to foster success through collaborative efforts. Rapid learning and practical application are the hallmarks of his approach. Jay & the entire Fractal team are invested in your learning journey and are here to support you from start to end, including offering additional valuable support: Free PSM1 practice assessment for certification success Free PSM1 resource bundle to master Scrum Free PSM1 exam revision sheets Free exam coaching sessions for first-time success in your PSM1 exam Free 1:1 coaching to excel at work as a Professional Scrum Master Our Clients Our Testimonials
This fast track Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, challenges and disciplines growth organisations or business start-ups face. Learners who want to make a success of their own business venture or to develop their skills in promoting or creating growth in organisations will gain significantly from this qualification. After completing this fast track Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification the inspired student or entrepreneur will gain valuable insights into the characteristics, skills, resources and tools required to drive a growing organisation or business start-up forward. Learners will be required to be proactive and engage with businesses that have growth strategies or start-ups with ambition. Learners will be expected to create ideas and plans that support their personal business goals or those of organisations that they are involved with. Key Highlights of Level 5 Diploma In Business Enterprise qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Requirements This fast track Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise (Accredited by Qualifi) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following: Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers Career path Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise can progress to: The Final year of an Undergraduate Degree, or Level 6 Diploma qualifications (click here to view) Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Once you complete the course, you would be receiving a Physical hard copy of your Diploma along with its Transcript which we would Courier to your address via DHL or Royal Mail without any additional charge
Managing Project Scope: In-House Training Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. Although scope is just one part of a project's competing constraints, it has a direct bearing on your project's cost and schedule outcomes. So effectively managing project scope is critical, requiring constant vigilance and discipline throughout the entire project life cycle. This especially includes the avoidance of scope creep, a major challenge to deliver successful projects. In this course, you will explore and practice straightforward, specific tools and techniques required to effectively manage scope at each phase of the project life cycle. You will also discover common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly hinder or foster the probability of project success. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the relationships among project management deliverables, scope management, stakeholders, and project success Explain the spectrum of interactive processes and documentation impacting scope during the project life cycle Generate an inventory of common pitfalls and best practices during scope management phases Create and develop realistic deliverables reflecting critical phases of scope management, based on a real-world case study Foundation Concepts What is project scope? Project scope management Progressive elaboration and project life cycle Stakeholder management and communication Progressive Elaboration of Scope Progressive elaboration and SDLC example Elaboration process before project initiation Elaboration process after project initiation Developing the WBS, requirements document, & PSOW Monitoring and Controlling Scope Why project control? Project control process & the PM role Control scope Validate scope Project Closeout Project closure overview Close project or phase & scope management Evaluation and lessons learned
Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. The objective of this fast track Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context, and to provide them with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth. Top Skills You Will Learn You will have an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context. The programme will provide you with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth. Opportunities You will have immense career opportunity in banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses. You will get the ability to manage, plan and account for money which is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. Who is this course for? Working Professionals, A-Level holders, Professionals working in range of industries looking for a career in finance and accountancy Requirements Open Entry. No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. For others, the learners should have relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 3 Award / Diploma or at the level of GCE / GCSE or equivalent qualification. Career path Progress to: Year 2 of a Three-year UK Bachelor's degree Completion of your qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements to progress to Year 2 of a 3 Year UK Bachelor's Degree. In addition to Progression to the Universities, you also have an option to progress to the following Level 5 qualifications offered by LSBR, UK
Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. The objective of the Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification accredited by OTHM is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management. Program Overview: Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business Key Highlights of Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Can be Fast tracked) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist Available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Top Skills You Will Learn This Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification will help you get knowledge and skills required by a middle manager in an organisation that may be involved in financial management, financial planning and control, financial reporting, taxation and people management. Who is this course for? Working Professionals, A-Level / Level 4 / Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression and a formal undergraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future.
Better Business Cases™ Foundation: Virtual In-House Training Better Business Cases™ is based on the Five Case Model - which is the UK government's best practice approach to structuring spending proposals and making effective business decisions. Using this best practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the foundation course is to enable participants to work effectively with a team to develop a strong business case in their work environment. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Describe the philosophy and the underlying rationale of the Five Case Model Identify different types of business case, their purpose, who is responsible for them Recognize when the different types are required in the development of a spending proposal Develop the business case in relation to other recognized and recommended best practices for programme and project management Overview of the Five Case Model Five key components of a business case and the order in which they are presented Three key stages in the development of a spending proposal Definition of a programme / project and the key differences between programmes and projects Purpose of a Business Justification Case (BJC) and in what circumstances it should be considered Purpose of a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) Purpose of an Outline Business Case (OBC) Purpose of a Full Business Case (FBC) Relationship between policies, strategies, programmes, and projects and their deliverables Developing the Strategic Case Purpose and core content of a Strategic Case Purpose of SMART robust spending objectives and the key objectives for spend: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, re-procurement, and statutory or regulatory compliance Four main categories of benefits criteria and the parties involved in their development Three key categories of risk Purpose of identifying constraints and dependencies Difference between direct and indirect benefits Developing the Economic Case Purpose and core content of an Economic Case Purpose of critical success factors and the key critical success factors based upon the Five Case Model Purpose of the long list options and how to generate options and undertake SWOT analysis Minimum of four short-list options, how they are derived, and what they should include (Reference Project / Public Sector Comparator [PSC]) Difference between the preferred way forward and the preferred option Purpose, objectives, key participants, and outputs of Workshop Stage 2 - identifying and assessing the options Rules that should be followed for the treatment of costs and benefits Key differences between economic appraisals and financial appraisals Factors considered when selecting the preferred option Developing the Commercial Case Purpose and core content of a Commercial Case Guiding principles when apportioning risk between the contractual parties Purpose of payment mechanisms Purpose of Step 9 in the development framework: Contracting for the deal Developing the Financial Case Purpose and core content of a Financial Case The financial statements required for all projects The possible impacts to consider Developing the Management Case Purpose and core content of a Management Case Purpose of a programme / project management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a change management strategy, framework, and plan Purpose of a benefits realization strategy, framework, and register / plan Purpose of a risk management strategy, framework and register / plan Purpose of a post programme / project evaluation strategy, framework, and plan
Managing Benefits in Your Projects: Powerful Principles to Bolster Project Success Projects are approved based on the benefits project completion promises. Once authorized, most attention shifts to project delivery being on time and on budget, with little attention paid to benefit appraisal, tracking, or review. APMG's Managing Benefits guide introduces tools that can be used to effectively monitor benefits realization and optimize the return from project investment. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.
This Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification provides comprehensive coverage of the issues, challenges and disciplines growth organisations or business start-ups face. Learners who want to make a success of their own business venture or to develop their skills in promoting or creating growth in organisations will gain significantly from this qualification. After completing this Diploma In Business Enterprise - Level 5 qualification the inspired student or entrepreneur will gain valuable insights into the characteristics, skills, resources and tools required to drive a growing organisation or business start-up forward. Learners will be required to be proactive and engage with businesses that have growth strategies or start-ups with ambition. Learners will be expected to create ideas and plans that support their personal business goals or those of organisations that they are involved with Key Highlights of Level 5 Diploma In Business Enterprise qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Fast track mode available) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Requirements This Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise (Accredited by Qualifi) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following: Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers Career path Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise can progress to: The Final year of an Undergraduate Degree, or Level 6 Diploma qualifications (click here to view) Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Once you complete the course, you would be receiving a Physical hard copy of your Diploma along with its Transcript which we would Courier to your address via DHL or Royal Mail without any additional charge
Accounting and finance are at the very heart of business operations. From banking to manufacturing, from huge service industries to micro businesses, the ability to manage, plan and account for money is still the ultimate measure of business success and the key driver of growth. The objective of the Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of accounting and business in the broader business context, and to provide them with the practical, industry-focused skills to manage business finances, budgets and cash flow effectively, and to play a key role in business growth. Key Highlights of Diploma in Accounting and Business - Level 4 qualification are: Program Duration: 9 Months (Can be Fast tracked) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Who is this course for? Working Professionals, A-Level holders, professionals working in range of industries looking for a career in finance and accountancy Requirements For entry onto the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Accounting and Business qualification, learners must possess: Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with Admission Counsellors at LSBR regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme) Career path Progress to: Year 2 of a Three-year UK Bachelor's degree Completion of your qualification will meet the University standard academic entry requirements. However, each applicant will be subject to individual assessment and other entry requirements which may affect university entry. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Digital certificate - Included Once you complete the course, you would be receiving a Physical hard copy of your Diploma along with its Transcript which we would Courier to your address via DHL or Royal Mail without any additional charge