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Project Contract Management Skills: Virtual In-House Training Contracts are a critical part of most large or strategic projects/programs. As such, it is imperative that Project and Program Managers be well versed on basic implications of a contract as well as best practices in contract management. While not as critical a need, anyone involved in projects that involve external relationships should have a healthy appreciation for the power of good contract management. The overall goal of the course is to provide knowledge to manage complex contracts in a global environment. What You Will Learn After this program, you will be able to: Explain overall project procurement process from a buyer and seller perspective Recognize the importance of key contractual terms and how they affect projects Evaluate and contribute to the pre-contract documents and processes Identify and mitigate common pitfalls throughout the procurement process Utilize techniques to administer contracts Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The Importance of Contract Management Terms and Definitions Contract Management Process Legal Systems Codes of Conduct Planning Business Analysis Procurement Management Plan Procurement Statement of Work (SOW) Common Pitfalls Solicit Contract Market Analysis Bid documents Sellers' Proposals Pitfalls Execute Contract Evaluate and Award Contract Negotiate Contract Execute Contract Common Pitfalls Deliver the Contract Preparing to Deliver Project Plan Risk Management Common Pitfalls Administer Contract Enabling Contract Management Contract Performance Monitoring and Control Change Management Financial Management / Payment Dispute Management & Resolution Contract Completion and Closure

Program Management Skills: Virtual In-House Training 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?

Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2013: Virtual In-House Training This course introduces Project Server 2013 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2013 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Identify the project's life cycle Understand the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles to selecting, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your Project 2013 schedules Take advantage of new features Explain Project Server 2013 views and project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Efficiently update your schedule Take advantage of the standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Take a brief look at the Business Intelligence potential Efficiently and effectively manage your project(s) and programs Work comfortably within Project Server 2013 or Project Online Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2013 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Server 2013 and Project Online Differentiating the users of Project Server 2013 Working with Project Professional 2013 and Project Server 2013 Recognizing the Life Cycle within EPM Projects and Portfolio Management Portfolio management and governance Originating new initiatives within EPTs and workflows Prioritizing initiatives, analyzing scenarios, optimizing, and selecting the portfolio Initiating Projects Initiating processes with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects, and Resource Plans Importing projects and managing project owner and permissions Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Planning context and framework Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Resolving resource overallocation Planning Projects - Cost Components, Baseline, and Consolidated Schedules Developing components of the Cost Management Planning processes Working with the baseline in projects and programs or master schedules Improving the Collaboration in the Project Sites Creating the Project Sites Developing components of the Risk Management Plan and Issues Tracking Linking planning documents Additional apps and customization Executing Projects Understanding executing processes Managing resources using Build Team and other features Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Configuring personal settings Monitoring and Controlling Projects - Tracking Task and Project Progress Understanding the Monitoring and Controlling processes Task progress and updates in PWA including considerations for different tracking methods Task progress and updates in Project Professional 2013 Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Understanding status reports Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Taking advantage of preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process

Overview This 2 day course provides a practical introduction to Interest Rate Derivatives, equipping participants with the skills to price, trade, and manage risk across financial markets. Participants will explore key pricing concepts like bootstrapping, zero-coupon curves, and forward curves, while developing risk management techniques to navigate various market scenarios. The course also covers using derivatives to express macroeconomic views, bridging theory with real-world applications. By the end, participants will have the tools and insight to confidently engage with Interest Rate Derivatives in professional settings Learning Objectives Understand how to use Interest Rate Derivatives in different roles Grasp major pricing concepts like bootstrapping, zero-coupon curve, forward curve Develop risk management techniques to manage multiple scenarios Express Macro views using derivatives Who the course is for Anyone seeking practical insights into interest rate derivatives which include: Bank traders, market makers, sales, structurers, market risk Portfolio managers, execution traders Corporate treasurers, private bankers Operations, mid and back office personnel, brokers Graduate students and aspiring professionals aiming for careers in financial markets Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To you are interested in speaking with a course specialist, you can book a meeting here

Duke of Ed Adventurous Journey Risk Management Running A Duke of Ed program? If so, you need to understand what risks are involved and how to effectively manage them. This course steps you through exactly what you need to know when planning and running an Adventurous Journey with your students.

The NEBOSH General Certificate qualification has been recognised for many years as an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of occupational health and safety. The NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate is designed to provide a similarly sound foundation in environmental management.

This Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (Fast Track) (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (Fast Track) rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security and risk management sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the cyber security skills required by organisations globally. In doing so, the qualification looks to develop the cyber security team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for that industry. Key Highlights of this Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (Fast Track mode) qualification are: Program Duration: Fast Track 6 months (Regular 9 months course also 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 4 Diploma in Cyber Security (Fast Track) (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following: Qualifications at Level 3 OR A Level 4 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in Cyber Security or Information Technology. Career path Learners after completing this course progress to: Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security, Diploma in Information Technology level - 5 (fast track) , BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering Degree, BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Information Systems, Level 5 Diploma in Business Enterprise (fast track), The Second Year of Undergraduate study, Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Qualifi courses: 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

This Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) qualification (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) has been created to develop those learners who are looking to choose, or already have chosen, a career in a business-related sector. It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations across a broad range of sectors. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security sector. The outcome of this fast track Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations, which is a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the skills required by organisations globally. This qualification is especially designed for organisational executives and leaders who are tasked with responsibility for cyber security, digital risk management, or the oversight thereof. The Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations fast track qualifications' primary focus is to prepare administrators and executives to manage and operate generic, nontechnical cyber security activities within a business, third sector or government organisation. This course is particularly suited for learners already in full-time work or those seeking to evolve their careers into cyber and information security fields. The qualification will identify and evaluate practical and lawful ways to safely and securely protect networks, information and assets from cyber-attacks and associated impacts. This fast track Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations qualification is about 'cyber security' as a holistic discipline. It examines both 'cyber' and 'security' domains which relate to IT security. It is therefore in most parts a non-technical qualification that looks at both cyber-technical and cyber-physical security threats, risks, responses and risk treatments. The Diploma is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 60 credits. It is envisaged that learners completing this Level 3 programme will progress to Level 4 Diplomas including the Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security. Key Highlights of this Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) qualification are: Program Duration: Fast Track 6 months (Regular 9 months course also available) Program Credits: 60 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 Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) This Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations (Fast Track) (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) qualifications has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be expected to hold the following: Qualifications at Level 2 OR A Level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in Cyber Security or Information Technology. Career path Learners after completing this Fast Track course progress to: Diploma in Accounting and Business level -4 and level - 5, BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) in Business Computing and Information Systems, BA (Hons) Business Management, BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Managements, The First Year of Undergraduate study, Directly into employment in an associated profession. Certificates Certificate of Achievement Hard copy certificate - Included Qualifi courses: 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

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner are process-based project management approaches that can be easily customised and scaled. PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. Course Overview PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner are process-based project management approaches that can be easily customised and scaled. PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. At the end of this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course, delegates will be able to delegate tolerances and report actual and forecast progress effectively. They will also be able to quickly prepare the risk management, change control, quality management, and communication management approaches. Attaining this PRINCE2® certification enables candidates to demonstrate and enhance their project management proficiency – contributing to elevated business acumen and career prospects. Concepts covered: • Project management • Levels of management • Authorise initiation • Tailoring the IP process • Project and stage plans • Analysing risks to a plan • Escalate issues and risks PRINCE2® Foundation Training: This introductory PRINCE2® certification will help candidates understand the fundamentals of the PRINCE2® project management methodology and develop an appreciation of the constituents that contribute to a project’s success – underpinned by the PRINCE2® principles, processes, and themes. The foundation element of the combined course lasts for 3 days. During the course, candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to work in part of a PRINCE2® team. PRINCE2® Practitioner Training: The PRINCE2® Practitioner element of the combined course forms the final part of the training where the candidate learns to apply their acquired knowledge. Candidates will be educated on how to apply the methodology to a set of scenarios and how to efficaciously lead a project. What’s Included in this PRINCE2® Course? The following is included in this PRINCE2® Course: • The PRINCE2® Foundation Examination • The PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination • Pre-course material • PRINCE2® Workbook • PDUs • Experienced PRINCE2® Instructor • Certificate • Refreshments • PRINCE2 Homework – Set by your PRINCE2 Instructor at the end of each day. Prerequisites for PRINCE2® Course: In this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course, there are no formal prerequisites. This PRINCE2® Course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about project management methodologies. This Course is more beneficial for: • Project Managers • Aspiring Project Managers • Team Leaders • Directors • Senior Responsible Owners PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 6th Edition Training Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Projects and the PRINCE2® Methodology: • PRINCE2® “Project” Definition • Project Characteristics • Project Management • What is PRINCE2®? • Four Integrated Elements • What PRINCE2® Does 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: Organisation Theme: • Four Levels of Management • PRINCE2® Organisation Requirements • Project Management Team • Project Management Team Roles • Project Board • Project Assurance • Change Authority • Project Support • Communication Management Approach Module 6: Starting Up a Project (SU): • Process Overview • Feasibility Study and Mandate • Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager • Capture Previous Lessons • Design and Appoint the Project Management Team • Prepare the Outline Business Case • Project Product Description • Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief • Plan the Initiation Stage • Tailoring the SU Process Module 7: Directing a Project (DP): • Authorise Initiation • Authorise the Project • Authorise a Stage or Exception Plan • Authorise Project Closure • Give Ad Hoc Direction • Tailoring the DP Process • Theme Overview • Balance of Justification • Continued Business Justification • PRINCE2® Requirements • Contents of a Business Case • Business Case Development • Benefits Management Approach • Key Responsibilities Module 8: Initiating a Project (IP): • Agree to the Tailoring Requirements • Prepare the Risk Management Approach • Prepare the Change Control Approach • Prepare the Quality Management Approach • Prepare the Communication Management Approach • Set up the Project Controls • Create the Project Plan • Prepare the Benefits Management Approach • Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation • Tailoring the IP Process Module 9: Risk Theme: • Risk Definition • Effective Risk Management • PRINCE2® Risk Requirements • Risk Management Approach • Probability/Impact Grid • Risk Register • Risk Management Procedure • Identify Step • Risk Budget • Key Responsibilities Module 10: Quality Theme: • Quality Definitions • Quality Management • Quality Planning and Control • What is Quality Assurance? • PRINCE2® Quality Requirements • PRINCE2® Quality Documentation Requirements • Quality Management Approach • Quality Audit Trail • Project Product Description • Product Description • Quality Review Technique • Quality Review Roles/Responsibilities • Quality Review Meeting • Off-Specifications and Concessions • Review Follow-Up • Quality Review Benefits • Key Responsibilities • Communication Management Approach Module 11: Plans Theme: • Dealing with the Planning Horizon • PRINCE2® Planning Requirements • Documentation Requirements • Project and Stage Plans • Team Plans and Work Packages • Plans Relationship • What is in a Plan? • PRINCE2® Approach to Plans • Designing a Plan • Delivery Approaches • Defining and Analysing the Products • Product Breakdown Structures • Product Description • Product Flow Diagram • Identify the Activities and Dependencies • Preparing Estimates • Preparing a Schedule • Documenting the Plan • Analysing Risks to a Plan • Gantt Chart and Tailoring • Key Responsibilities Module 12: Progress Theme: • Progress Definition • PRINCE2® Requirements • Progress Control • Management by Exception • Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Actual and Forecast Progress • Types of Control • Management Products and Progress Control Module 13: Change Theme: • Issue Definition • PRINCE2® Approach to Change • PRINCE2® Change Documentation • Issue Register • Change Control Approach • Change Budget • Issue and Change Control Procedure • Issue Report • Exception Report Module 14: Controlling a Stage (CS): • Activity Breakdown • Authorise a Work Package • Work Package • Review Work Package Status • Receive Completed Work Packages • Review the Management Stage Status • Report Highlights • Highlight Report • Capture and Assess Issues and Risks • Escalate Issues and Risks • Take Corrective Action • Tailoring CS Module 15: Managing Product Delivery (MP): • Accept a Work Package • Execute a Work Package • Checkpoint Report • Deliver a Work Package • Tailoring MP Module 16: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB): • Plan the Next Management Stage • What is in a Plan? • Update the Project Plan • Update the Business Case • Report the Management Stage End • End-Stage Report • Produce an Exception Plan • Tailoring SB Module 17: Closing a Project (CP): • Prepare Planned Closure • Hand Over Products • Evaluate the Project • End Project Report • Recommend Project Closure • Tailoring CP Module 18: 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 6 days WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

Course Information Our extensively proven course delves into the essential stages of process and system auditing. Gain invaluable insights and direction in auditing systems and processes, spanning across global and local organisational levels. This course will assist delegates with: A practical approach for the development and conduct of process and system audits An enhanced understanding of key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct Increased expertise, efficiency and confidence. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas Solve specific problems Share knowledge and experiences. By the end of the course delegates will be better able to: Design and plan more effectively to achieve their process and systems audit objectives and add value to their organisation Improve the effectiveness, focus and credibility of the audit programme Understand the key system audit principles, preparation, design and conduct Develop system audit tools to ensure more effective audit conduct and outcome Create audit strategies utilising risk management principles Prepare for inspections. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Allison Jack Executive Director, Bristol Myers Squibb Rocio Castellanos Director, Pfizer Ltd Guy Houben G(C)LP Auditor, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:50 Registration 09:00 Welcome and Introductions, Expectations/Challenges/Experiences A discussion to explore the range of approaches to the conduct of systems audit. 09:30 Introducing Systems Audit What is a system? Why conduct system audits? Advantages, disadvantages and challenges. 10:20 Break 10:35 Systems Audit Design and Planning Identifying the customer, setting objectives, development of the audit plan and audit tools, plans for the audit report. 12:00 Designing System Audit Tools 12:45 Lunch 13:30 System Audit Plan - Exercise 14:00 Introduction to Case Studies The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 14:15 Case Studies - Session 1 A first opportunity for work on case studies. Defining objectives and scope and understanding the requirements of the audit client. 15:00 Break 15:20 Case Studies - Session 1 continued 16:30 Case Studies - Feedback 17:00 Close of Day 1 Day 2 09:00 Simple System Audit Example - Introduction The objectives of the case studies are defined and process and outputs described. 09:10 Case Studies - Session 2 - A Simple System Audit Example An example of system audit applied to a simple system. 10:30 Break 10:45 A Simple System Audit Example - Case Study Feedback 11:30 Strategy Audit programme planning. 12:15 Lunch 13:00 Case Studies - Session 3 Work on delegate's case studies. 14:30 Break 14:45 Case Studies - Session 3 - Feedback 15:15 Closing remarks 15:30 Close of course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 14 Points Development Level Develop