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Mergers and Acquisitions - Virtual Learning Why Attend This practical course covers the key steps in the Mergers and Acquisitions(M&A) process, from the initial step of valuing the shares in a company through to closing the deal. Whether or not participants practice M&A, this course will provide them an insider's look into what is an undeniable major force in today's corporate arena. This course will give participants an A-Z understanding of the M&A process and the ability to evaluate whether a merger or acquisition fits with their organization's strategy. As a result they will identify the most lucrative M&A opportunities, select the best partners and get the maximum reward from the deal. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies. Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Identify attractive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) opportunities Formulate the initial steps and the preliminary agreements for a merger or acquisition Carry out a full due diligence into the state of affairs of a target company Understand the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) Take an active role in the exchange and completion stages of a merger or acquisition Be an effective part of the post-merger integration to ensure the smooth running of the new organization Target Audience This course is suitable for anyone involved in the identification, planning and execution of a Mergers and Acquisitions opportunity. This includes, CEOs, managing directors, general managers, financial directors, accountants, board members, commercial directors, business development directors, strategy planners and analysts, and in-house council. Target Competencies Identifying M&A opportunities Due Diligence Organizing Acquisitions Structuring Negotiations Post-acquisition Integration Post-acquisition Audit Note The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points. Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions ( M&A) Distinction between Mergers and Acquisitions Types of Mergers & Acquisitions Horizontal Vertical conglomerate Knowledge of areas of law required in M& A The Preliminary documents required in M&A Heads of terms- legally binding? Confidentiality - do they need to be in writing? Lockout/exclusivity agreements- requirements for enforceability How to structure the Acquisition Share sale Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's perspective Advantages and disadvantages from the seller's perspective Business sale Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's perspective Advantages and disadvantages from the seller's perspective Hive down A combination of assert sale and share sale Looking at different valuation techniques Real Estate Value Relief from Royalty Discounted Cash Flow Market Multiples Dividend Yield Net Assets The Due Diligence Process What is it? Why do it? Scope of due diligence Legal Financial  Commercial Operational The Purchase Agreements Share Sale Purchase Agreement v Asset Purchase Agreement v Business Purchase Agreements Provisions in a Share Purchase Agreement Importance of warranties and indemnities in purchase agreements Negotiating warranties from a Share Purchase Agreement Contractual protection for the seller  Disclosure letter Intellectual property What happens to IP in M&A  Stages of the IP during the M&A process Dispute Resolution in M&A Litigation Arbitration Mediation The Exchange and completion stages of M&A Seller's document Buyer's document The auction process The relevant stages Advantages and disadvantages from the buyer's and the seller's perspective

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) This 3 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course highlights the impact of the introduction of renewable energy, digital technologies and new operational flexibility solutions in the electricity trading market. These advancements facilitate unique opportunities and challenges for cross border trading of electricity. Most countries in Asia, have designed their own portfolio of climate actions with an accelerated penetration of renewable energy (or by importing renewable energy into their local grids). These changes are taking place at unprecedented speed and add further complexity to the operation of electricity trading markets, while presenting new opportunities. The Asian market, can tap into its vast potential of solar, wind and geothermal energy sources. A global, unified vision is emerging to support each of countries' energy needs and decarbonization goals. This VILT course will highlight priorities of each country to achieve its energy goals. The main operational flexibilities of each type of renewable resource are discussed in detail. The course also discusses the main components of Power Purchase Agreements and advancements in digitalization and how digital technologies can influence the energy market and cross border electricity trading. Key Takeaways: New Energy Market Design Cross Border Trading PPAs Mechanisms and Examples of PPAs The Increased Penetration of Renewable Resources in the Power Systems and How It Stimulates Cross Border Trading How Digital Innovation Drives Energy Markets and Cross Border Trading Training Objectives Upon completion of this VILT course, participants will be able to: Be familiar with the global vision of One Sun, One World, One Grid Understand the major trends reshaping the energy markets Learn how innovative digital technologies change the energy markets Understand why sustainable energy markets require a tighter coordination between transmission and distribution system operators Engage with each other to design the energy market of the future Target Audience This VILT course will benefit policy makers and regulators from energy agencies, transmission companies and utilities as well as power system engineers and power system operators from control centre and ISO. Training Methods The VILT will be delivered online in 3 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, including time for lectures, discussion, quizzes and short classroom exercises. Course Duration: 3 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (12 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader is a Utility Executive with extensive global experience in power system operation and planning, energy markets, enterprise risk and regulatory oversight. She consults on energy markets integrating renewable resources from planning to operation. She led complex projects in operations and conducted long term planning studies to support planning and operational reliability standards. Specializing in Smart Grids, Operational flexibilities, Renewable generation, Reliability, Financial Engineering, Energy Markets and Power System Integration, she was recently engaged by the Inter-American Development Bank/MHI in Guyana. She was the Operations Expert in the regulatory assessment in Oman. She is a registered member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Canada. She is also a contributing member to the IEEE Standards Association, WG Blockchain P2418.5. With over 25 years with Ontario Power Generation (Revenue $1.2 Billion CAD, I/S 16 GW), she served as Canadian representative in CIGRE, committee member in NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada), and Senior Member IEEE and Elsevier since the 90ties. Our key expert chaired international conferences, lectured on several continents, published a book on Reliability and Security of Nuclear Power Plants, contributed to IEEE and PMAPS and published in the Ontario Journal for Public Policy, Canada. She delivered seminars organized by the Power Engineering Society, IEEE plus seminars to power companies worldwide, including Oman, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Japan, Romania, and Guyana. Our Key expert delivered over 60 specialized seminars to executives and engineers from Canada, Europe, South and North America, Middle East, South East Asia and Japan. Few examples are: Modern Power System in Digital Utilities - The Energy Commission, Malaysia and utilities in the Middle East, GCCIA, June 2020 Assessment of OETC Control Centre, Oman, December 2019 Demand Side management, Load Forecasting in a Smart Grid, Oman, 2019 Renewable Resources in a Smart Grid (Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, GCCIA, Saudi Arabia) The Modern Power System: Impact of the Power Electronics on the Power System The Digital Utility, AI and Blockchain Smart Grid and Reliability of Distribution Systems, Cyme, Montreal, Canada Economic Dispatch in the context of an Energy Market (TNB, Sarawak Energy, Malaysia) Energy Markets, Risk Assessment and Financial Management, PES, IEEE: Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Portugal, South Africa, Japan. Provided training at CEO and CRO level. Enterprise Risk methodology, EDP, Portugal Energy Markets: Saudi Electricity Company, Tenaga National Berhad, Malaysia Reliability Centre Maintenance (South East Asia, Saudi Electricity Company, KSA) EUSN, ENERGY & UTILITIES SECTOR NETWORK, Government of Canada, 2016 Connected+, IOT, Toronto, Canada September 2016 and 2015 Smart Grid, Smart Home HomeConnect, Toronto, Canada November 2014 Wind Power: a Cautionary Tale, Ontario Centre for Public Policy, 2010 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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PMI® Authorized PMP® Exam Preparation is a four-day course which will help delegates to build on their knowledge in every area of project and program management skill development. This certification positions learners to successfully complete the Project Management Professional (PMP)® examination.

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ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk Sanctions are a key tool in the armoury of the global fight against financial crime. Understanding sanctions remains a complex yet fascinating topic and is crucial for the development of well-rounded strategy in combating financial crime. The ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk explores the intricacies and challenges of meeting sanctions obligations. You will learn about the latest sanctions challenges and best practice and you will review case studies so you understand the risks sanctions present to firms and the frameworks used to manage these risks. The course will also investigate key areas of sanctions controls such as sanctions screening, managing alerts and sanctions evasion typologies. This course will enable you to: Understand latest sanctions challenges Learn sanctions best practice Review case studies, so you understand the risks sanctions present to firms and the frameworks used to manage these risks Investigate key areas of sanctions controls such as sanctions screening, managing alerts and sanctions evasion typologies. Benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Students who successfully complete the assessment criteria for this course will be awarded the ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk and will be able to use designation - (Adv.Cert(Sanctions). What will you learn? Global sanctions architecture - Political, Legal and Implementation context The international context Transparency, control and ownership Developing the control framework Sanctions lifting and roll back Identifying higher risk jurisdictions and activities

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Fast-Track mode) qualification (Accredited by Othm, UK) is to provide tourism industry professionals with the specialist knowledge needed to advance their careers. This fast track Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management is also helpful for graduates who are entering the tourism and hospitality sector for them to gain the skills needed to manage business operations. The qualification provides learners with a contemporary, critical, and international programme that supports their development as managers with a lifelong-learning orientation. Complete your Diploma in Tourism in 6 months with Fast Track mode The qualification also enables the learners to analyse complex management problems and to apply and adapt specialist skills and technical terminology to propose solutions to these problems informed by best practice and contemporary research. Successful completion of Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (Fast Track mode) enable learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their study towards a relevant Master's programme with advanced standing. With Fast track mode you can complete your diploma in tourism really quick. Tourism and Hospitality Management (Fast Track) Key Highlights of fast track Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management Level 7 are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular Mode Available) Program Credits: 120 Credits 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 Master's degree programme. LSBR Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option This fast track Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Level 7 will teach you to analyse complex management problems and to apply and adapt specialist skills and technical terminology to propose solutions to these problems informed by best practice and contemporary research. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will also become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's and MBA degree programme. Mandatory units (Total Credits: 120) The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits Strategic Management and Marketing (20 credits) Destination Management (20 credits) International Tourism Policy and Development (20 credits) E-Tourism and Social Media (20 credits) Advanced Research Methods (20 credits) Organisational Behaviour in International Contexts (20 credits) Who is this course for? Working Professionals Level 6 / Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree holders or learners who are looking for Career Progression. A formal Postgraduate qualification leading to award of degrees in future. Requirements For entry onto the Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management qualification, learners must possess: An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification. Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course. No formal qualification is required from mature learners (over 21 years) who have relevant management experience. Please speak to the Admission Counsellors for waiver information. Career path Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme after completion of your Level 7 Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Fast Track mode 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.

Our training programme will provide those involved at any stage of the process for procuring goods and/or services within their organisations with the knowledge and skillset to identify and mitigate the threat posed by the breadth and multi-layered complexity of procurement fraud, corruption and associated financial crime and money laundering.

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IICCT Level 1 Chocolate Tasting is a certified course. It lays the sensory foundation for your journey as a Chocolate Taster, introduces chocolate making in the fine and craft chocolate world, and takes you through where cacao comes from and how it is produced. The course and teaching will we led by IICCT Teacher, Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack in her home town of Louth in Lincolnshire, within driving distance of the UK's first micro-batch chocolate maker Duffy's Chocolate.