8 People Skills courses delivered Live Online

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

OVERVIEW -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The course focuses on topics such as the fundamental concepts of auditing and quality management, principles of internal and external audit, auditing processes and tools, principles and practice of root cause analysis, communication and people skills, and other related topics. Students who successfully complete this course will gain the essential knowledge and skills necessary to become successful auditors and work with confidence to improve the processes in their organizations.

This training day will help managers explore what they need to do to create a motivating environment at work and learn some theory, tools and ideas to inspire motivation at individual and team level. Motivation is a key factor in effective people management and successful team performance. It involves engaging and inspiring your people and developing them in such ways as to improve their effectiveness and thus have a greater benefit to customers. It can also involve having tough conversations with those who do not seem to be motivated. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: * Identify key motivating factors at work and learn and create ideas to better engage staff * Learn a conversation tool to use for challenging discussions * Explain their role in motivating staff and understand a range of techniques and approaches to use in the workplace * Review learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work 1 WELCOME, HOUSEKEEPING, OBJECTIVES * Breaking the ice * Setting personal objectives 2 GROUP WORK: IDENTIFYING PERSONAL MOTIVATORS AND WHERE THEY COME FROM 3 DEFINING MOTIVATION * The characteristics of a motivated team * Input and group discussion 4 FACTORS IMPACTING ON MOTIVATION AT WORK * Using pre-work to identify challenges, hotspots and obstacles * Feedback in plenary * Exploring the benefits of motivation that address current challenges and agreeing outcomes for change 5 COMMITMENT VS. COMPLIANCE - ORGANISATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND THE MANAGER'S APPROACH TO BUY IN 6 TEAM CHALLENGE TASK USING A THEORY ABOUT MOTIVATION * Trainer input and review in plenary 7 GROUP TASK - COMPLETE A PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED IN PRE-WORKSHOP TASK 8 SKILL / WILL - A MOTIVATION TOOL: TRAINER INPUT, FOLLOWED BY TASKS THAT ARE ASSESSED AND DISCUSSED IN PEER GROUPS * 1-2-1 feedback task on approaches and plans to be taken back and used at work * Feedback and plenary review 9 DEAL - A CONVERSATION TOOL: HOW TO CONSTRUCT A CONVERSATION PLAN ABOUT MOTIVATION WITH AN INDIVIDUAL * Peer professional 1-2-1s to practice the discussion planned and gain feedback 10 REVIEW, EVALUATION AND ACTION PLANNING

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.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Test Programme Managers, Test Managers, and anyone else wishing to take the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. Overview Whilst this course is focused on the syllabus, giving participants the maximum chance of passing the examination, it also contains many real world practical examples. On completion of this course, attendees will have an advanced understanding of test design techniques and will be fully prepared to take the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. ISTQB© is the standard for international qualifications in software testing at an advanced level. The course thoroughly prepares attendees for the ISTQB© Certified Tester Advanced Level Test Manager examination. TESTING PROCESS * The fundamental test process * Test levels and test types * Test planning, monitoring and control * Test analysis * Test design * Test implementation * Test execution * Evaluating exit criteria and reporting * Test closure activities TEST MANAGEMENT * Test management in context * Risk-based testing and other approaches for test prioritization and effort allocation * Test documentation and other work products * Project risk management * Other test work products * Test estimation * Defining and using test metrics * Business value of testing * Distributed, outsourced, and insourced testing * Managing the application of industry standards REVIEWS * Management reviews and audits * Managing reviews * Metrics for reviews * Managing formal reviews DEFECT MANAGEMENT * The defect lifecycle and the software development lifecycle * Cross-functional defect management * Defect report information * Assessing process capability with defect report information IMPROVING THE TESTING PROCESS * Introduction * Test improvement process * Improving the testing process * Improving the testing process with TMMI * Improving the testing process with TPI Next * Improving the testing process with CTP * Improving the testing process with STEP TEST TOOLS AND AUTOMATION * Tool selection * Return on investment (ROI) * Selection process * Tool lifecycle * Tool metrics PEOPLE SKILLS ? TEAM COMPOSITION * Individual skills * Test team dynamics * Fitting testing within an organization * Motivation * Communication

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for those who want to understand and use soft skills to communicate, problem solve, and resolve conflict. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will use soft skills to more effectively interact with people and improve communication skills. In this course, participants will develop a core set of ten soft skills. GETTING STARTED * Workshop Objectives * Action Plan WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS? * Definition of Soft Skills * Empathy and the Emotional Intelligence Quotient * Professionalism * Learned vs. Inborn Traits * Practical Illustration COMMUNICATION * Ways We Communicate * Improving Nonverbal Communication * Listening * Openness and Honesty * Practical Illustration TEAM WORK * Identifying Capabilities * Get Into Your Role * Learn the Whole Process * The Power of Flow * Practical Illustration PROBLEM SOLVING * Define the Problem * Generate Alternative Solutions * Evaluate the Plans * Implementation and Re-Evaluation * Practical Illustration TIME MANAGEMENT * The Art of Scheduling * Prioritizing * Managing Distractions * The Multitasking Myth * Practical Illustration ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHIC * What Are You Working For? * Caring for Others vs Caring for Self * Building Trust * Work Is Its Own Reward * Practical Illustration ADAPTIBILITY/FLEXIBILITY * Getting Over the Good Old Days Syndrome * Changing to Manage Process * Changing to Manage People * Showing You?re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability * Practical Illustration SELF CONFIDENCE (OWNING IT) * Confident Traits * Self-Questionnaire * Sure-fire Self-Confidence Building Tactics * Build Up Others * Practical Illustration ABILITY TO LEARN * Wow, You Mean I?m Not Perfect? * Listen with an Open Mind * Analyze and Learn * Clear the Air and Don?t Hold Any Grudges * Practical Illustration NETWORKING * Redefine Need * Identifying Others? Interests * Reach Out * When to Back Off * Practical Illustration WRAPPING UP * Words From the Wise