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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - The QuickFix Learning Hub , Nairobi

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:29:20 +04

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is an intensive 1-day program designed to equip healthcare providers and first responders with the critical skills needed to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Delivered by American Heart Association (AHA)–certified instructors, the course combines evidence-based instruction with hands-on practical scenarios to build competence and confidence in emergency care.

Course Modules:

Introduction to Basic Life Support – Understanding the BLS chain of survival and the importance of early intervention.
Adult, Child & Infant CPR – High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques using the latest AHA standards.
Use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) – Safe operation, shock delivery, and post-resuscitation care.
Airway Management – Ensuring open airway, rescue breathing, and use of barrier devices.
Team Dynamics in Resuscitation – Coordinating effectively during multi-rescuer scenarios.
Management of Choking Victims – Recognizing and responding to airway obstructions across all age groups.
Assessment & Response Skills – Recognizing cardiac arrest, performing early defibrillation, and initiating advanced support.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an AHA Basic Life Support Provider Certificate, valid for 2 years, recognized globally in clinical and emergency care settings.

Cost: 7500 KES

Duration: 1 Day

Level 3 First Aid at Work - The QuickFix Learning Hub , Nairobi

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:19:24 +04

The Level 3 First Aid at Work course is a comprehensive, competency-based training designed to meet workplace safety requirements and prepare participants to manage medical and trauma emergencies confidently and effectively. Delivered by AHA-certified instructors at The QuickFix Learning Hub, the program blends theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practical scenarios.

Course Modules:

-Introduction to Workplace First Aid – Understanding legal responsibilities and the role of the first aider.
-Scene Safety and Primary Assessment – Managing incidents safely and assessing casualties.
-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Adult, child, and infant resuscitation techniques.
-Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – Safe operation and maintenance procedures.
-Airway and Breathing Emergencies – Managing choking, asthma, and breathing difficulties.
-Major Injuries and Bleeding Control – Treating wounds, burns, fractures, and shock.
-Medical Emergencies in the Workplace – Responding to heart attacks, strokes, seizures, diabetic and allergic reactions.
-Incident Reporting & Record Keeping – Documentation, communication, and post-incident review.
-Practical Assessment – Scenario-based evaluations to test real-life response readiness.

DAY 1: The Regulatory Environment and the Role of Regulators
· An Overview of the Regulatory Environment
· The Objectives of Financial Services Regulation
· International Regulation
· The Role of the Regulators
· What do the Regulators expect?
· Your Jurisdiction Environment
· The Best Practice in Regulatory Obligation
· ISO 19600: Compliance Management Systems

DAY 2: The Compliance Functions
· Compliance Structure
· The Role of the Board of Directors, Supervisors, Internal and External Auditors
· Responsibilities of the Compliance Officer
· Key Compliance Activities and Processes
· Compliance and Corporate Governance
· Corporate Governance and Financial Crime Prevention
· Compliance Training
· Conflicts of Interest
· Ongoing Compliance with Laws and Regulations

DAY 3: Risk Management and Compliance Risk
· Understanding a Risk Management Approach
· Creating a Risk Management Approach
· The Definition of Governance, Risk and Compliance
· The Need for Internal Controls
· Identify, Mitigate and Control Risks Effectively
· Approaches to Risk Assessment
· The Importance of Compliance Culture
· Managing Key Relationships – external and internal

DAY 4: Establishing an Effective Compliance Function
· Factors to be Considered in Designing a Compliance System
· Developing an Internal Compliance System
· Implementing and Communicating Internal Compliance Arrangement
· Compliance Manual
· Establishing Policies and Procedures
· Creating a Compliance Monitoring Programme
· The Need for Independence
· Record Keeping ƒ Compliance Reports
· Managing the Regulators and Change in Regulations

DAY 5: Managing the Risk of Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
· Understanding Money Laundering Offences
· MLRO and Compliance Officer
· The Risk-based Approach to Money Laundering / Terrorist Financing
· Suspicious Activity Monitoring, Detection and Reporting
· Preventing Fraud
· Bribery and Corruption
· Insider Trading
· Market Abuse
· Sanctions and their Role in the Global Economy

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

CRISC - Delphi Star Training Centre , United Arab Emirates,Bahrain,Egypt,Ethiopia,Kenya,Kuwait,Oman,Qatar,Saudi Arabia,Sudan

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:57:43 +04

Certified in Information Systems and Risk Controls (CRISC) Exam Prep Course – ISACA
CRISC (Certified in Information Systems and Risk Controls) is an enterprise risk management qualification for IT professionals from ISACA. Gaining the CRISC qualification demonstrates verified knowledge and experience of: IT/business risk and controls. ... Implementation of proven IS (information system) controls.

CRISC certification is an earned qualification that verifies your knowledge and expertise in risk management. CRISC-certified professionals aid enterprises in understanding business risk and possess a technical understanding to implement the most useful information security procedures and controls.

CRISC domains on which you will be examined:

Domain 1 - IT Risk Identification (27% of exam)
Domain 2 - IT Risk Assessment (28% of exam)
Domain 3 - Risk Response and Mitigation (23% of exam)
Domain 4 - Risk and Control Monitoring and Reporting (22% of exam)

We at Delphi are very much flexible with mode of training such as online, weekend classes, one to one, etc. as we understand and acknowledge that the students are engaged with their day to day office engagements and family commitments. Kindly get in touch with us and/or the undersigned and we will be more than happy to assist you with the training arrangements.
Delphi helps you with certification application, process and after passing we will help you to earn CPEs for maintaining certification.
Why become CRISC Certified?

This certification is globally recognized.
Information systems and remote learning and working are new norm amid covid 19 pandemic.
Cyber risks are emerging and increasing.
Preventative measures to safe-guard one’s information and privacy.
All business activities are online and we are performing all our transactions using mobile apps and laptops.
It reflects IT competency, IT knowledge and IT experience
Helps to reduce efforts of proving equivalency of qualification in foreign land if you opt for immigration.
Certification helps individuals to do self-business or start-up their own business.

How can Delphi help you achieve your dream?

Delphi Star Training Center is one of the leading course providers in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, sales and ERP certification courses in the Middle more than 10,000 man hour training experience and flexible batches for working class employees, Delphi gives you a wide variety of modes in which you can avail the classes:

Online LIVE Instructor Led Training.
Physical Classroom Training at our centers in Dubai.

Training Methodology at Delphi

Exclusive batches are made and training is conducted on weekdays and weekend batches.
Material access is been provided for study and reference.
If any student misses out any physical class he can attend the same class in the next supplementary batch which we call it as make over classes.
Practical and present challenges and situations shall be discussed and interacted with relevant solution and best practices in supply chain.

Cost: 2999 AED

Duration: 20 To 40 Hours

Piano - HIKARI School of Music , Nairobi, Nakuru

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:36:27 +04

Overview

You will learn how to identify the Middle C
To distinguish between black and white keys
How to play melodies with correct fingering
How to play different chords
How to play different chord progressions
How to play different songs
Sightreading
Preparing for ABRSM music examinations
Playing by the ear accompaniment

Cost: 1500 KES

Duration: Upto 20 Hours

Beginner Japanese Language - HIKARI School of Music , Nairobi, Nakuru

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:30:33 +04

Description

Japanese IA is designed for beginners with little or no previous knowledge of Japanese. This course is also ideal for those who wish to consolidate their basic knowledge of Kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. The course offers instruction and practice in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking while introducing the basic grammar and vocabulary of modern Japanese as well as the basic writing system, hiragana, katakana, and beginners kanji. In classes, emphasis will be placed on developing students' basic communication skills in both spoken and written Japanese to build a solid foundation at the beginner level.

The aims of the course are:

to enhance and consolidate the introductory grammar;
to expand knowledge and use of vocabulary in both conversational and written contexts;
to develop communication skills/strategies;
to become familiar with hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji;
to become efficient and independent language learners

Cost: 1500 KES

Duration: Upto 20 Hours

Certificate in Music Production - HIKARI School of Music , Nairobi, Nakuru

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:00:25 +04

Core Units

Music Production Analysis
Mixing Fundamentals
Introduction to DAW

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
Use DAW systems and tools of operation for audio production.
Make their first steps towards a career in the music and sound engineering fields.
Understand the fundamentals of sound engineering and music production hence choose the right career path.

Cost: 1500 KES

Duration: 3 Months

Monitoring and Evaluation of Humanitarian Projects - Seasoned Development Solutions , Cape Town, Abuja, Nairobi

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:03:04 +04

Introduction
Monitoring and evaluation is a concept and practice through which organizations evaluate where they are, where they are going, how they will get there and basically what needs to be done to achieve preset objectives. The practice enables organizations to understand what they need to do, ultimately understand if they achieved the same and if they didn't, evaluate what could have been done to improve results of rolled out projects.

This five day's training serves as a guide and introduction to development practitioners primarily those involved continuously in project implementation on how to monitor and evaluate projects and programmes in an effort to achieve objectives and also help beneficiary communities in improving their livelihoods.

Duration:
5 days

Cost
The individual cost for the training workshop is USD 999 for individual participants and USD 800 for groups above 10 participants exclusive of 16% VAT. This covers the training fee, resource materials, and conference package. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, such as airport transfers (and visa application, where necessary), food and accommodation, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

Intended Attendees
This course is meant to increase the monitoring end evaluation knowledge of anyone entering the project management, monitoring and evaluation field, field officers, project officers and at the same time increasing the knowledge of project managers, government officials, CBO operatives, NGO employees, UN Staff and anyone involved in project management activities.

Aim
This course aims to broaden and deepen the understanding of monitoring and evaluation of projects focused on poverty alleviation, food security, gender equality, and equity, reducing vulnerability and the design of safe cities and communities all over the globe.

Objectives of the training

Monitor programme inputs, processes, and results required for management development programs performance
Understand concepts, methods, and tools for development programs
Identify ways to overcome barriers to conducting effective development programmes monitoring.
Select appropriate indicators for measuring development program outputs and outcomes.
Conduct development programmes monitoring using appropriate methods and tools.
Get basic knowledge of analyzing qualitative data for development programmes
Communicate findings to stimulate learning and reflection.

Detailed Course Content
Day 1

Introductions and expectations
Presentation of organizational background with a focus on types of projects implemented
Introductions to Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning - principles and concepts:
- What is M&E?
- Why project M&E
- Comparison of Monitoring & Evaluation
- M&E Frameworks, plans, Systems
- Participatory Planning Monitoring & Evaluation (PPM&E)
- Project cycle management
- RBM
Project design steps
- Problems, objectives & strategy
- Hierarchy of objectives
- Problem analysis
- Intervention Strategy
- Hypotheses
- Goals

Day 2:

Recap of day 1 activities/matters arising
- Indicators:
  - Characteristics, expressing indicators, types of indicators, indicator selection, indicator reference sheets & matrices
  - Humanitarian assistance Indicators
- Benchmarks/ Targets
- Outputs- Activities- Inputs
M&E plans
Functions of an M&E plan
Elements/components of an M&E plan
Steps in developing an M&E Plan
Performance management Plan (PMP)
M&E Frameworks
Types of M&E frameworks
Why are frameworks useful?
Developing M&E frameworks with focus to LFA
Logical Framework Analysis (LFA)
Practical

Day 3:

Recap of day 2 activities/matters arising
Data collection, management, and quality
Data collection tools and Methods (Qualitative versus quantitative)
Practical - Reviewing/Developing humanitarian assistance data collection tools
Obtaining data from Social media
ICT tool for Data processing
Using Mobile phones for data collection
Data Quality Assessment (DQA)
Introduction to data analysis and interpretation for humanitarian assistance programmes
Introduction
Data analysis key concepts
Types of variables
Basic analysis
Qualitative versus Quantitative data analysis

Day 4:

Recap of day 3 activities/matters arising
Data use
Introduction
Data use frameworks and key concepts
Data demand
Information availability
Information use
Evaluations
Types of evaluations
The basis for the selection of an evaluation design
Evaluation designs
Knowledge Management & Learning

Day 5

Recap of day 4 activities/matters arising
Reporting & Use of M&E findings
Considerations for reporting evaluation findings
Purpose of evaluation reports
Basic evaluation findings reporting steps
Contents of a dissemination plan
Types of evaluation reporting products
Elements of a narrative evaluation report
Using evaluation results

Entry requirements
This course has beginners and advanced modules and SDSL will advise individuals appropriately after reviewing their applications.

Cost: 999 USD

Duration: Upto 5 Days

Monitoring and Evaluation for Development Results - Seasoned Development Solutions , Cape Town, Abuja, Nairobi

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:54:59 +04

Introduction
Why do governments, NGOs, Foundations, CBOs, and other organizations roll out projects and programmes in different sectors? It is because they want to make an impact in the lives of the target audiences/ beneficiaries through thoroughly thought out series of actions whose end result is improved livelihoods and quality of life.

How do they ensure they meet this objective? This is done through effective monitoring of these programmes so as to ensure that they are still on course and if they aren't, take actions that take the projects back on track. This training aims to enlighten the participant on the entire process of monitoring of projects and evaluating them to ensure that the intended development related results are continuously achieved.

Duration:
5 days

Cost
The individual cost for the training workshop is USD 999 for individual participants and USD 800 for groups above 10 participants exclusive of 16% VAT. This covers the training fee, resource materials, and conference package. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, such as airport transfers (and visa application, where necessary), food and accommodation, health/accident insurance, and other personal expenses.

Intended Attendees
This course is for project managers (working for NGOs, financial institutions, government financial analysts, etc.) who struggle to make the best possible monitoring and evaluation plans and strategic decisions. It is also ideal for professionals who want a better understanding, analysis and response capacity to monitoring and evaluation of development results.

Objectives
This training will help participants understand;

The importance of good programme and project design for effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation
The critical role of monitoring in demonstrating the performance of programmes and projects, and in steering the implementation process towards the intended results
How monitoring lays the groundwork for evaluation
Different types of evaluations in development organizations and their contributions to learning and accountability
The role of monitoring and evaluation in strengthening UNDP development effectiveness and managing for development results
Principles, norms, standards, policy, processes and responsibilities governing planning, monitoring and evaluation in development organizations

Duration
5 Days

Detailed Content

Planning, monitoring, and evaluation of humanitarian programs for development results
Planning for results: Practical applications
Planning for monitoring and evaluation
Monitoring for results
Evaluating humanitarian programmes for results
Initiating and managing an evaluation
Assuring the quality of evaluation design and methodology
Enhancing the use of knowledge from monitoring and evaluation

Entry requirements
This course has beginners and advanced modules and SDSL will advise individuals appropriately after reviewing their applications.

Registration
For detailed course description and content write us an email.

Post-training mentorship
All graduates of SDS are provided with dedicated coaches to accompany them after completion of the training including receiving recent and relevant journals, research and benchmarking practices on topical issues in respective disciplines.

Entry requirements
This course has beginners and advanced modules and SDS will advise individuals appropriately after reviewing their applications.

Cost: 999 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Introduction to GIS using ARCGIS - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:34:35 +04

COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1:

The ArcGIS platform
Lesson introduction
The ArcGIS platform
Getting to know the ArcGIS platform
Components used in this course
Lesson review

MODULE 2:

The basics of GIS
Lesson introduction
Applications of GIS
ArcGIS online
Sign in to ArcGIS Online
Choose a base map
Add a data fie to your map
Save and share your map
Lesson review

MODULE 3:

Understanding GIS data
Lesson introduction
Turning geographic information into GIS data
GIS data models
Explore GIS data models in ArcMap
Which data model is better?
Working with tables
Documenting your data
Open ArcMap and create a folder connection
View data in a GIS
Identify various fie types
View an item description
Correct an error in an item's metadata
Preview a dataset's geography and table
Add data to the map

Lesson review

MODULE 4:

ArcGIS online
ArcGIS Online content
GIS services and web maps
Web mapping applications and mobile apps
Tools and data from ArcGIS Online
Explore GIS content using ArcGIS Online
Browse ArcGIS Online for web content
Browse ArcGIS Online for desktop content
View an item's details
Examine options for opening ArcGIS Online items
Lesson review

MODULE 5:

The importance of coordinate systems
Lesson introduction
What is location?
How spatial data stores location
Geographic coordinate systems
Working with data in different geographic coordinate systems
Projected coordinate systems
Spatial properties and distortion
Understanding distortion
Work with coordinate systems
Identify the coordinate system for a dataset
Identify the coordinate system for another dataset
Identify a dataset with a different coordinate system
Identify a dataset with an unknown coordinate system
Assign a coordinate system to a dataset without a spatial reference
Change the coordinate system for a dataset
Lesson review

MODULE 6:

Acquiring and selecting GIS data
Lesson introduction
Methods for obtaining GIS data
Accessing GIS data
Considerations for creating GIS data
Creating data
Considerations for choosing GIS data
Evaluating GIS data

MODULE 7:

GIS Data
Gather and evaluate GIS data
Consider the data you need
Examine the data you have
Add data from another organization
Add data from ArcGIS Online
Transfer files from one geodatabase to another
Import shapefiles into the geodatabase
Lesson review

MODULE 8:

Interacting with a map
Lesson introduction
Symbology and visualization
Finding, identifying, and selecting features
Asking questions and getting answers
Getting information from a GIS map
Explore a map using ArcMap
Navigate the map
Modify symbology
Identify features
Find features
Export selected features from a fie to a geodatabase
Select features
Examine an attribute table
View data change over time
Explore a map using ArcGIS Online
Navigate the map
Modify symbology
Identify features
Locate addresses and features
Select features and view an attribute table
Lesson review

MODULE 9:

Performing spatial analysis
Lesson introduction
The geographic approach revisited
Questions you can answer with GIS
What is spatial analysis?
Geoprocessing in analyses
Common analysis tasks
Perform spatial analysis with common analysis tools
Open ArcMap and examine the map document
Extract features in your area of interest
Identify vulnerable facilities in Lee County
Overlay the Cat3 layer with Lee County
Identify hospitals close to the storm surge inundation polygon
Lesson review

MODULE 10:

Sharing results
Lesson introduction
The importance of sharing results
Sharing content through ArcMap
Sharing content through ArcGIS Online
Export the map as a PDF
Create a map package and upload it to ArcGIS Online
Create a web map
Customize map symbology and save the map
Create a web mapping application

Cost: 2000 USD

Duration: 10 Days

GIS and Mapping in Crime Analysis - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:05:38 +04

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1

Definition of Core terms
Types of Crime Analysis
Crime Analysis Model

Module 2:

Introduction to Crime Analysis Mapping
Historical Overview
Types of Mapping
Crime Analysis Mapping
GIS Components
Data of geographic features
GIS toolbox
Visual display/mapping
Querying GIS data
Map Scanning and Conversion
Geo-Referencing
Digitizing
Creation of Point Map
Database Design
Buffer Zone Generation, Queries and Crime Pattern Analyses

Module 3:

Introduction to Problem Solving
Definition of Problem Solving
SARA Approach to Problem Solving
Crime Analysis and Problem Solving

Module 4:

Data and Geocoding
Types of Data
Tabular Data
Geographic Data
General Data Integrity Issues
Data Management
Metadata
Geocoding
The geocoding process

Module 5:

Spatial Analysis Techniques
Single Symbol Mapping
Graduated Mapping
Graduation By Size
Graduation By Color
Classification Methods

Module 6:

Crime Analysis Product Format and Dissemination
Factors to Consider
Methods of Dissemination
Components of Crime Analysis Products
Types of Crime Analysis Products
General Crime Analysis Product Elements
Map Design Elements

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

GIS for Disease Surveillance Monitoring - Data-Afrique Consultants , Naiobi

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:09:15 +04

Module 1:

Basic GIS concepts
Basic concepts and terminologies of GIS
Introduction to spatial information
Introducing Epidemiology concepts
Introducing GIS in disease surveillance
GIS system installation planning
Working with a GIS software

Module 2:

GIS data sources, data collection and integration techniques for Risk mapping
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK.
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment

Module 3:

Disease Vulnerability and Risk Assessment using GIS
Types and methods of risk assessment, risk evaluation, cost-benefit analysis.
Assessment of elements at risk using GIS.
Application of GIS in Multi-criteria analysis in vulnerability assessment.
GIS in mapping disease causing vector location and distribution

Module 4:

Application of Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
Visualization of risk information
Risk mapping
Disease monitoring
Spatial Mapping and Visualization in disease surveillance
GIS mapping of priority public health problems
GIS mapping of most at risk populations
Creating a risk map

Module 5:

GIS for monitoring in Epidemiology and public health
GIS in Disease transmission and progression mapping
GIS as a Decision Support System for Public Health Management (What, where, when, how and why analysis)
Use of GIS in disease surveillance

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

GIS for Natural Resource Management - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:37:43 +04

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to GIS and remote sensing and in Natural Resource Management (NRM)
Collection of GIS data for NRM
Analysis of the data collected
Ground verification of data

Application of GIS on:

Watershed management
Desertification
Determination of soil types and moisture content
Land use analysis using GIS
Slope information identification and analysis
Application of GIS in Biodiversity Management
Flora and Fauna Management
Conservation Biology and GIS
Ecotourism and Community-based nature conservation
Protected area management and conflict resolution
Biodiversity conservation & eco-tourism
Habitat Characterization and Management
Wildlife economics and value chain
Ecotourism planning, & entrepreneurship
Landscape ecology, culture diversity & eco-tourism

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Spatial Analysis for Agriculture and Food Security - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:27:34 +04

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1:

Basics of GIS
Concepts and terminologies of GIS
Spatial information introduction
Agriculture and food security concepts introduction
Introducing GIS in agriculture and food security
GIS system installation planning
GIS software

Module 2:

Basics of Agriculture and Food Security
Food Security
Food System
Food Chain

Module 3:

Agriculture Spatial Data Collection
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK.
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment

Module 4:

Spatial Analysis of Agriculture Related Data
Creating yield maps
Analysis of precision agriculture data

Module 5:

Creation of Food Security Risk Maps
GIS application in Agriculture
GIS in yield monitoring and mapping
Using GIS to report food security information
Food security early warning systems and drought monitoring
Characterizing soil spatial variability
Sitespecific soil management: prescription maps
Use of GIS and remote sensing in food security analysis

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Remote Sensing in Conservancy and Wildlife Management - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:07:11 +04

COURSE CONTENT

This course reviews the application of remote sensing and GIS techniques in wildlife management and conservation under the following themes:

Module 1:

Introduction and definitions of key concepts
Introduction to GIS and remote sensing in wildlife management and conservation
Introduction to GIS software
Planning for a GIS system installation
Working with a GIS software
Introduction to GPS
GPS data collection
GPS data download

Module 2:

GIS data management
GIS data sources
Database creation and maintenance
Working with Data from different sources
Integrating GPS data into GIS
GPS application in spatial database development

Module 3:

Mapping
Mapping wildlife distribution
Mapping wildlife resource requirements
Mapping and modeling habitat suitability for Wildlife
Habitats and habitat maps
Mapping suitability for wildlife
Accuracy of suitability maps
Modeling species-environment relationships
Transferability of species
Innovative mapping of wildlife and its physical Environment

Module 4:

Analysis and Monitoring using GIS and remote sensing
Use of GIS and remote sensing in Spatial Analysis and Visualization
Monitoring Habitat Characteristics Using GIS and Remote Sensing
Module 5: public participation and mobile data gathering
Gathering GIS data using mobile phones
Participatory GIS
Case studies in conservancy and wildlife management

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

GIS for Monitoring and Evaluation - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:35:44 +04

COURSE CONTENT

Module one:

An Overview of GIS and Monitoring and Evaluation
Introducing M&E
M&E Key components
Basic Concepts of GIS
GIS Software; the General Overview
Open Source GIS Software

Module 2:

New technologies being adopted in project M&E
Mobile phones in M&E
GPS devices and M&E
Participatory videos for M&E
Supporting bottom-up learning
Using ICT to make real-time M&E
Examples of M&E systems incorporating GIS

Module three:

The GIS Interface
The QGIS Interface
Adding Vector Data
Exploring the Map View
Exploring Features
Adding Raster Data
Saving Your Project

Module four:

Geographic Analysis of M&E data
Creating New Project from Existing One
Geoprocessing Shapefiles
Joining and Mapping Attribute Data
Plotting Coordinate Data
Running Statistics and Querying Attributes
Drawing Buffers and Making Selections
Screen Captures

Module Five:

Thematic Mapping of M&E data
Transforming Map Projections
More Geoprocessing
Creating Calculated Fields
Classifying and Symbolizing Data
Designing Maps
Adding Labels

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Mobile Phone Data Collection Using ODK - Data-Afrique Consultants , Nairobi

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:18:36 +04

INTRODUCTION

Technology has introduced new ways of collecting data for monitoring and evaluation that does not require the use of papers such as through the Mobile Data Collection (MDC). Using the MDC data is collected on the phone and transmitted to a server for analysis. This training will equip the participants with skills to author, field and manage mobile data collection platform using ODK.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the training the participants will be able to:

Create survey forms using Build or XLSForms
Upload forms to an Aggregate server
Load forms into Collect on an Android device
Fill out forms with participants using Collect
Upload survey data from Collect to Aggregate
Analyze or export data in Aggregate

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is aimed at organizational staffs who are conducting field data collection activities.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Introduction to collection of mobile data
Platforms for collection of mobile data
Advantages of Mobile Applications
Challenges
Aggregation, storage, and dissemination of data
Types of questions in a questionnaire

Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK)

Components of Open Data Kit (ODK)
- ODK Form
- ODK Collect Application Interface
- ODK Aggregate
- ODK Manage
Platforms and formats of ODK
Download and installation of ODK collect into mobile phones

Designing and Creating forms using ODK Build

Creating ODK Collect Forms

Downloading forms;
Using Excel to create ODK Data Collect Form

Creating and Publishing forms to Agregate or XML

Designing forms directly on:

ODK Build
Koboform builder
PurcForms

Creating and Designing XLS form

Introduction to XLS forms syntax
Manually creating XLS forms
Constraints & Skips
Form validation

ODK Collect

Installation and Setup of ODK Collect
Menus, Settings and Security of ODK Collect
Form Management in Collect
ODK Collect Best practices

ODK Aggregate Server

Using Google App Engine to set up own aggregate server
ODK Aggregate Server configuration
Creating a server
Uploading the form to aggregate server
Submission of completed data to aggregate server
Exporting data from ODK Aggregate as CSV
Importing ODK - CSV file into statistical applications

Visualizing Geographic Data

Direct download of data from Aggregate
Outputting data through;

Google Spreadsheet
Google Fusion Tables

GPS Coordinates (Google maps) exportation to Fusion Tables
GPS data exportation for Mapping/Visualizing (fusion map)
Data exportation to Fusion Tables using QGIS

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Full-Stack Software Development with Machine Learning - Ubunifu College , Kenya, Nairobi

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:59:37 +04

1. Front- End
Computer Science Fundamentals
HTML 5
CSS 3
JavaScript
Bootstrap
UI/UX design Principles
2. Version Control
Git
3. Back-end
Python (Django)

PHP (Laravel)
4. Databases
MySQL
MongoDB
Firebase
SQLite
5. Test Driven Development (TDD)
Unittest
Mocha
Chai
Mockito

Machine learning
1. Getting Started
2. Data Preprocessing
3. Regression: Simple Linear Regression, Multiple Linear Regression, Polynomial Regression, SVR, Decision Tree Regression, Random Forest Regression
4. Classification: Logistic Regression, K-NN, SVM, Kernel SVM, Naive Bayes, Decision Tree Classification, Random Forest Classification
5. Clustering: K-Means, Hierarchical Clustering
6. Association Rule Learning: Apriori, Eclat
7. Reinforcement Learning: Upper Confidence Bound, Thompson Sampling
8. Natural Language Processing: Bag-of-words model and algorithms for NLP
9. Dimensionality Reduction: PCA, LDA, Kernel PCA
10. Model Selection & Boosting: k-fold Cross Validation, Parameter Tuning, Grid Search, XGBoost

Deep learning
1. Artificial Neural Networks to solve a Customer Churn problem
2. Convolutional Neural Networks for Image Recognition
3. Recurrent Neural Networks to predict Stock Prices
4. Self-Organizing Maps to investigate Fraud
5. Boltzmann Machines to create a Recomender System
6. Stacked Autoencoders

Cost: 150000 KES

Duration: Upto 7 Months

Fundamentals of Data Science - Ubunifu College , Kenya, Nairobi

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:48:08 +04

Module 1 - Defining Data Science
What is data science?
There are many paths to data science
Any advice for a new data scientist?
What is the cloud?
"Data Science: The Sexiest Job in the 21st Century"
Module 2 - What do data science people do?
A day in the life of a data science person
R versus Python?
Data science tools and technology
"Regression"
Module 3 - Data Science in Business
How should companies get started in data science?
Tips for recruiting data science people
"The Final Deliverable"
Module 4 - Use Cases for Data Science
Applications for data science
"The Report Structure"
Module 5 -Data Science People
Things data science people say
"What Makes Someone a Data Scientist?"

Cost: 30000 KES

Duration: Upto 4 Weeks

Software Development Fundamentals with Machine Learning - Ubunifu College , Kenya, Nairobi

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:38:07 +04

Front End
1. Computer Science Fundamentals
2. HTML5
3. CSS3
4. Bootstrap
5. JavaScript
Version Control
6. Git
Simple Back-end
7. Firebase Database
8. Building a simple Back-end using Firebase & JavaScript

9. UI/UX Best Practices
10. Software Development Life Cycle & Best Practices
11. Deploy your product to a web server

Cost: 30000 KES

Duration: Upto 6 Weeks

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Delphi Star Training Centre , UAE, Dubai,Dubai,Abu Dhabi,Muscat,Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates,Riyadh,Oman,Jeddah,Bahrain,Egypt,Ethiopia,Kenya,Kuwait

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:37:21 +04

The ISACA governed Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is the most sought-after certification in the Information Security arena. Established in 2002, the CISM is a management-focused globally renowned credential for professionals who create, build and administer enterprise security programs. This certification is a professional certification sponsored by the reputed Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
The CISM certification training is intended towards professionals working in managerial, consulting or related views in IT operations or compliance. Several CISM Certified Professionals today are functioning in the capacities of IT Directors, Audit Directors, CIOs, CISOs, CEOs, CFOs and other leadership positions showcasing a good demand as well as career advancement potential of the credential.

CISM Course Structure:

Area 1—Information Security Governance (24%)
Area 2—Information Risk Management (30%)
Area 3—Information Security Program Development and Management (27%)
Area 4—Information Security Incident Management (19%)

Cost: 2799 AED

Duration: 20 To 40 Hours

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Delphi Star Training Centre , UAE, Dubai,Dubai,Abu Dhabi,Muscat,Saudi Arabia,United Arab Emirates,Riyadh,Jeddah,Bahrain,Egypt,Ethiopia,Kenya,Kuwait,Oman,Sudan

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:31:26 +04

This course assists a learner in preparing, studying, and passing the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Cybersecurity Examination. The exam covers Eight domains of cybersecurity knowledge, including access control systems and methodology, network and telecommunications security, security management and practices, applications and systems development security, cryptography, security and architecture models, operations security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, law, investigation, and ethics, as well as physical security.

The CISSP certification is essential for security professionals to be successful in their careers. Many employers value the CISSP for its designation as a standard for security professionals. While the investments in time and money are substantial, the career rewards can be respected as professionals with the CISSP are in need.

There will be 20 million job vacancies in cybersecurity by 2020.

Become a cybersecurity professional this millennial!

Cost: 3299 AED

Discount: 20% Off for Laimoon Users!

Duration: 30 To 50 Hours

Leadership and Management Skills for New Managers and Supervisors - FineResults Research , Nairobi

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:27:37 +04

This training course provides an understanding of the issues which allow for effective management and supervision, such as proactive planning, understanding of customer relations, effective time management, proper communication and understanding human interaction, helping new managers /supervisors know how to use productive leadership and management techniques.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this training, participants will:

Understand and develop skills necessary for new managers/supervisors
Learn the importance of managing with strategic thinking
Learn how to set goals and plan effectively and efficiently
Develop ability to establish a customer focus in management
Develop positive interpersonal techniques for better people relationships
Improve their ability to make higher quality decisions
Apply concepts of team building, team performance and motivation
Learn how to establish and maintain time management techniques
Understand the role of stakeholders and learn techniques of stakeholder management
Understand how to develop productive communication techniques
Understand the importance of performance standards, goals and objectives
Develop improvement plans to accomplish work and improve performance

Cost: 800 USD

Duration: 5 days

Grant Management and Fundraising - FineResults Research , Nairobi

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:19:20 +04

INTRODUCTION

This course is comprehensive on grants management and fundraising, spanning the grants lifecycle from pre-award through grant closeout. The course provides the Federal, pass-through, and recipient workforces with the knowledge and skills they need to improve program and public accountability, efficiency, and outcomes for beneficiaries.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to;

Identify and understand the critical terms and conditions of grant aid for donor-funded projects
Ensure compliance with donor terms and conditions
Understand the donor requirements in relation to supporting documents, correct procurement of goods and services and meeting financial reporting requirements
Managing multiple-funded programmes
Understand proposal writing, project planning and problem analysis
Prepare a donor financial report to match with a project narrative report
Describe the phases in the grant management cycle clarify key responsibilities and routines needed for successful grant management
Identify the requirements for closing off a donor grant
Manage the relationship with donors, head office and implementing partners with greater confidence
Appreciate the contribution of the different functions within the organization (program and project staff) and cultivate good work relationship between the teams, finance and programme staff working closely for Successful grant management
Develop Grants management planning implementation and reporting tools
Develop Proposal writing skills, project Planning and Project problem analysis

Course Outline

Overview of Grants Management Cycle
Basic concepts in grant management
Key challenges in grant management
The grant management life cycle
Grant management plan
Responsibilities and routines in grant management
The flow of donor funds
Assessing the terms and conditions in grant agreements
Grant agreements, and accounting and procurement systems
Complying with donor reporting requirements
Managing key relationships for successful grant management

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in ; During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits

Cost: 800 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Agricultural Value Chain Development and Market Linkages - FineResults Research Services , Nairobi

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:50:17 +04

A value chain involves all activities that are required to bring a product or service from production to final consumers. The activities include design, production, marketing, distribution and support services leading up to consumption. There is also an element of value addition to the preliminary products across the chain as the product passes through the stages of the value chain. For smallholder farmers who are dominant in crop and livestock production in Africa to realize the benefit of participating in the value chain including linkage to input suppliers, traders and output market, there is need for them to have a strong position in the chain in terms of influencing their benefits. This 10 day training course aims to equip stakeholders working with farmers in rural, urban and peri-urban areas to strengthen their position in value chains.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After this course participants will be able to:

Explain the Value Chain, its concepts, principles and approaches and its role in sustainable economic development
Explain Value Chain Development and Actor Empowerment (VCD&AE)
Analyse the Value Chain using a variety of tools and steps, identifying constraints and opportunities for innovation
Identify the steps for building engagement among and between chain actors
Set up an effective monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment plan for a VCD&AE process

Cost: 800 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Full Stack Web Development: React & Node - Lakehub Academy , Kisumu, United States

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:40:42 +04

Mastery of JavaScript

Get to learn modern JavaScript (ES6), appreciate the browser, Web technologies and their relationship with the language. With a solid background and plenty of introductions to core JavaScript concepts, we guarantee your fluency in the language and an open door into the modern JavaScript community

Deep Dive into

We explore the JavaScript runtime environment outside the browser context, the platform. Get a solid grasp of main concepts, including its event -driven architecture capable of asynchronicity, modules, the Node Package Manager (NPM), package files and semantic versioning. Leveraging the power of , write custom command line tools and server-side scripts for optimized throughput and scalability in your web applications

Data Structures and Algorithms

Learn to implement the various data structures, including linked lists, queues, stacks, hash tables, sets, all in JavaScript. Get a solid understanding of algorithm analysis to help you write maintainable and extensible quality software. Innovatively build on native JavaScript constructs and create object collection data structures while finding out how to develop, analyze, search and sort such data stores.

Front-end Development with React

Confidently architect React Web applications with intuitive user interfaces, that are simple and easy to maintain. Grasp the concepts of components, JSX and the virtual DOM, state management, routing, Flux and Redux, and GraphQL. Get essential hands-on experience in Test- driven Development to create clean, reliable ;

Android and iOS App Development

By this level, the engineers will be able to design and build scalable Web applications in JavaScript and the React library at a moment's notice. Armed with this knowledge, we utilize React's design pattern in React Native to build cross-platform moblie apps using only JavaScript. Explore React Native's diverse ecosystem, including core Components and APIs, Navigation, Animation, Gestures and Native Modules for iOS and Android platforms

Cost: 100000 KES

Discount: 50% Off for Laimoon Users!

Duration: 5 Months

MBA Masters of Business Administration - European Graduate School of Management , Angola,Egypt,Ghana,Kenya,Malaysia,Nepal,Nigeria,Pakistan,Philippines,South Africa,Sri Lanka,Thailand,Vietnam,,Ethiopia,Turkey

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:12:23 +04

Earn an Internationally Recognized UK MBA degree to Accelerate your Career and transform yourself into a Business Leader.

MBA Program Highlights

Duration - 10 -12 Months
MBA Structure - 8 Courses + Research Methodology + Final Project/Other Criteria Based on Your Chosen University Requirements
Classes - Face to Face Weekend Classes with 18 - 20 Contact Hours in all Locations
Assessment - Assignment Based Courses
Payment - Pay as you Go - Flexible Monthly Instalments
Faculty - Fly in Professors from Europe UK and USA
Dual Certificate - Post Graduate Diploma from UK + MBA degree from Preferred UK University from the Provided List
Accreditation - Ministry of Higher Education in UK
Possible - To attend classes in UK, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and All Locations
Graduation - Option of Attending Graduation in UK
Recorded Class Lecture Videos - Available
LMS - Complete access to Learning Management System + Access to ProQuest Online Library

Our Blended Learning Flexible UK MBA combines Face to Face classes and virtual classes in all locations while students balance their personal and professional life.

This UK MBA is a dual certification program that includes the following:

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership awarded by Qualifi
An MBA (top-up) awarded by a Recognized UK University.

By completing Post Graduate Diploma from UK, students will be eligible to progress towards their Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program with their Preferred Choice of UK University provided by Qualifi.

Cost: 25286 SAR

Duration: 10 To 12 Months

MBA - Marconi University - European Graduate School of Management , Angola,Egypt,Ghana,Kenya,Malaysia,Nepal,Nigeria,Pakistan,Philippines,South Africa,Sri Lanka,Thailand,Turkey,

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:59:32 +04

Earn an Internationally Recognized MBA degree from Guglielmo Marconi University to Accelerate your Career and transform yourself into a Business Leader.

MBA Program Highlights

Duration - 10 to 12 Months
MBA Structure - 8 Courses + Research Methodology + Final Project
Classes - Face to Face Weekend Classes with 18 - 20 Contact Hours in all Locations
Faculty - Fly in Professors from Europe UK and USA
Dual Certificate - Post Graduate Diploma from UK + MBA degree from Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy
Accreditation - Ministry of Higher Education in Italy. Also comes under the ENIC NARIC Approved Universities and is recognized worldwide.
Possible - To attend classes in Rome Italy, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and All Locations
Assessment - Assignment Based Courses
Payment - Pay as you Go - Flexible Monthly Instalments
Graduation - Option of Attending Graduation in Rome, Italy
LMS - Complete access to Learning Management System + Access to ProQuest Online Library
Specializations Offered - Marketing + HR + Project Management + Supply Chain Management + HealthCare Management + Entrepreneurship + Finance

Marconi University in affiliation with European Graduate School of Management delivers the courses in Middle East, Africa and Asia through the following means:

Onsite Face to Face weekend classes
Blended learning sessions
Self-study models
Online Live Interactive classes

Throughout your MBA studies, you will gain unlimited access to all the study materials needed, including comprehensive course texts and interactive course websites, which are readily available via University's Learning Management System.

Guglielmo Marconi University is situated in the Heart of the capital of Italy, Rome. It is a world-class university known for Tradition, Quality and Excellence.

Presently, Guglielmo Marconi University's diverse community has more than 16,000 students enrolled in graduate and postgraduate programs, 300 faculty members and an academic advising team made of more than 200 experts.

Professional Prospects of Marconi University's MBA

Assist in making successful career transitions, moving from technical specialization to general management.
Assist in self-awareness as a manager & leader and in broad understanding of business and management issues
Develop management skills and techniques and increase confidence in all areas of business
Create opportunities for new career and possibilities for promotion.

Cost: 20000 SAR

Duration: 10 To 12 Months

Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts - Indepth Research Services , Kenya, Nairobi

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:29:35 +04

INTRODUCTION
This highly interactive IRES Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts training seminar considers how your organization can identify and use the most appropriate procurement strategy and discusses best practice in developing tender documentation, criteria and evaluation. This IRES training course focuses on how best to deal with key contractual liability issues to minimize the risk exposure to your organization from cost and time overruns. This IRES Managing Tenders, Specifications & Contracts training course also provides tools, tips and techniques on effective resolution of disputes to minimize cost and reputational risk exposure to your organization.

DURATION
5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Tendering and Procurement Personnel
Project and Contract professionals
Sales and Marketing Professionals
Project Management Professionals

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Broadening your knowledge of a variety of procurement strategies
Enhancing your knowledge of best practice in producing tender documentation
Extending your understanding of key risk areas and their management
Improving your knowledge of contract and relationship management
Developing your knowledge of monitoring and managing performance failures
Boosting your confidence in dealing with contractual issues and disputes

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Procurement Strategies and Best Practice
Developing Tenders and Specifications
Key Elements of the Contract
Managing Change and Performance Failures
Contract Claims and Completion

METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Cost: 920 USD

Duration: Upto 5 Days

WASH Reporting Programmes - Indepth Research Services , Kenya, Nairobi

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:16:58 +04

INTRODUCTION
In this course you will explore relevant and contemporary ideas which can be applied in programme management pertinent to assessment, reporting and evaluation. You will design, refine and apply assessment, reporting and evalaution strategies relevant in WASH programmes.

DURATION
5 days

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
Explore and analyse relevant and contemporary ideas relating to assessment, reporting and evaluation
Critically reflect on current theories and approaches relevant in WASH programme management
Investigate, design, produce and justify a project that encompasses themes considered in this training.
Analyze and synthesize project findings to generate new knowledge that impacts on professional practice
Communicate project conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1:
Introduction
What is a report
Types of reports
Relevance of strong proposals and quality reports in a competitive scenario.
Basic proposal elements, proposal formats, and proposal summary.
Call analysis, project concept development, formulation of the project objectives and a preliminary work plan.
Sections of a standard report
The record of an order of events
Explanation of the implication of these events or facts
Evaluation of the facts or results of research presented
Discussion of the consequences of a conclusion or course of action
Conclusions
References

Report writting
Best Process for Report Writing
Qualities of a good reports: Correct, Crisp, Clear and Well-Structured
Example & Sample of Reports

Module 2:
Project Report Writing Input Sessions
The importance of developing professional reports for stakeholders
General structures and components of written reports
Achieving coherence and cohesion in project report writing
Time management in project report preparation
Best and Worst Examples of Government Reports: Coherence, Readability and Structure
Accuracy (clarity) of meaning and language
Appropriate project report writing styles
Writing styles for different audiences
IT Skills - Creation and maintenance of lengthy documents; Using styles to format documents; Create an automatic table of contents
Project Reports - Preparing Status/Progress Reports: project tracking, scope definition, and project schedule and deliverables
Proofreading and editing reports
Presentation of project work
General research methods
Project Report Writing skills
Integrity, referencing and unintentional plagiarism
Practice of language and skills
Computer Skills - using styles for formatting & creating automatic Table of Contents

Module 3:
Reporting part I

Importance of quality reporting in a competitive business environment.
Determining suitable reporting for different audiences.
Key elements of technical reporting.
Monthly progress reports, activity reports, routine reports, field trip reports, meetings reports.
Elements of a good budget.
Finalizing the proposal with the Budget Development discussing final issues and introducing a real proposal.
Local and international trends in report and proposal writing
Why the business world is now trying to simplify reports.
Taking a reader-centered approach.
Concept to construction-a practical guide to report-building
How to produce a powerful one-page executive summary
Why knowing how to self-edit is a must for anyone writing a ;

Module 4:
Reporting Part II

Integrating research sources into Project Report writing
Project Report writing for government agencies: how to engage key stakeholders, including internal reporting for government and external reporting for public release
Project Report writing for international organisations (donor agencies), including monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
Financial, economic and policy concepts relevant to reporting
Measuring and reporting on policy and financial outcomes.
Module 5:
Report Writing Project:
Working on writing a draft project report
Feedback from peers and course leaders throughout the program
Opportunities for self-editing
Opportunities for peer editing
Submission of the final project report
Course Leader feedback on the final document.

METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.

Cost: 920 USD

Duration: Upto 5 Days

Digital Marketing and Brand Online Visibility - Indepth Research Services , Kenya, Nairobi

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:51:41 +04

INTRODUCTION
This five (5) days training course is designed for anyone who wants to kick-start or consolidate their digital marketing/online visibility knowledge. Whether you're an online brand ambassador, a student, a social media marketer, a blogger, a professional in the industry or a business owner looking to compete in the digital age, this course will provide you with well-rounded, up-to-date knowledge and skills.
The course covers digital strategy, how to optimise and use your digital assets to engage your customers, search engine optimization (SEO), online marketing, social media marketing, online advertising, copywriting for digital content, social media and Google and social media analytics for business decisions, direct marketing and much more. The final research project will solidify your learnings, allowing you to put them into practice by formulating a real digital strategy for your brand or business.
You'll walk away confident that you can build on and apply your knowledge in the real world, with hundreds of online best practices, tools and creative marketing ideas in your toolbox to boot.

DURATION
5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Whether you're an online brand ambassador, in charge of an organisation's online visibility/strategies, a student, a social media marketer, a blogger, a professional in the industry, running an online business or a business owner looking to compete in the digital age, this course will provide you with well-rounded, up-to-date knowledge and skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this training course, participants should be able to:
Attract traffic to your website/online content and increase on sales/awareness.
Identify your audience and reach an unlimited number of prospective clients/audience using various marketing tools and technique.
Get more value from your online campaigns.
Work with social media goals to achieve successful online campaigns.
Work cooperatively within an online community by observing and listening critically with openness, then act ethically and follow through on commitments when communicating with varied audiences and build positive reputation within the community.
Explain how to develop effective online marketing strategies for various types of industries and businesses.
Identify setup and use the major social media and online marketing portals that can be used to promote a company, brand, product, service or person.
Evaluate a company's current situation, isolate online issues and provide solutions by identifying appropriate social media and online marketing portals to influence consumer and improve the company's reputation.
Put together a social media and online marketing plan and track progress in achieving goals with a variety of measurement tools, services, and metrics.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Internet history and statistics
Importance of social media in today's business/corporate and humanitarian environment
e-Marketing definitions and terms
e-Marketing Business models
e-Marketing Intelligence
Social media presence and marketing
Social media marketing ROI (Return On Investment)
Brand building
E-mail techniques and strategies
E-Mail problems and challenges
Writing styles for e-mail
Ethics in e-mail marketing
Mailing list criteria for e-mail marketing
Integration of online and conventional marketing
Permission marketing models
E-Commerce promotion tactics
E-Commerce strengths and weaknesses
Online publicity
Developing effective marketing databases
Blogs and micro blogs
Target marketing
Effective search engine optimization
Metrics for eMarketing
Google and social media analytics for business decisions

TAILOR- MADE
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 4 ;You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in ;Applicants must live up to Indepth Research Services (IRES) admission criteria.

METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group ;Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.

Cost: 990 USD

Duration: Upto 5 Days

Public Health Intelligence - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:39:46 +04

Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to the concept of population health intelligence

Definitions of key concepts in public health intelligence
Historical and legal context
Determinants of health
Health and disease
Methods of disease control

Module 2: Defining public health intelligence data, requirements and sources of data

Data for public health intelligence
Epidemiological approaches
Exploration of data sources
Describe and evaluate routine data sources
Statistical sampling
Coded clinical data

Module 3: Public health intelligence statistics and analytic techniques

Data analysis using Epi-info
Data presentation techniques
Population health indicators
Measures of disease frequency and summary statistics

Module 4: Applied public health intelligence

Partnership working
Local area agreements
Tools to support the planning process
Joint strategic needs assessment
Health needs assessment
Health equity audit
Health impact assessment
Disaster forecasting
Surveys and research

Module 5: Statistics for public health intelligence

Quantifying health inequalities
Prevalence modelling
Trend analysis and forecasting
Statistical process control
Calculating life expectancy
Survival analysis

Surveys
Qualitative methods and their use in public health intelligence work

Module 6: Geographical Information Systems for public health intelligence

Basic GIS techniques and their application
The principles and practice of spatial methods
Geo-demographic segmentation of data

Module 7: Effective public health intelligence information dissemination and use

Effective analysis
Effective Communication
Ethics

Course Delivery Method
This training course will be presented face to face using proven adult participatory andragogy techniques like;

Participatory Lecture Method
Power point presentation and Animated graphic presentations
videos
Group discussions
Brain storming
Questioning and Answering
Role play
Group work

Course Requirements

Qualified Professional Participants must be reasonably proficient in English to understand and fulfill the training requirements

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Construction Health and Safety Management - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:30:58 +04

Module One: Introduction to Hazards and Risk in Construction

Definitions of the terms; hazard, hazardous event and risk
Hazards in construction
Hazard management

Module Two: Risk Management in Construction

construction Risk assessment
Risk reduction
Hierarchy of risk control
Multi Hazard risk assessment
Managing OSH law
Safety Management Systems
Insurance

Module Three: Management of Site Safety

Site Safety
Plant, equipment, and machinery safety
Process Safety
Material Safety
Work System Safety
Scaffolding

Module Four: Management of personnel safety in Construction

Personal protective equipment
Safe behavior habits
Caution in the face of danger
Personal hygiene habits
Medical examination
Personnel training

Module Five: Managing incidents and Evaluations of Construction safety

Monitoring and evaluation of safety
Health and safety audits
Disaster preparedness and response plans
Accident and incident investigation
Managing complaints, reports and improvements

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Good Clinical Laboratory Practice - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:20:23 +04

Introduction to the concept GCP, GLP and GCLP

History
The scope of application
Benefits

Guidelines for Organizations Personnel

Trial Facility Management Responsibilities
Analytical Project Manager Responsibilities
Trial Staff Responsibilities

Guidelines on Lab Facilities

Trial Facilities
Archive Facilities
Waste Disposal

Equipment, Materials and Reagents

Equipment
Material
Reagents
Receipt
Chain of Custody
Logistics

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Development and review of standard operating procedures
Application of Standard Operating Procedures

Planning and conduct of the work

Analytical Plan
Content of the Analytical Plan
General
Computer Systems
Method Validation
Processing trial materials

Guidelines for Reporting and documenting results

General
Analytical Report
Content of the Analytical Report
Analytical results
Quality Control
Quality Audit
Storage and Retention of Records
Confidentiality

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Facilitation Skills Development for Extension Workers - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:06:37 +04

Unlearning

What is unlearning?
Why unlearn?
How to unlearn?

Participatory Facilitation skills

Introduction to facilitation
Who is a facilitator
Effective facilitator skills
Creating environment for learning
Best learning environment
Effective Listening in facilitation
Questioning
Using feed-back
Conflict handling
Cross cultural dynamics
Code of cross-cultural conduct
Helpful attitudes and values
Handling difficult clients

Training gaps assessments

Matrix analysis in gap identification
Visuals, cost-benefit analysis using matrices; sharing information on source of input, knowledge, market information etc.
Development of a training programme
Teaching aids
Creation of teaching frames
Content packing and unpacking

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Workplace Safety for Workmen - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 13:53:34 +04

Module One: introduction to hazard and riskDefinitions of Hazards and Risks

Identification of various hazard in the specific work environment
Risk assessment

Module Two: responsibilities of workmen in Risk reduction

Normal and abnormal that require reporting
Legal implications-rights, privileges and responsibilities
Role of workmen in reporting risks

Module Three: Safe person strategies

Personal Protective equipment
Safe behavior habits
caution in the face of danger
personal hygiene habits
Medical examination
Personnel training

Module Four: Role of workmen in ensuring safe workplace

Best Housekeeping practices
Role of workmen in anomalies correction

Module Five: incident management and response

Near misses
response and rescue
reporting injuries
Team safety

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Interior Design and Home Decoration - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:27:15 +04

This course will be provided as an intensive-interactive and hands-on workshop related to design. It will develop your practical skills in the designing of interiors and will guide you through the design processes used by professional interior designers.

This course will introduce you to the three-dimensional thinking and analysis as you develop your concept and begin to plan an interior space. It will teach you the primary drawing and presentation techniques used to professionally communicate with clients.

Equipped with unrivalled Education, experience and expertise, our tutor's practical approach will guide you through the journey of professional interior design.

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Trauma Support and Counselling - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:09:13 +04

The course equips you with the relevant knowledge, skills and values to identify clients exposed to traumatic events and provide trauma support services in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events, under supervision of an appropriately trained/registered mental health professional. Through this training, you will come to understand concepts of First Aid, the principles of trauma recovery sessions, and effective treatments for people suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Course Objective:

Situations in which trauma may occur
Physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral symptoms of trauma-related stress
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
Components of trauma that impact on communities
stages in recovery from trauma
Demonstrate the appropriate application of counselling

Duration
5 days

Who should attend?
Health practitioners who are beginning, or are in the early stages of their career in security and risk management, emergency response/ medical personnel, NGO staff, professional counsellors, Trauma support staff, emergency responders etc.

Course content

Introduction to Trauma
Physiological and Psychological Reactions to Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Grief
Community Trauma in Natural Disasters
Community Trauma in Man-made Events
Workplace Trauma and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Childhood Trauma in Experiences and Impacts
Approaches to Counselling Children
Counselling Traumatized Clients
Counselling traumatized Clients
Trauma Counselling Strategies and Techniques
Counsellor, Responding to Trauma

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Real Estate Development, Investment and Management - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:06:16 +04

This course will address all the actual elements of real estate development, from research and planning through to development and marketing. It contains numerous practical exercises focusing on all the key issues real estate.

Course Objective:

understanding of real estate development and investment processes
marketing and sales for real estate development and investment
commercial and legal issues and opportunities for the property industry
Identifying and important aspects of real estate contracts
Assessment of risks in any real estate proposition

Duration
5 days

Who should attend?

Architects
Urban Planners
Real Estate Managers
Real Estate Analysts and Investors
Real Estate Planners and Developers
Property Owners and Managers
Government Officials and Regulators
Lawyers
Accountants
Valuers
Mortgage Brokers, Bankers and Lenders
Investment Bankers/Managers, Venture Capitalists, and Private Equity Specialists
Finance Managers and Analysts

Course content
Module one: Real Estate Development and Investment

Development, Investment
Stages Of The Development And Investment Process
Real Estate Investment
Developers
Working With Consultants
The Land Bank

Module two: Feasibility Studies

Site Analysis
Site Selection
Project Feasibility
Development Simulations

Module three: Legal And Construction Issues

Property And Conveyancing Law
The Contract And Negotiation Process
Design, Architecture And Building
Regulatory Process
Construction Management

Module four: Managing And Marketing Real Estate

Business Management
Tenant Issues
Property And Facilities Management
Advanced Operations And Facilities Management
Marketing Strategies
Identifying And Managing Risk

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Data Management and Analysis with R - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:02:45 +04

This course is designed for participants who plan to use R for the management, coding, analysis and visualization of qualitative data. The course's content is spread over seven modules and includes: Basics of Applied Statistical Modelling, Essentials of the R Programming, Statistical Tools, Probability Distributions, Statistical Inference, Relationship between Two Different Quantitative Variables and Multivariate Analysis. The course is entirely hands-on and uses sample data to learn R basics and advanced features.

Duration
5 days

Who Should Attend?
Statistician, analyst, or a budding data scientist and beginners who want to learn how to analyze data with R,

Course Objective:

Analyze t data by applying appropriate statistical techniques
Interpret the statistical analysis
Identify statistical techniques a best suited to data and questions
Strong foundation in fundamental statistical concepts
Implement different statistical analysis in R and interpret the results
Build intuitive data visualizations
Carry out formalized hypothesis testing
Implement linear modelling techniques such multiple regressions and GLMs
Implement advanced regression analysis and multivariate analysis

Course content
MODULE ONE:Basics of Applied Statistical Modelling

Introduction to the Instructor and Course
Data & Code Used in the Course
Statistics in the Real World
Designing Studies & Collecting Good Quality Data
Different Types of Data

MODULE TWO: Essentials of the R Programming

Rationale for this section
Introduction to the R Statistical Software & R Studio
Different Data Structures in R
Reading in Data from Different Sources
Indexing and Subletting of Data
Data Cleaning: Removing Missing Values
Exploratory Data Analysis in R

MODULE THREE: Statistical Tools

Quantitative Data
Measures of Center
Measures of Variation
Charting & Graphing Continuous Data
Charting & Graphing Discrete Data
Deriving Insights from Qualitative/Nominal Data

MODULE FOUR: Probability Distributions

Data Distribution: Normal Distribution
Checking For Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Distribution and Z-scores
Confidence Interval-Theory
Confidence Interval-Computation in R

MODULE FIVE: Statistical Inference

Hypothesis Testing
T-tests: Application in R
Non-Parametric Alternatives to T-Tests
One-way ANOVA
Non-parametric version of One-way ANOVA
Two-way ANOVA
Power Test for Detecting Effect

MODULE SIX: Relationship between Two Different Quantitative Variables

Explore the Relationship Between Two Quantitative Variables
Correlation
Linear Regression-Theory
Linear Regression-Implementation in R
Conditions of Linear Regression
Multi-collinearity
Linear Regression and ANOVA
Linear Regression With Categorical Variables and Interaction Terms
Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
Selecting the Most Suitable Regression Model
Violation of Linear Regression Conditions: Transform Variables
Other Regression Techniques When Conditions of OLS Are Not Met
Regression: Standardized Major Axis (SMA) Regression
Polynomial and Non-linear regression
Linear Mixed Effect Models
Generalized Regression Model (GLM)
Logistic Regression in R
Poisson Regression in R
Goodness of fit testing

MODULE SEVEN: Multivariate Analysis

Introduction Multivariate Analysis
Cluster Analysis/Unsupervised Learning
Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)
Correspondence Analysis
Similarity & Dissimilarity Across Sites
Non-metric multi-dimensional scaling (NMDS)
Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

M&E with Data Management and Analysis - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:58:21 +04

This is a comprehensive 10 days M&E course that covers the principles and practices for results based monitoring and evaluation for the entire project life cycle. This course equips participants with skills in setting up and implementing results based monitoring and evaluation systems including M&E data management, analysis and reporting. The participants will benefit from the latest M&E thinking and practices including the results and participatory approaches. This course is designed to enable the participants become experts in monitoring and evaluating their development projects. The course covers all the key elements of a robust M&E system coupled with a practical project to illustrate the M&E ;

Target Participants
This course is designed for researchers, project staff, development practitioners, managers and decision makers who are responsible for project, program or organization-level M&E. The course aims to enhance the skills of professionals who need to research, supervise, manage, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate development projects.
Course duration
10 days
Course objectives

Develop project results levels
Design a project using logical framework
Develop indicators and targets for each result level
Track performance indicators over the life of the project
Evaluation a project against the set results
Develop and implement M&E systems
Develop a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan
Use data analysis software (Stata/SPSS/R)
Collect data using mobile data collection tools
Carryout impact evaluation
Use GIS to analyze and share project data

Course Outline
Introduction to Results Based Project Management

Fundamentals of Results Based Management
Why is RBM important?
Results based management vs traditional projects management
RBM Lifecycle (seven phases)
Areas of focus of RBM

Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation

Definition of Monitoring and Evaluation
Why Monitoring and Evaluation is important
Key principles and concepts in M&E
M&E in project lifecycle
Participatory M&E

Project Analysis

Situation Analysis
Needs Assessment
Strategy Analysis

Design of Results in Monitoring and Evaluation

Results chain approaches: Impact, outcomes, outputs and activities
Results framework
M&E causal pathway
Principles of planning, monitoring and evaluating for results

M&E Indicators

Indicators definition
Indicator metrics
Linking indicators to results
Indicator matrix
Tracking of indicators

Logical Framework Approach

LFA - Analysis and Planning phase
Design of logframe
Risk rating in logframe
Horizontal and vertical logic in logframe
Using logframe to create schedules: Activity and Budget schedules
Using logframe as a project management tool

Theory of Change

Overview of theory of change
Developing theory of change
Theory of Change vs Log Frame
Case study: Theory of change

M&E Systems

What is an M&E System?
Elements of M&E System
Steps for developing Results based M&E System

M&E Planning

Importance of an M&E Plan
Documenting M&E System in the M&E Plan
Components of an M&E Plan-Monitoring, Evaluation, Data management, Reporting
Using M&E Plan to implement M&E in a Project
M&E plan vs Performance Management Plan (PMP)

Base Survey in Results based M&E

Importance of baseline studies
Process of conducting baseline studies
Baseline study vs evaluation

Project Performance Evaluation

Process and progress evaluations
Evaluation research design
Evaluation questions
Evaluation report Dissemination

M&E Data Management

Different sources of M&E data
Qualitative data collection methods
Quantitative data collection methods
Participatory methods of data collection
Data Quality Assessment

M&E Results Use and Dissemination

Stakeholder's information needs
Use of M&E results to improve and strengthen projects
Use of M&E Lessons learnt and Best Practices
Organization knowledge champions
M&E reporting format
M&E results communication strategies

Gender Perspective in M&E

Importance of gender in M&E
Integrating gender into program logic
Setting gender sensitive indicators
Collecting gender disaggregated data
Analyzing M&E data from a gender perspective
Appraisal of projects from a gender perspective

Data Collection Tools and Techniques

Sources of M&E data -primary and secondary
Sampling during data collection
Qualitative data collection methods
Quantitative data collection methods
Participatory data collection methods
Introduction to data triangulation

Data Quality

What is data quality?
Why data quality?
Data quality standards
Data flow and data quality
Data Quality Assessments
M&E system design for data quality

ICT in Monitoring and Evaluation

Mobile based data collection using ODK
Data visualization - info graphics and dashboards
Use of ICT tools for Real-time monitoring and evaluation

Qualitative Data Analysis

Principles of qualitative data analysis
Data preparation for qualitative analysis
Linking and integrating multiple data sets in different forms
Thematic analysis for qualitative data
Content analysis for qualitative data
Manipulation and analysis of data using NVivo

Quantitative Data Analysis - (Using SPSS/Stata)

Introduction to statistical concepts
Creating variables and data entry
Data reconstruction
Variables manipulation
Descriptive statistics
Understanding data weighting
Inferential statistics: hypothesis testing, T-test, ANOVA, regression analysis

Impact Assessment

Introduction to impact evaluation
Attribution in impact evaluation
Estimation of counterfactual
Impact evaluation methods: Double difference, Propensity score matching

GIS in M&E

Introduction to GIS in M&E
GIS analysis and mapping techniques
Data preparation for geospatial analysis
Geospatial analysis using GIS software (QGIS)

Cost: 2000 USD

Duration: 10 Days

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Management - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:54:04 +04

This course is aimed primarily at NGO staff with management responsibilities, and for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in preparation for moving into such positions. This programme provides a critical overview of the major issues involved in NGO management, with an emphasis on organizations working in development and poverty-reduction in the based region.

Duration
10 Days

Who should attend?

Project and programme managers
Team leaders
Newcomers to the non-profit sector
Consultants who carry out assignments for NGOs.

Course Objective:

outline the distinctive characteristics of NGOs
Provide an overview of the issues facing NGOs as development organizations
Principal types and instruments in international development cooperation
Understand the role and challenges of NGOs vis-a-vis the development concerns of the community
Special challenges of NGO management
Provide a range of tools, techniques and skills for the effective management of organisational learning, strategy and change within NGOs.
Familiarization with Results-Based Management
Project management
Process of internal assessments and about the use of and main criteria for external evaluations
Selecting marketing tools for fundraising
criteria of donor agencies in supporting a project
structure and prepare a grant proposal
principles of good communication and negotiations
Developing and lead a team plus resolve conflicts skills
criteria for successful human resource management

Course content
Module 1: Understanding NGOs

Stages of an NGO
Factors necessary to build an NGO of good quality
Need Assessment
SWOT analysis
Getting a legal status

Module 2: vision, principles, mission, strategies

NGO leadership and governance
NGO mission and strategy
Decide on good strategies and goals
Vision built on principles
Gender policy
NGO structure and systems

Module 3: Building sustainability institutional

Workshop technique
Sustainability in Projects
sustainability and training people
Building sustainability through strong networks
challenges to building a network

Module 4: Managing People

Building good structures
Formal NGO
Specialization among the staff
building and sustaining the principles
Africa and western model of organizations
NGO structure
Improving the staff functioning
supervision/ support of the workers
Building and sustaining an effective board
good group functioning
institutional sustainability

Module 5: Marketing

non-profit brand development
Fundraising
planning the funding needs of the NGO
Social media marketing
agencies with funds

Module 6: Mobilizing and managing financial resources

approach to making budgets
role of budgeting
Managing the money
Managing scarce resources
financial control
important financial management
Financial accounting versus management accounting
accounting rules

Module 7 The project cycle

Monitoring and evaluating NGO performance and -Identifying the real problems and needs
planning
Implementation
Monitoring and evaluation
criteria used in evaluation
monitoring and evaluation tools
performance indicators
logical framework approach
theory based evaluation
formal surveys
rapid appraisal methods
participatory methods
impact evaluation
four models of impact evaluation

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 2000 USD

Duration: 10 Days

Monitoring Evaluation and Data Analysis - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:51:01 +04

Monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis for community based project involve the assessment of the how various community projects operate. The training will focus on programme monitoring data and evaluation of programmes. The increasing demands on country monitoring and evaluation systems can only be met if better systems are built and supported.

Duration
10 Days

Course Objective:

Project management processes
Project management knowledge areas
Formulas, charts, and theories of project management
Complex project network diagrams
Formulas for earned value management
Compare and contrast processes, knowledge areas, theories, and project management best practices
Use of data analysis softwares(Spss,NVIVO,Stata,Excel,SAS)

Who should attend?
This course targets Project Management Officials from NGO's, National Statistics Offices, Education Researchers, Government ministries, National Institutes and Planning Ministries, Central banks, and University Researchers among others.

Course content

Project management principles
Project management concepts and principles
Issues in Development and development frameworks
Types of communities
Empowerment and Community development.
Distribution of development resources
Designing community projects
Community involvement in initiating development projects
Project Cycle management
Project stakeholder analysis and need analysis
Influence Mapping
Implementation and Control
Managing development stakeholders
Monitoring and Evaluation Introduction
Techniques of project monitoring auditing
Evaluating project management systems and practices
Designing monitoring indicators and systems
Community involvement in Projects monitoring
Coordinating with national bodies, project steering committees, and project staff
Evaluating social and institutional change
Measuring results and impacts
Assessing economic, social and environmental impact
Monitoring & Evaluation Indicators and Measurements
Variables and indicators
The LOGFRAME Approach
Surveys and Sampling techniques
Data characteristics and sources
Appraisal and rapid appraisal techniques
Conducting surveys and other social studies
Monitoring & Evaluation Systems and Tools
Standards in data management
Organizational issues in managing information and data
Monitoring and Evaluation Data Analysis and Interpretation
Determining and presenting data outputs
Consultative communications with stakeholders
Developing the Project Performance Audit Report

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 2000 USD

Duration: 10 Days

GIS for Health Sector - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:39:29 +04

This course offers an introduction to GIS and how it is used in public health and epidemiological research. It will introduce participants to the basics including working with and integrating spatial and non-spatial data; geographic scale and spatial precision; decoding; visualization; thematic mapping; and understanding spatial relationships. Specific skills and tools will be introduced in relation to assessing exposure to a range of environmental risks, and a particular focus will be given to methods for spatial linkage of exposure, contextual and confounder information for epidemiological or health risk assessment studies.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Public health practitioners, epidemiologists, exposure scientists, quantitative health geographers, risk assessors, students.
.COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the learner will - within a public health context - be able to:

Understand the basics of spatial data and its role in decision making
Undertake spatial analysis of environment and health data
Explain why geographic data and tools are important for health decision makers
Understand geography as a unifying framework and GIS as a tool to collect, link, analyze, visualize, manage, and share data and information
Distinguish between the different tools used to collect, analyze, and manipulate geographic data
Communicate with technical specialists to develop program-specific geographic products Work with and integrate spatial and non-spatial data
Integrate data from different geographic scales and spatial precision
Geocode and visualize spatial data
Investigate spatial patterns of health risks and disease rates
Produce thematic maps and reports

COURSE CONTENT
Section 1: GIS for Health Sector Programme Management Introduction

Introduction to GIS
Basic concepts in GIS
GIS advantages in Health
GIS for health applications
Introduction to Quantum GIS(QGIS) and its user interface

Section 2: Spatial data collection techniques for health applications

Digitizing and scanning of maps

Using GPS
Using GPS utility software for managing and downloading and managing data
Using Mobile Phones (ODK) for GIS data collection
Importing GPS data to Quantum GIS
Extraction of data from GPS
Mapping GPS data
Bringing ODK data into a GIS

Section 3: Data Visualization

Map layers in GIS
Composing a GIS layout from GIS layers
Geoprocessing
Key elements of a map
Composing a map
Case study

Section 4: Geocoding tabular data

Creating health-care map layers
Spatially join and aggregate point data to create choropleth maps
Building and coding the new variables
Using data from databases database management
Project maps for health data analysis at different geographic scales
Techniques of overlaying GIS data
Extracting subsets of GIS data for mapping
Prepare incidence and prevalence maps

Section 5: Case Study: Studying disease outbreaks

Visualize malaria mortality by regions
Use buffer analysis to identify affected populations
Participatory mapping for disease outbreaks

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Business Management - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:33:50 +04

Good business management skills is essential component to finding success in today's complex workplace. This course offers valuable knowledge designed to help participants better understand the functions and applications of business management in a variety of environments.

Duration
5 Days

Who should attend?
Business Entrepreneurs
Accountants
Bookkeepers
Business managers
Investment officers
Managing directors

Course content
Module one: Introduction
Characteristics and Environment of Business Management
Business Ownership
Supervision, Decision Making, and Leadership
Planning and Organizing
Implementation and Control
Business Ethics
Typical Business
Desirable Qualities for Successful Business Management
Time and Stress Management

Module two: Business Management and Its Application
Management Functions
Business Activities
Legal Structure of a Business
Purpose of a Business
Starting a Business

Module three: Business Organizational Structures and Functions of Management
Types of Organizational Structure
A Functional Approach to Business Management
Planning
Organizing
Leading/Directing
Controlling/Monitoring
Management Information Systems

Module Four: Finance Demystified For Entrepreneurs
Business Math
Balance Sheet
Financial Statement Preparation
Using the Financial Statements
Financial Analysis
Preparing Budgets
Financing Alternatives and Business Valuation

Module five: Business Environments
Human Environments
Economic Environments
Government Environments
Global Environments
Trade Environments
Ethical Environments

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Agri-Business Market Linkage - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:15:25 +04

Agribusiness and Enterprise development is a course oriented towards imparting knowledge about different activities, economic concepts and tools related understanding agriculture as a business. The course modules: Economics of Production, Agriculture as a business, Micro-enterprise Development and Management, Financial planning, Principles of Business Management and Marketing, Entrepreneurship Development and Networking.

Course Objective:

Agriculture as a business
Economic approaches and business strategies in agribusiness and enterprise development
Understand the nature, importance, and role of agribusiness firms in the domestic and the international markets in which farmers compete
Economic principles related to agriculture and agribusiness
Developing agribusiness plans

Duration
5 days

Who should attend?
National governments, UN partners and NGOs, Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural officials and policy makers) working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations

Course content

Introduction
Agribusiness system, food and Fiber industry
Agribusiness and entrepreneurship development
Understanding Consumer
Business Behavior And Market Equilibrium
Macroeconomics And Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Policy and the Role of the Government in Agribusiness Development
International Agricultural Trade and
Marketing Management in the Agriculture
Cooperative Society of the system cooperative society development
Challenges and the Future of the Agriculture and the Whole Agribusiness (Agri-Food) System

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Fire Safety - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:03:10 +04

Fire safety can be described as the measures taken to prevent occurrence, limit progression and to curb the destruction of properties and life in case of ; Work place fire destroys livelihoods and poses a great danger to the life of the workers. Work place fire safety training gives workers the necessary response capabilities for prevention and ;
This course makes workers understand and appreciate their role in fire safety.

Target group
Institution, factories and school workers
Security personnel and people who are first responders in fire incidences.
Individuals working in high fire risk environment like drivers of LPG vehicle carriers

Course objectives

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Understand the laws governing fire safety
Know the Action to take in case of a fire
Know the evacuation Procedures during fires
Know the various types of fire and the appropriate fire extinguisher and how to use them
Understand the meaning of the various fire signages
Understand how to do proper House Keeping in Fire Prevention and engineering prevention methods

Course Content

Laws governing fire safety
Fire alarms
Fire prevention
Fire protection
Fire risk assessment
Fire signs
Firefighting equipment
Engineering aspects of fire prevention
Evacuation and fire assembly points

Cost: 150 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Occupational First Aid (OFAC) - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 19:00:06 +04

First is the immediate initial care administered to an injured person by the first responders until professional medical care is availed, it aims at preventing the worsening of the condition, promoting recovery and preserving life.
Work related injuries are not new and the care given may be the determining factor in the survival of the victim, it is therefore of utmost important that the first responders in such a scene are adequately versed on first aid skills.
This course prepares workers to handle work related injuries using the available resources, caring for the injured without comprising own safety.

Target group

Institution, factories and school workers
Anyone one who wish to be the designated first aider at work
Individuals working in high risk environment like divers, drivers etc
Anyone who would like to obtain first aid skills for use at home or when need arises

Course objectives

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Appreciate the importance of first aid in preventing the worsening of the condition, promoting recovery and preserving life.
Understand the content of a basic first aid kit
Familiarize on the use of various first aid tools
Administer first aid in case of emergency situations
Know the limits of basic first aid
Be aware of the duties of the employer as to First Aid.
Course Content
Legal perspective of First Aid
Safety and accident prevention at workplace
theoretical and Practical tuition on first aid.
Simulation and evaluation test in first aid.

Cost: 150 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Occupational Health in Public Health Emergencies - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:52:00 +04

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

The art of holding Effective meetings - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:45:47 +04

After the completion of the course,

the participants will be able to;
Appreciate the role of meetings in the running of an organization
Plan and set effective meetings
Communication in meetings
Participate appropriately in a meeting
Follow and feedback in the context of effective meetings

COURSE CONTENT

Meetings general overview
Communication channels
Minutes in meetings
Agenda structuring and tuning.
Agenda focusing
Time management
Communication in meetings
The roles of various attendees
Team holistic participation
Handling of unexpected meeting items
Communicating feedback
Case studies

Cost: 900 USD

Duration: 2 Days

Focused Group Discussions - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:38:21 +04

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Understand the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method.
Understand the use of focus group in community diagnosis and policy development
Understand various parties and their role in a focus group
Understand planning and setting up a focus group
Design a topic guide/ question line
The Dos and the Don'ts
Moderate a focus group
Manage the information collected
Analyze the results of the focus group.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Focus group methodology: introduction and history
Preparation and setting up a focus group
Community entry process
Roles of the team in focus group
Attributes of a good moderator
Designing question lines
Moderation process
Recording the session
Analysis of information gathered

Cost: 900 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Food safety standards and quality management - Gerizim Consortium , Kenya, Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:27:56 +04

Course objectives
After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Understand the importance of good food hygiene and recognize the various different types of health issues that poor food hygiene may cause
Develop a food safety program for their food plant
Develop a food standard for their specific product(s)
Get to know the ISO 22000 international standard requirements for a food safety management system.
Learn country specific food safety standards legislation

Course Content

Food quality Standards
Food hygiene and safety
Food quality assurance
Quality control for raw materials
In process food quality control
Process control
Quality control of finished product
Legislation on food safety standards and quality management

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Public Health Engineering in Humanitarian Contexts - Gerizim Consortium , Nairobi

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:10:14 +04

After the completion of the course, the participants will be able to;
Know the various sanitary systems
Design appropriate sanitary system for human waste disposal
Design water treatment methods
Design waste water disposal methods
Control disease Vector using appropriate engineering methods
Design Solid waste management plan in humanitarian contexts
Design Drainage in humanitarian camps
Design of Safe shelter

contents

Sanitation systems
Water treatment methods
Waterborne diseases
Vector borne diseases in humanitarian context
Solid waste management methods
Drainage
Sanitary disposal of dead bodies.
Ventilation and overcrowding in prevention of airborne disease

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) - Delphi Star Training Centre , UAE, Sharjah

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:09:12 +04

CISA Certification is a globally acknowledged certification for IS Audit Control, Assurance and Security Professionals. It is sponsored by the ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association). A CISACertificate helps in demonstrating the followings -

Audit Experience
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to Manage Vulnerabilities
Capability to Ensure Compliance, and
Competence to Institute Controls within Organization

The CISA Course is focused on providing an improved understanding of IS Security Audit Processes and better awareness on how to protect Information Systems.

Completing the CISA Certification ensures that the IT Professional has the necessary Knowledge and Experience for adequately Controlling, Monitoring and Assessing an Enterprise's IT and Business ;The CISA online course proves that the Professional can perform reviews while adhering to Global Standards, Practices and Guidelines.

The CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor) helps IT Security and Audit Professionals to quantify and market their Experience.
CISA course demonstrates the level of knowledge acquired and maintained to meet Dynamic Challenges and increases their value in the Organization resulting in higher earnings and Career Growth.
Being CISA Certified not only gives individuals a competitive edge but also helps them to become part of the Elite Peer Network.

Cost: 2199 AED

Discount: 31% Off for Laimoon Users!

Duration: 28 To 40 Hours

Finance for Lawyers - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Netherlands,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:54:08 +04

Day 1

Introduction to Financial Analysis

Identifying the relationship between cash flow and profit
Development of an integrated cash flow model
Recognizing it’s all about cash
Understanding the relationships between the 3 main accounting statements.

Fundamentals of Accounting Statements - The Profit & Loss Account

How the P&L has changed over the last 25 years
Detailed review of the Profit and Loss Account
Profit types - trading, asset and business
Inventory, Depreciation, Capitalised interest
Minority interests and consolidation
Exceptional and material items

Day 2

Fundamentals of Accounting Statements - The Balance Sheet

Detailed review of the Balance Sheet
Understanding the fixed assets note
Accounting goodwill – what is it?
Liabilities, pension fund accounting
Debt and other liabilities like debt
Deferred tax, contingent liabilities

Understanding Cash Flows

Detailed review of the Cash Flow Statement
Analyzing and interpreting cash flows
Summarizing cash flows for analysis
Cash Flow Analysis
Defining free cash flow

Day 3

Financial Analysis Techniques – Ratio Analysis

Objectives of ratio analysis
Developing ratio analysis skills
Understanding the classic ratios
How much information is there in ratios?
Ratio rules – avoiding errors of principle

Evaluating Capital Investment Projects

Introduction to capital budgeting
Discounted cash flow techniques
Calculating the internal rate of return

Day 4

Economic and Country Risk

Understanding the indicators & signals
Implications of macro-economic change for Investors, Banks and Businesses

Funding Structures

The relationship between business risk & financial risk
The four phases of the corporate life-cycle
Identifying appropriate funding structures
Recognizing the drivers of funding strategies

Credit Analysis - The Basic Concepts

Introducing credit analysis frameworks
Financial analysis - review of the issues
Non-financial analysis – Developing a framework

Day 5

Overview of Non-Financial Analysis

Strategy analysis - what is strategy/business risk?
Overview of strategy terminology and concepts.

Techniques for Corporate Assessment

SWOT/Environmental analysis
Porters five forces
Boston portfolio matrix
Environments matrix

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Credit Risk Management - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:25:39 +04

Day 1: BASEL ACCORDS, CAPITAL ADEQUACY & CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
· The Credit Process
· Risks Associated with Lending
· Historical Overview of Basel Accord
· The Three Pillars of Basel II/III
· Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)

Day 2: PLANNING & DEVELOPING THE CREDIT FUNCTION
· Strategic Risk Management within an Institution
· Objectives & Goals of Credit Risk Management
· Loan Portfolio Objectives
· Strategic Planning for the Loan Portfolio
· Quantifying Volume, Level, & Directions of Risk
· Assessing the Credit Risk Function

Day 3: MANAGING & CONTROLLING THE CREDIT FUNCTION (POLICIES & PROCEDURES)
· Loan Policy (Purpose and Objective)
· Loan Policy Topics
· Underwriting Documents Standards
· Loan Approval Processes
· Risk Rating Systems
· Exceptions to Policy
· Organizational Considerations relating to Collections

Day 4: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
· Fundamental Portfolio Management Terms & Concepts
· Concentration vs. Diversification Risk
· Concentration Risk & Measuring Correlation
· Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis
· Hedging Tools

Day 5: PROBLEM LOAN MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK &
COMMUNICATING WITH SENIOR MANAGEMENT
· Organizational Considerations relating to Loan Work-out
· Good Bank vs Bad Bank Structures & Requirements (Case Study)
· Communication with Senior Management & the Board
· Developing Leading Indicators to Monitor Emerging Credit Risk within a Portfolio

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Vendor Relations & Supplier Management - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:16:00 +04

Day One: Vendor validation process

Words of wisdom on managing vendor relationships
Sources for gathering information
Vendor status
Prequalification questionnaires
Vendor risk assessments
Sustainable vendor relations
Triple bottom line
- Economic success
- Social development
- Environmental sustainability

Day Two: Vendor development and integration

Vendor development
Vendor diversity programs
Supplier certification
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Partnering typologies

Day Three: Managing vendor performance

Vendor performance objectives
Performance targets
Continuous improvement initiatives
Service level agreements

Day Four: Go-to-market strategies

Purchasing strategy matrix
Six sourcing strategies
- Volume concentration
- Best price evaluation
- Global sourcing
- Product specification improvement
- Joint process improvement
- Relationship restructuring
Group buying and bulk pricing
Just-in-Time (JIT) buying

Day Five: Soft skills and vendor relations etiquette

Effective communication as a pillar for success
Application of leadership and management skills in vendor relations
Cialdini's six powerful persuasion techniques
- Reciprocation technique
- Authority technique
- Social proof technique
- Commitment technique
- Liking technique
Scarcity technique
Vendor relations etiquette
Communicating with foreign vendors

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Tendering Process & Bid Management - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Netherlands,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 13:01:54 +04

Day One: Overview of contracting and tendering

Definition of a contract
Stages in contracting
- Preparation and tendering
- Award and administration
Defining tendering
Purpose of tendering
Alternatives of tendering

Day Two: Objectives of tendering

Tendering process
Contracting methods
- Competitive bidding
- Competitive proposals
- Reverse auction

Day Three: Tendering preparation

Identifying requirements
Setting scope of work
Planning the evaluation process
Identifying suppliers
Developing tender documents
Invitation to tender
Terms and conditions
Tender briefing
Receiving and opening bids

Day Four: Commercial and financial consideration

Contract pricing, fixed price, cost plus
Unit price & measured work
Special forms of contracting
Payment terms
Value for money
Whole life costing
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Contractor's strategy
Bid and no-bid decision

Day Five: Tender evaluation and award

Evaluation process
Preliminary examination of bids
Detailed examination of bids
Rating scale
Scoring protocol
Compliance matrix
Technical bid scoring
Evaluation report
Awarding of contract
Post award conference
Debriefing unsuccessful bidders
Mistakes and protests

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London, Amsterdam,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Netherlands,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:43:39 +04

Day One:
Modern supply chain and logistics trends
Supply chain overview
Role of logistics
Sustainability in supply chains and logistics
Supply chain configuration
3PL concepts
4PL concepts
Materials forecasting and inventory planning
Qualitative forecasting theories
Forecasting panels
Thought leaders
Delphi technique

Day Two:
Quantitative forecasting techniques
Seasonal demand forecasting
Moving average
Weighted moving average
Exponential smoothing
Forecasting error
Identifying bias
Determining economic order quantities
Determining reorder points
Replenishment strategies
Make-to-stock
Make-to-order
Assemble-to-order

Day Three:
Procurement and go-to-market strategies
Role of procurement
Procurement process flows
Sourcing strategies
Vendor management
Partnerships and alliances
Role of transportation and shipping in logistics
Definition of fleet management
Objectives and costs of fleet management
Transportation modes
Optimized routing and cubing
Incoterms for international commerce

Day 4:
Role of warehousing in logistics
Warehousing network design
Configuration of warehousing space
Value adding activities
Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments
Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation
Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order
Warehousing equipment and tools
Reverse logistics

Day 5:
Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework for performance management
SCOR framework overview
Identifying level 1, 2 and 3 SCOR metrics
Customizing level 4 SCOR metrics
Setting performance targets
Continuous performance improvement

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Reporting - Next Generation Excel - Convertas , Dubai,Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, London,United Kingdom,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 14 May 2018 17:28:48 +04

The Advanced Reporting - Next Generation Excel Course is meticulously designed for professionals aiming to master the advanced features of Microsoft Excel for sophisticated data reporting and analysis. Over five intensive days, you’ll explore powerful Excel functions, advanced pivot table techniques, data modeling, and automation with macros. You’ll also learn how to seamlessly integrate Excel with various data sources and refine your reporting skills to the next level.

This course is structured to empower you with advanced skills for efficient data management, analysis, and reporting, ensuring you gain the expertise needed to produce professional and insightful reports.

By the end of this course, you'll be capable of creating advanced reports, automating repetitive tasks, and integrating data from various sources to build comprehensive and professional data presentations.

Curriculum

Day 1: Data Massaging – Tools and Techniques

Consolidating data from different files and sheets
Advanced data validation: lists, dates, custom rules
Cell management with functions: LEFT, RIGHT, MID, CONCATENATE, VALUE
Naming, editing, and managing cells and ranges
Subtotal, SUMIF, SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, COUNT, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS
Looking up data using VLOOKUP
Advanced table tools technique
Slicing dates into day names, weeks, months, quarters, and years
Text to columns and dynamic trimming with TRIM, LEN
Managing texts and numbers using REPLACE, FIND, SUBSTITUTE
Text change functions

Day 2: Reporting, Analysis, and Reconciliation Using Pivot Tables

The 20 essential rules for pivot tables
Creating pivot tables and formatting numbers
Designing report layouts
Sorting (ascending, descending, and custom)
Filtering labels and values
Expanding, collapsing reports, and summarizing data (sum, average, min, max, count)
Showing values as percentages
Pivot table options and drill-down features
Showing report filter pages, inserting formulas, and date analysis
Copying pivot tables and creating pivot charts
Dynamic chart labeling and mastering slicers
Linking pivot tables and graphs with PowerPoint
Applying conditional formatting in pivot tables
Designing reports using GetPivotData

Day 3: Modeling and Integration Techniques

Performing 'what-if' analysis using spinners
Checkbox data modeling with IF functions
Option button modeling with IF functions
List box modeling with CHOOSE functions
Linking Excel with text files, Access, other Excel files, SQL, and the internet
Scenario manager techniques

Day 4: Introduction to Macros – The Ultimate Tool in Excel

Macro basics and planning a macro
Designing control boards
Recording, testing, and editing macros
Macro workshops
Advanced filtering with macros

Day 5: Excel Tips and Tricks

Data entry forms
Custom lists
Using the camera tool
Text-to-speech functions
Protecting worksheets and workbooks

Description

The Advanced Reporting - Next Generation Excel Course is an intensive, hands-on program designed for individuals and professionals seeking to enhance their data reporting capabilities using advanced Excel features. The course offers a structured approach to mastering data massaging, pivot table techniques, data modeling, and automation using macros. Participants will also gain valuable insights into integrating Excel with other data sources, optimizing their workflow and reporting efficiency.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Consolidate and manipulate data from multiple sources using advanced Excel techniques
Implement advanced data validation and cell management functions
Master pivot tables for dynamic reporting, analysis, and reconciliation
Create dynamic charts and dashboards linked to pivot tables
Automate tasks with macros, improving efficiency and accuracy
Integrate Excel with external databases, text files, and other sources
Use data modeling techniques for scenario analysis and decision-making
Develop professional Excel reports for presentations in PowerPoint
Protect workbooks and secure data with advanced security measures

Who Is This Course For?

Financial Analysts and Data Analysts looking to enhance their reporting skills
Project Managers and Office Managers needing to automate and optimize data processes
Business Analysts seeking to develop dynamic reports and dashboards
IT Professionals using Excel for database integration and management
Business Owners aiming to improve their data analysis and presentation capabilities
Students and Self-Learners eager to gain advanced Excel expertise

Requirements

Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
No prior experience in macros is required
Access to Microsoft Excel for practical sessions and exercises

Career Path

Completing this course can lead to advanced opportunities such as:

Senior Financial Analyst
Business Intelligence Specialist
Operations Manager
Data Reporting Analyst
IT Project Coordinator
Business Consultant

Day 1
Transport and Road Infrastructure Project Management
· Importance of network vision and strategic transport planning
· Understanding transport and road infrastructure project management
· Importance of early communication and stakeholder management
· Infrastructure project life cycle and asset management
· Sustainable transport policy and its role in project and program management
· Infrastructure project financing and delivery options

Day 2
Establishing and Managing an Infrastructure Project - Part A
· Establishing a transport infrastructure project
· Identification and use of best project management practice (Prince2, Agile, PMBOK, OnQ, etc.)
· Establishing and leading the project team
· Project planning (PID/Mandate /Preliminary business case)
· Effective project planning to strengthen project management competencies
· Developing a concept of Operations (CONOPS) / Blue Print
· Project approvals

Day 3
Establishing and Managing an Infrastructure Project - Part B
· Request for information (RFI) or Market Testing and expression of interest
· Project procurement
· Project scheduling and milestone management
· Project risk management
· Probity and ethics
· Project monitoring and control reporting

Day 4
Infrastructure Project and Program Governance
· Understanding the concepts of infrastructure finance and the use of special purpose vehicles
· Alternative financing plans such as commercial and financial structuring of Public Private Partnerships
· Difference between infrastructure financing and funding and the challenges in raising finance
· Project and program governance
· Achieving value for money in a constrained economic environment
· Collaborative professional networking for continuous project management

Day 5
Project Finalization and Benefit Management
· Importance of project finalization
· Constructed designs
· Project close-out
· Project benefit management
· Key learning and concepts
· Way forward

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Application of GIS Analysis in WASH - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:11:24 +04

Introduction
GIS in WASH programmes integration helps in implementing target based interventions as it help creating model of complex environment in a simpler and easier way for you to understand the environment and make proper and informed open source GIS software for both desktop and web application is opening up possibilities for capturing and processing geographical data, and then publishing maps via the internet. The focus of water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes is promoting good environmental and personal hygiene in order to improve and protect health.
Who should apply?
Public health, Environmentalist, M & E Experts, Program Manager, Civil Engineers, , Epidemiologists, Quantitative health geographers, Exposure scientists, Students and Risk assessors.
DURATION
5 Days
Requirements:
No knowledge of GIS is required. Participants will be working on their own laptop with Quantum GIS (QGIS)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By completing this course, participants will be able to:-

Evaluate the spatial data requirements in Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Use GIS and RS as a tool for monitoring WASH projects Activities
Assess spatial data availability
Understand the importance of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in WASH programs
Use participatory GIS (PGIS) at community level
Carry out water and sanitation modeling using GIS
Collect data using Mobile data gathering tools
Carry out basic data analysis using statistical software's
Design and implement their own GIS projects that integrate remote sensing data, GPS-based field information in a proper geospatial framework

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Day 1
Supply chain management and risk
· Supply chain overview
· Supply chain objectives
· Introduction to risk management
· Risk management terms and concepts
· Scoping supply chain risk
> Supply-side partners
> Demand-side partners
> Internal echelons
· Corporate culture and risk appetite

Day 2
Managing risk process in supply chains
· Stakeholder management
· Developing a communications plan
> Message scope and clarity
> Identifying stakeholders
> Mapping stakeholders
> Customized messaging
> Distribution of roles
· Managing change
> Technical elements of change
> Political elements of change
> Emotional elements of change
· Risk process overview
· Risk charters and documentation
> Templates
> Risk administration

Day 3
Identifying risks
· Scoping risk
· Scope change risks
· Defining deliverables
· The Work breakdown structure (WBS)
· Risk types and categories
· Supply risks
> Assessing sources of supply
> Sourcing strategies
· Service level risks
· Financial risk
· Alternative risk identification tools and techniques

Day 4
Risk Response
· Monitoring and controlling supply chain risks
· Risk analysis
> Measuring impact of risk
> Measuring likelihood of risk
> Quantifying risk
· Mapping risks (risk heat maps)
· Risk response strategies
> Accept
> Reject
> Transfer
> Mitigate
· Contingencies
· Managing risk charter
> Elements of risk charter
> Ownership of risk charter
- Accountabilities
- Responsibilities
· The charter as a live document

Day 5
Risk management considerations
· Cultural considerations
· Ethical considerations
· Legal considerations
· Risk and the external environment

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Excel Formulas and Functions - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:41:37 +04

Introduction
The course focuses on those aspects that are important in everyday day operation of organization. Intermediate users will also benefit from this course as it covers the in-depth topics of Complex Charts, PivotTables, Pivot Charts and management Dashboards.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The course is targeted excel uses to improve their Skills for today's organizations needs. It will equip participant with complex functions within Excel, including tools for analyzing, linking and exporting data.
Course Objective:

Functions in Excel mostly used in business
analyzing large data
Management dashboards
Automate and Customize data entry forms
Multiple Variable styles
Custom Formulas/Functions
Generate Reports
Control of forms, Buttons and Drop-down menus
Special Commands
Using forms for data entry and report generation control.
Course content

Introduction
Excel Formulas
Conditional Statements & Logical Operators
Statistical Functions
lookup/Reference Functions
Text Functions
Date & Time Functions
Formula-Based Formatting
Array Formulas
Functions
Advanced IF Statements
Advanced Lookup Functions
Complex Logical and Text Functions
Formula Auditing
What-If Analysis Tools
Worksheet and Workbook Protection
Advanced Use of PivotTables and Power Pivot
Automating with Macros
Working with Form Controls
Ensuring Data Integrity
Managing & Enriching Data
Data Analysis
Presentation
Custom Views In Excel
Scenario
Auditing And Troubleshooting Formulas
Pivot Tables
Pivot Charts
Goal Seek And Solver and data tables
Macros
Basic Visual Bascis

General Notes

All our courses can be Tailor-made to participants needs
The participant must be conversant with English
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are expert with more than 10years of experience.
Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with Foscore development center certificate (FDC-K)
Training will be done at Foscore development center (FDC-K) center in Nairobi Kenya. We also offer more than five participants training at requested location within Kenya, more than ten participant within east Africa and more than twenty participant all over the world.
Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and a Certificate of successful completion of Training. Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses and arrangements, airport transfers, visa application dinners, health/accident insurance and other personal expenses.
Accommodation, pickup, freight booking and Visa processing arrangement, are done on request, at discounted prices.
One year free Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
Register as a group of more than two and enjoy discount of (10% to 50%) plus free five hour adventure drive to the National game park, in Nairobi.
Payment should be done two week before commence of the training, to FOSCORE DEVELOPMENT CENTER account, so as to enable us prepare better for ;

Course Fee: USD: 1000| EURO: 900 | POUND: 800

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: Upto 1 Week

Mobile Phone Data Collection Using ODK - Foscore Development Center , Nairobi

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:09:57 +04

INTRODUCTION
The exercise of data collection remains indispensable in capturing quality evidence that then translates to rich data analysis and allows the building of a convincing and credible answer to questions that have been posed.

With different organizations, professional, Programmes and projects collecting data regularly to evaluate and monitor progress and performance, best practices of data collection are more needed than ever to ensure that data gathered are both defined and accurate and that subsequent decisions based on arguments embodied in the findings are valid.

obile Phone Based Data Collection using ODK has been acknowledged worldwide by researchers, non-governmental organizations, relief agencies and health ministries among other organization as very useful and convenient data collection method substituting paper-based data collection method. This training will give the participant the ability to put in place all the pieces required for a mobile data collection system.

DURATION
5 days.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The training is aimed at introducing and equipping participants with skills in;

Designing & building a form using ODK Build
Uploading the form to aggregate & send to Android phone
Setting up aggregate server
Mobile data collection using ODK
Submitting completed data to aggregate server
Exporting data from ODK aggregate as CSV
Importing ODK - CSV file into statistical applications
Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing (fusion map)

Course Content

Section I: General Introduction

Introduction to mobile phone data collection
Common mobile based data collection platforms
Advantages of Mobile Applications
Challenges
Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
Understanding question types forming a questionnaire
- Numbering (integer, decimal, string)
- Text and notes
- Multiple choice questions
- Ranking questions
- Extended data types geoid, image, videos etc

Section II: Introduction to Open Data Kit ODK

Components of Open Data Kit (ODK)
- ODK Form (Basic format of XLSForm)
- ODK Collect Application Interface
- ODK Aggregate
- ODK Manage
ODK platforms and formats
Downloading and install ODK Collect into mobile devices or using APK file

Section III: Designing and creating Forms I

Creating ODK Collect Forms

Downloading forms;
Creating ODK Data CollectForm using Excel: Preparing your sheets
- Survey sheet
- Choices sheet
- Settings sheet

ODK build;

- Creating and Publishing forms to Agregate or XML

Designing forms directly on:
- ODK Build
- Koboform builder
- PurcForms

Section III: Designing and creating Forms II

Introduction to XLS forms syntax
Creating XLS forms manually based on;

Types of questions
Question's caption or prompt
Repetitive Questions
Restrictions on the kinds of answers to can enter

Constraints & Skips
Validate Form

Section IV: ODK Aggregate Server

Setting up own aggregate server using Google App Engine
Configuring ODK Aggregate Server
How to Create Own Server
Uploading the form to aggregate server
Submitting completed data to aggregate server
Exporting data from ODK Aggregate as CSV
Importing ODK - CSV file into statistical applications

Section V: Transform data and Using GPS Coordinates for Mapping/Visualizing

Downloading data directly from Aggregate
Outputting data through;
- Google Spreadsheet
- Google Fusion Tables
Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google maps) to Fusion Tables
Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing (fusion map)
Exporting data to Fusion Tables using QGIS
Integrating Digital Data Collection into a Survey Plan

Course Fee: USD: 1000 | EURO: 900 | POUND: 800

Cost: 1000 USD

Duration: Upto 1 Week

Digital Marketing - Markedu , Nairobi

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:43:17 +04

Learn techniques that can boost your business online, increase your marketing impact and put digital, social and mobile into perspective.

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Cost: 499 USD

Duration: 2 Days

Stock Management: Forecasting & Demand - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:19:37 +04

Day 1
Introduction to stock management
· Supply Chain Management scope
· Functions and objectives of supply chain management
· Objectives of inventory planning and stock control
· Reasons to hold inventory
· Inventory information system considerations
· Inventory push versus pull systems
· Identifying inventory costs
· Customer service in inventory management
Description and classification of inventory
· Types of inventory
· The inventory ABC classification ranking model
· Uses of the ABC ranking

Day 2
Forecasting demand and lead time
· The inventory order cycle
· Dependent versus independent demand
· Factors affecting demand
· Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy
· Demand patterns
· Time series forecasting methods:
                > Seasonal demand
                > Moving average
                > Exponential smoothing
· Measuring the accuracy of the forecast
· Setting lead time and methods to control it

Day 3
Inventory costs
· Inventory cost elements
                > Cost of item
                > Purchasing cost
                > Carrying or holding cost
                > Stock-out cost
Inventory systems
· The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model
· Dealing with quantity discounts
· Objectives of safety stocks
· Setting safety stocks
· Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Logistic Management - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:04:43 +04

Day 1
Logistics trends and practices
· Logistics overview
· Logistics, supply chain and the organization
· Strategic, tactical and operational elements of logistics
· Sustainable logistics
· Concepts in logistics
                > 3PL
                > 4PL
Transport management
· Objectives of transport management
· Transportation modes and types
· Efficient and effective transportation
· Matching the strategic service level
· Routing
· Cubing
· Considerations for international transportation

Day 2
Warehousing operations
· Warehousing network design
· Configuration of warehousing space
· Value adding activities
                Stockpiling, spot stocking and assortments
                Cross docking, break bulking and consolidation
                Mixing, postponement and assembly-to-order
· Warehouse activity profiling
· Warehousing cost calculation
· Sustainable warehousing practices

Day 3
Inventory management
· Materials management scope
· Objectives of materials management
· Inventory types and classification
· Materials management challenges
· Material replenishment strategies
                > Make-to-stock
                > Make-to-order
                > Assemble-to-order
                > Design-to-order

Day 4
Logistics and performance management
· The SCOR framework
· Identifying high level SCOR metrics
· Customizing low level SCOR metrics
· Managing targets
· Initiative for performance improvement

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Logistics Management for Health Commodities - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:44:03 +04

Day 1: Introduction to Logistics
· Definition of logistics
· Why logistics is important for all health programs
· Purpose of a logistics system
· Different components of a logistics system and how they fit together
· Definitions of key logistics terms

Day 2: Logistics Management Information Systems
· Purpose of a logistics management information system
· Essential data needed for logistics management
· Purpose of the three types of logistics records and the data they must contain
· Purpose of reporting
· Types of logistics reports and the data they must contain
· Purpose of logistics feedback reports.

Day 3: Assessing Stock Status
· Purpose for assessing stock status
· Data needed to assess stock status
· General formula for assessing stock status
· Instructions for analyzing consumption data for trends
· Process for determining the months of stock available at any level

Day 4: Maximum-Minimum Inventory Control Systems
· Purpose of an inventory control system
· Key terms in inventory control
· Details of max-min inventory control systems and the rules for storekeepers
· How to determine order/issue quantities
· How to set max and min stock levels
· The advantages of using a max-min inventory control system
· How to select the type of max-min inventory control system to implement

Day 5: Product Selection
· Definitions of key terms in product selection
· Overview of the product selection process
· Supply chain considerations and other criteria for product selection
· How product selection impacts the rest of the supply chain
· Importance of standardization of laboratory equipment and supplies

Day 6: Quantification of Health Commodities
· Definitions of quantification
· Importance of quantification in supply chain management of health commodities
· Key steps in quantification preparation, forecasting, and supply planning
· How the results of a quantification can be used
· Process for reviewing and updating quantifications.

Day 7: Health Commodity Procurement
· The procurement process for public health sector systems
· Stakeholder involvement in national health product procurement
· Common procurement challenges
· Procurement manager's role in supporting effective and efficient health commodity procurement

Day 8: Storage and Distribution
· Guidelines for proper storage of medicines and other health commodities
· Definition for visual inspection and instructions on how and when to conduct a visual inspection
· How to identify and resolve common product quality problems found during a visual inspection
· How to calculate warehouse space requirements
· Purpose of a physical inventory count and how and when to conduct a physical inventory count
· Main logistics activities involved in health care waste management
· What to consider when designing a transportation network
· Main activities involved in a transportation management system.

Day 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of Supply Chains
· Definitions of basic monitoring and evaluation (M&E) terms and concepts
· Program cycle for supply chain systems improvement
· Role of M&E in strengthening supply chains and the overall goal of product availability
· Steps in developing an M&E work plan
· Key components of an M&E work plan
· How to write recommendations for system improvement
· Connection between objectives, interventions, and indicators
· How to select and use indicators to measure system performance
· Data collection methodologies, including routine monitoring and periodic evaluation
· Steps in planning and conducting a supply chain assessment
· Various tools that can be used for M&E for supply chain management
· Importance of providing feedback and reporting results to stakeholders.

Day 10: Logistics System Design
· Overall context and process for designing a logistics system for managing health products
· Basic considerations and guidelines for designing a logistics system
· Technical aspects related to system design and implications of design choices.

Cost: 7485 USD

Duration: 10 Days

Inventory Planning & Stock Control - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:16:50 +04

Day 1
Introduction to inventory management
· Objectives of inventory planning and stock control
· Reasons to hold inventory
· Inventory information system considerations
· Inventory push vs. pull systems
· Identifying inventory costs
· Customer service in inventory management
Description and classification of inventory
· Types of inventory
· The inventory ABC classification ranking model
· Uses of the ABC ranking
· Materials specifications and cataloguing

Day 2
Forecasting demand and lead time
· The inventory order cycle
· Dependent versus independent demand
· Factors affecting demand
· Factors impacting demand forecast accuracy
· Demand patterns
· Time series forecasting methods:
                > Seasonal demand
                > Moving average
                > Exponential smoothing
· Measuring the accuracy of the forecast
· Setting lead time and methods to control it

Day 3
Inventory systems
· Elements of inventory holding and ordering costs
· The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model
· Dealing with quantity discounts
· Objectives of safety stocks
· Setting safety stocks
· Determining the Reorder Point (ROP)
Counting and controlling inventory
· Importance of accurate inventory records
· Warehousing functions
· Causes of inaccurate inventory records
· Requirements for accurate inventory records
· Reporting record accuracy
· Periodic and cycle counting

Day 4
· Reducing inventory investment
· The importance of JIT or pull theory in inventory                 management to reduce total cost
· Identification of surplus
· Disposal options of excess inventory
· JIT methods
· JIT requirements
· JIT risks
· Measuring inventory management performance
· Importance of tracking the effectiveness of the inventory planning and control functions
· Reasons behind poor inventory management performance
· Setting inventory KPIs and targets
· Examples of KPIs used in the inventory planning and control functions
· Qualities of the inventory specialist

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Developing Purchasing Policies & SLAs - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:06:12 +04

Day 1
The strategic role of purchasing
· Purchasing terms and definitions
· Evolution of purchasing into a strategic function
· Purchasing relationships within the organization
· Purchasing process
· Ethical principles governing the purchasing function

Day 2
Using an appropriate writing style
· Writing in an impersonal style
· Organizing paragraphs and sentences
· Writing applications
· Simple language
· Specific language
· Positive language
· Using active verbs
· Applying easy and effective grammatical rules
· Gunning fog index for writing complexity

Day 3
Writing purchasing policies
· Purchasing policies: what are they and why do we need them?
· Guidelines for writing purchasing policies
· Purchasing policy scope
· Policy contents and exclusions
· Developing purchasing policies - practical application

Day 4
Designing purchasing processes and procedures
· Defining processes and procedures
· Considerations in developing processes and procedures
· Process development
                > Artistic processes
                > Scientific processes
· Process hierarchy
                > Abstract processes
                > Strategic processes
                > Operational processes
· Measuring and improving process performance
· Rules governing the use of flowchart symbols
· Mapping your processes using swim lane flowcharts
· Writing detailed procedures to support process maps

Day 5
Developing service level agreements
· The role of SLAs
· Understanding departmental inter-dependencies
· Principles for developing SLAs that add real value
· Typical SLA table of contents
· Writing SLA practical applications
· Service level management
                > Internal SLAs
                > External SLAs
· Measuring the purchasing function performance against SLAs

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Organizational Leadership - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:46:01 +04

Day 1
Leadership and organizational behavior
· Understanding leadership
· Understanding organizational behavior
· Trends and changes
Understanding people at work: Individual differences and perception
· The interactionist perspective: The role of fit
· Individual differences: Values and personality
· The power of perception
· Attitudes and behaviors
Work attitude
Work behavior
· The role of ethics and culture

Day 2
Leadership and organizational motivation
· Need-based theories
· Process-based theories
· Leading towards a motivating work environment
· Motivation through job design
· Motivation through goal setting
· Motivation though performance appraisals
· Motivation through performance incentives
· The role of ethics and culture
Leadership and organizational communication
· Understanding communication
· Communication barriers
· Types of communication and channels
· The role of ethics and culture in organizational communication

Day 3
Leadership and management
· Managing groups and teams
· Managing organizational conflicts
· Managing negotiations
· Making decisions
· The role of ethics and culture in managing people

Day 4
Leading people within an organization
· Behavioral approaches to leadership
· The role of the context
· Contemporary approaches to leadership
· Power and politics
· The role of ethics and culture in leading others

Day 5
Leadership and organizational culture
· Understanding organizational structure
· Structure and organizational change
· Understanding culture
· Characteristics of organizational culture
· Creating and maintaining organizational culture
· Creating culture change
· The role of ethics and culture in shaping organizational values

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Coaching Skills for Performance - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:31:47 +04

Day 1
Coaching, counseling and mentoring
· Definitions and applications
· Difference between coaching, counseling and mentoring
· Coaching core competencies
· The competency iceberg
· The 5 principles of coaching (FACTS)
· Feedback
· Accountability
· Challenge
· Tension
· Systems
· The 3 stages of performance:
· Preparation and planning
· Performance evaluation
· Motivation

Day 2
Coaching and counseling
· Benefits and issues
· Critical factors in coaching
· How a good coach is described
· Why managers don't coach?
· Tools for coaching
· Coaching versus counseling
Coaching and counseling skills
· Communication
· Active listening
· The TGROW' model of a super coach
Topic
Goal
Reality
Options
Will
· Benefits of coaching

Day 3
Mentoring
· Birth, growth, maturity, conclusion
· Contexts in which mentoring is used
· Characteristics of mentors and mentees
· The benefits of mentoring
· Difference between mentoring and coaching

Day 4
Leading without a 'rope'
· Foundation for effective leadership
· The leadership behavior continuum
· Qualities of authentic leaders
· Coaching towards authentic leadership
· Traits shared by successful leaders
· How these traits relate to those of a coach

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Communication and Presentation Skills - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 17:22:24 +04

Day 1
Essentials of communication
· Defining communication- The starting line
· Elements of communication
· One-way versus two-way communication
· Effective communication
· Listening - A deliberate process
· Barriers to communication
· Minimizing noise
· Perception, self concept and stereotyping

Day 2
The power of non-verbal communication
· The first seven seconds
· Elements of silent language
· Body types
· Dress styles for your body type
· Reading others and interpreting gesture clusters
· Using body language to your advantage
· Color power - Using color psychology to your advantage
· Using your voice - The magic tool

Day 3
Preparing effective presentations
· You are the message
· Knowing your audience
· Knowing your context
· Constructing a logical outline
· Gathering supporting material
· Timing and practice
· Set up and technology
· What not to do

Day 4
Delivering effective presentations
· Succeed before you even start
· Relaxing and focusing
· Your first 30 seconds
· Finding your personal voice
· Connecting with your audience
· Handling unpleasant surprises
· Ending on a high note
· Soliciting action

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Interpersonal Communication Skills - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:34:20 +04

Day 1
Effective communication
· Introduction to communication
· Communication levels and definitions
· Communication functions
· The 4 principles of interpersonal communication
· Elements of the communication process
· Communication delivery aspects
· Non verbal communication
· Building rapport
· Where can miscommunication occur?
· Barriers to effective communication
· Overcoming communication barriers
· The communication funnel

Day 2
Communication across cultures
· Improving cross-cultural communication: guidelines
· 'DiSC' personal development profile
· Stages of team development
· The arts of persuasion
· Areas of growing your sphere of influence
· Communicating within multi-cultural teams
· Stages of team growth
· Universal laws of persuasion: process

Day 3
Active listening
· Hearing versus listening
· Active versus passive listening
· Tips to improve active listening skills
· 3 aspects of active listening
· Active listening skills inventory
· Using different questioning techniques
· Closed and open questions
· Probing types questions
· Pitfalls of leading questions

Day 4
Communication behavior and conflict management
· Assertive, passive and aggressive behaviors
· Verbal and non-verbal components of communication behaviors
· Conflict management
· Types of conflicts
· Sources of conflicts
· Conflict management styles
· Essential conflict management skills
· Learning to say 'no'
· Guidelines for applying 'no'
Constructive feedback and criticism
· The value of feedback
· Positive versus negative feedback
· Giving constructive criticism
· Receiving criticism

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Emotional Intelligence Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:24:47 +04

Day 1
Emotions and reasoning at work: the six principles
· Rule of reason or rule of emotion
· Principle one: emotions are data
· Principle two: emotions should not be ignored
· Principle three: emotions should not be hidden
· Principle four: decisions and emotions
· Principle five: emotions follow logical patterns
· Principle six: emotional universals and specifics
· Case studies and applications

Day 2
Emotional Intelligence: the ability model
· The full cycle of the ability model and its implications
· The Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT)
· Perceiving emotions
· Using emotions
· Understanding emotions
· Managing emotions
· Determining your EI score
· Understanding and interpreting your EI score results
· Providing feedback on EI score results
· Implications of EI results at the professional and personal levels
· Tips and recommendations

Day 3
Understanding your emotional skills
· Reading people: identifying emotions
· The mood meter and its implications in understanding EI
· Plutchik's wheel of emotions
· Getting in the mood: using emotions
· Predicting the emotional future: understanding emotions
· Doing it with feeling: managing emotions
· Measuring emotional skills
Developing your emotional skills
· Reading people correctly: improving your ability to identify emotions
· Getting in the right mood: improving your ability to use emotions
· Emotional storytelling
· Predicting the emotional future accurately: improving your ability to understand emotions
· Doing it with smart feelings: improving your ability to manage emotions
· Managing anger at work
· Managing anger in life

Day 4
Applying your emotional skills
· Managing yourself: applying your emotional intelligence skills
· Managing others: applying emotional intelligence skills with others
· Emotional role play
· Building the emotionally intelligent person
· Working around the emotional blueprint
· Building the emotionally intelligent person with the emotional blueprint
· Real life examples and case studies

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Corporate Governance Best Practices - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:12:29 +04

Day 1
Overview of Corporate Governance (CG)
· Definition of corporate governance
· The scope of corporate governance
· Essential corporate governance principles
· The macro governance picture
· Philosophies affecting corporate governance
· CG code of conduct and global principles

Day 2
Models and mechanism of CG
· Shareholder Wealth Maximization model (SWM)
· Corporate Wealth Maximization model (CWM)
· International models of corporate governance
· The board of directors
· Audit committee
· Environment for corporate control

Day 3
Stakeholders in corporate governance
· Stakeholders
· Shareholders rights
· Different types of directors
· Directors' duties and rights
· Role of chairman and corporate officers
· Internal auditors and external auditors
· Institutional investors and minority stakeholders
· Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) view on stakeholders
· Deloitte governance framework
· KPMG professional judgment process
· Risk based decision making
· CG failure effects
· The efficient board

Day 4
Functions and structures of corporate governance
· Starting from board of directors
· Alternative board structures
· Unitary and two tier board models
· Independence of the board
· Selection, remuneration and evaluation of the board
· Analyzing current company's CG system
· Planning and organizing CG objectives and resources
· Communicating and implementing CG principles

Day 5
Practical corporate governance best practices
· International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
· OECD corporate governance principles
Disclosure and transparency
· Financial and operating results versus company objectives
· Remuneration policy for board members and key executives
· Related party transactions
· Timely, accurate and cost efficient access to information by users

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Simplification of Work Process - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 12:01:13 +04

Day 1
The Management Process in Perspective
· Planning the work
· Types of plans
· Organizing and allocating resources
· Directing and controlling individual and organizational performance
· The control process
· Types of control
· Principles of organizing
· Designing organizational charts
· The direct link between charts and procedures

Day 2
Policies and procedures
· Definitions and concepts
· Policy manual
· Procedures manual
· Importance and goals of procedures
· Signs of complicated procedures
· Work simplification goals
· Procedure for developing effective procedures
· Productivity defined
· What are the causes of poor productivity?
· How to improve productivity
· Improving employees' efficiency and effectiveness

Day 3
Mapping and analysis tools for simplification of processes & procedures
· Process mapping
· Value stream mapping
· Supplier Input, Process, Output, Customer (SIPOC) analysis
· Turtle diagram
· Shell 'ESSA' model for simplification
· Procedures process flow chart
· The multi column process chart
· Questions to get you started
· Simplification of procedures to improve productivity
· Success Factors for Simplification of Procedures
Concept and importance of work distribution chart
· Preparing and analyzing a work distribution chart
· Reallocation of workload and redistribution of jobs
Simplifying space design and layout
· Office/Department layout analysis
· Using spaghetti diagram for analyzing distance/Department layout
· Redesigning offices by using office layout charts

Day 4
Work Flow techniques
· The parallel and sequential techniques
· The stages of work simplification:
> Selection of procedure(s)
> Collecting data
> Data analysis and evaluation
> Suggestions for improvement
> Implementation
> Follow-up and evaluation
· The use of flow charts in simplification of procedures
· Simple process flow procedure charts
· Preparing and analyzing flow charts
· Simplifying procedures and recommending changes
· Lean principles to simplify processes
· 5S program
· Swim lane charts

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Advanced Supervisory Skills - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:52:38 +04

Day 1
The role of the supervisor
· Definition of the supervisory role
· Myths about supervision
· Traditional functions of supervision
· A new look at supervisory tasks
· Supervisor tasks and responsibilities
· Mintzberg's ten managerial roles
· Managerial leadership
· Competencies for supervisory success

Day 2
Goal setting for peak performance
· Principles of planning
· Elements of planning
· The planning process
· Strategies for effective goal setting
· The evidence challenge
· Setting 'SMART' goals
· Path goal theory
· Management by Objectives (MBO)

Day 3
Organizing and delegating effectively
· Organizing time
· Setting priorities
· Prioritizing using the important and urgent matrix
· Organizing the work of others
· The 4 'rights' of delegation
· Delegating for greater productivity
· Degrees of delegation

Day 4
Leading for results
· Modifying your leadership style
· The difference between managers and leaders
· Leadership and the 4 competencies for success
· Steps for forming a successful work team
· Direction and support
· Situational leadership model
· The daily checklist for motivating staff
Coaching for success
· The supervisor as a coach
· Coaching activities
· The 7 habits of highly successful coaches
· Conducting performance reviews
· The performance review cycle
· Improving your interviewing skills

Day 5
Developing and stretching your people
· Training versus development
· Recognizing training needs
· Translating needs into objectives
· Writing learning objectives
· Techniques in developing people

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Interpersonal Skills for HR Professionals - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:39:54 +04

Day 1
Human Resources and Communication
· Definition of communication
· Communication in HR
· Characteristics of an effective HR communicator
· Questioning techniques
· Listening and empathy
· Interviewing techniques:
- The STAR technique
- The FACT technique
- The probing technique
- The leading technique
· Basics of public speaking

Day 2
HR Business Communication and HR Reports
· Basics of business writing
· Writing HR reports
· Common mistakes in writing HR correspondence and reports
· Examples of HR correspondence and reports

Day 3
Conflict Resolution: A Required Skill for HR Professionals
· Definition of conflict
· Sources of conflict in HR
· Thomas Kilmann conflict model
· Influencing skills
· Practical applications in HR

Day 4
Client-Centric HR Departments
· Definition of customer service
· Internal customers versus external customers
· The importance of customer service in HR
· Who are the HR customers?
· Building a customer service mentality in the HR department

Day 5
Coaching and Counseling Employees and Line Managers
· Coaching, counseling and mentoring
· Importance of coaching and counseling to HR professionals
· Differences between coaching, counseling and mentoring
· The 5 principles of coaching:
Principle 1: feedback
Principle 2: accountability
Principle 3 challenge
Principle 4: tension
Principle 5: systems
· The 'TGROW' model of a super coach:
Choosing a topic
Setting a goal
Checking reality
Identifying options
Gaining commitment through will

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Public Sector Finance Accounting - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 11:09:43 +04

Day 1
Introduction to Public Sector Accounting
· Meaning and Coverage of Public Sector
· Objectives of Public Sector Accounting
· Nature of Work, Qualities and Problems Facing Public Sector Accountants
· Users of Public Sector Accounting Information
· Uses of Public Sector Accounting Information
· Distinction between Public and Private Sector Accounting
· The Concept of Funds in Government Accounting
Basis, Units, Processes and Structure of Public Sector Accounting
· Concepts/Principles Applicable to Public Sector Accounting
· Basis of Government Accounting
· Accounting Units
· Government Accounting Processes
· Structure of Government Accounting

Day 2
Regulatory and Professional Framework of Government Accounting
· Nature of the Framework
· Legal Framework (CFRN, FCMA, Financial Regulation)
· Professional Framework and GAAPs
· Professional Pronouncement on government accounting
· Purposes of Financial Regulations
Government Revenue and Expenditure
· Meaning of Revenue
· Sources and Classification of Government Revenue
· Taxation as a Source of Government Revenue
· Meaning of Public Expenditure
· Basic Functions of Government Expenditure
· Purposes of Government Expenditure
· Guiding Principles of Public Expenditure
· Financing Public Expenditure
· The Impact of Government Expenditure

Day 3
Accounting Record Keeping in the Public Sector
· Books of Accounts (Cash Book, Ledger and Trial Balance )
· Ministerial Accounting System (Self and Non-Self Accounting Units)
· Preparation of Transcript
· Preparation and Posting of Monthly Payroll and Variation Control and Report
Treasury and Expenditure Control System The Treasury
· The Treasury
· The Benefits of Expenditure Control
· Public Expenditure Control
· Types of Control (Executive, Legislative, MoF, Treasury, Departmental Control)
· The Role of Auditing in Expenditure Control

Day 4
Pension and Gratuity Accounting
· The Concept of Pension and Gratuity
· Transfer/Merger of Service
· Statutory Age of Retirement
· Pension, Gratuity and Retirement Benefits
· Computation of Pension and Gratuity
· Non Pensionable Service
· Death Benefits
· Pension Acts 102 and 103 of 1979
· Pension Reform Act 2004
· Retirement Benefits
· Pension Fund Commission
· Pension Fund Administrator (PFA)
· Pension Assets Custodian (PAC)
· Investment of Pension Fund

Day 5
Government Statutory Financial Statements and Schedules
· The Federation Account
· Statutory Allocation Formula
· Consolidated Revenue Fund or Federal Government Account
· Development Fund
· Contingencies Fund and its operation
· The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission
· Federal Government Final Accounts
· The Annual Report of the Accountant General
· The Financial Statements, Cash flow and Value Added Statements
IPSASs and the Standardization of Government Accounts
· International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs)
· International Public Sector Accounting Standard Board (IPSASB)
· Challenges to IPSASs adoption and their Remedies

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Strategic Talent Management Workshop - Convertas , United Arab Emirates,Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:52:59 +04

Day 1
The war for talent
· Six realities about people today
· The battle for brainpower
· The hard facts about employee engagement
· The hierarchy of needs, engagement levels and managing talent
· HR as the architects of the talent machine
· HR transformation is the big challenge
· The corporate talent system
· Some talent management Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Day 2
Intangibles: the new HR return on investment
· Intangibles defined
· The rising importance of intangibles
· An architecture for intangibles
· The new war for talent: war for deep specialization
· HR's role in building organizational capabilities
Proactive talent management
· Six HR conditions for organizational success
· What talent management is not all about
· What talent management is all about
· Defining proactive talent management based on the experience of highly successful organizations
· The foundations of talent management; the performance -potential grid
· An integrated talent management system

Day 3
Talent management: problem or solution?
· A short historical perspective
· A new way to look at talent management
· The fundamental business challenge: managing risk
· Managing talent management
· A new framework for talent management: four principles to consider
Building a talent management system
· Building a talent management system in four steps
· Develop assessment tools and scores
· Develop training and development solutions
· Assess each employee for core competencies and forecast potential
· Prepare action plans

Day 4
The HR guide to identifying high potentials
· Why the stakes are so high
· The three components of high potential: Aspiration, Ability, Engagement
· Mountain versus valley people
· Modern talent spotting: what to look for
· The CFO question
· The impact of good HR
· Qualities of processes needed to spot, develop and retain excellence
Institutional strategies for dealing with talent management issues
· Navigating the forces impacting talent management
· Institutional strategies and best practices

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

HR Policies And Procedures - Convertas , United Arab Emirates,Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:46:39 +04

Day One
Human resources management
· Towards a modern definition
· The main functions in HR management
· Competency-based HR management
· HR deliverables: a model for multiple roles
· HR as business partner
· HR competencies: moving from traditional HR to strategic HR
The strategic role of human resources
· The evolution of HR into a strategic function
· Steps to building the strategic role of human resources
· Policies and procedures as the cornerstone in strategizing human resources

Day Two
Basic writing tips
· Writing in an impersonal style
· Organizing paragraphs and sentences
· Using simple, specific and positive language
· Using active verbs
· Applying easy and effective grammatical rules
· The gunning fox index for writing complexity

Day Three
Human resources policies and procedures
· Nature and importance of policies and procedures
· Policies versus procedures
· Why are HR policies and procedures required?
· Expressing values in HR policies and procedures
· Importance of statutory inclusions
· Formulating HR policies and procedures
· A partial list of policies
· Contents and sections of a policy
· Practical policy writing activities

Day Four
Development of human resources procedures
· Defining processes and procedures
· Differences between processes and procedures
· Considerations in developing processes and procedures
· Building your process
· Use of flowchart symbols
· Writing detailed procedures to support process maps
· Main considerations in developing HR procedures
· The development process
· Developing HR procedures - practical application

Day Five
Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)
· Introduction and briefing
· Relating HRMS to policies and procedures
· The various applications
· Oracle human resources management system
· Sap human resources management system
· Other options

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

HR Leadership Development Program - Convertas , United Arab Emirates,Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:40:33 +04

Day One
The HR business and outside expectations
· Incorporating outside expectations into the 'HR business': focusing on the real business
· The business of business
· Business stakeholders and business strategies
· Waves of HR evolution
· Six paradoxes facing HR
· Meeting the six paradoxes

Day Two
The human resource competency model
· Observations about the competency approach
· Evolution of the HR competency model
· The 21st century HR competency model
· HR competency domain factors;
· Strategic positioner
· Credible activist
· Capability builder
· Change champion
· HR innovator and integrator
· Technology proponent

Day Three
A closer look at the six modern HR competencies
· Strategic positioner
· The meaning of strategic positioner
· The building blocks of strategic positioner
· The factors of strategic positioner
· Credible activist
· The meaning of credible activist
· The factors of credible activist
· Capability builder
· The meaning of capability builder
· The factors of capability builder
· Change champion
· The meaning of change champion
· The 'STARME' principles of change sustainability
· HR innovator and integrator
· The meaning of HR innovator and integrator
· The factors that make up the competency
· Technology proponent
· The factors of technology proponent

Day Four
Developing yourself
· Own your own career
· Learn about yourself
· Assess your strengths and weaknesses
· Create opportunities for growth
· Conduct projects and experiments

Day Five
Building the effective HR department
· Create an HR business plan
· Align your HR organization with the business
· Provide good HR analytics
· HR analytics
· Managing tomorrow today
· The meaning and importance of HR analytics
· Five steps of analytics

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

SAP Treasury and Risk Management - Convertas , United Arab Emirates,Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:26:23 +04

Day One
Treasury & Risk Management Introduction
·  Basic Settings
·  Company Code and Required setting till GL Accounts Creation
·  Customer Master Data
·  Business Partners Creation
General Settings in Transaction Manager
·  General settings
·  Define Company Code additional data
·  Portfolio (Money Market, Foreign Exchange, Derivatives, Commodities and Securities)
·  Define Traders (Business Partners)
·  Assign Factory Calendar
·  Define and Assign Accounting codes and Valuation areas
·  Initialization of Parallel Valuation Areas
·  Define and Assign Valuation Classes
·  Define Account Determination

Day Two
Money Market / Foreign Exchange
· Define Product Types
· Define Number range for Transaction Types
· Define Flow Types
· Assign Flow Type to Transaction Type
· Define Calculation Procedure for Derived Flows
· Define Derivation Procedures and Rules
· Define Update Types and Assign Usages
· Assign Flow Types to Update Types
· Define Correspondence Activities
· Assign General Valuation Class

Securities
· Define Currency Units
· Define Number Range for Security Classes
· Define Company Code-Dependent Settings for the Product Type
· Assign Flow Type to Transaction Type
· Define Calculation Procedure for Derived Flows
· Define Derivation Procedures and Rules
Market Data Management
· Currency Exchange Entries
· Reference Interest Rate Entries
· Securities and Indexes
· Enter Commodities Spot Prices
· Credit Spreads for Transactions, Securities and Loans,
· Volatilities - Interest, Securities, Exchange

Day Four
Credit Risk Analyzer (under SAP Risk Management)
· Global Settings
· Define Collateral Priority
· Define Collateral Type
· Activate/Deactivate Financial Object Integration
· Derive Default Risk Control Parameters for Money Market transactions
· Activate Integrated Default Risk Limit Check
Market Risk Analyzer (under SAP Risk Management)
· Basic Settings
· Define Maturity Band
· Define Cash Flow Indicators& Cash Flow Types
· Value at Risk
· Key Figures and Evaluation Procedures
· Simulation

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Public Financial Management - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:36:11 +04

Day One
Context of Public Financial Management

This provides an overview of the major dimensions of the internal and external context of PFM as well as the policy, macroeconomic and fiscal context. The unit ends by examining the revenue side with focus on the basic principles of tax policy and tax administration. of the basic principles of tax policy.

Day Two
Concepts, Objectives and Systems

Introduction to the basic concepts and objectives of PFM before examining budget types, budgeting systems and classifications. It also considers budget coverage and the impact of the government’s financial actions on the future fiscal situation of the country.

Day Three
The “Upstream” Stages: Preparing the Budget

To budget is to choose, and the fundamental basis of a good budget preparation is thus an “availability” approach rather than a “needs” approach.
This module explores the process of budget preparation, including the role of the legislature. It also explains the need for a multiyear fiscal perspective, mainly in order to assure its sustainability avoid short-sighted decisions and provide a financial perspective against which to decide major changes in government policy. .

Day Four
Assessing and Developing PFM Systems

The final module describes and explains Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) using the PEFA Performance Measurement Framework.

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Time Management and Stress Control - Convertas , Dubai,United Arab Emirates,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:15:32 +04

Day 1:
Time management challenges and assessment
· Definition of time management
· Time management challenges
· Modern time management
· Major time wasters
– Self-imposed time wasters
– System-imposed wasters
· Time management assessment
Time Mastery Profile components
· Adopting the right attitude
· Setting smart goals
· Setting top priorities
· Conducting a rigorous analysis
· Preparing a successful plan
· Preparing a detailed schedule
· Avoiding continuous interruptions
· Planning efficient meetings
· Handling written communications
· Mastering the delegation process
· Avoiding the harm of procrastination
· Improving the use of team time

Day 2:
Global guides on personal effectiveness
· The 7 habits of highly effective people
- The 7 habits explained
- The circle of concern and circle of influence exercise
· Mindset: the new psychology of success
- Learning to fulfill our potential
- The mindset exercise
· The one thing
- The one thing rules: first set
- The one thing rules: second set
· The 10 natural laws of successful time and life management
- Part 1: managing your time
- Part 2: managing your life
· Getting things done
- Getting things done: simplified
- Getting things done: the cycle

Day3:
Stress symptoms and causes
· Definition of stress
· Myths about stress
· Stress symptoms
· Categories of stress symptoms
· Causes of stress
· Your personal stress test
· Your stress level
· Your current coping strategies
Stress management techniques
· Ways to deal with stress
· Emergency stress stoppers
· Other factors that reduce stress
- Exercise and diet
- Support network, attitude and outlook
- Emotional control and sleep

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Operations Management for Hospitality - Convertas , United Arab Emirates,Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:04:31 +04

Day 1:
· Values, Vision, Mission,
· Impacts of Organizational Culture
· Strategy and Balanced Score Card
· Traditional vs. High-Performance Service Organizations
· Quality Management in High-Performance Service Organizations
· Implement Managing for Quality
· Reducing Quality Costs
· Leadership Excellence

Day 2:
· Managing for Quality
· Quality Drives Corporate Culture
· Satisfying External Customers
· Planning & Implementing World-Class Service
· Customers’ Perceptions of Service Quality
· Integrating Quality Service

Day 3:
· Financial Statements
· Major Financial Statements
· Balance Sheet
· Income Statement
· Hotel / Hospital Department Schedules
· Controllable Expenses
· Statement of Cash Flow
· Statement of Retained Earnings

Day 4:
· Supervision and Management
· Supervisory Responsibilities & Listening Skills
· Time Management Practices
· Human Resources Functions
· Effective Supervision Technque
· Team Management
· Leadership
· Forming High Performance Teams

Day 5:
· Policies, Controls and Communications
· Property & Premises Safety
· Information Technology Security
· Food & Beverage Safety
· Automobile Liability
· Guest Safety
· Staff Safety
· Emergency & Disaster Plans

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Records Management and Document Control - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:30:53 +04

Day 1: The principles of managing information
· The organization: How your information is managed today
· Definitions: Understanding what the information terms mean
· Document control and records management: Similarities and differences
· Your organization
* Identifying its type
* Identifying its staff
* Identifying its information
· Defining information goals for the organization
* How to achieve information goals

Day 2: Document control & records management program development process
· Business case
* Defining the purpose
* What to include
* Objectives of the case
· Document Control specifics
· Records Management specifics
· Records review
* Identification of documents and records
* Critical information, documents and records
* Electronic and physical formats
* Storing records

Day 3: Characteristics of a document control and records management program
· File plans
* Challenges and problems
* Classification of records
· Retention and disposition
* Laws, regulations, standards and business requirements
* Developing a retention schedule
· Privacy and protection
* Transparency
* Integrity
* Security
· Business, historical and preservation archives

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Corporate Social Responsibility - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:53:22 +04

Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility
· Defining Corporate Social Responsibility
· The Concepts of Corporate citizenship
· Business criticism in a CSR cycle
· Historical perspectives
· Points of View on CSR
· Caroll's four-part definition

Day 2: Importance of CSR
· 3Ps Theory (People, Planet, Profits)
· Two different views of CSR
· Corporations involvement in CSR
· Arguments for and against CSR
Ethics and CSR
· Definitions and relationships
· Business ethics developments
· Ways companies integrate ethics
· Engagement in a global code of business ethics
· Making decisions on ethical issues

Day 3: The evolution and revolution of CSR
· The rise and fall of CSR
· The failure of CSR: three curses
· Embracing the future: five principles
· Shapeshifting: from CSR to CSR

Day4: Rules for effective CSR communication
· Characteristics of information relating to CSR
· Rule 1: act first, talk later
· Rule 2: the why and the wherefore
· Rule 3: be prepared
· Rule 4: CSR must be a boardroom priority
· Rule 5: involve the employees
· Rule 6: extract messages
· Rule 7: everybody is different
· Rule 8: embrace dialogue
· Rule 9: become an example of good practice
· Rule 10: responsible product brands

Day 5: Challenges of CSR
· Friedman versus Russell
· Dimensions of CSR
· Models of CSR
· Features of CSR models
· CSR in developing countries
· Drivers of CSR in developing countries
· CSR implementation framework
· Common mistakes in CSR
· Factors to consider in a business case for CSR

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Customers Relation Management - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:46:18 +04

Day One: Defining and appreciating the customer
· Definition of customer
· Definition of customer service
· The internal and external customer

Day Two: Importance of the internal customer
· The need for motivated employees
· The need for qualified employees
· Silo mentality
· Destroying the silos

Day Three: Customer service as a strategic imperative
· From 'suspect' to 'partner'
· Going up the ladder
· The 'KANO' model
. 'Basic' attributes
. 'Performance' attributes
. 'Delight' attributes
· The customer centric organization
· Customer service as a strategic imperative
· The 7 practices of Customer-centric organization

Day Four: Customer satisfaction surveys and other vital tools
· Understanding your customers
· Importance of segmentation
· Principles of customer segmentation
· Focus groups

Day Five: Customer satisfaction surveys
· Key terms
· Major survey methods
· Questionnaire examples
· Customer survey guidelines
· Types of satisfaction surveys
· Basics of sampling
· Attributes to measure
· Customer satisfaction index
· 'RATER' in depth
· Service quality (servqual) gaps model

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Principles of Communication - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:39:55 +04

Day One: Defining effective communication
· Communication: definition and characteristics
· Myths about communication
· Communication functions
· The four laws of communication
· Evolution of communication
· Communicating for results
· Understanding elements of communication
· The element of noise
· Mehrabian's 55-38-7 rule
· Overcoming communication anxiety and other obstacles
· Communication etiquette

Day Two: The art of listening
· Common listening issues
· Guidelines for effective listening
· Effective listening and paraphrasing techniques
· Understanding different listening styles: active versus passive styles
· Improving the information recall rate
· Assessing personal listening profiles

Day Three: 1- Internal listening filters
· Understanding the filter system
· Sensory input channels
· Internal filter systems: the 6 layers
· The 6 listening meta programs
· Overcoming the 6 filters when communicating
· Avoiding the loss of information
2- Mastering body language
· The art of body language
· Components of non verbal communication
· The power of appearance
· Communicating through colors
· Evaluating your body language skills
· Eliciting thinking patterns through eye movement
· Building rapport using body language

Day Four: Advanced assertiveness skills
· Understanding assertiveness: definition and values
· Components of passive, assertive and aggressive styles
· Assertiveness rights and responsibilities
· Activities for practicing assertive behavior
· Managing criticism assertively
· The power of influence and persuasion
· Definition and characteristics of influence
· The 6 principles of persuasion: how to apply them
· Bases and sources of power
· Dealing with difficult people using persuasion

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Creativity, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:34:21 +04

Day One
· Problem solving and decision making
· Definitions and tools: an overview
· The link between problem solving and decision making
· The principle of organizing our thinking about problems
· Identifying our own mind traps
· Brain analysis and ways of learning
· Right brain, left brain thinking
· Assessing your thinking style and how it influences the way you approach problem solving

Day Two
· Learning how to shift from right brain to left brain and increasing your ability to balance both sides of the brain
· Right decisions at the right times
· The rational approach to problem solving (Kepner-Tregoe)
· Techniques of recognizing problems
· Information analysis
· Difference between causes and symptoms
· The helicopter approach
· Problem analysis
· Decision analysis
· Potential problem analysis

Day Three
· Problem analysis supplementary tools
· Root cause analysis
· The importance of the 'why' question
· Ishikawa fishbone concept
· Assumptions in the workplace
· Pareto analysis
· The agile critical thinking framework
· The RED model and business situation applications
· Decision making supplementary tools
· Being decisive and principles of decision making
· The How-How method
· Decision analysis weighted worksheet
· Consensus decision making
· The decision making process

Day Four
· Creativity and Problem solving
· Assessment of creativity and ways to think creatively
· Lateral thinking tips
· Creativity and its use as a business tool
· Barriers to creativity and ways to overcome them
· The hemispheres of the brain
· Brainstorming tips and tools
· Six thinking hats
· Implementing an action plan

Day Five
· Applications of techniques
· People problems and solutions
· Analysis and solution of real life problems presented by participants
· Action plan to apply problem solving and decision making skills when returning to the workplace

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Accounting for VAT - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:24:52 +04

Basic mechanics of VAT
     - Definition of VAT
     - input and output VAT calculations
Persons and entities subject to VAT
Different types of supply
- Taxable supplies: products and services
     - Exempt supplies outside the scope of VAT
     - Zero-rated supplies
     - Deemed supplies
Place of supply: local versus export
VAT on sales charged on delivery, invoice or payment date
VAT on goods and services received
- Local delivery
     - Imported goods and services
Taxable amount: which amount is subject to VAT
- Discounts and free goods treatment
The party liable to pay VAT

Cost: 2570 USD

Duration: 1 Days

Executive & Personal Assistant - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:00:58 +04

Day 1
The role of the office manager and administrator
· Competencies for success
· Identifying an administrator role
Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Positive attitude
· Being assertive
· Dealing with the boss, colleagues, subordinates and clients
· Preparing professional presentations
· Professional business writing
· Style and layout

Day 2
Serving internal and external customer
· Understanding needs of internal and external customers
· Overriding barriers
· Providing the excellent service
· Handling complaints
Stress management techniques
· Causes and symptoms
· Identifying your stressors
· How stress affects performance
· Stress management plan

Day 3
Managing time
· Identifying and eliminating time wasters
· Setting priorities
· Planning and managing time for self and others
· Preparing time logs and learning from them
Organizing meetings
· Elements of an effective meeting
· Preparing the agenda
· Taking minutes of meetings
Using the telephone properly
· Professional telephone behavior
· Effective listening
· Professional handling of an incoming call
· Identifying and dealing with common phone problems

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Administration and Office Management - Convertas , Dubai

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:51:25 +04

Day 1:
1- The role of the office manager and administrator
· Perception versus reality
· The 3Ds of successful administrators: dramatically and demonstrably different
· Competencies required for success
· What it takes to be a 'star' at work
· Identifying your role

Day 2:
1- Effective verbal and written communication skills
· Improving credibility and gaining recognition
· Importance of having positive attitude
· Being assertive
· Selling your ideas to the boss, colleagues, subordinates and clients
· Preparing a professional presentation
· What constitutes professional business writing
· Style and layout
· Obtaining your objective with the reader
· Readers' expectations
2- Using the telephone properly
· Professional telephone behavior
· Rules for good listening
· Steps in professional handling of an incoming call
· Dealing with difficult callers
· Identifying common phone problems and formulating solutions

Day 3:
1- Serving the internal and external customer
· Understanding the needs of internal and external customers
· Removing services barriers
· Providing excellent service
· Breaking down the silo mentality
· Handling complaints
2- Managing time

· Identifying and eliminating time wasters
· Setting goals and priorities
· Using measures to control and improve your effectiveness
· Planning and managing time for self and others
· Preparing time logs and learning from them

Day 4:
1- Organizing meetings
· Elements of an effective meeting
· Preparing the agenda
· Meeting common time wasters
· Taking minutes of meetings
· Responsibilities of meeting leaders and participants
2- Stress management techniques
· Causes and symptoms
· Identifying your stressors
· How stress affects performance
· Formulating a comprehensive stress management plan

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

IFRS Fundamentals Comprehensive Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 19:29:04 +04

Objective

Apply the requirements of the standards to prepare IFRS compliant financial statements, including the determination of appropriate accounting policies and identification of necessary disclosures
Define the process of transitioning to IFRS and identify the first time adoption exemptions and exceptions Explain how the recognition and measurement principles of the IASB's Framework apply within each accounting standard
List the standards that require or permit the use of fair value measurement, identify how fair value is measured and specify where
the fair value changes are recognized
Apply the new proposed standards on revenue, leases and financial instruments

Outline

Introduction to IFRSs

Brief history of IFRSs
Conceptual Framework
Fair value measurement (IFRS 13)

Content of IFRS Financial Statements

Presentation of financial statements (IAS 1)
Statement of cash flows (IAS 7)
Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors (IAS 8)
Events after the reporting period (IAS 10)
Operating segments (IFRS 8)
Related party disclosures (IAS 24)
Earnings per share (IAS 33)
Interim financial reporting (IAS 34)
Discontinued operations (IFRS 5)

Assets

Inventories (IAS 2)
Property, plant & equipment (IAS 16)
Borrowing costs (IAS 23)
Intangible assets (IAS 38)
Investment property (IAS 40)
Impairment of assets (IAS 36)
Non-current assets held for sale (IFRS 5)
Fixed Assets

Liabilities

Leases (IAS 17, SIC-27, and IFRIC 4)

Update on IFRS 16 Leases

Employee benefits (IAS 19)
Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets (IAS 37)
Share-based payment (IFRS 2)

Financial Instruments

Financial assets and liabilities, hedging and
derivatives (IAS 32, IAS 39, IFRS 9)
Financial instrument disclosures (IFRS 7)

Income Taxes

Income taxes (IAS 12)

Revenues

Revenue Recognition
Revenue (IAS 18, IFRIC 13 and 18)
Construction contracts (IAS 11)
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15)
Foreign Currency Issues
The effects of changes in foreign exchange rates (IAS 21)

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Internal Audit & Control - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 19:18:58 +04

Objective

Identify the various kinds of business assets
Describe the structure and elements of an internal control system
Develop asset control activities
Explain how to implement asset control activities effectively

Outline

What is Internal Control
The Elements of an Internal Control System
Types of Accounts
Cash and Bank Accounts
Accounts receivable
Equity and Liability
Inventory
Various and kinds of Assets
Fixed Assets
Financial Reports
Notes of Managers
Cost Center
Cost Codes
Cost and Expenses
Price and cost Differences
Finance Policies and Manual
Auditing Practice
Difference between Auditing and other types of Control
Report Ethics
Global Practice

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Financial Risk Management Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:58:28 +04

Objectives

Identify the various kinds of business assets
Describe the structure and elements of an internal control system
Identify business possible risks and initiate plans to manage them properly
Develop asset control activities
Explain how to implement asset control activities effectively

Outline

Various kinds of business assets
What is internal control
The elements of an internal control system
What risk management is and why it is important
Finance policies and manuals
Risk based Internal Auditing
International Practice Frameworks (IPPF, GAAP and IFRS)
Risk identification and control
Continuous control and investigation
Data collection and analysis
Reporting and decision making
Business processes that can produce risk
Delegation of authority and process of project management
Business decision making and legal aspects
Fraud risk and prevention
Conducting internal audit and risk management
Influence and communication
Change management
Negotiation and conflict management
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Ethics and objective approach

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Financial Accounting and Detecting Fraud - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:53:00 +04

Objective

Identify the functions of accounting information in decision making process
Explain elements of financial statements
Conduct basic analysis of financial performance
Use accounting information for decision making

Outline

Role of accounting in making decisions
Classifying accounting information
Balance sheet
Income statement
Cash flow statement
Notes to financial statements
Introduction to analysis techniques and analysis benchmarks
Fraud and its minimization techniques
Financial data audit
Controlling manager's authority
Profitability, liquidity, business cycle, financial risk
Accounts role in business development

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Finance for Non-Finance Managers Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:37:37 +04

Objective

Identify different types of costs
Define the role of finance
What is accounting and what are main accounts
How financial statements are prepared
Difference between profit and cash
What is important in numbers (of a financial statement)
Financial Report - a report by numbers
Analyze financial statements
Evaluate the financial feasibility of a project
Budget types and how to prepare a budget

Outline

Basics of Accounting
Common definitions and jargons in accounting
Accrual versus cash
Types of Accounts
Income statement
Major Accounts
Assets, Liabilities and Equity
Balance sheet
Cash flows
Profit and its difference with cash
Costs and expenses
Direct costs and indirect costs
Time value of money
Reading a financial statement
Interpretation of the financial statement is to reflect business sustainability and profitability
Basic principles of appraisal
Budgets
Types of budgets

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Advanced Budgeting Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:31:52 +04

Objective

Acquire best practices in budgeting
Understand the strategic role of cost concepts
Explain the costs concepts to the use of cost information for management control
Describe the role of budgets in the management process
Discuss the importance of strategy and its role in the master budget
Prepare a master budget and explain the inter-relationships among its supporting schedule
Understand zero-base, activity-based, and kaizen approaches to budgeting
Explain the essence of control systems
Develop flexible budgets for evaluating short-term financial performance
Identify different cost control measures
Measure and evaluate performance

Outline

Project management methods
Budgeting Overview
The budgeting process
How and whom to engage
Budgetary statements
Budgeting Methods
Top-down & bottom-up budgeting
Zero-based versus activity based budgeting
Types of Budgets
Departmental budgets
Cash budgets
Capital and operating budgets
Master budgets
Types of Costs
Fixed & variable costs
Controllable & uncontrollable costs
Budgeting and Forecasting
Creating forecast for revenue and expenditure
Rolling forecast as a catalyst for change
Variance reporting template
Reporting template
Financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs)
Annual Budget and Forecasting Cycle
Budget and forecasting timetable
The different types of reports and their use
Risk Management
Risk management in corporate governance
Finance' role in supporting risk management
Cost Control and how to reduce costs
Cost management and motivation
Embedding cost control in the business

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Value Sales Training - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:20:33 +04

Objective

Identify and adopt the right professional selling behaviors and skills needed to maximize sales performance.
Develop critical self-driven practices to optimize personal and business effectiveness and efficiency
Distinguish between different sales methodologies and identify the primary focus for each one of them create, implement and support the right sales strategies, goals and objectives through their solid insight into the sales process.
Defend the principles of successful negotiations while handling objections, and pitching the right value propositions critical for long term business relationships.
Use questioning and probing techniques to improve prospecting capabilities throughout the sales process.

Outline
The changing business environment

The evolution of personal selling
The new sales competencies
Behaviors, characteristics and skills of a successful salesperson
Assessing performance according to specific sales indicators
Root causes of sales problems
Personal selling profile

The sales process

Effective prospecting and pre-visit research
Characteristics of different selling models, types and structures
Setting goals based on your sales quota and plan
Analyzing the territory and conducting account research
How to conduct effective competitive analysis
Neutralize or offsetting perceived competitor's advantages
Working your company's strengths against competitors' weaknesses
Planning your calendar to achieve sales goals and build a sales pipeline
Identifying resources and methods of generating leads
Delivering clear and effective presentations
Handling and overcoming objections
Achieving positive closing techniques
Recognizing service as a hard differentiator

Business negotiation skills

Understanding the principles involved in successful negotiation
Sales negotiation and vulnerability analysis
Building a value position and relationship through principled negotiating
Leveraging the art of persuasion

Managing the customer relationship

Developing a customer profile
Service beliefs and philosophies
Basic attributes of a positive attitude
Questioning and probing skills
Leveraging open and closed questions
The importance of listening
Understanding different buyer behaviors styles in relation to your own
How to respond to different buyers and different personalities
Strategies to maintain communication with a customer

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Strategic Public Relations Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:14:42 +04

Objective

Create an integrated PR strategy
Advanced interview skills
Effective use of online PR options
Management of electronic media
Maximize your organization media strength
Understand the rules for lobbying campaigns
Manage the merits and demerits of direct email

Outline

Senior manager communication challenges
What does the media wants?
How to integrate PR with the marketing mix?
Using Internet PR and viral marketing effectively
Identifying the problems that could be faced
Developing a PR plan
Advanced interview techniques that work
Communicating with your body
Successful one-to-one press interviews
Formulating key messages
Controlling emotional responses
Delivering attractive speech
Making news portals and web news services work for you
Developing PR strategies
Ensuring that your side of the story is heard
Handling the Press - the golden rules
Press releases that work
Writing effective press releases
Using pictures effectively
Sourcing PR information
Using Radio and Television
Web Marketing and PR
Cultural diversities on body language
Delivering "BAD NEWS"
Handling media enquiries
Advanced crisis management & reputation management
Brief spokespeople prior to media interviews
Choosing and using a PR agency
Measuring results

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Public Relations, Protocol and Etiquette - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:07:59 +04

Objective

Realize the difference between crude person behavior, and a refined one;
Understand, and apply the right attitude, at the right time with the right person
Create positive impressions
Learn the right etiquette and protocol with celebrities,
Planning and orchestrating visits, meetings, ceremonies, and special events
Attend to receptions and social gatherings as an aristocrat
Precedence, Titles and Forms of Address.
Learn the proper table manners.
Protocol Event Planning Process

Outline

Public Relation Introduction
What is Protocol and Etiquette?
Quiz Exercise
Attributes of a Protocol Employee
Public Relation Communication Process
Public Relation Communication tools
Communicating with your body
Greetings, Introduction and hand shacking
Listening Skills
First Impressions
Public Relation Planning and Executing the Campaign
Select Research Methodology

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Public Relation Campaign - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:02:17 +04

Objective

List and define PR concepts and differentiate between PR and advertising
Create and implement a PR plan
List contributions of PR campaigns to strategic management
Manage a crisis using PR
Explain the importance of organizational and corporate image
Measure PR effectiveness

Outline
PR recap

PR: definitions, concepts
Stakeholders in PR
The many components of PR
Key differences between PR and advertising

Creating and implementing a public relations plan

PR plan: definition and needs
Characteristics of a PR plan
SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
Target audience(s)
Goals (what we hope to accomplish)
Objectives (what needs to be done)
Key messages: simple and descriptive
Strategy (methods to accomplish objectives)
Tactics (deadlines and cost)
Timeline and responsibilities

Contributions of PR campaigns to strategic management

PR and strategic management
Taking a strategic approach
What can PR accomplish
Environmental scanning
Internal and external environment
Managing issues

Crisis management using PR

Defining and identifying a crisis
Remembering the rules in a crisis
Phases of a crisis
The disclosure principle
The symmetrical communication principle
The relationship principle
The accountability principle

Importance of the organizational image

Public opinion (attitudes, opinions, actions)
Building the organizational image
Variables of managing the image
Image and reputation management
From identity to reputation
Relationship management

Measuring PR effectiveness

Purpose of evaluation (output, outcome)
Evaluating (process and goals)
Matching objectives and results
Measurement (production, exposure)
Weaknesses of the traditional approach
Measurement techniques

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Public Relations and Media Skills Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:54:47 +04

Objective

Create an integrated PR strategy
Advanced interview skills
Effective use of online PR options
Management of electronic media
Maximize your organization media strength
Understand the rules for lobbying campaigns
Manage the merits and demerits of direct email

Outline

Communication challenges in business
Successful Marketing and PR Strategies
How to integrate PR with the marketing mix?
Using Internet PR and viral marketing effectively
Advanced interview techniques that work
Communicating with your body
Successful one-to-one press interviews
Delivering attractive speech
Controlling emotional responses
Make News portals and Web news services work for you
Review of common writing principles
Mistakes with email PR - and how to avoid them
Handling the Press - the golden rules
Press releases that work
Using pictures effectively
Sourcing PR information
Using Radio and Television
Web Marketing and PR
Cultural diversities on body language
Delivering a "BAD NEWS"
Advanced crisis management & reputation management
Handling a PR Crisis
Choosing and using a PR agency

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

NLP Sales Skills - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:41:00 +04

Objective

Understand the purpose and use of NLP sales skills.
Be comfortable identifying and working with a client's map of the world.
Build rapport with a client, quickly and easily.
Be confident identifying and working with a client's meta programs.
Understand the psychology of persuasion and its use in sales presentations.
Structure and deliver a powerful, convincing presentation.

Outline

Delegates present a typical customer presentation.
Presentations are assessed and broken down under course criteria.
Introduction to NLP sales skills.
NLP - the human brain and how to influence it.
VAK - developing the ability to speak everyone's language.
Discovering each client's unique buying map.
Motivations - when to use the carrot, and when to use the stick.
Rapport building techniques.
Using meta-programs to subtly create desire.
Structuring your presentation - what do I want my audience to THINK, FEEL and DO?
Presentations are re-designed with the day's learning in mind.
Sections of the presentations are re-presented with coaching.
The psychology of persuasion.
Structuring your presentation in order to psychologically influence the audience's decision-making process.
Hitting the client's 'value based' buttons.
Selling the benefits - sell the sizzle NOT the sausage.
When and how to encourage/manage questions and objections.
Selling through our stories.
Practical activities to spice up the presentations.
Visual aids and maintaining interest.
Using notes.
Moving away from PowerPoint™.
Individual coaching on personal presentation.
Talking and walking, power pausing, body language, voice, pace etc.
Closing the client - understanding when and how.
Delegates will restructure their presentations.
Video feedback.
Practical application exercises.
Final presentations.
Intensive 1-2-1 coaching and video feedback from facilitator.
Handling worse case scenarios

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Effective Report Writing Workshop - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:29:26 +04

Objective

Consider the data needed to start a report with
Identify ways to improve your current practices in report writing
The 7 C's in business writing
The right approach for reporting various situations
Using graphics properly in reports
Content management for reports and coherence in writing

Outline

Why Reporting
Types of Reports
Planning for Report writing
Gathering Information
Practice work: Preparing a work plan for the report
Planning Informative Reports
Organizational Strategies for Informative Reports
Planning Analytical Reports
Organizational strategies for analytical reports
Drafting report content
Report Introduction and body
(Practice work: Writing the introduction part for the report)
Using technology to craft reports
Placing Graphics in the Report
Constructing textual graphics
Some general types of Short Reports
(Practice work: Writing body of the report)
Direct and indirect approach to writing
The 7 C's in writing
The "You" approach in report writing
The art of proof reading
Packaging ethics for reports Oral, telephonic and email reporting hints and ethics

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Communicating with Body Language - Convertas , Dubai

Tue, 30 May 2017 17:13:46 +04

Objective

Refresh the basic rules of communication
Consider the "YOU" approach in practical way
Maintain proper tone in communication
Use photos, charts and other media in proper way and in inclusive writing
Master Your Communication and Presence
Increase Your Impact

Outline

Communication challenges in business
Verbal vs. non-verbal communication
Cultures and common expressions
Killer First Impression
Your image as your brand
The sub-conscious level recording of identities
Powerful Elevator Pitch
Decoding the Face
Sympathy in action
Confident Body Language
The Art of Networking
How to Sell Anything to Anyone
Human Lie Detection
Nonverbal Branding
Body Language in Business
Negotiation Nonverbal
Delivering a "Bad News"

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Managing Claims - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 30 May 2017 00:10:56 +04

Objective

Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims and change orders
Outline the major elements of a contract and the basic concepts of contract interpretation
Recognize and analyze the different types of owners' claims and contractors' claims and how to deal with each type
Demonstrate, through actual situations, the different approaches to handle claims, variation orders and conflicts through
mutual collaboration
Apply negotiation as a main concept in resolving disputes and conflicts in order to reach a final settlement

Outline

Elements of a contract
Why do claims occur: the red flags
Change management
Variation orders
Definitions of claims and disputes
Sources of claims and change orders
Stages in contracting
Scope of work
Contract terms and conditions
Basic concepts in contract law:
Common types of mistakes
Contract administration
Performance of contractors
Changes and modifications
Types of changes and variations
Writing a variation order
Owner's claims
Contractor's claims
FIDIC Claims
Drafting a claim
Claim evaluation
Cost calculations
Reaching a settlement
Monetary damages
Disputes and settlement of disputes
Alternative dispute resolution:
Resolution through legal means

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Contracts Law - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Tue, 30 May 2017 00:03:52 +04

Objective

Warranties, indemnities, representations
Exclusion clauses including limitation of liability & whole agreement clauses
Liability in contract and tort
Service level agreements & delay
Service credits & liquidated damages
Force Majeure
Agency & distribution contracts

Outline
Indemnities refresher and knowledge analysis

General indemnity
Redrafting of clauses
Warranties
Representations
Undertakings
Misrepresentation

Limitation of Liability

Law refresh and knowledge analysis
Unfair Contract Terms Act
Direct loss
Indirect & consequential loss
Economic loss including loss of profits

Service Credits and Service Level Agreements

In-depth review of a Service Level Agreement
Review of negotiation document

Delays

Delay clauses
Liquidated damages
Force majeure

Agency and Distribution Contracts

Review and knowledge analysis of both types of contracts
Precedents review

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Strategic Supply Chain Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 23:09:04 +04

Objective

Effective logistics and supply chain management practices
Conduct analysis and examination of current operations
Bring about organizational improvements in supply chain
Comparison of in-house versus outsource hiring
Understanding the legal framework
Vendor management; monitoring and evaluation
How to relate costs to milestones

Outline

Understanding what Supply Chain Management
Definitions of logistics and Supply Chain management
The interrelations and connections of Buying, Making, Moving, and Selling activities
Key Aspects of Supply Chain Management
The cost/service balance
Customer service principles
Adding value
Production options/changes
Trade off opportunities
Understanding the sub functional conflicts
How we currently manage the supply chain
Impacts to the Supplier/Customer relationships
Reducing costs
Eliminating internal and external barriers in supply chain
Implementing a Supply Chain Management Approach
The changes needed with suppliers and customers
Breaking down traditional silo/closed management
Critical Supply Strategies
Needs assessment and task development
Selecting the Right Contracting Strategy
Transforming the Supplier Relationship to a Practical Partnership
How to be a Good Customer
Communication Techniques

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Procurement Planning and Bid Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 23:00:24 +04

Objective

Write strategic procurement objectives and initiatives to support long term directions
Arrange 'spend items' into categories that support planning of go-to-market strategies
Apply demand forecasting techniques to improve planning of procurement activities
Generate vendor integration strategies to ensure supply security
Evaluate vendor bids in a scientific manner to support selection decision making

Outline
Strategic procurement planning

Setting procurement mission and objectives
Selection of improvement initiatives

- Structure
- Systems
- Work streams
- Culture

Performance measures and targets
Communication of procurement plan
Stakeholder engagement

Spend category planning

Spend category profiling
Spend impact analysis

- Financial impact
- Vendor segmentation

Market risk analysis

- Value chain analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Porter's five forces
- Risk heat maps
- Vendor risk scores

Category report consolidation

Forecasting and demand planning

The soft side of forecasting

- Tetlock's foxes and hedgehogs
- Taleb's black swan

Principles of demand planning
Quantitative forecasting techniques
Qualitative forecasting techniques

Vendor integration

Vendor prequalification process
Vendor prequalification criteria

   - Legal criteria
   - Financial criteria
   - Technical criteria
   - Staff criteria
   - HSE criteria

Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Strategic partnering
Supplier diversity programs

Bid evaluation and selection

Bid management process
Bid evaluation criteria
Scoring systems and protocols
Selection and award
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex purchases

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Applied Logistic Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:46:37 +04

Objective

Lead a winning logistics team, department or project
Understand the practical and latest techniques in logistics management
Empower others to deliver results in logistics management
Ensure goods proper recording, storage, stocking and supplies as per latest business requirements
Ensure meeting storage and goods supply principles are met.
Manage international logistics of larger scales

Outline

Introduction to Logistics Management
Introduction to Business Management
Basic Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques for Logisticians
Introduction to Transportation and Warehousing
Basic end-user computing for logisticians
Procurement and Order Processing Systems
Basic Principles of Performance Measures
Overview and objectives of the Government and Municipal Logistics Systems
Tactical Logistics Management
Inventory Management
Warehousing and Material Handling
Transportation Operation Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics Project Management
International Logistics Management
Demand planning
Temperature Controlled Supply Chain Management
Logistics Reporting
Logistics coordination with management
Strategic Logistics Management

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Total Quality Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:37:53 +04

Objective

Understand the importance of quality models and identify various quality concepts and frameworks used by quality gurusDiscover the success elements of Total Quality Management deployment (TQM)
Use TQM improvement tools to enhance customer satisfaction and improve processes within their organization
Describe various types of benchmarking tools and techniques to boost quality initiatives
Apply widely used improvement methodologies

Outline
Introduction to Total Quality Management (TQM) concepts

Definition of quality and quality models
History of quality
Defining TQM
TQM critical success factors
The relationship between ISO 9000 and TQM
Benefits of implementing a quality model
The cost of poor quality
Selecting the right model for your organization
The quality maturity ladder

The success elements of TQM

Customer driven quality
Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) model
Eight-step problem solving methodology
Process thinking
Eliminating the non-value added
Management by facts and data
Continual improvement and Kaizen
Enhanced employee participation and decision making through idea generating systems
Employee reward and recognition

Improvement tools

What is a quality tool?
The seven quality control tools
Tree diagrams: how-how and why-why diagrams
Force field analysis
Affinity diagrams
Process mapping: 'the turtle'
Lean thinking
The seven types of waste in organizations
Visual management and the 5S program
Six Sigma

Benchmarking as a tool to improve quality and business processes

What is benchmarking? Why benchmark?
Levels of benchmarking
Pros and cons of different benchmarking approaches

Methodology for a continuous improvement process

The eight steps to achieve improvement
Critical success factors and common failure factors in TQM

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Result Based Management Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:29:51 +04

Objective

Understand the theory of change and strategic results framework
Risk register
Integrated monitoring and evaluation
The use of evidence from monitoring and evaluation in decision-making
Meaningful reporting to key stakeholders.
Devise metrics to monitor and control project risks

OutlineUnderstand Results-Based Management (RBM)

the principles of results-based management
RBM's essential structures and processes
results cultures
diagnosis of the strengths, weaknesses and gaps in participants' organizations.

Prepare the ground for RBM development

prepare the ground for RBM development
the RBM strategy
key stakeholders for RBM
the organization's Theory of Change, and logic model
the strategic results framework including key indicators.

Evaluation with RBM

the risk register
risk management plan
results-based budgeting
evaluation with RBM
the strategic monitoring and evaluation plan.

Developing an RBM strategy

data quality assurance
data analysis
data utilization
reporting
managing change with RBM
participants' own strategies

Cost: 3495 USD

Duration: 4 Days

Project Risk Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:21:56 +04

Objective

Develop project risk management plans
Identify project scope risks
Predict project schedule risks
Examine project resource risks
Apply quantitative and qualitative risk assessments
Plan strategies for negative and positive risks
Devise metrics to monitor and control project risks

OutlinePlanning risk management

Risk components
Project risk planning processes
Risk management plan elements

Identifying scope risks

Sources of scope risk
Scope change risks
Defining deliverables
Bottom-up approach

Identifying schedule risks

Sources of schedule risk
Activity definition
Estimating activity duration
Applying estimating techniques
Activity sequencing

Identifying resource risks

Sources of resource risk
Resource planning methods
Staff acquisition
Cost estimating and cost budgeting
Managing project risks

Qualifying and quantifying project risks

Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
Risk assessment matrices
Quantifying risks using PERT analysis
Decision tree analysis

Developing risk response strategies

Categories of risk
Risk management strategies
Risk response planning
Contingency planning
Risk registers

Monitoring and controlling project risks

Implementing response plans
Collecting project status
Metrics and trend analysis
Project reviews and risk reassessment

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:11:01 +04

Objective

Understand the organizational context within which PM&E is implemented
Develop monitoring and evaluation plans in a more participatory manner
Facilitate PM&E processes for their project, program or organization
Describe practical and participatory tools for tracking project or program development and assessing outcomes
Identify ways to improve on their current practices in monitoring and evaluation

Outline

Introduction to M&E
Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation
Components of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Proper use of M&E in development projects/programs
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
Logical Framework
Strategic Framework
Logical Framework Matrix and its content
Project Goal and Objectives
Indicators, Source/Means of Verification
Assumptions
Practical Work on Project Scenarios
Using LFA for project M&E
Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
Developing M&E Plans
Mainstreaming M&E Plans with Project Plans
Implementing M&E Plans
Monitoring M&E Plans
Data Management
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Communicating Results
Utilization of Results in Project Planning
The proper use of LFA in participatory monitoring and evaluation

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Managing Multiple Projects - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 22:04:32 +04

Objective

Understand the difference of single and multiple project management scope
Key principles of project management?
Monitoring multiple projects
How to make practical and relevant tools for monitoring multiple projects
Managing multiple project budgets and finances
Timeliness and quality standards application for multiple projects
HRM principles for multiple projects

Outline

Introduction to project management
How project management is different between single project and multiple projects
Delegation of responsibility
Planning for multiple projects
Estimating scope and volume of multiple projects
Task analysis and human resource planning
Quality control and performance management
Project Goal and Objectives
Project vs. Programs
Indicators, Source/Means of Verification
Assumptions
Practical Work on Project Scenarios
Monitoring for various types of projects
Importance of Monitoring
Monitoring Plans
Project management levels and delegation of power
Communication skills for managing multiple projects
Financial management and fraud prevention for project managers
Total quality management
Project Management software's for different fields
Utilization of Results in Project Planning
Continuous quality improvement using monitoring

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Leadership Excellence Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 21:57:34 +04

Objective

Emphasize the critical study of leadership and its implications for global leadership
Introduce selected theoretical frameworks
Apply leadership theories to practice
Develop personal leadership skills and style

Outline

Leadership styles
How to reach to vision
Beliefs and values
Mastering your thoughts
Vision and mission for a team
Team motivation
Preparing for a crisis
Developing commitment
Gaining Rapport
Outcome Thinking
Active listening for understanding
Influencing Framework
Influencing Strategy
Communicating for leadership
Supportive Feedback and active listening
Adapting to change
Truths and misconceptions
Understanding the transition process
Coping with uncertainty
Moving forward
Problem solving and conflict mitigation

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Leadership and Communication Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 21:45:39 +04

Objective

Communicate ideas clearly, powerfully, and intentionally to inspire and lead others to create vision, shape culture and achieve organizational goals.
Develop strong interactive communication skills to strengthen relationships across teams, departments and levels.
Develop communication strategies for team building to effectively collaborate for better problem solving and decision making.
Transform destructive conflict into constructive conflict while building trust in the organization and creating a productive working environment.
Recognize cultural differences within and across organizations and use best communication practices to enhance understanding and good will.
Plan, introduce, and implement a successful change with employee support in today's complex business environment.
Build, manage, and lead virtual teams at a distance while implementing strategies to maximize collaboration and productivity.
Use powerful writing skills to compose effective messages that produce desired results in various business contexts.

Outline

Set clear communication objectives
Communication challenges in business leadership
Establish clear understanding of roles
Communicating to lead
Cultural diversities on body language
The Perception Divide - why it makes positive outcomes difficult for you
The Communication Process
Living the Vision
Choice and Control
Emotional Intelligence
Developing Trust
Gaining Rapport
Outcome Thinking
Active listening for understanding
Influencing Framework
Influencing Strategy
Challenging Situations Understanding and Managing Conflict
Communicating Exercise-Real Plays
Facilitating Team Communications
The "YOU" approach in practice
Delivering attractive speech
'What happens next?' - compelling others to listen
What gesture is appropriate
Controlling emotional responses
Working with Others Confidently
Sandwich Type Feedback

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Business Continuity Management - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 21:34:54 +04

Objective

Explain the approach for establishing an operational Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned to the UAE NCEMA , Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) 2013 and ISO Social Security
Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) requirements
Identify components and best practices of a successful BCM Program, specifically its policy, strategy and supporting tools
Understand the components for an effective Business Impact Analysis (BIA) that is able to meet strategic, tactical and operational
requirements of an organization
Develop a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and delivery of a Business Continuity (BC) exercise
Develop requirements for an auditable (BCMS) to comply with UAE NCEMA

OutlineBusiness Continuity Management (BCM) and Organizational Resilience

How does Business Continuity provide value to an organization?
Definition and ingredients of organizational resilience

Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) 2013
BCM Program, Policy, Strategy and Tools

Implementing a BCM program, and its leadership
The BC Policy requirements
The BC strategy - how and depth?
Contingency and standby
Understanding stakeholders
Legislations, regulations and standards

Embedding Business Continuity

Training needs analysis, skills and competency framework
Why do we need a Competency Framework?
Developing a Competency Framework

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Types of BIA: strategic, tactical, operational
Implementation methods for BIA and Risk Assessment (RA)

Developing and implementing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Ownership and plan structure
Roles and responsibilities of BC Champion and Team Leaders

Delivering a Business Continuity Exercise

Types of testing/exercising
Key components for delivery of an auditable exercise

Maintenance of the BCMS

What is the function of an audit?
BCM Steering Committee and Terms of Reference (ToR's)
Overriding management review and continuous improvement

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Advanced Strategic Planning Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 21:22:43 +04

Objective

Mission Vision and Objectives of an organization
SOWT analysis with in-depth study of all components
Comparing SOWT with other tools ( PEST)
Perception and the Sub-conscious level thinking
Values and beliefs
Types of strategies and their use
Preparing action plans for implementation of strategic plan
Implementing and monitoring strategic plans

Outline

The sub-conscious level thinking and its impact on human character
Beliefs and values
Vision and mission
Define yourself
Emotional Intelligence and its relation to strategic thinking
What is an organization?
Why strategic planning
Vision and Mission Statement
SOWT analysis and its comparison with other analysis tools
Practical work on SOWT analysis
How SOWT can help is setting strategies and goals
Types of strategies and their use
Strategy statement
Introduction to different strategic planning tools: Porter's Competitive Forces, Moore' Public Value Strategic Triangle, MacMillan's Matrix, and Kaplan's Balanced Scorecard
Setting strategic goals
Strategic objectives
Competitive and functional strategies
How should a strategic planning document look like?
Strategic action planning exercise
How should an action plan be for implementation of strategic plan
Monitoring strategic management
Using results for motivation of your team

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Project Management and Control - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:52:51 +04

Objective

Skill and confidence to use a practical project planning technique
Ability to determine if a project can truly be delivered on time and in budget
An understanding of how to discover the risks necessary to meet a constrained delivery date
Confidence to communicate project "trade-offs" clearly and set attainable goals with clients, managers, and team members
Knowledge of how to record actual project progress and then use the project baseline to spot and manage variance
Ability to "frame" your questions when analyzing the project plan to spot hidden variances

Outline

Project and Portfolio Management

Portfolio, program, and project management overview
Planning and control using appropriate life cycle
Managing matrix resources
The role of the project manager and skills required
A framework for planning and control

Project Initiation and Planning

Planning and control starts with the project charter
Exercise: Rank project using constraints flexibility assessment
Roles and responsibility
Exercise: Develop a RASCI chart

Organizing and Conducting

Define the project scope
Design the work breakdown structure
Identify project activities

Estimating Activity Duration

Estimating techniques
Reserve management
Balance effort/duration and allocation

Constructing and Analyzing the Project Network

Scheduling techniques
Milestones and Gantt charts
Network diagrams

Constructing and Analyzing / Resource Leveling

Applying accelerating techniques
Resource scheduling and availability conflict management techniques
Exercise: Resolve an over allocation problem using the least risk option

Monitor and Control Progress

Measuring and reporting progress (project governance)
Establishing a project dashboard
Exercise: Design a dashboard report
Earned value for tracking and forecasting time/cost
Closing Exercise: How techniques learned can be applied upon return to the workplace

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:39:59 +04

Objective

Develop a deeper understanding of the characteristics of effective M&E and M&E systems
Review approaches to planning for M&E, including Theory of Change, and explore some of the challenges
Select and use appropriate data collection methods and tools effectively
Explore debates around newer qualitative and participatory approaches
Consider principles and steps in data analysis and the issue of quality of evidence
Explore ways to address issues around impact assessment and the M&E of outcomes and impact
Consider the Managers' role in bringing out M&E within their projects, programs and organizations

Outline

Understanding influences on monitoring and evaluation strategy
A consideration of internal and external influences which drive the project definition and the approach taken towards monitoring
and evaluation projects.

Developing a Business Case to support monitoring and evaluation
An in depth consideration as to what should be included in a business case to get approval for monitoring and evaluation projects.
Financial and non-financial elements are considered. Since many of the benefits identified may be intangible, consideration is given as to how this can be effectively presented in a manner that is appealing to the Project Sponsor.

Developing a stakeholder management and communication strategy
This session addresses the challenge of understanding and managing the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Consideration is given to methods of identifying and analyzing the stakeholders before determining the most appropriate way of managing and communicating with them throughout the monitoring and evaluation lifecycle.

Effective requirements gathering for monitoring and evaluation
A consideration of the various techniques available to elicit requirements together with the attributes of a good requirement. Further consideration will be given as to how to manage requirements and ensure requirements are traceable.

Determining Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators
An evaluation as to what is meant by Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators, how these relate to organization and local objectives and how to ensure a balanced range of measures is achieved.

Modelling the current and future state
In order to effectively define and communicate the change that will be delivered, a range of models will be considered that help to
define the current situation and how this will be improved through the monitoring and evaluation project.

Scope and change management
It is vital that the scope of the project is fully understood and that change is managed so as to avoid this causing a monitoring and
evaluation project to fail. This session considers scope management techniques available to the practitioner, common causes of
change and a stable change control process that can be used to manage requests for change.

Identifying and delivering sustainable impacts
Since the most effective projects are sustainable, consideration is given as to questions that must be asked to determine how sustainable an impact will be. A resource audit is used to look at local capacity and capability and to provide an indication of further support that may be required from the delivery organization.

Effectively leading a monitoring and evaluation project
Monitoring and evaluation projects require effective leadership. The fourth day starts with a consideration of the attributes of an
effective leader and leadership theories that can be applied in a practical way to improve project performance.

Managing a team through the monitoring and evaluation lifecycle
Monitoring and evaluation projects involve a range of people who enable the project to be successful. This session considers how to manage a team effectively, how to get the members to support the change that is being delivered and how to ensure the team is more skilled at the end of the project than at the commencement.

Creating a learning culture within monitoring and evaluation
Organizations and individuals must commit to learning from conception to closure. This session of the course promotes the benefits of continuous learning and development and methods that can be used to prove this contributes to project success.

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Supportive Supervision Techniques - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:23:47 +04

Objective

Recognize the needs to be effective at work
Explain the positive attitude and behavior that should be followed in the workplace
Assess their own effectiveness
Identify the skills needed to improve their own effectiveness
Choose appropriate forms of development
Set a plan for personal development

Outline

The control function of management
Types of employee control and development
Leading managers
Levels of control
Supervision to add effectiveness?
Why do managers need to be effective?
Shifting to a positive attitude and behavior.
Assessing your effectiveness.
Supervision as a coaching and mentoring tool
Choosing personal development methods.
Implementing a development plan
Evaluating the development plan

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Performance and Quality Improvement - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:16:29 +04

Objective

Biases of human performance
Defining quality
Ways to measure quality
Setting standards
Implementing quality based management
Total quality concept for development projects
Designing tools for quality measurement and improvement

Outline

Principles of human performance
Definition of quality
Applying quality in human performance
The sub-conscious level and its role in performance
Challenges in quality management
Relating work to vision!
Communicating about quality
Inspiring the purpose of Performance Quality Improvement
Defining standards
Set your own standards
Characteristics of a standard
Performance Assessment Tools
Assessment Methods
Tools for quality assessment and management
The proper use of KPIs
Action plans for quality management
Resources for quality management
Stakeholder involvement and communicating your quality management practice
Communicating During Performance Assessment
Ranking and scoring
Analysis of quality assessment data
Integrating total quality concept in human performance
Direct observation
Using secondary sources
Interview guides and checklist development
Finding Gaps
Cause and Effect - Detecting the route cause
Prioritizing interventions to fill performance gaps
Supportive Supervision to improve performance
Continuous performance quality control and management

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Motivational Methods and Techniques Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Kingdom,United Arab Emirates

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:07:24 +04

Objective

Understand employee engagement and motivation
Understand the components of employee engagement
Understand the drivers and enablers of employee engagement
Acquire skills to promote employee engagement
Human Resources development and its benefits

Outline

People are different and the most important asset of an organization
Specifying Job descriptions and Roles
Human behavior in workplace
The immense need of leadership roles in each employee
What is Motivation?
How to motivate people
People fears and concerns vs. interests and ambitions
The most used 360 degree assessment tools
Team equality and diversity
Ethics - Practical Toolkit
Relating performance and competency to rewards
Behavior assessment and profiling
Coaching and mentoring new leaders
Diversity Management
Employee Assistance Programs
Ergonomics: Safe Facilities in the Workplace
Employee involvement in strategic management
Performance evaluation
Behavioral and 360 appraisals
Interpersonal Skills
Retaining Employees

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Modern Behavioral Assessment Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:58:00 +04

Objective

Understand the importance of people as the organization's most important asset
Learn how an organization should manage its Human Resources
Confidently recruit the right person in the right position with the right package of benefits.
Workforce planning
Use the most effective recruitment options and modern tools
Understand appropriate reward philosophy and strategy
Benefits and how to maximize their effectiveness

Outline

People are different and the most important asset of an organization
Specifying Job descriptions and Roles
Human behavior in workplace
The immense need of leadership roles in each employee
What is Motivation?
How to motivate people
People fears and concerns vs. interests and ambitions
The most used 360 assessment tools
Team equality and diversity
Ethics - Practical Toolkit
Relating performance and competency to rewards
Behavior assessment and profiling
Coaching and mentoring new leaders
Diversity Management
Employee Assistance Programs
Ergonomics: Safe Facilities in the Workplace
Employee involvement in strategic management
Performance evaluation
Behavioral and 360 degree appraisals
Interpersonal Skills
Retaining Employees

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Managing Difficult People - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:44:21 +04

Objective

Understanding difference in People
Understanding human behavioral patterns and persona
Understanding why people become difficult to deal with
Avoiding Manipulations of difficult people
Developing confidence in dealing with a number of different types of people
Applying conflict resolution techniques
Using words that de-escalate and give criticism effectively
Applying assertive behavior and see instant results

Outline

Human behavior and comprehension
Communication challenges with different people
Establish clear understanding
Who can be labeled as difficult people
Cultural diversities affecting comprehension and reaction
The Perception Divide - why it makes positive outcomes difficult for you
The Communication Process
Barriers to communication
Choice and Control
Emotional Intelligence
What are the causes of difficult behavior?
Developing Trust
Gaining Rapport
What is challenging behavior.
Outcome Thinking
Listening for understanding
Questioning for Specifics
Influencing Framework
Strategies for responding to different behavior styles.
Appreciating the impact of the different styles of behavior on each other

Cost: 3195 USD

Duration: 3 Days

Effective HRM for non-HR, Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:32:27 +04

Objectives

Recruitment - position review, advertising; interviewing skills; selection techniques
Retention - induction, orientation, development, rewards & recognition
Performance Management - setting expectations, key accountabilities
Training and coaching for performance and provision of effective feedback
Outline of the legal requirements that HRM practices

Outline

Day 1

Typical management functions and responsibilities
Relationship between HR and the line managers
Working with the HR manager as a business partner
HR outsourcing as an option

Day 2

Integrated HR strategies
Input to Human Resource Planning
Training and talent management
Succession planning

Day 3

Workforce Planning, Job descriptions and person specifications
Compensation and benefits
Recruitment and selection
Behavioral interviewing
Employment contracts

Day 4

Effective 360 degree Performance Appraisals
Practical work on modern appraisal tools
Building engagement, motivation and loyalty
Managing absence effectively

Day 5

Team Development and Coaching
Showing added value in training activities
Identifying and developing a successor

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days

Advanced Human Resource Management Workshop - Convertas , Dubai,Malaysia,Turkey,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom

Mon, 29 May 2017 19:17:01 +04

Objectives

Understand the importance of people as the organization's most important asset
Learn how an organization should manage its Human Resources
Confidently recruit the right person in the right position with the right package of benefits.
Workforce planning
Use the most effective recruitment options and modern tools
Understand appropriate reward philosophy and strategy
Benefits and how to maximize their effectivenes

Outline

Importance of people as assets of an organization
Workforce planning
Specifying Jobs and Roles
Recruiting
Outsourcing and distance employment
Job grades, steps and salary scales
Benefits and compensation
Career development
Leadership Development
Team equality and diversity
Human resources change management strategies
Training and Development
Personnel Polices and Records
Employment policies
Ethics - Practical Toolkit
Relating performance and competency to rewards
Diversity Management
Employee Assistance Programs
Ergonomics: Safe Facilities in the Workplace
Personal Wellness
Managing promotions and regular employee engagement
Performance evaluation
Behavioral and 360 degree appraisals
Interpersonal Skills
Retaining Employees
Global Good practices

Cost: 3995 USD

Duration: 5 Days