General Courses

The Online Visio Training course is a one-day intensive program aimed at new users of Microsoft Visio 2016 Professional and those seeking a refresher. Participants will learn to design and manage basic diagrams, workflow, and flowcharts. By the end of the course, delegates will be able to navigate the Visio interface, create basic documents, work with shapes and text, modify diagrams, create process diagrams, and represent organizational hierarchies. The course covers topics such as working with stencils and shapes, controlling shapes, modifying diagrams and pages, creating flowcharts and process diagrams, custom stencils and masters, and printing diagrams.

This online Construction Project Management Training Course focuses on applying principles, methods, and techniques to efficiently manage construction projects. The course, based on the Chartered Institute of Buildings (CIOB) framework, covers project inception to handover, incorporating modern technologies like Building Information Modelling and Sustainability. Suitable for those in site or project management, quantity surveying, and related fields, the program includes lectures on project phases, feasibility, strategy, design, construction, testing, and completion. Led by experienced professionals, the 2-day course aims to enhance skills in managing resources, risks, and project delivery.

The Online Asta Powerproject Training course focuses on resource and cost management in Powerproject. The one-day course is designed for individuals interested in labor loading a program and working with costs and cash flow. Topics covered include creating costs and resources, allocating costs and resources to tasks, creating cash flow histograms, understanding resource modeling, and using baselines for cost comparison.

The Modern Project Management Course is designed for program managers, project managers, and team members seeking to enhance their project management skills. The course covers basic principles of project management, project success factors, stakeholder management, communication, planning, and risk management. Topics include project portfolio management, project life cycle, and organisational influence. The course, led by experienced instructor Rüdiger Geist, includes live presentations, exercises, and feedback sessions to build participants' confidence. Customer feedback highlights the course's practicality and customization.

The Cost Reduction Training course focuses on implementing practical strategies in procurement and supply chain management to reduce costs while maintaining quality and productivity. Participants will learn to identify cost-saving opportunities, develop cost reduction initiatives, and work with the supply chain to achieve maximum value at minimum cost. The course covers topics such as process optimization, managing contracts, spend analysis, inventory management, and tools and techniques for cost reduction. Targeted at professionals in procurement, sourcing, contract management, and related fields.

The Cost Reduction Training workshop focuses on implementing practical strategies in procurement to reduce costs while maintaining quality, supplier relationships, and productivity in the Upstream business sector. Participants will learn innovative approaches to maximize value and identify cost-saving opportunities. The course covers topics such as process optimization, managing contracts, spend analysis, inventory management, and tools for cost reduction. Targeted at professionals in procurement, supply chain, project management, and finance within the oil and gas industry, the 2-day training aims to develop and implement cost reduction initiatives effectively.

The Project Management Training course aims to teach delegates how to effectively plan, deliver, and manage projects. Participants will learn the principles of good project management, complete necessary project documentation, and work as a team to achieve project success. The interactive course covers a 4-stage approach to project management, including initiation, planning, execution/control, and project closure. Delegates will work in groups with a designated Project Manager and have the opportunity to choose projects to work on.

The Risk Management Training course focuses on equipping project sponsors and team members in the construction industry with the necessary skills to identify and manage risks effectively. It emphasizes the importance of understanding risk exposure and ownership to make informed decisions, contributing to successful project outcomes. The course covers topics such as risk management processes, common construction risks, and integrating risk management into supply chains. Dr. Robert Chapman, an experienced risk management consultant, leads the training. The course is designed for individuals involved in project management, quantity surveying, and procurement.