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Agile Project Management PM100AGILE - A Practical Methodology For Industry OVERVIEW This training course provides an essential introduction to Agile methodologies, focusing on principles, frameworks, and practical applications. Participants will comprehensively understand Agile values, principles, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Through interactive sessions, they will learn how to implement Agile practices effectively, navigate project management paradigms, and optimize team performance. TARGET AUDIENCE Project managers, team leaders, product owners, business analysts, software developers, and anyone involved in the planning, execution, or management of projects. Additionally, professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of Agile methodologies and those considering adopting Agile practices in their projects would benefit greatly from attending this course. Whether they are new to Agile or seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools to implement Agile practices and optimize team performance effectively. TRAINING CONTENT Topics include: - Understanding the Agile Manifesto - Comparing Agile with Waterfall - Exploring Lean Principles in Agile - Mastering Scrum roles and ceremonies - Measuring progress with performance metrics - Mitigating risks - Identifying Scrum anti-patterns COURSE PRE-REQUISITES Prior knowledge of project management concepts or experience working on projects in any capacity would be an advantage. DURATION 4 half days

Agile Project Management PM100AGILE - A Practical Methodology For Industry OVERVIEW This training course provides an essential introduction to Agile methodologies, focusing on principles, frameworks, and practical applications. Participants will comprehensively understand Agile values, principles, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Through interactive sessions, they will learn how to implement Agile practices effectively, navigate project management paradigms, and optimize team performance. TARGET AUDIENCE Project managers, team leaders, product owners, business analysts, software developers, and anyone involved in the planning, execution, or management of projects. Additionally, professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of Agile methodologies and those considering adopting Agile practices in their projects would benefit greatly from attending this course. Whether they are new to Agile or seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools to implement Agile practices and optimize team performance effectively. TRAINING CONTENT Topics include: - Understanding the Agile Manifesto - Comparing Agile with Waterfall - Exploring Lean Principles in Agile - Mastering Scrum roles and ceremonies - Measuring progress with performance metrics - Mitigating risks - Identifying Scrum anti-patterns COURSE PRE-REQUISITES Prior knowledge of project management concepts or experience working on projects in any capacity would be an advantage. DURATION 4 half days

IATF 16949:2016 for Practitioners OVERVIEW Your organisation is preparing for certification to the new IATF 16949:2016 and must deal with the actual implementation of the new requirements. During this training, you will be introduced to the requirements of both the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 latest standards and receive specific guidance on how to interpret the requirements and on what has to be done to transition these requirements into your organisation’s QMS. This training will help define the step-by-step approach needing to be followed. TARGET AUDIENCE Automotive supplier personnel involved in planning, roll-out and management of the IATF 16949 certification in their organisation. TRAINING CONTENT - ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 requirements overview. - Guidance for implementation within the organisation, with focus on existing requirements needing review and new requirements needing implementation. - Practical tools to guide you through your transition. - Insights into IATF 16949 certification procedures. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL (not included in course pricing) - QM System Standard IATF 16949:2016 - QM System Standard ISO 9001:2015 DURATION 4 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

Manufacturing Excellence (Lean) MFG100LEAN OVERVIEW Manufacturing excellence (Lean manufacturing) is a systematic method for eliminating waste within a manufacturing system. Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, the "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for. Essentially, lean is centred on making obvious what adds value by reducing everything else. Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy derived primarily from the Toyota Production System (TPS). OBJECTIVE This training will introduce the Lean tools and methods for top and middle managers, technicians, and company staff and will be the basis for your company production system assessment. Further to the evaluation, you will be able to define the company’s priorities for tool implementation. TOPICS Introduction: - Manufacturing excellence overview: definitions and history - Continuous improvement vs. innovation - Manufacturing excellence/ Lean principles - QCDS/QCDSM – Including KPIs, Targets, on-time action planning, etc. Basic Techniques: - Team working - 5S & Visual Management - Standardization - Added value versus losses, The 3M: Muda, Mura, Muri - The 3G: Gemba – Gembutsu – Genjitsu - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - Overall Equipment Effectiveness - OEE - Equipment changeover (CHO) - SMED projects Advanced Techniques: - Continuous flow (Just in time -JIT) and the Kanban method - Continuous improvement methods: Employee suggestion system and Workshops - Cycle time, Lead time, line balancing - Value Stream Mapping (VSM) DURATION 5 half-days TARGET GROUP Personnel from different company departments: quality, maintenance, product/process engineering, production, continuous improvement, and acquisitions. CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

Manufacturing Excellence (Lean) MFG100LEAN OVERVIEW Manufacturing excellence (Lean manufacturing) is a systematic method for eliminating waste within a manufacturing system. Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, the "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for. Essentially, lean is centred on making obvious what adds value by reducing everything else. Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy derived primarily from the Toyota Production System (TPS). OBJECTIVE This training will introduce the Lean tools and methods for top and middle managers, technicians, and company staff and will be the basis for your company production system assessment. Further to the evaluation, you will be able to define the company’s priorities for tool implementation. TOPICS Introduction: - Manufacturing excellence overview: definitions and history - Continuous improvement vs. innovation - Manufacturing excellence/ Lean principles - QCDS/QCDSM – Including KPIs, Targets, on-time action planning, etc. Basic Techniques: - Team working - 5S & Visual Management - Standardization - Added value versus losses, The 3M: Muda, Mura, Muri - The 3G: Gemba – Gembutsu – Genjitsu - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) - Overall Equipment Effectiveness - OEE - Equipment changeover (CHO) - SMED projects Advanced Techniques: - Continuous flow (Just in time -JIT) and the Kanban method - Continuous improvement methods: Employee suggestion system and Workshops - Cycle time, Lead time, line balancing - Value Stream Mapping (VSM) DURATION 5 half-days TARGET GROUP Personnel from different company departments: quality, maintenance, product/process engineering, production, continuous improvement, and acquisitions. CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 14001:2015 Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO45001P OVERVIEW ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It provides a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better, safer working conditions. This standard helps organizations proactively enhance their health and safety performance by identifying and controlling potential hazards, reducing accidents, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Implementing ISO 45001 demonstrates a company's commitment to protecting its workforce and can lead to improved organizational resilience and productivity. TARGET AUDIENCE Managers, Supervisors, and anyone involved in ensuring the safety of employees within an organization TRAINING CONTENT - The history and purpose of ISO 45001:2018 - The structure and benefits of ISO 45001:2018 - The verbs used in ISO 45001:2018 - Clauses 1 - 10 of ISO 45001:2018 COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None DURATION 4 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 14001:2015 Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO45001P OVERVIEW ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It provides a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better, safer working conditions. This standard helps organizations proactively enhance their health and safety performance by identifying and controlling potential hazards, reducing accidents, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Implementing ISO 45001 demonstrates a company's commitment to protecting its workforce and can lead to improved organizational resilience and productivity. TARGET AUDIENCE Managers, Supervisors, and anyone involved in ensuring the safety of employees within an organization TRAINING CONTENT - The history and purpose of ISO 45001:2018 - The structure and benefits of ISO 45001:2018 - The verbs used in ISO 45001:2018 - Clauses 1 - 10 of ISO 45001:2018 COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None DURATION 4 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System ISO27001P OVERVIEW Information security is critically important to your company and all interested parties. This course explains the ISO 27001 standard and its requirements, allowing you to effectively manage your information security management system (ISMS) considering the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. TARGET AUDIENCE - Management - Management representatives (ISO 27001) - IT Managers - System managers - Information security officers TRAINING CONTENT - Understanding the requirements of an ISMS - Benefits of an ISMS - Identify key concepts and principals - Manage risk and drive continual improvement - Evaluate how to apply concepts and principles for ISO 9001 to existing processes - Understanding all clauses within the standard COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None DURATION 5 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System ISO27001P OVERVIEW Information security is critically important to your company and all interested parties. This course explains the ISO 27001 standard and its requirements, allowing you to effectively manage your information security management system (ISMS) considering the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. TARGET AUDIENCE - Management - Management representatives (ISO 27001) - IT Managers - System managers - Information security officers TRAINING CONTENT - Understanding the requirements of an ISMS - Benefits of an ISMS - Identify key concepts and principals - Manage risk and drive continual improvement - Evaluate how to apply concepts and principles for ISO 9001 to existing processes - Understanding all clauses within the standard COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None DURATION 5 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management System ISO27001P OVERVIEW Information security is critically important to your company and all interested parties. This course explains the ISO 27001 standard and its requirements, allowing you to effectively manage your information security management system (ISMS) considering the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. TARGET AUDIENCE - Management - Management representatives (ISO 27001) - IT Managers - System managers - Information security officers TRAINING CONTENT - Understanding the requirements of an ISMS - Benefits of an ISMS - Identify key concepts and principals - Manage risk and drive continual improvement - Evaluate how to apply concepts and principles for ISO 9001 to existing processes - Understanding all clauses within the standard COURSE PRE-REQUISITES None DURATION 5 half days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems Workshop & Qualification OVERVIEW The ISO 19011:2018 document guides auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, and guidance on evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams. It applies to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or to manage an audit programme. We unpack the ISO standard in its finest details and share practical experience with course participants throughout this course. Apart from the theoretical facilitation of this standard, this course includes expert reflection on how the theory is applied in practice, auditor psychology techniques to enhance the capability of the participants taking this course, and so much more. Even though this course applies the theoretical requirements to the automotive industry, the content of this course is sufficient to certify the participant for effective auditing of any relevant management standard. Remember, ISO 19011 focuses on “how” to audit a management standard, whilst the management standard itself is the “target” of what is to be audited. TARGET AUDIENCE ISO Coordinators, Area Managers, Consultants, Internal Auditors, and College Students in Management, Engineering and other Administrative and Technical Disciplines. CONTENT Module 1: Principles of Auditing Module 2: Managing an Audit Programme Module 3: Conducting an Audit Module 4: Competence and Evaluation of Auditors PREREQUISITES - Technical and/or business education - Experience in automotive quality management, especially in handling complaints and regress - Education and experience in assessing technical product and process risks CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. DURATION 5 half-days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates

ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems Workshop & Qualification OVERVIEW The ISO 19011:2018 document guides auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, and guidance on evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams. It applies to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or to manage an audit programme. We unpack the ISO standard in its finest details and share practical experience with course participants throughout this course. Apart from the theoretical facilitation of this standard, this course includes expert reflection on how the theory is applied in practice, auditor psychology techniques to enhance the capability of the participants taking this course, and so much more. Even though this course applies the theoretical requirements to the automotive industry, the content of this course is sufficient to certify the participant for effective auditing of any relevant management standard. Remember, ISO 19011 focuses on “how” to audit a management standard, whilst the management standard itself is the “target” of what is to be audited. TARGET AUDIENCE ISO Coordinators, Area Managers, Consultants, Internal Auditors, and College Students in Management, Engineering and other Administrative and Technical Disciplines. CONTENT Module 1: Principles of Auditing Module 2: Managing an Audit Programme Module 3: Conducting an Audit Module 4: Competence and Evaluation of Auditors PREREQUISITES - Technical and/or business education - Experience in automotive quality management, especially in handling complaints and regress - Education and experience in assessing technical product and process risks CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. DURATION 5 half-days CLASS SIZE Up to 16 delegates