Friday, December 28, 2007

PRINCE2 TM Certification

PRINCE2TM
Foundation & Practitioner Course

Bangalore: Jan 7 - 11, 2008 | Mumbai: Jan 14 - 18, 2008 | Delhi: Jan 21 - 25, 2008

Earn 35 PDUs

Why PRINCE2TM?

By undergoing the certification process and achieving a PRINCE2TM qualification you will have demonstrated your knowledge of the PRINCE2TM method to a recognised examined standard. This is important as many employers now wish to recruit candidates with specific skills in PRINCE2TM and are aware of the PRINCE2TM qualifications and what they mean in terms of PRINCE2TM competency.

Opportunities post PRINCE2TM

For individual project managers certification is becoming increasingly recognised as not just a nice to have but essential to demonstrate skills to prospective employers. In November 2005 a search on three major job websites revealed over 1,600 opportunities that specifically mentioned requirement for PRINCE2TM.

For existing project managers PRINCE2TM certification provides a means to formalise knowledge and to adopt an approach based on industry best practice. PRINCE2TM does not intend to replace activities you currently undertake but instead provides a structure for thinking about what aspects of current practice could be improved.

For those looking to make a move into project management, PRINCE2TM provides an excellent place to start. Through its process led approach, PRINCE2TM specifies the steps necessary to successfully run a project. Alongside PRINCE2TM defines the role and responsibility of each member of the project team and describes techniques to support the planning and running of a project. This all contributes to give those, new to managing projects, a comprehensive understanding of the role.

Why are organisations choosing PRINCE2TM to manage their projects?

More and more organisations are adopting PRINCE2TM to manage their projects. There are a number of reasons why this is happening:

Increasingly organisations recognise the importance of consistency in management of projects. PRINCE2TM as an open standard provides a common set of terminology to allow discussion of projects in a uniform way.

Rather than developing an expensive and time consuming in-house method. Organisations can adopt PRINCE2TM quickly and easily. PRINCE2TM can be easily customised and further developed as necessary.
PRINCE2TM provides the benefit of historical experience on numerous projects in all manners of industries.

By adopting PRINCE2TM, organisations ensure that their project teams are all communicating in a common language, thereby reduce confusion and misunderstandings. Individuals new to a project or organisations can get involved straight away and make an immediate contribution as they know the processes and steps that the project will follow.

Target Audience

The course is suitable for any organisation from any industry or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its projects, including: Project/ Programme Managers, Project Support, Team Members from any discipline.The PRINCE2TM method is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project. It offers an excellent management foundation for any member of staff; no prior Project Management knowledge is necessary. "PRINCE2TM ensures the delivery of our accountabilities; its structured approach meets or exceeds customer requirements and business demands", Pam Trott, Project Development Manager, Cable & Wireless.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

APICS certifications

APICS offers three certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Certified Supply Chain Professional, and Certified in Integrated Resource Management.

APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries.

Certified Supply Chain Professional
APICS has created a new industry certification—the Certified Supply Chain Professional designation—to meet the rapidly changing educational needs in the field of supply chain management.

Is APICS CSCP Right for You?

Earning an APICS certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, APICS certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.

Especially in today’s growing and changing supply chain management field, to maintain your competitive edge, you must continuously increase your knowledge, skills, and expertise. Stay competitive with the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification.


What is the APICS CSCP?

The APICS CSCP brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization’s walls—you become the global expert.

From manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations. Customer expectations are high—with the APICS CSCP, you can ensure that your company not only meets, but exceeds them.

What Do These People Have In Common?

Nick Testa, CFPIM, CIRM
Nick changed his career path from engineering to a management focus, establishing himself in the manufacturing community. As a vice president of operations, he increased company output by 50 percent. He has now started his own company, Acuity Consulting Inc. managing a staff of 10.


Mike Moody, CPIM, CSCP
Mike joined a Fortune 500 company and was promoted to purchasing manager. He later became director of materials and successfully reduced inventory, maintaining inventory accuracy. He initiated a formal cycle counting program at five plants, reducing the total days on hand from near 40 to the low 30s and still decreasing.


Maryanne Ross, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Maryanne tripled her income due to APICS knowledge and networking opportunities. She changed her career path from material handling to a series of more advanced positions. She currently owns her own business.