Training
The Center for Executive & Professional Education (CEPE) provides a wide range of training services to meet individuals' and organizations' educational and professional needs.
These include language proficiency courses, professional programs such as Office Administration, Customer Service, Finance, Human Resources, Soft Skills, and Marketing, and engineering courses covering Civil, Computer, Electricity/Electronics, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering.
CEPE's training programs equip participants with industry-relevant skills and knowledge to help them succeed in their chosen careers.
General Education Program
The English language courses are designed to develop all aspects of your language skills. Student assessment is continuous throughout the course, in addition to consulting, advising and grading, which provide a more complete evaluation of the learning process.
There are five levels: beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, and advanced. Each level consists of three parts.
The course is for a duration of 24 hours.
Course Content
Reading:
- Read for main points and specific information.
- Answer comprehension questions on a text.
- Make inferences from written texts.
- Identify different text types (narratives, news reports, informational text, etc.).
- Use text types as models for different types of writing.
Writing:
- Write emails, descriptions and narratives.
- Write for work purposes.
- Give opinions in writing.
- Write in paragraphs.
- Use several types of linking words in writing.
Listening:
- Listen for main idea and specific information.
- Use listening as a basis for discussion and extension.
- Listen in order to match or to complete sentences.
- Answer questions based on listening texts.
- Listen and reconstruct a story.
Speaking:
- Talk about a variety of familiar topics.
- Describe people and places in detail.
- Give advice and make suggestions.
- Give opinions and suggest solutions to problems.
- Make arrangements over the phone.
The Business English training program aims to develop the language skills needed in a professional work environment, covering the core skills of grammar, writing, speaking, and listening. The course includes a comprehensive syllabus, interactive multimedia materials, expert tips and advice. Student assessment is continuous throughout the course, in addition to consulting, advising and grading, which provide a more complete evaluation of the learning process.
The course is for a duration of 24 hours.
Course Content
Reading:
- Read contemporary articles for meaning and specific information.
- Read articles and reports and interpret writer鈥檚 viewpoint.
- Identify genre, register, tone and attitude in a written text.
- Use reading texts to find evidence to support written arguments.
- Write accurately for a variety of purposes and contexts.
Writing:
- Write clear, detailed text on a wide variety of subjects.
- Write essays or reports using researched evidence to support their points.
- Write different forms of communication to deliver an accurate message.
- Write to convey information in a clear and structured manner.
- Use a variety of genres to convey opinion and reasons.
Listening:
- Understand extended speech on a wide variety of topics.
- Interpret indications of tone and register.
- Interpret opinions expressed in listening texts.
- Use a wide variety of listening tasks as a basis for extended discussion.
- Follow extended lines of argument on familiar topics.
Speaking:
- Interact with native speakers.
- Take an active part in discussions on familiar topics.
- Present information and descriptions on a wide range of topics.
- Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving reasons.
- Use stress, rhythm and intonation to convey meaning.
- Explain the reasons for decisions they have made.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as a language of communication. The IELTS preparation course is designed to help people improve their performance in the IELTS exam, which is an internationally recognized qualification. This course assists the trainee in acquiring the required band for study (band 5).
The course is for a duration of 36 hours.
Course Content
Listening:
Extracting information from texts of varying lengths, such as university lectures, radio interviews, radio documentaries and conversations. Learning what information to look for and what to exclude
Reading:
Skimming and scanning for general or specific information (data, statistics, facts). Processing information from academic and authentic sources (magazines, journals, internet). Logical organization of information.
Writing:
Interpreting and comparing data. Describing tables, objects, graphs and processes. Stating and developing arguments and opinions. Problem solving. Presenting information logically, coherently and cohesively. Paragraph mapping. Sequencers and signaling devices. Proofreading and editing work as part of drafts.
Speaking:
Providing information in a formal interview context. Giving an extended talk on a given topic. Taking part in a formal discussion. Giving a formal presentation or report.
Grammar::
Language required for describing graphs and diagrams including comparatives and superlatives, and the passive voice. Develop vocabulary connected with the most common IELTS topics, such as the environment, science and technology, health, energy, education, transport, the arts, media, and urbanization.
The TOEFL tests measure core English skills using academic content similar to what is used in actual classroom tasks. This makes the tests an essential tool for study and job inquiries where English is the used language of communication. At the end of this course, the trainee will be able to take their TOEFL exam and achieve their target score.
The course is for a duration of 36 hours.
Reading:
- Recognize contextual clues.
- Summarize information.
- Identify factual information.
- Make inferences.
- Understand Western rhetorical patterns, meaning and purpose.
Listening:
- Basic comprehension.
- Pragmatic understanding.
- Connect information.
Speaking:
- Recognize rhetorical patterns in speech.
- Become comfortable with utilizing specific academic vocabulary and common idiomatic expressions.
- Verbally express opinions, values, and judgments.
- Express oneself clearly and confidently.
Writing:
- Utilize academic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in an effective manner.
- Develop academic essay styles (opinion, compare and contrast, descriptive).
The general Arabic courses are designed for students with limited knowledge in Arabic, to develop the necessary language skills in order to communicate with the local community in the United Arab Emirates.
The course is for a duration of 24 hours.
There are five levels:
Beginner I:
Students who wish to begin their study of Arabic. Intended for students with no prior knowledge or experience of the Arabic language, either spoken or written.
Beginner II:
Designed to enhance reading and speaking skills, and some grammar knowledge. Helps students to improve their vocabulary.
Intermediate I:
An introduction to the basic sources of the language. This program is designed to teach Arabic and provide insights into the literature, culture, history, and politics of this part of the world.
Intermediate II:
This course fosters the ability to engage in simple Arabic conversation on a range of everyday subjects. Builds upon the basic foundation. Proper pronunciation and listening skills continue to be emphasized. In addition further exposure to the culture, the course develops the understanding of the structure and the pattern of words and sentences.
Advanced I:
This course presents a survey of major concepts in Arabic language and culture, and develops students鈥 knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic: both colloquial spoken language and the written script.
Advanced II:
At this level, students will have reached an advanced stage in learning the basic skills of language. At this level syntactic, morphological, and spelling rules are improved. Students study the passive participle, adjectives, conjunctions, and many other aspects of Arabic grammar.
Professional Programs
Learning Outcomes:
- Identifying the key areas for development in this job role, increasing the contribution made to the company; laying the foundations; assessing your contribution.
- Managing your boss successfully; making relationships work; developing your network; communication and the importance of feedback.
- Increasing your contribution to the management team through basic group dynamics and team work.
- Developing personal management skills; setting objectives; prioritizing tasks; understanding time management; delegating successfully; problem solving.
- Organizing effective systems; travel; informal and formal meetings; minute taking.
- Effective communication; learning how to be assertive and stay in control; the telephone; dealing with difficult people; developing a personal action plan.
- How to acquire the interpersonal skills that will enable you to deal more effectively with others.
- Assertiveness 鈥 how it can be developed and used in a positive way.
- Dealing with conflict, anger and criticism in a cool manner, while projecting an image of self confidence and professionalism.
- How to take charge of situations and command attention without being forceful or intimidating.
- How to say 鈥榥o鈥 when necessary, and negotiate a solution.
- Successful two way communication, how listening skills and body language can affect a situation.
- How positive thinking and creating an overall mental picture can help diffuse stressful situations.
Course Content:
Secretarial Skills
- The role of the Executive Secretary/PA
- Time management Assertiveness training
- How to say 鈥渘o鈥 without becoming intimidating or aggressive
- Dealing with conflict
- Negotiating solutions
- Communication skills
- Body language
- Positive thinking
- Listening skills
- Dealing with difficult people and difficult situations
- Working for more than one person
- Technology in office Confidentiality
- Telecommunications 鈥 Effective telephone behavior
- Processing the mail
- Diary management
- Travel
- Meeting and conventions
- Management of records
- Tips of the trade
Organization skills:
- Organizational chart
- The office
- Physical environment
- Safety File security/filing systems
- Cleanliness Office furniture
- Purchases and payments
- Office supplies and equipment
- Company storeroom
- Inventory
- Repairs
- Machinery
- Banking
- Team work
- Time management
Business correspondence:
- The art of good letter writing
- Clearly defining objectives
- Terminology
- Being concise, accurate and grammatically correct
- Correct use of sentences and paragraphs
- Logical formats to include positive openings to effective endings
- Dictation techniques
- Writing reports and memos
- Sales letters and proposals
- Orders and acknowledgements
- Follow-up and revivers
- Invoices and credit settlements
- Different formats of quotations
- Letter of application
- Credit collection letters
- Complaint handling letters
- Responding to, and sending letters of complaint
- Creating circulars
- Common letters
- How to check, edit and proofread your own material
Secretarial Accounts:
- Principles and practices of basic accounting
- Financial statements analysis
- Profit and loss
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Banking
- Petty cash
- Maintaining excel sheet
Personality development:
- Assessing and understanding one's own personality
- Understanding fellow workers and developing a good interpersonal relationship
- Dealing with difficult people and difficult situations
- Confidentiality
- How to project an image of self-confidence and professionalism
- Self development for the future
Course Objectives:
- Explain the importance of a customer service culture in a competitive environment.
- Analyze basic behavioral patterns of different customer personalities and the best way to deal with them.
- Implement strategies for service recovery aimed at regaining customer loyalty.
- Define the process of managing a customer complaint system.
- Discuss and practice the techniques of effective communication skills with customers.
Course Content:
Customer Services:
- Introduction to Customer Service
- Service Dimensions
- Addressing Customer Needs
A Profile of Different Customer Personalities:
- Difficult People and Difficult Behavior
- Characteristics of Difficult People
- Suggested Responses
- 6 Personalities that Lead to Conflict and How to Deal with Them
Effective Communication with Customers:
- Definition of 鈥楥ommunication鈥
- Communication Goals
- Communication as a Critical Success Factor
- Communication with Customers
- Reading the Body Language of Customers
- Characteristics of a Good Listener
- Behaviors that Block Listening
- How to Be an Active Listener
Components of Quality Service
Service Quality:
- Service Quality Gaps
- The RATER Model
- What Customers Pay Attention to
- Dimensions of The RATER Model
- Flying Over Customer Expectations
- Establishing Service Quality Performance Standards
- Customer Complaint System
Definition of 鈥楥omplaint鈥:
- Types of Complainants
- Sources of Complaints
- Why Most Customers Won鈥檛 Complain
- Types of Complaints
- Handling Complaints: The P.E.P.S.I Model
Inspiring Staff:
- Principles of Inspiring People (A.E.P.A. Philosophy)
- Arousing Interest
- Engaging Them
- Practicing New Skills
- Applying to Real World
Customers Loyalty:
- Principles of Success
- Who Is a Loyal Customer
- Strategies to Keep Customers Loyal
- Reasons why Companies Lose Customers
- Keys to Delivering 鈥淓xceptional Service鈥
Attaining Customer Satisfaction through Quality Measures:
- Customer Service Excellence
Forecasting and Budgeting
Course Objectives:
- Learn the objectives and techniques of forecasting
- Understand the difference between cash flow and profit
- Prepare forecasts using different sources of information
- Understand the factors to consider when performing forecasts
- Learn the Dos and Don鈥檛s of forecasting
- Understand and prepare a cash flow forecast
- Understand the basics of capital expenditure forecasting
- Update forecasts for actual results and evaluate actual results against forecasts
- Learn how to monitor, report and make decisions based on forecasts
- Use forecasting as a performance measurement tool
- Prepare a forecast (comprehensive case study)
Course Content:
- Forecasting objectives
- Forecasting techniques
- Cash flow, profit, assets and liabilities
- The accounting process
- Preparing forecasts
- Cash flow forecasting
- Capital expenditure forecasting
- Monitoring, reporting and decision making
- Forecasting as a performance measure
- Comprehensive case study
Accounting for non-Accountant
Course Objectives::
- Define accounting and the accounting cycle.
- Identify the major rules and principles of accounting under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFR)
- List the key financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, changes in shareholders鈥 equity and cash flow statement) and their components.
- Account for financial statements鈥 adjustments at end of period.
Course Content:
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to financial accounting and its objectives (flow of basic accounting)
- Accounting assumptions, principles, elements, and standards.
- Basic definitions used in accounting system to different users.
- Cash and accrual basis of accounting.
- Budget vs. spend concept and types of commitments.
- The fundamental equation of accounting (Rules of debits and credits).
- Preparation and presentation of basic financial statements under IFRS/ IAS :
- Classified balance sheet / statement of financial position, content and objectives.
- Comprehensive income statement, content and objectives.
- Statement of cash flows, content and objectives.
- Case studies and exercises on most of the subjects covered above.
- Financial Analysis and financial ratios :
- Understanding financial analysis, uses, goals, and objectives.
- Basic techniques used in financial analysis: horizontal, vertical and ratios.
- Types of ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, activity, solvency, and cash flows analysis.
- Applying Altman鈥檚 Z- score to measure the financial health of entities.
- Case studies and exercises on most of the subjects covered.
Cash flow & Working Capital Management
Course Objectives:
- Understanding of the fundamentals of effective management of cash flow, including the optimization of the level of working capital.
- Develop practical experience of how to manage cash flow and optimize working capital to facilitate such delivery in real life business situations.
- Increase personal financial skill levels
- Develop confidence through understanding the major drivers of successful financial performance.
- Learn a number of technical skills, all of which lead to the ability to calculate the required figures and implement them into value adding business decisions
Course Content:
- Understanding Cash Flow Management
- Managing Short Term Finance Decisions
- Managing the Collection System
- Managing the Disbursement Systems
- Managing Corporate Liquidity
- Measuring and Managing Liquidity
- Managing the Short-Term Investment Portfolio
- Managing Short-Term Borrowing from Commercial Banks
- Managing Nonbank Sources of Short-Term Credit
- Managing Working Capital
- Managing Credit and Collections
- Managing Credit Policy and Accounts Receivable
- Managing Accounts Payable and Accruals
- Managing and Financing Inventories
- Managing and Forecasting Cash Flows
- Exploring Cash Flow Dynamics through the Financial Statements
- Projecting Cash Flow Decisions
Accounting and Finance Policies and Procedures
Course Objectives:
- Design and produce the Accounting and Finance Manual.
- Plan the required resources needed for the department.
- Establish authorities and duties in the department for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Achieve segregation of duties and internal controls in the department.
- Set comprehensive policies and procedures to streamline accounting operations.
- Acquire a reference explaining essential accounting assumptions and their application.
- Answer the questions: 鈥渨ho does what?鈥 and 鈥渉ow to do it?鈥 by formulating standard and reliable accounting processes.
Course Content:
- Designing the Accounting Manual
- Purpose of the Accounting Manual
- Authorities Assigned to Accounting Personnel
- Organization of the Accounting Manual
- Accounting Department Setup Planning
- Planning for Proper Reporting
- Planning for Human Resources versus Software 鈥 HRVSS
- Accounting Concepts and their Application
- Underlying Accounting Assumptions
- Accrual Basis of Accounting versus Cash Basis
- Going Concern Assumption
- System and Reliability of Measurement
- General Concepts of Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expense
- Accounting Procedures General
- Setting Chart of Accounts
- Accounting Structure
- Exchange Rate Differences
- Accounts and Cost Centers
- Prepaid and Accrual Concepts and Treatments
- Reporting
- Essential Budgeting Policies
- Financial Statements Issuance Steps
- Financial Analysis and Comparisons to Budget
HR Administration
- HR Administrator in Organization
- HR System
HR Administrators in Organization
Course Objectives
- List the core functions of HR systems and determine business requirements for their organization鈥檚 HR system.
- Develop HR reports using different types of graphs and templates.
- Identify legal documents required to collect and maintain for employees.
- Develop their organization鈥檚 employee handbook
Course Content:
- HR Information System
- Working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
- Functions and Features of HR Systems
- Determining Business Requirements
- Developing Assessment Criteria to be Used for Evaluating Different Systems
- Assessing and Evaluating Existing HR Systems
- Workshop: Live Demonstration and Practice Using an HRIS
- HR Measurements and Reporting
- Research Terms and Techniques
- Frequently Used HR Metrics
- Calculating HR Metrics
- Recruitment Metrics
- Retention Metrics
- Compensation/Benefits Metrics
- Training and Development Metrics
- Reporting Methods and Examples: Charts and Graphs
- Workshop: Developing HR Reports Using Bar Charts, Pie Charts and Line Charts
- Employee Documentation and Record Keeping
- Purpose and Objective of Record Keeping
- Employee Files: Legal Documents to Maintain
- Developing an Orientation Package: Documents to Provide to New Hires
- Policies, Procedures and Work Rules
- Developing an Organization鈥檚 Employee Handbook
- Purpose of Handbook
- Sections of the Handbook
- Process of Developing Handbook
HR System
Course Objectives:
- List the core functions of HR systems and determine business requirements for their organization鈥檚 HR system.
- Develop HR reports using different types of graphs and templates.
- Identify legal documents required to collect and maintain for employees.
- Develop their organization鈥檚 employee handbook
Course Content:
- HR Information System
- Working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS(
- Functions and Features of HR Systems
- Determining Business Requirements
- Developing Assessment Criteria to be Used for Evaluating Different Systems
- Assessing and Evaluating Existing HR Systems
- Workshop: Live Demonstration and Practice Using an HRIS
- HR Measurements and Reporting
- Research Terms and Techniques
- Frequently Used HR Metrics
- Calculating HR Metrics
- Recruitment Metrics
- Retention Metrics
- Compensation/Benefits Metrics
- Training and Development Metrics
- Reporting Methods and Examples: Charts and Graphs
- Workshop: Developing HR Reports Using Bar Charts, Pie Charts and Line Charts
- Employee Documentation and Record Keeping
- Purpose and Objective of Record Keeping
- Employee Files: Legal Documents to Maintain
- Developing an Orientation Package: Documents to Provide to New Hires
- Policies, Procedures and Work Rules
- Developing an Organization鈥檚 Employee Handbook
- Purpose of Handbook
- Sections of the Handbook
- Process of Developing Handbook
Interviewing Skills
Course Objectives:
- Identify the benefits of interviewing skills
- Establishing a plan for an interview and prepare an office for an interview.
- Handle an interview by developing an understanding of the various types of candidates.
- Identify the types of bias, the steps involved in evaluating a candidate, and several criteria for ranking candidates.
- Identify the follow-up tasks that should be performed after an interview.
- List the provisions outlined by EEO and identify appropriate and inappropriate questions, including those that are not permissible according to the law.
- Define disability, identify the questions that are prohibited by the ADA, hire prospective employees legally under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and use Form I-9.
Course Content:
- Fundamentals of interviews
- Planning and preparing
- Handling and conducting
- Evaluating and deciding
- Following up
- EEO guidelines
- Federal laws
HR Management
Course Objectives:
- Plain the main functions in Human Resources Management (HRM).
- Explain the new roles of modern Human Resources Management.
- Apply the functions of recruitment and selection and follow the main steps in attracting and hiring qualified candidates.
- List the different steps in the training and development cycle.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of Human Resources Management in designing and implementing a performance management system.
- Demonstrate understanding of a complete compensation management system
Course Content:
- Human Resources Management (HRM)
- Competency-Based Human Resources Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- Careers in Human Resources
Identifying Training Needs and Evaluating Training
Course Objectives:
- Use internationally recognized methods to identify training needs
- Analyze and sort the data obtained from a Training Needs Assessment (TNA)
- Write instructional learning objectives that are aligned with the results of the TNA
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training at various levels using proper data collection methods and instruments for each level of evaluation
- List ways to improve transfer of skills from training workshops to the workplace
- Calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for training programs by determining their financial costs and returns
Course Objectives:
- The general framework
- Reasons for identifying needs
- Present and future indicators of training needs
- Responsibilities
- The style inventory
- Identifying potential internal training resources and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Methods for identifying training needs (ITN)
- The four steps of needs assessment
- Questions to ask during each phase
- Data collection template
- Data gathering: the cornerstone for ITN
- Quantitative and qualitative methods
- From interviews to focus groups
- Comparison of primary data gathering methods
- Linking TNA with program design and program evaluation
- Evaluation at levels I and II
- Evaluation at level III: skill transfer from workshop to workplace
- Converting data to monetary value and calculating the return on investment (levels IV and V)
Train the Trainer
Course Objectives:
- Understand why and when training is necessary
- Accurately target training
- Identify specific training objectives and outcomes
- Prepare a training session or program
- Determine the best methods of delivering
- Design and develop interactive activities, resources and relevant assessment tools
- Deliver creative training presentations
Course Content:
- Identifying skills gaps
- Conducting skills audits
- Assessing skills
- Mapping current skill against audit results and future needs to target training
- Finding the best training for the purpose
- Resources
- Materials
- Learning preferences
- Designing and developing a session or program
- Delivering training
- Gaining and holding the learner鈥檚 attention
- Treating adults as adults
- Involving learners in the experience
- Sharing ideas
- Practice and feedback
- Identifying what the learner has learned
- Activities
- Assessment tools
- Assessment processes
- Follow up
- Reinforcement of correct learning
- Planning into action
- Applying new learning at work
Time Management
Course Objective:
- Articulate your goals.
- Analyze how you are currently allocating your most precious resources: energy and time.
- Identify elements of your personal work style that contribute to your effective use of time.
- Assemble a collection of time-management tools and strategies that you can use to take control of your time.
- Create an action plan for your time-management process and identify ways to evaluate and improve your efforts.
Course Content:
- Defining Goals
- Define Time Management
- Describe Your Dreams
- Identify Regrets
- Articulate Goals
- Analyzing Energy Allocation
- Identify How Energy Is Spent
- Analyze Tasks
- Analyze Time Usage
- Analyze Energy Flow
- Identifying Personal Style
- Review a Successful Day or Project
- Analyze Your Preferences
- Identify Personal Strengths
- Identify Personal Motivators
- Reduce Time Wasters
- Assembling the Toolbox
- Negotiate for Success
- Delegate Tasks
- Choose Tools that Work for You
- Creating an Action Plan
- Create the Action Plan
- Evaluate the Time-Management Process
Communication Skills
Course Objective:
- Interact with individuals who display a specific communication style and communicate using various verbal and nonverbal modes of communication.
- Identify the elements that influence first impressions.
- Use paraphrasing effectively and provide positive and constructive feedback in a business setting.
- Identify the types of ineffective supervisors and use different techniques to deal with them.
- Identify the guidelines for communicating with colleagues.
- Respond to customers鈥 complaints and identify a proper way to reject a vendor鈥檚 contract without rejecting the vendor.
- Determine the nature of an organization鈥檚 culture; use the cultural network to your advantage.
Course Content:
- Communication styles and methods
- Communication styles
- Identifying primary communication styles
- Identifying secondary communication styles
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Using verbal communication
- Using nonverbal methods
- First impression and building rapport
- The importance of first impressions
- Identifying elements of a first impression
- Communicating to build rapport
- Building rapport
- Establishing credibility
- Building positive relationships
- Asking questions
- Building relationships through feedback
- The importance of providing feedback
- Using paraphrasing
- Providing feedback
- Providing positive feedback
- Providing constructive feedback
- Supervisors
- Understanding supervisor styles
- Handling ineffective supervisors
- Promoting an idea
- Handling human resource issues
- Negotiating a raise
- Handling resignation
- Colleagues and subordinates
- Communicating with colleagues
- Responding to a colleague鈥檚 idea
- Communicating with subordinates
- Refusing a subordinate鈥檚 request
- Handling dismissal
- Customers and vendors
- Communicating with customers
- Responding to complaints
- Communicating with vendors
- Rejecting a vendor鈥檚 proposal
- Complaining to a vendor
- Organizational culture
- Understanding organizational cultures
- Adjusting to the culture
- Discussing elements of organizational culture
- Identifying organizational culture
- Cultural networks
- Using cultural networks
- Discussing roles in cultural networks
- Managing physical culture
- Arranging meeting space
- Managing emotional culture
- Using positive language
- Encouraging initiative
Problem Solving
Course Objectives:
- Build and expand their decision-making, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
- Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions.
- Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions.
- Utilize creativity and lateral thinking as business tools.
- Analyze and solve actual problems facing them at work.
- Gain confidence in asking the 鈥渞ight questions鈥 and overcoming the stress of making complex decisions.
- Demonstrate and build credibility with upper management.
- Develop strategic approaches to problem-solving and decision-making
Course Content:
- 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
- The Rational Approach to Problem-Solving (Kepner-Tregoe)
- Techniques of Recognizing Problems
- Difference between Causes and Symptoms
- The Helicopter Approach
- Problem Analysis
- Decision Analysis
- Potential Problem Analysis
- Problem Analysis Supplementary Tools
- Root Cause Analysis
- The Importance of the 鈥淲hy鈥 Question
- Ishikawa Fishbone Concept
- Assumptions in the Workplace
- The Agile Critical Thinking Framework
- The R.E.D 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
- 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 and Adjusting Based on Feedback
- Applications of Techniques
- People Problems and Solutions
- Analysis and Solution of Real Cases Presented by Participants
Team Work
Course Objectives:
- Raise skill levels to produce effective practical knowledge of methods and techniques.
- Understand the nature, purpose and structure of a working team and the individual requirements which contribute to its success.
- Effective use of a range of tools and techniques to improve communications and relations within the team.
- Understand the differences and effectiveness of different types of communication.
- Use these techniques to build an effective structure and Team process that can be used to deliver professional results for the team on a consistent basis.
- Increased understanding and awareness of how to solve problems within a team.
Course Content:
- Team Management
- Establishing Team Rules
- SWOT analysis
- Building on individual Strengths and improving weaknesses.
- Motivation
- Delegation
- The individual within the team.
- Communication
- Oral, written and visual
- Within and out with the Team.
- Establishing Roles within the team
- Class workshop
- Characteristics of a Team
- Awareness of unity
- Team Creativity
- Team Decisions
- Interpersonal team relationship
- Problem Solving
- Methods and techniques
- Resolving issues
- Course summary and close
Planning and Organizing
Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles and importance of correct planning
- Have a clear understanding of the essentials of planning
- Enable delegates to set effective goals
- Learn to set objectives to aid in the achievement of the goals
- Organize and adapt plans for successful implementation
- Understand how to use planning tools such as Gantt Charts, etc.
- Understand and practise the principles of prioritizing work effectively
- Learn personal organizing strategies to help with work-life balance
- Learn how to organize your office, computer, and paperwork
- Practise the skills of planning and organizing in a controlled environment
Course Content:
- Defining Planning & Organizing
- The Key Elements Of The Planning Cycle
- Setting Goals & Objectives
- SMART(ER) Goals And Their Use In The Workplace
- Planning & Organizing Exercise
- Types Of Planning Tools
- The Key Elements Of Organizing
- Using A Gantt Chart
- Prioritising Workload For Effectiveness & Efficiency
- The Pareto Principle
- Planning & Organizing Exercise
- Improving Personal Organization
- Improving Your Work Environment: Office Layout, Computer & Paperwork
- 鈥榃ork Smarter, Not Harder鈥
- Handling Delegation For Effective Organization
- Tips For Work-Life Balance
Strategic Marketing Plan
Course Objectives:
- Apply a logical step-by-step process to produce a sound marketing plan.
- Devise a marketing plan that builds on marketing audit findings.
- Use marketing audit findings to identify effective strategies and tactics.
- Develop the components of the strategic marketing plan.
- Identify and implement the different marketing warfare strategies (offensive, defensive and flanking).
Course Content:
- The Marketing Concept
- The Marketing Planning Process
- The Business Situation Analysis
- Planning Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
- Strategy Development
- Tactical Planning Applications
- Putting It All Together
Strategic Marketing
Course Objectives:
- Provide concise, comprehensive coverage of marketing strategies and techniques
- Grasp and practice the essential skills in the areas of:
- Strategic planning
- Product development
- Pricing strategies
- Promotional strategies
- To give non marketing personnel exposure to best practice when developing strategies to launch and promote products and services
- To ensure that attendees are abreast of the latest thinking in marketing
Course Content:
- Strategic Marketing Planning
- Marketing defined
- Role of Marketing in the Organization
- Vision and Mission from a marketing perspective
- Alignment with the company鈥檚 aims and objectives
- The marketing process
- The 7 Ps of Marketing
- Strategies vs. Tactics
- Developing a Customer-Led Approach to Marketing
- Market research and gathering market intelligence
- Getting inside the mind of the buyer
- Developing a USP which matters to the buyer
- Understanding trends and anticipating customer wants and needs
- Market Segmentation and Positioning
- Strategies for marketing to consumers, organizations and resellers
- Expanding the Marketing Mix (Part 1):
- Product:
- New product development
- Developing a range of products
- Understanding the product life cycle
- Developing strategies for different stages of the life cycle
- Branding decisions
- Packaging and labelling
- Price:
- How your price positions you in the mind of the buyer
- Pricing strategies and decisions
- Considerations when choosing a price: product mix, promotional pricing, geographical pricing
- Expanding the Marketing Mix (Part 2):
- Place:
- Selecting the right distribution channels
- Selling though retailers, wholesalers and other resellers
- Selling directly to consumers
- Using the internet to sell products and service
- People:
- People are our greatest asset鈥 鈥 why people are included
- Using your staff to convey the company brand values
- How Marketing relates to Human Resources and Customer Service
- Process:
- Taking a marketing led approach to internal processes and systems
- Making your process your USP
- Physical Evidence:
- How to show evidence of the quality of your product or service
- Using case studies and testimonials
- Getting third party endorsements of your product or service
- Product:
- Expanding the Marketing Mix (Part 3)
- Promotion:
- Selecting the right promotional strategies
- BTL and ATL marketing activities
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Direct Sales
- Internet Marketing
- Public Relations
- Referral Strategies
- Sales Promotion
- Social Media
- Writing the Marketing Plan:
- What goes into a strategic marketing plan
- How to plan a promotional campaign
- How to get internal support for your plan
- Promotion:
Basic Microsoft Office Training
3-days Training (21-hours)
Day 1
Microsoft Word:
- Introduction to Word
- Basic Document Formatting
- Working with Tables and Images
- Advanced Document Features
- Introduction to Excel
- Basic Data Entry and Formatting
- Formulas and Functions
- Working with Charts
- Working with Charts
- Microsoft PowerPoint:
- Introduction to PowerPoint
- Basic Slide Design
- Working with Multimedia
- Presentation Tips and Tools
Microsoft Outlook:
- Introduction to Outlook
- Managing Emails
- Calendar Scheduling
- Contacts and Task
Advanced Microsoft Office Training
3-days Training (21-hours)
- Introduction to Word
- Basic Document Formatting
- Working with Tables and Images
- Advanced Document Features
- Introduction to Excel
- Basic Data Entry and Formatting
- Formulas and Functions
- Working with Charts
- Working with Charts
- Introduction to PowerPoint
- Basic Slide Design
- Working with Multimedia
- Presentation Tips and Tools
- Introduction to Outlook
- Managing Emails
- Calendar Scheduling
- Contacts and Task
Engineering Courses
- Drawing by AutoCAD Software (Introductory Course)
- Design of Steel Structures
- Structural Analysis and Design by StaadPro Software
- Essentials of FPGA Design
- Microcontrollers programming
- Information Security
- Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices, and Applications.
- Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices, and Applications.
- Digital Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices, and Applications.
- Introduction to C/C++ for Non-Programmers
- Casting processes
- Effective Maintenance Management
- Emergency Response Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Instrumentation and Control
- Maintenance Management
- Measurement Systems and Techniques
- Product Design and Development
- Productivity and Reliability Based Maintenance
- Properties and Processing of Materials
- Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Supply Chain Management
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
- Inventory Management and Purchase