Instructor Led Managers Training in United Kingdom

Executive PA Course - From Good To Outstanding This two-day training programme is aimed at personal assistants and senior secretaries who want to be the best in their field. Written and presented by Adam Fidler, a hugely experienced Management Assistant to Board Level directors, the course will take participants to the top of the tree in terms of delivering the highest level of assistance to senior bosses.  more...

RF engineering Link Budgets and Losses A one day course covering Link budget calculation and the posible losses that need to be considered when planning an RF project. This course is aimed at managers and engineers for whom link budgets and path calculation are part of their projects. The course is tutor led and based around link budget software, it is also available for On-site training as well as part of Gaddon Consultants RF  more...

Leadership Training This Leadership training course will help managers and leaders develop their skills to influence and motivate staff to achieve exceptional performance. This Leadership Skills training course will also provide you with a tool-kit of ideas to increase your leadership skills back in the workplace.  more...

Management Skills for New Managers Training This 2 day Management Skills for New Managers Training will help new appointed managers with the skills and techniques they need to succeed in their new role. Core skills covered include Time Management, Communication Skills, Decision Making, Performance Appraisals, Managing Confict and Motivation Techniques.  more...

IOSH Managing Safely Training Providing Health & Safety Training for your managers can increase productivity and profitability, enhance business reputation and reduce your insurance premiums. This 4-day IOSH Managing Sagfely health & safety course provides a practical overview of health and safety regulations and legislation and gives attendees a recognised health and safety qualification.  more...

ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training ...understanding of technical test analysis, such as project managers, quality managers and software development managers. This ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training course provides specialist coverage of the technical aspects of software testing, such as testing quality characteristics and performing white box testing. The ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst Training course is  more...

Management and Supervision Skills ...acked and practical 2-day course that provides front-line managers with practical support and guidance to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve results through the effective management and supervision of staff. It will help delegates to break down their responsibilities into easily achievable stages of development, and to approach their role with confidence. It is particularly  more...

Support Skills for PAs ...n increasing time pressures and levels of stress for both managers and their PAs. Developing specific skills, such as in the management of a manager s diary can have a real impact on their productivity, and can help to ensure that individuals and teams remain stress-free and effective in their roles. This course is particularly suitable for secretaries, PAs and those in a support role, who wish  more...

Remote People Management ...organisations requiring improved management processes and managers needing to develop new competencies and strategies. Managing people remotely requires the ability to generate and maintain a sense of team purpose and trust, even when regular meetings with are difficult or impossible to arrange. This is a practical and intensive half-day seminar that will show managers how to succeed in the  more...

Managing Poor Performance ...managers find at best unpleasant, and at worst, extremely daunting. Unfortunately, this often means that poor performance is not actually managed - it is left to get slowly worse, in the hope that the person will eventually decide to leave of their own accord. Allowing poor performance to continue is not only bad news for person themselves, it also affects the credibility of the manager, and  more...

Emotional Intelligence at Work ...s in the effectiveness of the organisation at all levels. Managers and team leaders are required to fulfil a much broader remit - not just to have technical or specialist expertise, but also to have a range of personal attributes and abilities; team members need to be able to co-operate and to work effectively with their colleagues and managers; and front-line staff need to be able to deal  more...

Understanding Investing and Managing UCITS III Hedge Funds ...ss and offshore vehicles. This course is suitable for: Managers, analysts and marketing executives of hedge funds * Mutual fund managers and marketers * Institutional investors * Private bankers * Pension advisors * Independent financial advisors * IT and other service providers working with hedge funds * Business development executives COURSE TOPICS * UCITS III framework (the  more...

Essential Employment Law ...Managers Legal constraints on employers are continuing to increase and are becoming even more complex to administer and apply. It is therefore essential that employers, managers and HR departments are up-to-date with legislation and understand how to apply it at work. This programme is for you if you are involved in the employment and management of staff. It is particularly useful for  more...

Dealing With Discipline and Grievance Procedures ...practice in handling disciplinary and grievance issues Managers involved in dealing with employeesa ™ disciplinary or grievance situations must be aware of the current legislation concerning disciplinary action in organisations. In addition, it is important to know when to deal with difficulties a informallya and when they have reached a stage that requires intervention that is more  more...

ITIL v2-v3 Managers Bridge Aims Individuals who require an understanding of the new ITIL ® framework and how it may be used to enhance the quality of IT Service Management within their organisation should attend this course, The course is led by a qualified instructor, using lectures, discussions, exercises and mock examination in preparation for the multiple choice ISEB Examination which is held at the end of the  more...

PRINCE2 Foundation Plus ...a later stage and in particular, new and existing Project Managers working in a PRINCE2 ® environment. This three-day programme provides a comprehensive overview of PRINCE2 ® and prepares participants to take the Foundation Level examination. Participants attend the first three days of the Practitioner programme and study alongside Practitioner candidates. Participants will be  more...

PRINCE2 Practitioner ...2 ® Practitioner examination. In particular, Project Managers, Team Leaders and Managers, Project Assurance and Project Support roles working in a PRINCE2 ® environment and those intending to play a role in a project conducted in accordance with PRINCE2 ® or advise an organisation on implementing PRINCE2 ®. Guidance is available from our Project Specialists for those uncertain  more...

MSP Foundation Aims This programme is aimed at managers who have recently been given a programme role, for programme support staff, for specialists contributing to a programme, and for senior executives directing a programme. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course.  more...

MSP Practitioner Aims This programme is aimed at managers working towards a role with full-time responsibility within a programme environment. Prerequisites Delegates should have completed the MSP ® Foundation course.  more...

M_o_R Conversion Aims This programme is aimed at managers with full-time responsibilities for corporate governance or charged with enhancing an organisationa ™s risk management culture. Prerequisites An M_o_R ® Foundation exam pass is a prerequisite for attending this event.  more...

M_o_R Foundation Aims This programme is aimed at managers and team members with specific responsibilities for corporate governance and the management of risk. It could also be useful for senior executives considering the implementation of structured risk management within their organisations.  more...

M_o_R Overview Aims This programme is aimed at managers new to formal risk management methods, and senior managers considering introduction of M_o_R ® Management of Risk to their organisations.  more...

M_o_R Practitioner Aims This programme is aimed at managers with full-time responsibilities for corporate governance or charged with enhancing an organisationa ™s risk management culture. Prerequisites Delegates should have completed the M_o_R ® Foundation course.  more...

P3O Overview Aims To introduce the topics covered by the Office of Government Commercea ™s (OGC) Portfolio, Programme & Project Office guidance. Prerequisites This workshop is suitable for individuals newly-appointed to a portfolio, programme or project office environment; or senior managers considering the introduction or re-configuration of such a structure within their organisation. (Support  more...

Conducting Performance Reviews ...nce management cycle. They are a vital mechanism for line managers to assess, develop and motivate staff. This programme is for you if you are a line manager who wants to realise the benefits of reviews and maximise their contribution in the performance management cycle. It will give you the techniques and confidence necessary to ensure the success of your appraisal meetings. You will  more...

Leadership and Team Management for Success ... to date information relevant for today's supervisors and managers, via the ILM's resource centre. This programme is for you if you are an experienced manager and want to provide more effective leadership to your team. You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to ensure you get maximum commitment, motivation and buy-in to the team's vision, values and objectives, and produce a  more...

Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback ...managers in maintaining standards and helping staff reach their full potential. Staff who understand what is expected of them are more motivated and perform more effectively. This programme is for you if you want to develop your own skills in order to improve organisational effectiveness, implement a continuous development of individuals and teams and encourage individuals to behave in a  more...

Successfully Managing People ...s interactive and intensive programme provides first line managers with an ILM endorsed certificate whilst learning and putting into practice the fundamentals of management and leadership. The course in Successfully Managing People raises self awareness of delegate management skills, discusses the theory of successful management, leadership and team leadership and provides an effective arena to  more...

Developing your Project Management Skills ... to date information relevant for today's supervisors and managers, via the ILM's resource centre. This programme is for you if you would like to develop your knowledge and understanding of project management theories in a practical and interactive environment. You will gain a full understanding of how projects integrate with other areas of the business and you will learn how  more...

Leadership ...ive leaders on the world stage, could you? How about five managers? Whilst a leader has a different a or additional a set of skills at their disposal, there is no formula for great leadership. By attending this programme, you will not only develop your own skill set but will also discover your inner leader. Learn how to motivate and inspire others for great results! This programme is  more...

Management Essentials Dedicated to the development of high performance people This Essential Management Skills programme is a five-module, eight-day management development programme which is delivered over a period of five months. Each of the modules in this programme are linked together and combined with coaching and peer support. The programme commences with a pre-programme skills assessment, then on day one you  more...

Finance for Non-Financial Managers Finance can be an onerous element of the managerial role. However, if you understand the significance of finance to your organisation you will be a more confident decision maker and have an advantage over managers who dona ™t. This programme is for you if you have any form of budget responsibility or any other form of financial accountability. It provides an opportunity for you to  more...

Performance Management ... plan your performance management approach and gives line managers the skills to enable their employees to reach their full potential through effective talent management practices. To conclude the course, participants will be required to write a 1000-1200 word management report which will be assessed by the Trainer and on successful completion they will receive an ILM endorsed certificate.  more...

Financial Modelling with Microsoft Excel ...st total control of financial information. Nowadays many managers are expected to have a much closer control and understanding of the financial performance of their team. This programme shows you how you can combine basic financial knowledge with the power of spreadsheets to develop this closer understanding. This programme is for you if you are involved in business or financial  more...

Short Selling course hort-sellers are often regarded as sophisticated market participants, but they are also vulnerable to a series of unusual risks. In this course, we will explore how short-sellers behave in practice, how they manage the risks they face and how they gain valuable new ideas and warning signs from stock lending data. What You Will Learn We will examine the evidence behind a variety of  more...

Hedge Fund Strategies ...mic approach with real life illustrations from hedge fund managers themselves. In 2010 the hedge fund industry is already looking very different. Due to the rapid changes in the industry, all investors, service providers and other market participants interested in hedge funds will need to identify and evaluate the strategies that will produce positive returns well into and 2011 and beyond.  more...

PRINCE2 Foundation ...icipants & Benefits This course is suitable for project managers, team managers, project support staff, quality assurance staff and anybody else who: - Is involved in or runs projects - Wishes to get to know the PRINCE2 method - Would like to obtain a globally recognised certificate of his/ her project management knowledge The PRINCE2 Foundation course will give you an answer to the  more...

Understanding Basel II A practical look at Basel II for the operations department. There has been a lot in the press about Basel II from a risk management point of view but very little on the impacts to operations. This course seeks to redress the balance giving operations managers and their staff an overview of the key points of Basel II and then looking in detail at the operational aspects. The course is a very  more...

Securities Operations Clearing & Settlement ...managers and their staff with a comprehensive and thorough survey of the changes to securities operations both from a regulatory angle, particularly MiFID and Basel II, and also from a survey of the way that the clearing and settlement part of operations is under going changes. Explains key processes and the roles of the different players, highlighting regional differences and anticipating  more...

Introduction to Dentistry and Dental Terminology ...or secretaries, receptionists, dental nurses and practice managers. The Introduction to Dentistry Course is a classroom based course and is designed to enable participants to understand common dental terminology and basic issues in dentistry in order to make them more efficient and effective in their day to day roles. The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to be able to:  more...

Introduction to Project Management This one day Introduction to Project Management training course will help you to plan and manage projects effectively. The course will teach students how to manage projects successfully and confidently and is applicable for any project. The course enables students to: * identify project objectives * define work * write a project plan * monitor progress and take corrective actions *  more...

The Executive Secretary - Excellence Programme ...which the effective secretary can contribute fully to the managers success. This programme is delivered in house Read reviews here Course Aim: This programme aims to provide participants with detailed information on how to prepare for and handle their duties successfully and a toolkit of skills and techniques for managing the demands of their role, including time management. It also  more...

Mastering People Management ... and learn new ways to maximise employee potential, these managers reflect upon the challenges that face the organisation and what those changes mean for their role in managing people. They realise that a flexible approach to people management is the key to success. Who Should Attend? This program is specifically for people who manage others and who are looking to increase their  more...

Enhancing Management Effectiveness ...imes the challenges presented by operational issues force managers into being reactive and yet proactive and balanced management of people and resources are essential all managers. This programme provides an opportunity to develop new strategies for balanced management of people and processes, while enhancing your existing skills. We will explore some of the core management principles that  more...

Business and Strategy Development ...ign with your corporate goals. Introduction Business managers are often so preoccupied with immediate issues that they lose sight of their ultimate objectives. That's why a business review or preparation of a strategic plan is a virtual necessity. This may not be a recipe for success, but without it a business is much more likely to fail. A sound plan should: Serve as a framework for  more...

Coordinating Corporate Development ...mmes. In this role they support and interact with line managers, organise, and possibly conduct, training activities, select external courses and trainers, link the training activities to the staff development process and plan the future training activity as a basis for a competency driven development strategy. Course Aim: The workshop will prepare individuals who operate in training and  more...

Working in a World of Difference ...ent - 2. 5 hours per delegate Aim: Most international managers and professionals are hired for their technical expertise and experience, rather than their ability to relate, communicate, engage, motivate and work effectively with colleagues and customers from other cultures. Yet, without such behavioural competencies, managers and professionals are unlikely to be effective in transferring  more...

Appraising for Peak Performance ...era ™s ability to manage the process 60% Very few managers are 'naturally' good in appraisal and many employees are unprepared to make the best of the opportunity and lets face it even the most effective process will be ineffective if the participants dona ™t know how to make the best of it.. This two-day course is designed to examine the principles of the performance appraisal and  more...

Assertive Behaviour ...lleagues who are in the same peer groups and their senior managers alike. It will address your concerns about not being liked and offending others and enable you to set effective goals, perfect the art of saying no, and remain professional when pressed by other people. Course Objectives By the end of this course delegates will be able to: Define the differences between aggressive,  more...

Appraising Performance ...5% Employee perception of their role in the process 35% Managers ability to manage the process 60% This workshop will promote best practice and develop skills to enable efficient contribution of managers and employees in an effective process for appraising performance. Course Aim To enable development of a range of skills to assist others to achieve satisfactory standards of  more...

Emotional Intelligence ...managers emotional style and emotional self-management is critical to a company's culture. Emotional intelligence is about managing feelings so they are expressed appropriately and therefore enabling people to work together and towards common goals in a constructive and transparent environment. When the executive values feelings, so will the employees. Research confirms that emotions are  more...

Higher Programme in Business Efficiency for Environmental Sustainability The Environmental Academy has developed a new Higher Programme in Business Efficiency for Environmental Sustainability. This training programme is designed for individuals at supervisory level or above (e. g. Environmental champions/ supervisors/ Managers/ Directors). Completion of all 5 specialist workshops leads to an Environmental Academy certificate in Business Efficiency for  more...

Negotiation Skills for senior leaders and managers ...managers often have to present a concerted front in dealing with complex negotiation situations. Working as a team instead of as an individual involves different interpersonal skills. The other parties to such negotiations unconsciously observe body language and team dynamics which can help them look for opportunities to divide and conquer. This highly participative and practical programme  more...

Coaching for Leaders Managers ...managers must do so much more than manage their operations and staff, they must be effective coaches. Staff work effectively for those who involve and encourage them to maximise their own potential. However, sometimes people need to learn to take responsibility for their behaviours and, to adapt those to the needs and requirements of their jobs. Effective coaches help inspire people and get  more...

Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Managers ...mance. Contents: Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Managers demonstrates how to plan and deliver constructive coaching sessions and how it can be applied efficiently across different workplace environments. Several practical group exercises ensure delegates benefit from practice and feedback that is geared to quickly develop skills and build confidence that they can take back to their  more...

Finance for non-finance Managers Course Objectives: This financial training course has been specifically designed for employees at middle and senior management level who do not have day-to-day involvement in financial activities. This programme will help delegates understand and interpret key financial documents, describe and explain the importance of key financial ratios and understand different types of cost and how to manage  more...

The Proficient Supervisor and Manager ...knowledge. These essential skills for new supervisors and managers do not come naturally and this course demonstrates what is required and how it can be learnt. Delegates will develop the confidence to put their newfound skills and management techniques into practice and begin the process of effective, professional supervisory control. Contents: State the principles and main roles of  more...

Time Management ...Our popular Time Management programme for Supervisors and Managers is a fast-paced, challenging one-day course designed to help you maintain a firm grip on your schedule. Time Management is not just about goal-setting and writing to-do lists; we provide proven tools and techniques you can put into practice immediately. You will learn how to identify and protect high-value activities and  more...

IOSH Managing Safely ...y requirements are appreciated by people employed as line managers and enables them to review their own departmental systems for safety, introducing new controls or implementing changes as appropriate to make the department work more safely. Contents: On successful completion of the course delegates should be able to: Explain "working safely" Explain the component parts of a recognised  more...

ISO 90012008 - An Introduction to the Standard ...: With the move to a process focused management system, managers and those implementing ISO 9001: 2008 need to understand the implications for their business. This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the requirements and the impact and benefits a process based system can bring to your organization. Contents: Introduction to and overview of the ISO 9001 requirements  more...

IOSH - Directing Safely ...at Work etc Act 1974, particularly relating to employers, managers, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and importers Appreciate the principles of strategic management and planning Understand the principles and application of safety management systems Explain the concept of continual improvement with regard to health & safety Understand the principles governing the use of workplace  more...

Managing Safety ...ectively managing health and safety in the workplace. For managers and supervisors, health and safety needs to be managed as much as any other organisational discipline. Many organisations do not have the benefit of a professional health and safety advisor and must rely on line managers and supervisors to fill that role. Contents: Why health & safety is important Legislation overview  more...

Managing the Salesforce ...two day course which is an invaluable programme for Sales Managers relatively new to the managerial role. This course is intended for Sales Managers who have gained some experience within their role, but have received little or no formal training, and would like to learn a more structured approach to managing their sales team. Delegates will be trained on methods designed to improve the  more...

Absence Management Course Objectives: This is a highly effective one day workshop designed to assist delegates with managing the costly problem of workplace absenteeism. As a result of attending this workshop, delegates will gain a practical understanding of: How to measure poor attendance Calculating the costs of poor attendance Introducing and implementing 'Return to work' interviews Developing  more...

Dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace ...this course is to increase the awareness and knowledge of managers and team leaders on the topic of workplace bullying and harassment. The course is intended to ensure that the programme will help those accountable for managing and supervising others gain the confidence to challenge unacceptable employee behaviour. Delegates will learn how to establish and maintain clear standards of behaviour  more...

Performance Review Appraisal Skills ... of the most challenging responsibilities that successful managers and leaders face. Used effectively, the review and appraisal process can help the manager qualify and quantify the work their staff can achieve, identify the training and development they require and motivate them to reach the agreed targets. This course demonstrates some of the most effective methods of achieving greater  more...

Six Sigma Black Belt ...l Electric. Black Belt is a qualification for improvement managers in a Six Sigma organisation. You will learn the tools and techniques to take an improvement project through the Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve and Control phases (DMAIC). These techniques include Process Mapping, Measurement System Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Design of Experiments, Statistical Tolerancing, Monte Carlo  more...

Scientific Communication During this workshop participants will be familiarised with basics of scientific communication including ways of preparing presentations, short articles and posters promoting scientific results. The theoretical course is interwoven with simple practical exercises, quizzes and tests to make sure that participants understand the concepts. During the training you will be taught how to present your  more...

Modeling of Biological Structures ... to cope with the results of structural biology research Managers introducing new products (e. g. drugs) who want to broaden their knowledge about novel techniques and possibilities in the field of drug design, structural biology and bioinformatics Computer programmers who are going to write programs dealing with biomolecules. The course is divided into theoretical and practical part. The  more...

Basics of Bioinformatics ...not biology, but they need to cope with biological data. Managers introducing new products (e. g. drugs), who want to broaden their knowledge about nowadays bioinformatics. Computer programmers who are going to write programs dealing with biological molecules. The course is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. The lecture is interwoven with simple practical exercises, quizzes  more...

Programming for Biologists This is a practical course, which shows why programming is a powerful tool in the context of solving biological problems. During the course participants will be taught the Python programming language, a language widely considered both powerful as well as easy to use. This course might be considered as a demonstration how bioinformatics improves biologists lives. The course is designed and aimed  more...

Agile Software Testing This course has been created for test managers, quality assurance staff, testers, software developers, project management and management in order to explain how Agile project management frameworks (notably SCRUM) deal with testing. At the end of the course, each of the delegates will design and execute a test plan for a sample application (can be the client actual application if available)  more...

Index Linked Bonds and Inflation Derivatives ...ure alone or embedded in other structures. Traders, risk managers, fund managers, project finance and structured finance practitioners, accountants, auditors, consultants and anyone interested in the use and operation of index linked securities and their derivatives. More than half of the seminar is devoted to practical small group sessions. These intensive exercises include simulations using  more...

Strategic ALM, Treasury and Capital ...es. Who The Course is For * Traders * Risk managers * Fund managers * Consultants * Bank and corporate treasury managers * Pension fund managers * Auditors * Regulators and policy makers Prior Knowledge * Basic knowledge of financial markets and derivatives * Excel This program is eligible for 16 Continuing Education credit hours  more...

Web Application Performance Testing with JMeter Training Course This course has been created for test managers, testers, business analysts, designers, developers, administrators and anyone interested in planning and performing web application performance tests. It covers how to set up a non-functional requirements, which indicators are most important in specific implementations, how to create a performance test plan, implement it in JMeter, execute it and  more...

Introduction to Genetics ... reasonable decision related to genetics, e. g.: * managers introducing new products using genetically modified plants * researchers whose main area or expertise is not genetics but they need to feed the results of genetic research into their work * computer programmers who are going to deal with data related to DNA * forensic experts, judges, lawyers, who need to make  more...

Hedge Funds Risk Management Trade Performance Analysis Review the key fundamentals of the hedge fund industry and develop a deep understanding of the quantitative principles of hedge fund modelling and analysis through applied problem solving and implementation using key techniques and methods. Computer-based workshops (Excel and VBA) are very hands-on building on the basics through to some advanced hedge fund modelling and risk management  more...

Intermediate Mathematics Understanding Stochastic Calculus Course Outline The use of Probability theory in financial modelling can be traced back to the work on Bachelier at the beginning of last century with advanced probabilistic methods being introduced for the first time by Black, Scholes and Merton in the seventies. The modern financial quantitative analysts make use of sophisticated mathematical concepts, such as martingales and stochastic  more...

Accounting for Derivatives in Practice Course Outline A practical 3-day programme providing a conceptual framework based on an intensive use of real world cases. Each case is covered step by step, encouraging interactive participation. The cases will cover the decision-making, documentation requirements, hedge effectiveness testing and accounting of a derivatives strategy during its whole life. All participants receive a copy of the  more...

Release Management and Deployment with Distributed Version Control System ...managers, release managers, product managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, software architects and everyone who is responsible for planning releases and deployment of software. It shows how to move changes from requirements, through development and tests to production environment using distributed version control system (GIT in particular, but people using other distributed SCMs can  more...

Statistics for Managers This course has been created for decision makers whose primary goal is not to do the calculation and the analysis, but to understand them. The course uses a lot of pictures, diagrams, computer simulations, anecdotes and sense of humour to explain concepts and pitfalls of statistics.  more...

Project Management This popular one day course uses interactive exercises to identify various strategies for the setting up and continual assessment of projects. It also looks at risk management and how complacency and assumptions can ruin project implementation. The course will cover: a Strategies for setting up and continually assessing projects. a How to ensure projects are completed to the set  more...

Report Writing ...mportant messages are understood and helping to influence managers or team leaders. Using fun exercises and discussions, by the end of the day, delegates will have: a Learnt the importance of tailoring a report to suit the target audience. a Understood the need to have precise aims to ensure accuracy, brevity and clarity. a Examined the steps needed for an effective and  more...

Agile Project Management with Scrum Training Course Who should attend? This 2 day course is suitable to any IT professionals who are interested in implementing Iterative Agile and Scrum methodologies to manage software development. This course is particularly suited to project managers, team leaders, developers and customers of software development wishing to have a stake holding in the development process.  more...

Git for Users This course has been created for everyone who is going to use Git repository. Software developers, project managers, software architects and solutions architects, release managers, etc...  more...

Numerical Techniques 1 Monte Carlo Simulation Course Outline Over the past two decades increased changes in the complexity of financial products and increasing computational capacity has meant that Monte Carlo methods have become the mainstay of any financial engineer's toolkit. This course illustrates how Monte Carlo can be used in modern finance for both pricing and risk management purposes. The course uses a combination of theoretical  more...

Modern Credit Derivatives Course Outline The credit derivative market has changed substantially in the last two years and an understanding of these instruments is integral to making sense of today's financial markets. This three-day course provides a comprehensive view of how modern credit derivatives are used for risk management, to create profitable opportunities through trading and arbitrage, and to create liquidity.  more...

Quantitative Techniques for Credit Derivatives Course Outline The objective of this course is to develop a solid understanding of the current framework for modelling and pricing credit derivatives. Participants will gain the mathematical and practical background necessary to apply the various models in the market and will learn about recent advances in the field. Who The Course is For * Quantitative analysts * Risk managers *  more...

Convertible Bonds and Securities Course Outline This course explains in detail the broad range of convertible securities and associated applications and trading strategies. Participants will undertake a series of workshops to explain the key ideas including pricing convertible bonds, the incorporation of credit risk, calculating Greeks and simulating trading strategies. Exercises and pricing models are implemented using Excel  more...

Behavioural Finance and Equity Investment Strategies Course Outline Modern finance portrays investment decision-making as rational choice. However, pure rationality does not describe how many decisions are truly made. This course examines (1) the behavioural strategies that amateur and expert investors rely upon to make decisions, (2) the structure and speculative dynamics of returns in world equity markets (from a psychological perspective), and  more...

Modelling Financial Risk Course Outline In current market conditions a rigorous approach to risk management is essential. This programme applies some of the latest econometric and data handling techniques to practical problems faced daily by organisations operating in the capital markets. The course is highly relevant to anyone analysing or interpreting financial market data. Who The Course is For * Traders *  more...

Interest Rate Derivatives 2 Second Generation Techniques Course Outline A comprehensive seminar on pricing and managing second generation interest rate derivatives. What used to be called exotic interest rate derivatives are now commonplace and an essential part of the financial marketplace. This intensive seminar is for anyone who wishes to be able to use, price, manage, market or evaluate standard second generation interest rate derivatives  more...

Interest Rate Derivatives Hedging and Managing Risk ...dealers and trainees * Corporate finance and investment managers * Accountants, auditors and IT personnel * Derivatives marketing executives, consultants, advisors and brokers Course Objectives * Explore the relationship between futures, forwards and FRAs * Build a zero coupon yield curve * Construct hedges * Price and revalue swaps * Structure asset and debt swaps *  more...

BGM Market Models Advances, Calibration, Smile, Pricing Course Outline The BGM Libor and Swap Market Models are the last generation of financial models for interest rate derivatives, with an importance in pricing and hedging financial products that has grown in the recent market turmoil. Discover new developments and cutting edge techniques in Libor and Swap Market Models. This in-depth course reviews foundations and illustrates the latest  more...

Equity Derivatives Advanced Models ...ho The Course is For * Quantitative analysts * Risk managers * Fund managers * Financial engineers * Researchers * Credit managers * Accountants * Corporate and financial consultants * Treasury managers * Portfolio managers * Venture Capital executives Prior Knowledge Probability theory, basics of stochastic processes, basic concepts of financial products,  more...

Equity Derivatives Valuation and Management ... participants have included: Traders, Loan Officers, Risk Managers, Fixed Income Professionals & Sales People, Fund Managers, Investors, Middle Office Managers, Senior Managers, Quantitative Analysts, Structured Products Desks, Researchers, Financial Engineers, Compliance Staff, Auditors, Dealing Room Staff, Systems Developers, Product Controllers, Loan Portfolio Managers, Credit Analysis,  more...

Asset Allocation and the Business Cycle Course Outline Understanding how economic fundamentals influence the returns from bonds and stocks in a changing global environment is essential in determining an optimal portfolio asset mix. This course looks at asset allocation in the context of both business cycle dynamics and structural changes in the world economy, including changing patterns of inflation/ deflation, shifts in productivity  more...

Risk Management and Modelling ...urse is For * Traders and Dealing Room Staff * Risk Managers * Middle Office and Senior Managers * Investors * Quantitative Analysts, Financial Engineers and Systems Developers * Structured Products Desks, Product Controllers and Researchers * Loan Portfolio Managers and Fund Managers * Credit Analysts and Credit Risk Managers Prior Knowledge * Numerate background  more...

Asset Backed Securities Assessment and Management of Risk ...elease mortgages. Who the Course is for * Risk Managers * Portfolio Managers * Hedge Fund Managers * Structured Product Desks, Product Controllers and Researchers * Rating agencies involved with mortgage backed securities Prior Knowledge * Basic knowledge of financial markets and instruments (bonds, swaps, caps, floors, options) in terms of mechanics  more...

Using Inflation Derivatives in Today s Market ...e alone or embedded in other structures. Traders, risk managers, fund managers, project finance and structured finance practitioners, accountants, auditors, consultants and anyone interested in the use and operation of index linked securities and their derivatives. More than half of the seminar is devoted to practical small group sessions. These intensive exercises include simulations using  more...

The Impact of Economic Data on Financial Markets ... Traders * Corporate treasurers * Investment and risk managers * Consultants * Sales people Prior Knowledge General concepts of macroeconomic and applied economic theory, broad goals of monetary and fiscal policies, basic principles of financial products, probability theory. Objectives This programme will provide an understanding of what economic data mean and how they relate  more...

Advanced Mathematics Financial Tools and Applications ...ow. Who The Course is For Quantitative analysts, risk managers, product controllers, financial engineers, researchers. Past participants have included: Chief investment officers, Asset Managers, Strategists, Private Banks, Relationship Managers. Prior Knowledge: Differential calculus, yield curves, duration, convexity, covariance matrix, Riemann integral, ODE (covered in Maths  more...

Implementing Fundamental Quantitative Techniques ...s. The seminar will be of special interest to: * Risk managers * System developers * Traders and derivatives teams * Consultants and brokers Objectives To provide practitioners with a practical understanding of how a range of tools can be used to manage analyse and price financial instruments. Participants will study: * Principal components * Duration and the impact of  more...

Volatility Trading and Managing Risk Course Outline The course starts by providing an understanding of how to estimate volatility and the consequences of the various ways of describing volatile asset prices. This leads into sessions on the application of a range of standard volatility derivatives such as VIX futures and options and volatility swaps. The final part of the programme covers the treatment of volatility in the more  more...

Structured Products Design Pricing and Implementation Course Outline A comprehensive seminar on the design, use and pricing of structured products. This course explains how the products are constructed, hedged and applied in live situations. Practical workshops illustrate the details of product design and use. They provide participants with the confidence that stems from a solid understanding of the current frameworks for pricing and applying  more...

Property Derivatives ... is useful for property investment desks and houses, risk managers that have to deal with this array of new derivatives, product control and model validation teams, hedge fund participants aiming at trading on the nascent real-estate derivatives markets, traders, research and policy departments. Prior Knowledge: * Basic knowledge of financial markets and instruments (bonds, swaps, caps,  more...

FX Exotic Options Course Outline Foreign Exchange exotics are becoming increasingly commonplace in today's capital markets. The objective of this workshop is to develop a solid understanding of the current exotic currency derivatives used in international treasury management. This will give participants the mathematical and practical background necessary to deal with all the products on the market. Delegates  more...

Commodities and Commodity Derivatives Course Outline The current explosion of activity in commodity markets - expressed by the amount of capital flowing into this asset class and the remarkable growth of hybrids, structured notes and commodities indexes - makes this course essential for all those needing a thorough and detailed understanding of both spot and derivative transactions. The programme will cover fundamental issues such  more...

Managing Exotic Risk ...w market conditions have changed forever the way in which managers need to think about complex risk. In this course we look at lessons from the recent financial crisis and how to avoid explosions of risk from illiquid and complex products during times of financial stress. Lessons learned call for a re-assessment of tools available for the management of exotic risk. More than ever, it is  more...

Problem Loan Management - the new credit environment Course Outline After marginal loans are closed and funded there is usually an opportunity for the loan officer to observe warning signs to prevent those loans from becoming classified or even going into bankruptcy. This course provides a strong analytical foundation so delegates can set up an effective ?Early Warning System? for prospective borrowers and loans already in the portfolio. This  more...

Managing Liquidity Risk in Financial Institutions ... from recent experience. Who The Course is For Risk managers and risk controllers Banking and insurance/ reinsurance treasury professionals Auditors (internal and external) Fixed Income traders (cash and derivatives) IT professionals specialised on treasury systems Executives who are members of ALCOS (asset a liability committees) Prior Knowledge It is assumed that  more...

Essentials of Financial Data Analysis Course Outline In current market conditions an understanding of the key econometrics principles is essential to risk management. This programme introduces the main concepts in econometrics that are needed to understand and manipulate data sets and basic models to tackle practical problems faced daily by organisations operating in the capital markets. The course is highly relevant for anyone who  more...

Counterparty Risk, Credit Exposure and CVA This course explains and develops the ideas and models for collateral management and the measurement and quantification of counterparty risk. The ideas are built up sequentially and workshops are used to develop the key ideas including margin calculations, estimation of haircuts, credit exposure and pricing counterparty risk. Participants will be able to take away all worked examples and  more...

Correlation Trading and Risk Management Course Outline The programme aims to provide a sound understanding of the up-to-date practical realities of trading and risk managing correlation, especially equity and equity/ forex. The course will draw heavily from recent markets case studies, and the real practices used at large financial companies, highlighting the weaknesses and pitfalls where needed. During the Excel based workshops  more...

Artificial Intelligence Overview Training Course This course has been created for managers, solutions architects, innovation officers, CTOs, software architects and everyone who is interested overview of applied artificial intelligence and the nearest forecast for its development. Requirements General knowledge of computing, biology, maths and physics.  more...

Strategic Planning in Practice Training Course ...s been created for investors, business owners, directors, managers, executives and analysts who need to develop strategic planning skills. It is not designed for academic purposes, but to start realizing your dreams today. This course focuses on strategic planning for technology-based businesses in which flexibility and constant learning is the most important thing. The main emphasis is  more...

Proactive People Management Training Course To help managers are get the best performance from the people they are trusted to lead by managing people, priorities, projects and quality more productively.  more...

Design Patterns Training Course ...udience Software designers, business analysts, project managers, programmers and developers as well as operational managers and software devision managers. Course Style The course focuses on use cases and their relationship with a specific pattern. Most of the examples are explained in UML and in simple Java examples (the language can change if the course is booked as a closed  more...

Business Rule Management BRMS with Drools Training Course This course aims at enterprise architects, business and system analysts and managers who want to apply business rules to their solution. With Drools you can write your business rules using almost natural language, therefore reduce the gap between business and IT.  more...

Analysing Financial Data in Excel Training Course Financial or market analysts, managers, accountants Course Objectives Facilitate and automate all kind of fincial analysis with Microsoft Excel  more...

UML 20 Certification - Fundamental Exam Preparation Training Course Course Audience: Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, people responsible for documentation or anyone involved in the software development process. Course Objectives: Prepares you to work with the most commonly encountered UML elements Teaches you how to create simple UML models Prepares you to be a member of a UML Development  more...

BPM for Managers and Analysts Overview ...Managers who want to make decisions related to BPM, Business Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Engineers, System Analysts, Anyone who is involved in analysing and planning Business Processes. Course Goals: * How to increase productivity and effectiveness * How to increase business process compliance and governance * How to make a business process more agile  more...

Building Social Networking Application in Drupal Training Course This course helps people to build Social Networking software using Drupal as a framework. The course has been created for Drupal users, developers, project managers, directors and anyone who is interested in Drupal and Drupal modules related to Social Networking. This course starts by explaining module functionality and then works through Drupal limitations and alternative solutions. Some  more...

Drupal 6 for Developers Training Course This course has been created for developers, architects, project managers interested in developing with Drupal 6 platform. The participants will learn how to override existing functionality and how to write deployable modules.  more...

Designing Drupal Applications in UML Training Course This course has been created for software architects, project managers, developer and other people involved in Drupal application development. This course helps to understand Drupal design, simplify modules design and reduce number of dependencies. This helps to create scalable, maintainable application.  more...

Ubuntu Server Overview Training Course ...managers, system architects, existing Unix or Windows administrators or anyone who wants to know what Ubuntu Server operating system has to offer. This course in most cases answer the question WHAT Ubuntu Server can do for you, rather than HOW to do things. If you are interested in the HOW site please have a look at our Ubuntu Server Administration training course. This course always covers  more...

UML 20 Certification - Advanced Exam Preparation Training Course Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, people responsible for documentation or anyone involved in the software development process. Course Objectives: Prepares you to work with a broad range of UML elements Teaches you how to create complex UML models Allows you become a qualified to be a senior member of a UML Development Team.  more...

SOA for Architects and Managers Overview Training Course ...managers and architects planning to implement or currently implementing SOA solutions. It gives the overview of pros and cons of SOA and explains when, why and which part of SOA you should use. Some of the questions the course can answer: * What are the benefits of employing SOA * What are the risks associated with the SOA approach * What are the trade-offs * How to  more...

UML 20 Certification - Intermediate Exam Preparation Training Course Course Audience: Developers, programmers, business analysts, project managers, software architects, testers, people responsible for documentation or anyone involved in the software development process. Course Objectives: Prepares you to work with a broad range of UML elements Teaches you how to create complex UML models Allows you become a qualified to be a senior member of a UML  more...

Scrum for Managers and Executives Training Course This course is also know as SCRUM awareness training. Who should attend? This course has been created for managers, executives and other decision makers who want to know how to calculate the benefits of implementing the methodology or want to understand what their team is doing. It is also suitable for customers of software development wishing to have a stake holding in the development  more...

Scrum Product Owner Training Course ...managers, or anyone interested in Agile planning and estimating techniques. The course Scrum Product Owner (SPO), utilizes a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises explaining and demonstrating through practices. It illustrates what it is like to take on the role of an Agile team. The course covers all aspects of a product owner's involvement in a Agile product's  more...

UML Analysis and Design Training Course This course has been created for software architects, programmers, software developers, project managers, analysts and anyone interested in understanding analysis and designing in UML. The course shows how to analyse clients' needs, formalize them in UML diagrams, create a model and ultimately design the implementation of the software. Requirements Any Object Oriented Language (OOL)  more...

Train the Coach ...aching is probably the most effective method available to managers and team members to develop skills and thereby increase performance. Many organisations now support a coaching culture; however it is only the most dedicated of managers who implement this effectively as part of their management style. Coaching is the technique that enables us to get the best out of other people. It can  more...

Leading a Winning Team ...gence and Team work experiential workshop for Leaders and Managers Duration: 1 day Numbers: 8-12 persons Outline: Pre-workshop Online Individual Effectiveness Questionnaire, Team activities are used to make the link between Emotional intelligence and team performance. Reports are issued on the day and each session creates links to the 16 criteria for human effectiveness. Venue: MTL Training  more...

Introduction to Management This one day course is suitable for all managers wishing to learn and develop their management technique. Using interactive and thought provoking exercises designed to improve management styles and techniques, this course will cover: The managers role Time Management techniques Motivation Aspects of communication including feedback Delegation  more...

Martine Devos Agile Project Management Workshop ...y different leadership and management skills from Project Managers to truly achieve success. You can't simply tell everyone what to do. Instead, you need to be a strong coach, a change agent and very effective at stakeholder management. Each method and discussion point brings home the fact that trying to drive success through planning simply doesn't work. Instead, plans need to be actualised  more...