Course Catalog

The aim of the SDC® course is to: 

• Provide an understanding of the principles in the Scrum framework 
• Provide a practical working knowledge of Scrum including roles, meetings, and artifacts. 
• Prepare participants to be comfortable with understanding the basics of Scrum and how this method could be used effectively. 
• Prepare participants to take SDC® exam upon completion of the course.

The aim of this course is to:

• Provide an understanding of the principles in the Scrum framework
• Provide a practical working knowledge of Scrum including roles, meetings, and artifacts. 
• Prepare participants to be comfortable with implementing Scrum in their organizations. 
• Prepare participants to take and pass the SMC® exam upon completion of the course.

The aim of the SAMC course is to: 

• Provide an understanding of the concepts and practices of different Agile Project Delivery methods 
• Provide a strong understanding of Agile methods to be able to compare and choose the methodologies or parts of methodologies that are most relevant to different situations. 
• Prepare participants to take and pass the SAMC™ exam upon completion of the course.

The aim of the SPOC® course is to:  

• Provide a deep understanding of the philosophies and principles in the Scrum framework 
• Provide practical knowledge of Product Owner’s perspective including roles, meetings, and artifacts. 
• Prepare participants to be comfortable in taking on the role of Product Owner in their organizations as well as to manage common issues and roadblocks. 
• Prepare participants to take and pass the SPOC® exam upon completion of the course.

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Course outline

• Introduction to Six Sigma
• Stakeholders & Setting up a Six Sigma Project
• Six Sigma Methodology – Define
• Six Sigma Methodology – Measure
• Six Sigma Methodology – Analyze
• Six Sigma Methodology – Improve
• Six Sigma Methodology – Control
• Case studies

Course outline

• Introduction to Six Sigma
• Stakeholders & Setting up a Six Sigma Project
• Six Sigma Methodology – Define
• Six Sigma Methodology – Measure
• Six Sigma Methodology – Analyze
• Six Sigma Methodology – Improve
• Six Sigma Methodology – Control
• Lean
• Case studies

Course outline

• Introduction to Six Sigma
• Stakeholders & Setting up a Six Sigma Project
• Six Sigma Methodology – Define
• Six Sigma Methodology – Measure
• Six Sigma Methodology – Analyze
• Six Sigma Methodology – Improve
• Six Sigma Methodology – Control
• DFSS
• Lean 
• Case studies

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The introduction modules (first two chapters) of each book are available at no charge to interested individuals. All Aspects of Sales and Marketing have an applicable Associate-level certification (e.g., “SMstudy® Certified Marketing Strategy Associate”). The certification exams are free and not proctored; and candidates have one hour to complete each exam. There is no work experience requirement and no mandatory educational hours in addition to the recommended study.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have two hours to complete each exam. The prerequisite is a study of the relevant SMstudy® Guide book with more emphasis on the highly recommended inputs, tools, and outputs for each process relevant to the particular Marketing Aspect. There is no work experience requirement and no mandatory educational hours in addition to the recommended study.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have three hours to complete each exam. The prerequisites are attaining the Professional level certification for that specific Aspect, a study of all of the relevant inputs, tools, and outputs for each process, three years of related work experience, and twenty mandatory educational hours.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have four hours to complete each exam. The prerequisites are attaining the Specialist level certification for that specific Aspect, a study of all of the relevant inputs, tools, and outputs for each process, seven years of related work experience, forty mandatory educational hours, and recommendations from two peers and a manager. 

The introduction modules are available at no charge to interested individuals. The certification exams are free and not proctored, and candidates have one hour to complete each exam. The prerequisite is an understanding of the basic concepts of negotiation which are discussed in the first two chapters of NBOK™. There is no work experience requirement and no mandatory educational hours in addition to the recommended study.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have two hours to complete each exam. The prerequisite is an understanding of all the inputs, tools, and outputs for each process relevant to single-issue negotiation. There is no work experience requirement and no mandatory educational hours in addition to the recommended study.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have three hours to complete each exam. The prerequisites are a study of all of the relevant inputs, tools, and outputs for both single-issue and multi-issue negotiation, three years of related work experience, and twenty mandatory educational hours.

The certification exams are proctored and candidates have four hours to complete each exam. The prerequisites are a study of all of the relevant inputs, tools, and outputs for both single-issue and multi-issue negotiation, five years of related work experience, forty mandatory educational hours, and recommendations from two peers and a manager. Attaining the Specialist level certification is recommended but not mandatory.

This course is aligned with the concepts of Risk Management as defined by Project Management Institute (PMI®) and is a great way to prepare for PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) exam.