February 2, 2022

This course is a comprehensive survey of fixed income instruments and the markets in which the instruments are traded. Participants will learn how to compute yield- and risk measures for government bonds, corporate bonds and mortgage securities. The emphasis is on the development of a...

This leadership course on strategic finance enables you to enhance value – based on better understanding and managing financial resources at divisional and corporate levels. Based on interactive classroom sessions, structured group discussions, and applied case studies, you will analyze...

Is your company struggling to respond effectively to digital opportunities and threats? And are you eager to embrace disruptive technologies by understanding how to compete in a digital age? If you want to confidently assess the dynamics of the digital landscape, and formulate a sound strategic...

Propel your organisation forward using the latest strategic marketing, digitalisation and customer experience management practices. Now more than ever, there is a need for all companies to focus on their relationships with other organisations in light of the changing and challenging business...

There is a big difference between a company “being online” and having a successful digital marketing strategy. Most companies that were founded before the digital age have a hard time adjusting to the fast-changing digital environment. Managers acknowledge the growing importance of digital...

Write and devel­op a col­lec­tion of short fic­tion toward build­ing a fin­ished port­fo­lio. Review ele­ments of sto­ry­telling and explore the for­mal pos­si­bil­i­ties of short fic­tion. Assigned read­ings, in-class dis­cus­sions, and short exer­cis­es will help you tap into approach­es that...

Our faculty in Sustainable Transformation, together with experts in the field, will take you through the entire process of sustainable transformation. This is a continuous process, based on four pillars: Positive Futures (the “why?” of the sustainable transformation agenda): Creating a better...

Get the skills and knowledge to accomplish what so many others don’t—the successful implementation of strategic goals. Whether it’s entering new markets, repositioning, outsourcing, or undertaking new initiatives or technology, execution of strategic goals is often a graveyard of good...

Acquire essential finance skills in 2 Days Can you demonstrate your value and ROI to your boss? Are you able to interpret financial reports and make decisions based on the data they provide? Can you draft an accurate budget? Can you justify your ideas in dollars and cents? You didn’t get to...

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

Move your team to higher performance Are you ready to develop a high-performance team and get more done? Resolve team conflict using emotional intelligence and get more from your team by adapting your management style to every situation. You’ll learn how to: Motivate every member of your...

Gain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication,...

Improve upon the success of your organization by developing the analytical skills needed to evaluate and solve problems. After an introduction to a structured 6-Step Analytics Process Model, you will learn to apply these steps through collaborative scenarios and conduct analysis projects using...

An effective budget allows agencies to fulfill their mission and deliver their programs. But how does the budget function support the overall goals of the agency? You will learn about budget formulation as an essential step in the process of securing financial resources for your agency. You will...

Leaders exist at all levels of an organization, and face challenges no matter their role. But with challenges come opportunities. Learn how to identify and seek out those opportunities, and use your strengths to communicate effectively, build relationships, and solve problems. Using real-world...

Effective portfolio management is more than just measuring ROI. It allows for success by creating synergy between projects within the portfolio so that they support each other in meeting the global goals of the organization. Understanding how to manage resources such as time, cost, and internal...

Prospective Certified Government Financial Managers® (CGFM®) need to understand government accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting, as well as their differences from private-sector financial activities. You will gain an understanding of governmental accounting standards, financial...

Unleash your personal power to negotiate, influence and persuade Whether you’re dealing with bosses, colleagues, staff members or senior management, the ability to win respect, influence people and cultivate cooperation is absolutely essential to career success. In this persuasive skills...

People need to hear what you have to say. No matter how compelling the vision or how brilliant the strategy, without leadership communication, there is no execution. The ability to get buy-in, garner trust and inspire loyalty en masse isn't a skill you have to be born with. Now you can learn to...

We know that it is no longer enough just to have a good idea; just as important is the ability to work collaboratively with others, to navigate organisational politics and to work with relational dynamics to use that idea to create change. In the midst of a global pandemic, where new...

Learn how a strategic plan and a business plan are put together This 3-day program will show you how to leverage individual strategic thinking to produce superior organizational performance using workshops and strategy case studies to allow a “hands on” experience. Learn now to develop key...

Learn how to successfully manage your team remotely to support and maintain their productivity and well-being, whilst ensuring they can still achieve organisational goals as a result. Is out of sight out of mind? Do you trust your people to be productive even though you can’t see them in a...

Trans­form sci­en­tif­ic research, the­o­ries and term papers into clear and con­cise writ­ing with a more broad-based appeal. This course will focus on struc­tur­ing and telling a sto­ry, under­stand­ing what a gen­er­al audi­ence is look­ing for, and on spe­cif­ic tools and tech­niques to...

In this immersive, online workshop you will learn and practice project management principles and best practices that can enhance efficiency and productivity in your everyday work. Through discussions and small group breakout sessions, you will practice a simple framework that can help a project...

Learn to Present with style, flair and presence to engage and inspire your audience The course looks at all the factors that affect how confidently you deliver any presentation, anywhere. It will help you look forward to your next presentation instead of wishing you were still under the...

Effective management of a project’s requirements—particularly as they change—can ensure that deliverables accurately align with the stated needs. You will learn to identify and manage project stakeholders, and to manage requirements throughout your project. You will gain the skills to implement a...

Marketing communications must set the standard for diversity and inclusion for brands, marketers and their value-chain partners. The high-profile visibility of campaigns and the power of social media to challenge brands that only play lip-service to diversity and inclusion, means you cannot...

Get the skills and knowledge to accomplish what so many others don’t—the successful implementation of strategic goals. Whether it’s entering new markets, repositioning, outsourcing, or undertaking new initiatives or technology, execution of strategic goals is often a graveyard of good...

Understanding the intricacies of the Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF), a revolving fund financial structure used by DoD for businesslike activities, is a challenge for even the most skilled Federal financial managers. Supporting the effective and accurate operation of these funds is integral...

Build a solid foundation of project management knowledge, techniques and tools in this hands-on workshop that covers the entire project life cycle. As the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same...

Gain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication,...

Successful grants managers understand how the Federal cost principles affect their awards. Gain a firm grounding and practical experience in the concepts central to cost principles by applying them to different recipient types. Use the cost principles throughout the grants lifecycle: budget...

Build trust, commitment, and use agility to meet every business challenge Good business teams produce results during times of prosperity. It’s a different story during times of change and uncertainty, when only prepared and motivated teams have the agility, focus and motivation to successfully...

You receive a Federal grant; what are the next steps? You need to manage the grant for both compliance and results. Develop a working understanding of issues that affect day-to-day operations and Federal grant management through a series of exercises and discussions. You will cover topics such as...

IT and software development projects differ from other kinds of projects, from initiating to planning. You will discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches to fit the specific needs of an IT project. After learning acquisition and procurement processes...

Sound business strategy requires robust data. However, raw data can only go so far without effective interpretation and analysis to inform decision-making. You will apply a data-driven process to decision-making while considering both the larger business context around risk and uncertainty and...