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The IT Career Swap Process

Step 1: Consultation

Unsure what course is right for you? We will walk you through what the options are and how you can benefit by starting it. The consultation is free of charge and we will find the perfect course for your needs. 

Step 3: Quizzes & Exam Simulators

IT Career Swap’s custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. IT Career Swap courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

Step 2 : Online Studying

All of your training is delivered online and you will have 24/7 access to the course content for one year, giving you more than enough time to study at your own pace around any previous commitments you may have. The courses will give you an extensive collection of instructor-led videos and other learning resources via our online learning platform.

Step 4 : Job Placement

Upon completion of all the online courses and the necessary live labs we will re-model your CV and start to find you interviews with our local partners in your area. On average we secure 3 interviews per student on completion of the course

The main difference between us and other IT training companies is that we have over 5,000 employer partnerships in operation so we can place you into work all over the country with a number of different companies, often with multiple options

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Our Course Packages

Project Management Pro

Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner (official exams included)

Agile®

ITIL v4

Six Sigma Green & Black Belt

PMP 6th Edition

CAPM

PMI Risk Management

CSM – Certified Scrum Master

Prince2 Complete

Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner

Prince2 Agile®

All 3 official examinations are offered with this course bundle

Project Management Elite

Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner (official exams included) 

ITIL v4 or Prince2 Agile® (official exam included) 

Change Management Foundation (official exam included)

Six Sigma Green & Black Belt

PMP 6th Edition

CAPM

PMI Risk Management

CSM – Certified Scrum Master 

Change Management

Change Management Foundation and Practioner (official exam included)

Our Course Modules

Any of these can be bolted on to other packages at additional cost discussed with your course advisor

Project Management Professional PMP - 6th Edition

Course Content
Getting Certified to take the Examination
Learning objectives – Understanding prerequisites for applying to take the exam and the application process.
Techniques for Preparing for and Taking the Examination
Learning objectives – Understanding how the exam is structured, as well as tips and tricks for exam preparation and post exam continuing education requirements to maintain the certification are also reviewed.
Project Management Framework
Learning objectives – Understanding of how the PMBOK is structured, general project management concepts, project management roles and responsibilities, and leadership skills required to be a successful project manager.
Project Integration Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Integration Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project integration management.
Project Scope Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Scope Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project scope management.
Project Schedule Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Schedule Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project schedule management.
Project Cost Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Cost Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project cost management.
Project Quality Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Quality Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project quality management.
Project Resource Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Resource Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project resource management.
Project Communications Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Communications Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project communications management.
Project Risk Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Risk Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project risk management.
Project Procurement Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Procurement Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project procurement management.
Project Stakeholder Management
Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Stakeholder Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project stakeholder management.

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Module 1: Development Methods
  • Module 2: Agile Manifesto Principles
  • Module 3: Scrum
  • Module 4: Why Scrum
  • Module 5: Scrum-Roles Overview
  • Module 6: Product Owner
  • Module 7: Scrum Master
  • Module 8: Scrum Team
  • Module 9: Scrum Process
  • Module 10: Scrum Project Phase
  • Module 11: Plan and Estimate
  • Module 12: Implement
  • Module 13: Review and Retrospect
  • Module 14: Release
  • Module 15: Project Vision
  • Module 16: Scrum Master and Stake Holder(s)
  • Module 17: Form Scrum Team
  • Module 18: Develop Epics
  • Module 19: User Stories
  • Module 20: Justifications and Sample Change(s)
  • Module 21: Creating a Prioritized Backlog
  • Module 22: Conduct Release Planning
  • Module 23: Sprints
  • Module 24: Scrum Framework
  • Module 25: Scrum of Scrums
  • Module 26: Scrum Demo
  • Module 27: Review
Agile® Project Management
  • Module 1 – What Is Agile®
    • 1.1 Course And Instructor Introduction
    • 1.2 What Is Agile- Part 1
    • 1.3 What Is Agile- Part 2
    • 1.4 What Is Agile- Part 3
    • 1.5 What Is Agile- Part 4
    • 1.6 What Is Agile- Part 5
    • 1.7 What Is Agile- Part 6
    • 1.8 What Is Agile- Part 7
    • 1.9 What Is Agile- Part 8
    • 1.10 What Is Agile- Part 9

    Module 2 – Projects And Project Management

    In An Agile® World

    • 2.1 Projects And Project Management In An Agile World- Part 1
    • 2.2 Projects And Project Management In An Agile World- Part 2
    • 2.3 Projects And Project Management In An Agile World- Part 3
    • 2.4 Projects And Project Management In An Agile World- Part 4
    • 2.5 Projects And Project Management In An Agile World- Part 5

    Module 3 – Agile® And Scrum

    • 3.1 Agile And Scrum- Part 1
    • 3.2 Agile And Scrum- Part 2
    • 3.3 Agile And Scrum- Part 3
    • 3.4 Agile And Scrum- Part 4

    Module 4 – Common Scrum Terminology

    • 4.1 Common Scrum Terminology- Part 1
    • 4.2 Common Scrum Terminology- Part 2

    Module 5 – Other Iterative Methods

    • 5.1 Other Iterative Methods

    Module 6 – Using Agile® Outside Software Development

    • 6.1 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 1
    • 6.2 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 2
    • 6.3 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 3
    • 6.4 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 4
    • 6.5 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 5
    • 6.6 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 6
    • 6.7 Communication Skills In Agile World- Part 7

    Module 7 – Using Agile® Outside Software Development

    • 7.1 Using Agile Outside Software Development- Part 1
    • 7.2 Using Agile Outside Software Development- Part 2

    Module 8 – Case Studies Of Transitioning To Agile®

    • 8.1 Case Studies Of Transitioning To Agile- Part 1
    • 8.2 Case Studies Of Transitioning To Agile- Part 2
    • 8.3 Case Studies Of Transitioning To Agile- Part 3
    • 8.4 Case Studies Of Transitioning To Agile- Part 4

    Module 9 – Critique Of Agile®

    • 9.1 Critique Of Agile- Part 1
    • 9.2 Critique Of Agile- Part 2

    Module 10 – Review Of Agile

    • 10.1 Review Of Agile- Part 1
    • 10.2 Review Of Agile- Part 2
    • 10.3 Review Of Agile- Part 3
    • 10.4 Course Conclusion
Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Module 1 Six Sigma And The Organization
    • 1.1 Six Sigma Green Belt Course Overview
    • 1.2 Six Sigma And The Organization Goals Part 1
    • 1.3 Six Sigma And The Organization Goals Part 2
    • 1.4 Lean Principles In The Organization
    • 1.5 Design For Six Sigma

    Module 2 Define Phase Project Identification

    • 2.1 Define Phase Project Identification Part 1
    • 2.2 Define Phase Project Identification Part 2
    • 2.3 Define Phase Project Identification Part 3

    Module 3 Define Phase Voice Of The Customer

    • 3.1 Define Phase Voice Of The Customer Part 1
    • 3.2 Define Phase Voice Of The Customer Part 2

    Module 4 Define Phase Project Management Basics

    • 4.1 Define Phase Project Management Basics Part 1
    • 4.2 Define phase Project Management Basics Part 2

    Module 5 Define Phase Management And Planning Tools

    • 5.1 Define Phase Management And Planning Tools Part 1
    • 5.2 Define Phase Management And Planning Tools Part 2

    Module 6 Define Phase Business Results For Projects

    • 6.1 Define Phase Business Results For Projects Part 1
    • 6.2 Define Phase Business Results For Projects Part2

    Module 7 Define Phase Team Dynamics And Define Phase Summary Review Questions

    • 7.1 Define Phase Team Dynamics And Review Questions
    • 7.2 Define Phase Summary And Review Questions

    Module 8 Measure Phase Process Analysis And Documentation

    • 8.1 Measure Phase Process Analysis And Documentation

    Module 9 Measure Phase Probability And Statistics

    • 9.1 Measure Phase Probabilty And Statistics

    Module 10 Measure Phase Statistical Distributions

    • 10.1 Measure Phase Statistical Distributions

    Module 11 Measure Phase Collecting And Summarizing Data

    • 11.1 Measure Phase Collecting And Summarizing Data Part 1
    • 11.2 Measure Phase Collecting And Summarizing Data Part 2

    Module 12 Measure Phase Measurements System Analysis (MSA)

    • 12.1 Measure Phase Measurements System Analysis (MSA)

    Module 13 Measure Phase Process And Performance Capability And Measure Phase Summary And Review

    • 13.1 Measure Phase Process And Performance Capability And Measure Phase Summary And Review

    Module 14 Analyze Phase Exploratory Data Analysis And Hypothesis Testing

    • 14.1 Analyze Phase Exploratory Data Analysis And Hypothesis Testing Part 1
    • 14.2 Analyze Phase Exploratory Data Analysis And Hypothesis Testing Part 2

    Module 15 Analyze Phase Process Drivers

    • 15.1 Analyze Phase Process Drivers Part 1
    • 15.2 Analyze Phase Process Drivers Part 2
    • 15.3 Analyze Phase Process Drivers Part 3

    Module 16 Improve Phase Design Of Experiment (DOE)

    • 16.1 Improve Phase Design Of Experiment (DOE) Part 1
    • 16.2 Improve Phase Design Of Experiment (DOE) Part 2

    Module 17 Improve Phase Root Cause Analysis

    • 17.1 Improve Phase Root Cause Analysis Part 1
    • 17.2 Improve Phase Root Cause Analysis Part 2
    • 17.3 Improve Phase Root Cause Analysis Demo

    Module 18 Improve Phase Lean Tools

    • 18.1 Improve Phase Lean Tools Part 1
    • 18.2 Improve Phase Lean Tools Part 2
    • 18.3 Improve Phase Lean Tools Part 3
    • 18.4 Improve Phase Lean Tools Part 4

    Module 19 Control Phase Statistical Process Control

    • 19.1 Control Phase Statistical Process Contro

    Module 20 Control Phase Lean Tools For Process Control

    • 20.1 Control Phase Lean Tools For Process Control Part 1
    • 20.2 Control Phase Lean Tools For Process Control Part 2
    • 20.3 Control Phase Lean Tools For Process Control Part 3

    Module 21 Review Exam Prep And Key Concepts

    • 21.1 Review Exam Prep Part 1
    • 21.2 Review Exam Prep Part 2
    • 21.3 Review Exam Prep Part 3
    • 21.4 Review Exam Prep Part 4
    • 21.5 Review Key Concepts Part 1
    • 21.6 Review Key Concepts Part 2
    • 21.7 Review Key Concepts Part 3
    • 21.8 Review Key Concepts Part 4
    • 21.9 Review Exam Flash Cards
    • 21.10 Six Sigma Green Belt Outro

    ITIL v4

    ITIL®4 is a recognised qualification for IT Service Management:

    • A “one-stop shop” triage for corporate It problems and services (broader than a traditional service desk)
    • Services are one of the main ways organizations create value & most services are IT enabled in some way

    Service Management is defined as: “a set of organisational capabilities for enabling value to customers in the form of services”.

    Value = perceived benefits / usefulness /importance of something.

    Within ITIL®4 there are:

    •  7 Principles (previously only introduced at v3 practitioner level)
    • 4 Dimensions of service management (diagram below) which encourages a more holistic approach to managing IT
    • 6 activities > combined/configured in many different ways.
    • 34 management practices (15 examined)
    Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM - PMI - PMBOK 6th Edition

    • Getting Certified to take the Examination
      Learning objectives – Understanding prerequisites for applying to take the exam and the application process

      Techniques for Preparing for and Taking the Examination
      Learning objectives – Understanding how the exam is structured, as well as tips and tricks for exam preparation and post exam continuing education requirements to maintain the certification are also reviewed.

      Project Management Framework
      Learning objectives – Understanding of how the PMBOK is structured, general project management concepts, project management roles and responsibilities, and leadership skills required to be a successful project manager

      Project Integration Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Integration Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project integration management

      Project Scope Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Scope Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project scope management

      Project Schedule Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Schedule Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project schedule management

      Project Cost Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Cost Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project cost management

      Project Quality Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Quality Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project quality management

      Project Resource Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Resource Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project resource management

      Project Communications Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Communications Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project communications management

      Project Risk Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Risk Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project risk management

      Project Procurement Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Procurement Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project procurement
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      Project Stakeholder Management
      Learning objectives – Understanding the Project Stakeholder Management processes, and their associated Inputs, Tools and Techniques, and Outputs, as well as key concepts, trends and emerging practices, and tailoring considerations in project stakeholder management

    PMI'S Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
    • MODULE 1 – Introduction
      • 1.1 Introduction
      • 1.2 Overview Part 1
      • 1.3 Overview Part 2
      • 1.4 Overview Part 3
      • 1.5 Overview Part 4
      • 1.6 Overview Part 5

      MODULE 2 – Risk Management Concepts

      • 2.1 Risk Definition And Project Risk Management Part 1
      • 2.2 Risk Definition And Project Risk Management Part 2
      • 2.3 Critical Success Factors For Project Risk Management
      • 2.4 Overall And Individual Risks, Roles And Responsibilities

      MODULE 3 – Risk Management Environment

      • 3.1 Organizational Risk Attitudes
      • 3.2 Organizational Structures
      • 3.3 Stakeholder Identification And Analysis
      • 3.4 Stakeholder Risk Tolerances And Risk Attitudes

      MODULE 4 – Project Definition

      • 4.1 Defining The Project And Project Management Plan
      • 4.2 Scope Management Part 1
      • 4.3 Scope Management Part 2
      • 4.4 Scope ManagementPart 3
      • 4.5 Schedule Management Part 1
      • 4.6 Schedule Management Part 2
      • 4.7 Schedule ManagementPart 3
      • 4.8 Cost Management Part 1
      • 4.9 Cost Management Part 2
      • 4.10 Quality Management

      MODULE 5 – Risk Management Planning

      • 5.1 Risk Management Planning
      • 5.2 Critical Success Factors

      MODULE 6 – Risk Identification

      • 6.1 Risk Identification
      • 6.2 Project Scope Risk
      • 6.3 Project Schedule Risk
      • 6.4 Resource Risk
      • 6.5 Tools And Techniques Part 1
      • 6.6 Tools And Techniques Part 2
      • 6.7 Tools And Techniques Part 3
      • 6.8 Tools And Techniques Part 4

      MODULE 7 – Qualitative Risk Analysis

      • 7.1 Qualitative Risk Analysis
      • 7.2 Tools And Techniques Part 1
      • 7.3 Tools And Techniques Part 2

      MODULE 8 – Quantitative Risk Analysis

      • 8.1 Quantitative Risk Analysis
      • 8.2 Tools And Techniques Part 1
      • 8.3 Tools And Techniques Part 2
      • 8.4 Tools And Techniques Part 3

      MODULE 9 – Risk Response Planning

      • 9.1 Risk Response Planning
      • 9.2 Risk Responses
      • 9.3 Negative And Positive Risk Responses
      • 9.4 Tools And Techniques Part 1
      • 9.5 Tools And Techniques Part 2
      • 9.6 Results

      MODULE 10 – Risk Monitoring And Controlling

      • 10.1 Risk Monitoring And Controlling
      • 10.2 Tools And Techniques
      • 10.3 Conclusion
    Six Sigma Black Belt
    • Module 1: Organization Wide Planning and Deployment
    • Module 2: Leadership
    • Module 3: Organizational Process Measures and Management
    • Module 4: Team Management
    • Module 5: Define Phase Overview of the Define Phase and the Voice of the Customer
    • Module 6: Define Phase Business Case and Project Charter
    • Module 7: Define Phase Analytical Tools
    • Module 8: Measure Phase Process Analysis and Documentation
    • Module 9: Measure Phase Data Collection
    • Module 10: Measure Phase Measurement Systems
    • Module 11: Measure Phase Basic Statistics
    • Module 12: Measure Phase Probability
    • Module 13: Measure Phase Process Capability
    • Module 14: Analyze Phase Measuring and Modeling Relationships
    • Module 15: Analyze Phase Hypothesis Testing
    • Module 16: Analyze Phase FEMA and Additional Analysis Methods
    • Module 17: Improve Phase Design of Experiments (DOE)
    • Module 18: Improve Phase Lean Method
    • Module 19: Improve Phase Implementation
    • Module 20: Control Phase Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Module 21: Control Phase Other Controls
    • Module 22: Control Phase Maintain Controls and Sustain Improvements
    • Module 23: DFSS
    • Module 24: Exam Review Prep and Key Concept

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        Prince2® Foundation & Practitioner

        PRINCE2® otherwise known as Projects IN Controlled Environments; is a fully scale-able process driven approach to project management. Although PRINCE2® originated in the UK it has become a world class international product.

        The foundation and practitioner course covers all of the following elements:

        Introduction to projects and PRINCE2® :
        This explains what makes projects different from BAU and introduces the four integrated elements of PRINCE2®

        The 7 Principles:

        • Continued Business Justification
        • Learn from Experience
        • Defined Roles and Responsibilities
        • Manage by Stages
        • Manage by Exception
        • Focus on Products
        • Tailor to the Project Environment

        The 7 Themes:

        • Business Case – why are we investing in the project?
        • Organization – who do we need to manage the project?
        • Quality – what we have to deliver to ensure fit-for-purpose
        • Plans – how will we deliver, when & resource requirements
        • Risk – managing uncertainty
        • Change – understanding implications of changing requirements
        • Progress – understanding & controlling where we are against plans

        The 7 Processes:

        • Process Model – to explain the flow between processes
        • Starting up a Project – pre-project preparation
        • Directing a Project – decision making and providing resources
        • Initiating a Project – developing a full and firm foundation
        • Controlling a Stage – day-to-day project manager’s work
        • Managing Product Delivery – day-to-day team managers work
        • Managing a Stage Boundary – preparing for project board progress decisions
        • Closing a Project – tidy close

        The 2 Techniques:

        • Product Based Planning
        • Quality review Technique
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