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Advanced Procurement Skills 6

Category Management in Procurement 7

Purchasing Management Specialist 8

Purchasing Techniques, Negotiating, & Cost Reduction 9

Strategic Purchasing & Supply Management 10

Supply Chain Best Practices 11

Tendering, Procurement, & Negotiation Skills 12

The Complete Course on Contracts & Purchasing Management 13

The Complete Course on Inventory Management 14

The Complete Course on Purchasing & Inventory Management 15

The Complete Course on Purchasing Management 16

Warehouse Management: Strategy, Implementation & Control 17

PRocuREmENt & mAtERIAlS mANAgEmENt

“Checking the results of a decision against its

expectations shows executives what their strengths are,

where they need to improve, and where they lack

knowledge or information.”

- Peter Drucker

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Why choose this course?

This intensive course is aimed at improving the skills of the Procurement Professional and Buyers in organizations. The course examines the strategic importance of procurement within departments by using concepts and ideas in order to maximize the procurement department’s effectiveness and thereby reducing costs throughout the supply chain.

It is therefore imperative for Procurement to constantly deliver value to the organisation by delivering products and services that contributes to the well-being of the organisation. This is an important course for Purchasing professionals who will return to their organisation with actual realistic plans on how to make considerable cost savings.

This course will feature:

• Review critical supply strategies• Enhance skills required for good supplier relationships• Appraise business continuity and contingency planning

for procurement• Study different approaches in negotiations• Learn how to rate a supplier.

What are the goals?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop critical supply strategies• Apply the concepts of activity based costing• Develop skills required for effective supplier

relationships• Learn how to create rapport, build trust and establish

credibility in a work group• Practise successful negotiations

This course is registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® R.E.P. Program*

Advanced Procurement SkillsEnhancing Procurement for Peak Performance

08 - 12 Jun 2015, Istanbul26 - 30 Oct 2015, London$4,950 - per participant

Who is this course for?

This course is intended for a number of professionals who have an experience of purchasing within organisations. It is also aimed at those who are in the supply chain requiring an understanding of procurement, such as finance and logistics professionals.

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Procurement Personnel• Contracts and Project Personnel• Engineering, Operational, and Maintenance personnel• Individuals involved in the planning, evaluation,

preparation and management of purchases that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services

• Individuals who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in purchasing activities

How will this be Presented?

This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes a comprehensive manual, class discussion and examination of delegates’ problems, videos and case studies from real life scenarios.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Purchasing and the Organisation• Supplier Management• Communication and Change• Negotiation Techniques• Managing Procurement Talent

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This course introduces the new approach that maximizes value from procurement by combining traditional techniques, with newer tools, techniques and approaches. This course will provide you an understanding of the Category Management methodology with the necessary working knowledge of how this approach can be used in World Class companies.

Category management was first used in the retail industry to management inventory based on profitability and customer segmentation. Now in the other industries, category management is valued as a tool to organize and effectively manage suppliers and the products through application of different principles in the acquisition of inventory.


• The understanding of Procurement, Purchasing and Buying operations

• What drives an organization in understanding how to categorize supplier & their products

• How to use selective inventory management to determine the appropriate category listing

• Understanding supplier’s involvement in managing categories in Procurement

• Evaluating the procurement, purchasing processes and understand total cost of ownership

What are the goals?


• Apply a thorough understanding of category management in procurement.

• Identify, analyze and evaluate procurement opportunities.

• Understand the keys aspects in category management.• Use tools and techniques to improve organization’s

competitiveness.• Apply the knowledge in procurement and supply chain

in organizational improvements.


Category Management in ProcurementMaximising Value from Procurement & the Supply Chain

28 Sep - 02 Oct 2015Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia$4,950 - per participant



• Procurement, buyers and purchasing professionals• Those who need to maximise value from procurement

and the supply chain• Those who need an understanding of the relationships

between risk, cost and service in supply chains


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is highly interactive and will prompt delegates to reflect on current practices and on their team goals. The tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide variety of methods including direct input, discussions, and case studies.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Understanding Procurement and Category Management

• Maximising Value and Procurement Excellence using Varied Routes

• Understanding the Supplier Sourcing and Selection Routes

• Recognising and Overcoming the Barriers to Category Management

• Category Management and Rethinking the Supply Chain

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This course covers the skills required to lead a procurement team to world class performance. It focuses on the common “gaps” in performance that must be filled in order for Purchasing Management to provide the continuous improvements needed for organizations to meet their strategic objectives.

Further, this course encourages everyone how to be proactive rather than reactive in procurement activities and how to be working on the “right” things that display Purchasing’s creativity, flexibility, and supply market knowledge. It establishes how to provide and measure purchasing contributions to the organization so that this critical function can be elevated as a core organization competency.

The course will feature:

• The skills and attributes of world class Purchasing Personnel

• Measuring leading performance• Selection and application of management strategies• Understanding the changing International Best

Practices• Managing supplier to obtain best in class results

What are the goals?

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Learn how to develop high performance purchasing organizations

• Develop strategic purchasing plans & discuss how to improve internal customer service

• Will be show analytics that to guide procurement strategies

• Explore many ways of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Understand the most important competencies for purchasing personnel

An ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Endorsed Programme

Purchasing Management Specialist

11 - 15 May 2015, Istanbul | 17 - 21 Aug 2015, London23 - 27 Nov 2015, Kuala Lumpur$5,450 - per participant


This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

• Procurement and Contracts personnel• Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Contract

Administration, Projects personnel• Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance

Personnel• Personnel involved in the planning and management

of tender process• Leaders in the acquisition of materials, equipment and

services


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

The course is highly interactive and will prompt delegates to reflect on their current practices and goals. The tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide range of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and exercises in groups and pairs.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• The 1st Steps to Becoming World Class• Evaluating Your Own Operation• Continuous Improvement and How to Get It• Supplier Management Approaches• Improving the Image of Procurement

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This course will examine an organization’s revenue that is spent on goods and services - everything from raw materials to spares and stocks. Hence, when the goal is to increase earnings by lowering costs, world-class organizations look closely at their purchasing strategies.

Success in purchasing is dependent not only on an awareness of the potential opportunities, but more importantly, and the focus of this course, is the knowledgeable implementation of the methods, processes, and techniques that should be utilized in order to become a leader in obtaining real supply management savings through negotiations and understanding cost reduction


• How to be world class in cost reductions• Processes for developing purchase price index• How to evaluate supplier prices• The importance of planning in successful negotiations• Approaches in negotiations

What are the goals?


• Examine the key features in spend profiles• Evaluating costing reduction opportunities• Understanding supplier pricing structures• Apply purchasing strategic plans• Develop common approaches in planning for

negotiations


Purchasing Techniques, Negotiating, & Cost Reduction31 May - 04 Jun 2015 | 15 - 19 Nov 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates$4,150 - per participant



• Contracts, Purchasing, and Procurement Personnel• Engineering, Operational, Project, and Maintenance

Personnel• Those who are involved in the planning, evaluation,

preparation and management of purchasing, tenders, contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This course will combine variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant, exercises and role playing, and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Continuous Improvement in Cost and Productivity• Defining Cost Reduction Opportunities• Methods of Price Evaluation• Successful Negotiations• Determining Strengths and Weaknesses

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This course leads delegates through the development and implementation of carefully crafted strategies for the acquisition of all goods, parts, equipment, and services. This is a critical issue for all organizations wishing to reduce operating cost while improving quality and productivity.

This program explores key concepts of Strategic Cost/Price Analysis, Value Analysis, and Total Cost of Ownership that will move today’s supply management organization to the strategic focus needed to achieve world-class performance. Organisations sticking to out-dated procedural and tactical approaches will be outcompeted by leading organisations utilising the latest approaches and techniques to ensure that their supplier base matches their ambitions.


• Setting strategies for world class procurement• Maximising value for money• Options for International supply chain sourcing• Improving profitability by controlling total costs• Understanding and managing supplier pricing models

What are the goals?

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Analyse the elements of cost In supplier’s price• Understand differences in international labor rates• Evaluate supplier’s different pricing models & analyse

supplier’s price breakdowns• Understand methods of price and cost analysis• Create an approach to implementing TCO analysis


Strategic Purchasing & Supply ManagementCost/Price Analysis, Value Analysis, & Total Cost of Ownership Concepts

03 - 07 Aug 2015, Geneva21 - 25 Dec 2015 Kuala Lumpur$4,950 - per participant



• Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Contract Administration, Projects personnel

• All others who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of purchasing and contracts that cover the acquisition of materials, parts, equipment, and services, and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of excellence in those involved in these activities.




the course content

Daily Topics:

• Setting the Strategic Direction• How do you know that you got a Good Price?• Getting a Better Price by Analysing Cost• Using Price, Volume, International Labour, and Value

Analysis• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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This course will explore key concepts and solutions that can be employed to optimize the balance between supply chain responsiveness and the costs required to deliver desired business results. Supply chain professionals continue to be pressured to deliver superior operational results while at the same time reducing costs. They need to be able to ensure their organisations become industry pace setters, by better managing their supply chains to achieve reduced costs, whilst at the same time, improving service levels.

Nonetheless, reducing supply chain costs is an effort that can be fraught with risk and global trade has brought about proportionally high levels of risk and uncertainty. Risk is found in all supply chains, but with analysis, preparation and action, these risks can be avoided, managed or deflected.


• Apply a thorough understanding of supply chain activities

• Managing and optimizing your inventory to deliver financial results

• Identity, analyse and evaluate supply chain risk• Use risk management tools and techniques• Make supply chain organisational improvements


This exciting and innovative course is suitable for those in the organisation, and not just in the supply chain, who have a responsibility to make improvements and save costs across the functions

This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Supply chain professionals• Sourcing, procurement, and supplier management

professionals• Production and manufacturing professionals• All of those who need an understanding of supply

chain concepts that can deliver lasting value for their business

• All of those who need an understanding of the relationships between risk, cost and service in supply chains.

Supply Chain Best PracticesConcepts, Application & Risk Management

05 - 09 Apr 2015 | 06 - 10 Sep 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates$4,150 - per participant


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes discussion and lectures leveraging years of hands-on supply chain and experience across industries and many countries across the world. The trainer will use real-world challenges and solutions, exercises and case studies and an extensive course manual.

What are the goals?


• Analyze the effectiveness of your firm’s supply chain practices

• Create an inventory strategy that speeds cash flow• Evaluate and work with suppliers to deliver tangible

business results• Use analytical tools to identify supply chain risk• Make cost and service improvements.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Understanding the Supply Chain• Unlocking your Cash: Inventory Management and

Optimization• A New Paradigm for Outsourcing• Identifying Supply Chain Instabilities and Risks• Rethinking the Supply Chain and Improving your

Results


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This course explores the process of identifying, selection and negotiating with the suppliers that will help your organisation to be successful. No organisation can be successful without appointing the best suppliers, and ensuring that contractual agreements maximise value for money. By applying the right processes for selecting suppliers, costs will be controlled, quality will improve and organisational efficiency will increase.

Suppliers will seek to optimise their return and need to be engaged in a way that ensures an appropriate relationship for the short and long term. Having the right knowledge and skills in tendering, procurement and negotiation is essential for any organisation to be successful, and requires appropriate planning and preparation rather than luck and optimism.


• Selecting the right procurement strategy• Developing tenders and producing tender evaluation

criteria• Analysing competitive bidding processes• Practicing negotiation skills• Administration of the procurement and tender process

What are the goals?


• Discuss elements of a good procurement process• Develop methods of contractor performance

measurement• Learn methods of tender evaluation• Review contract strategies• Improve procurement and negotiation skills


Tendering, Procurement, & Negotiation Skills

26 - 30 Jul 2015 | 06 - 10 Dec 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates$4,150 - per participant



• Contracts, Purchasing, and Project Personnel• Procurement Personnel who are responsible for

negotiations• All others who are involved in the planning, evaluation,

preparation and management of tenders and specifications that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in these activities




the course content

Daily Topics:

• How Tendering and Procurement Aligns with the Organisation Strategy

• The Tendering Process• Advanced Procurement Skills• The Negotiation Process• Implementing Improvements in the Organisation

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This intensive 10-day course is designed to assist contracts and procurement professionals understand and deal with the increasing complexity of commercial and business relationships. All business professionals need to understand how and why contracts allocate risk to the parties to the contract, and the consequences of failure to meet that risk.

Modern companies need procurement improvements to allow organisations to meet their strategic objectives. This course promotes best practice in procurement activities and working on the ‘right’ issues of compliance, creativity and supply market knowledge. It establishes how to measure purchasing and contract contributions so that these critical functions are recognised as core competencies.


• An understanding of how contracts control business relationships of all kinds.

• Risk allocation in contract management; protecting your company’s interests.

• An understanding of international contracting in the English language.

• Selection and application of contract management & procurement strategies.

• Managing suppliers to obtain best in class results.

What are the goals?


• Improve their understanding of the role of contracts within a business.

• Develop more confidence in dealing with contracting issues.

• Understand how purchasing & contract strategies can be developed to improve commercial outcomes.

• Learn how to develop high performance purchasing organizations.

• Will show analytics for use to guide procurement and contract strategies.


The Complete Course onContracts & Purchasing ManagementContracts & Purchasing Management: The A to Z of Best Practices04 - 15 May 2015, Istanbul | 10 - 21 Aug 2015, London16 - 27 Nov 2015, Kuala Lumpur$9,900 - per participant



• Procurement and Contracts Personnel• Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance


of tender process• Contract Administrators, Contract Professionals and

Project Coordinators• Specifiers, Buyers, Purchasing Professionals and

Procurement Officers• Contracts Managers and Project Managers


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is highly interactive and includes high levels of participant discussion, group interaction, delegate group exercises and case studies. Materials include existing contemporary English language contracts in many jurisdictions. Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems faced within their industry or organisations for discussion on a confidential basis.

the course content

Daily Topics:

Module 1: The Complete Course on Contracts Management

• What are contracts and how are they created?• The Structure of contracts• Collateral documents• Change and variation• Resolving Disputes

Module 2: The Complete Course on Purchasing Management


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This course examines the renewed emphasis on running organizations leaner, effectively and efficiently. The renewed pressure to reduce cost as well as investment, while maintaining customer service levels is essential in world-class performance. Inventory Management is still one of the least understood practices in many companies and managers often fail to see the causal link between Inventory Management and good business results.

In addition, the mechanistic review of Min/Max reorder points will lead to disappointing results and in capital intensive companies, the value of spares in inventory often exceeds the value of all other inventory combined. Huge investments, excessive costs and low availability of stock often cause a knee-jerk reaction instead of adopting sound inventory management principles.


• Reduction in inventory investment• Improved customer satisfaction• Reduced cost of running the inventory management

function• Understanding inventory categories in management• Management of Stock Keeping Units in terms of their

priorities

What are the goals?


• Understand the importance of inventory & the role it plays in the profitability of the company

• Examine the most appropriate method for managing an item

• Understand the value chain in inventory management• Apply best methods to optimise the investment in

inventory• Examine the appropriate inventory management

technique for each type of item


The Complete Course on Inventory ManagementInventory Management: The A to Z of Best Practices

30 Nov - 04 Dec 2015Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia$4,950 - per participant



• Those involved in inventory, albeit as supplier, buyer, materials planner, warehousing, finance or even end-customer

• Professionals and staff in the organization who are responsible for reducing costs, increasing productivity, raising inventory turns and enhancing customer service through high fill rates, accurate information and excellent order fulfillment


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is highly class-work based and will prompt delegates to reflect on current practices and on their current practices. The Tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide variety of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and group work.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Inventory in the Value Chain• Demand Planning• Forecasting• Inventory Recording• Performance Measurement

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This 10-day course covers the skills required to lead procurement and inventory teams to world class performance by running organizations leaner, effectively and efficiently. The pressure to reduce costs, while maintaining customer service levels is essential in both procurement and inventory management. It focuses on the ‘gaps’ in performance to be filled in order to provide the continuous improvements needed to meet strategic objectives.

Procurement and inventory are two of the least understood areas of business in many organisations, but are essential for good business results. Adopting sound procurement and inventory management principles will lead to better return on investment, improved quality, lower costs, and reduced working capital.


• Selection and application of management strategies• Managing suppliers to obtain best in class results• Reduction in inventory investment• Improved customer satisfaction• Management of Stock Keeping Units in terms of their

priorities


This course is for Professionals and Staff in organization that are responsible for improving quality, reducing costs, increasing productivity, raising inventory turns and enhancing customer service through better purchasing and inventory management.


• Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Contract Administration, Projects personnel

• Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance Personnel

• Personnel involved in the planning and management of tender process

• Those involved in inventory management as a supplier, buyer, materials planner, warehousing, finance or even end-customer

• Those in general management wanting an understanding of the procurement and inventory processes


The Complete Course onPurchasing & Inventory ManagementPurchasing & Inventory Management: The A to Z of Best Practices23 Nov - 04 Dec 2015Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia$9,900 - per participant

What are the goals?


• Develop strategic purchasing plans & discuss how to improve internal customer service

• Explore many ways of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Understand the most important competencies for purchasing personnel

• Understand the importance of inventory & the role it plays in the profitability of the company

• Apply best methods to optimise the investment in inventory


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The course is class-work based and will prompt delegates to reflect on current practices and on their current practices. The Tutor will guide and facilitate learning using a wide range of methods including direct input, discussions, case studies and exercises in groups and pairs.

the course content

Daily Topics:

Module 1: The Complete Course on Purchasing Management


Module 2: The Complete Course on Inventory Management

• Inventory in the Value Chain• Demand Planning• Forecasting• Inventory Recording• Performance Measurement

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This course covers the skills required to lead a procurement team to world class performance. It focuses on the common “gaps” in performance that must be filled in order for Purchasing Management to provide the continuous improvements needed for organizations to meet their strategic objectives.

Further, this course encourages everyone how to be proactive rather than reactive in procurement activities and how to be working on the “right” things that display Purchasing’s creativity, flexibility, and supply market knowledge. It establishes how to provide and measure purchasing contributions to the organization so that this critical function can be elevated as a core organization competency.


• The skills and attributes of world class Purchasing Personnel

• Measuring leading performance• Selection and application of management strategies• Understanding the changing International Best

Practices• Managing supplier to obtain best in class results

What are the goals?


• Learn how to develop high performance purchasing organizations.

• Develop strategic purchasing plans & discuss how to improve internal customer service.

• Appreciate and see the analytics that guide procurement strategies.

• Explore many ways of reporting key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Understand the most important competencies for purchasing personnel.


The Complete Course onPurchasing ManagementPurchasing Management: The A to Z of Best Practices11 - 15 May 2015, Istanbul | 17 - 21 Aug 2015, London23 - 27 Nov 2015, Kuala Lumpur$4,950 - per participant



• Procurement and Contracts personnel• Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Contract

Administration, Projects personnel• Engineering, Facilities, Finance, and Maintenance


of tender process• Leaders in the acquisition of materials, equipment and

services




the course content

Daily Topics:


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This course will enable Supply Chain Professionals to understand how to improve the operations of any warehouse by implementing lean operating processes, by intelligently managing inventory, and by establishing a performance management program that ensures continuous improvement. An effective warehousing strategy can be a powerful competitive weapon.

Best-practice warehouses deliver superior customer satisfaction and return on investment by functioning as a tightly-integrated part of a company’s value chain. The purpose of this course is to show how to implement all of the essential tools for the effective management of warehouses and stores. This module includes how to evaluate procedures and how to improve methods by eliminating wasteful activities and excess costs.


• Locating, structuring, and operating the warehouse• Implementing Lean principles in the warehouse• Crafting an inventory strategy using Stock Keeping

Unit (SKU) segmentation• Role of the warehouse in the value chain• Creating a metrics program and establishing an

executive KPI dashboard

What are the goals?


• Develop an understanding of the role of warehouse in the end-to-end supply chain

• Learn best practices for warehouse operating processes

• Develop an inventory strategy in the warehouse• Leverage information technology to improve visibility• Develop a performance management program to and

drive positive change


Warehouse Management: Strategy, Implementation & ControlExcellence in Warehouse Management04 - 08 Oct 2015Dubai, United Arab Emirates$4,150 - per participant


This course will benefit a number of participants from different parts of the organisation including those who have an intermediate knowledge of the supply chain.


• Warehouse and distribution professionals• Procurement, buyers and purchasing professionals• Production and manufacturing professionals• Logistics professionals• Supply chain generalists


This course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes discussion and lectures leveraging years of hands-on supply chain and warehousing experience across industries. The trainer will use real-world challenges and solutions, exercises and case studies and an extensive course manual.

the course content

Daily Topics:

• Warehouse Infrastructure Strategies• Warehouse Operating Processes and Principles• Inventory, Analysis, and Product Classification• Leveraging Your Resources and Developing New

Capabilities• Create a World-Class Warehouse with Performance

Management and Metrics

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Hotel accommodation is not included in the Registration Fee. A reduced corporate rate and a limited number of rooms are available for attendees wishing to stay at the hotel venue.

Please make your request for accommodation at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the programme.

CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS

You must notify the Registrar of cancellations at least 2 weeks before a scheduled seminar in order to be eligible for a credit. If you cannot attend, you may send a replacement from your organisation at no charge. There is a $250 handling charge for all cancellations or rescheduling. We reserve the right to cancel a seminar due to low enrollment. All registrants will be notified in advance and a full refund will be provided upon request.

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Circumstances beyond the control of AZTech may necessitate postponement, change of venue or substitution of the Instructor. As such, AZTech reserves the right to implement such amendments.

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Tel: +971 4 427 5400Fax: +971 4 427 5401Email: [email protected]: www.aztech.ae

CERTIFICATION

A Certificate of Completion will only be awarded to those delegates who attend the entire programme

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