Management Training in Almada

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean method for visually mapping the flow of materials and information required to bring a product or service to the customer, highlighting value-adding and non-value-adding activities to eliminate MUDAS (waste).

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level practitioners and managers who wish to learn, apply, and lead VSM projects to improve process efficiency and productivity across their value chains.

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

• Create a current-state value stream map that includes accurate operating time calculations and distinguishes value-add from non-value-add activities.
• Identify and classify MUDAS across the value chain and quantify their impact on lead time and productivity.
• Design a future-state value stream map with improved flow, reduced waste, and updated time calculations.
• Develop clear, prioritized action plans to implement the future-state map and measure improvements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on mapping exercises using real process examples from the client.
• Group workshops to produce current and future state maps and action plans.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level participants who wish to gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to handle key human resources (HR) functions such as addressing staff concerns, managing performance, and navigating disciplinary processes.

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

• Understand the core functions and responsibilities of HR management.
• Handle employee complaints with professionalism and empathy.
• Implement effective performance management strategies.
• Conduct fair and legally compliant disciplinary actions.
• Address common HR issues with confidence and consistency.

Lean is a methodology focused on maximizing value while minimizing waste in processes.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level banking and process management professionals who wish to apply Lean and Agile tools to improve efficiency in managing requirements, projects, and operational processes.

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

• Understand and apply Lean principles in the context of banking processes.
• Use Lean tools to optimize requirements gathering and project execution.
• Implement and manage Kanban boards for effective workflow management.
• Identify and eliminate waste in banking and service-oriented processes.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on application of Lean and Agile tools in case-based scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level finance and asset management professionals who wish to optimize asset tracking, control, and compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).

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

• Classify and configure fixed assets according to IFRS regulations.
• Manage asset creation, acquisition, and capitalization.
• Implement control measures for asset tracking and monitoring.
• Apply appropriate depreciation and amortization methods.
• Process asset movements, transfers, and disposals effectively.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting and audit standards.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals who wish to learn how to design and enhance employee experiences tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments, from recruitment to retention.

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

• Design impactful employee journeys, from recruitment to retention, tailored to the unique challenges of tech environments.
• Learn strategies for fostering engagement, inclusion, and continuous development in the tech workforce.

Handling Difficult Clients and Conflict Resolution for Improved Customer Satisfaction is a comprehensive course designed to strengthen communication, empathy, and conflict management skills in customer-facing professionals.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to effectively handle difficult clients, resolve conflicts constructively, and enhance customer satisfaction through structured follow-up and evaluation practices.

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

• Identify the root causes of client dissatisfaction and conflict situations.
• Apply emotional intelligence principles and communication strategies to defuse tension.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively while preserving business relationships.
• Conduct service evaluations and implement customer satisfaction surveys to measure improvement.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Role-playing, simulations, and real-world case studies.
• Hands-on exercises for communication and conflict resolution techniques.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at organization leaders who wish to learn how to drive change within organizations by implementing effective change leadership strategies.

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

• Understand the effect of change leadership on individuals, teams, and organizations.
• Apply planning practices to organizational change efforts.
• Effectively drive organizational change through change leadership.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level financial analysts who wish to learn how to use OneStream for financial analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision-making, and prepare for relevant OneStream certifications.

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

• Understand the core functionalities of OneStream XF.
• Navigate the OneStream interface and workspace.
• Load, transform, and validate financial data.
• Build and analyze financial reports and dashboards.
• Use OneStream’s workflow automation features for financial planning and consolidation.
• Prepare for OneStream certification exams (e.g., OneStream Certified Professional - Financial Modeler (OCP-FM), OneStream Implementation Consultant, etc.).

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to develop a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems using RCA methodologies.

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

• Understand essential concepts of RCA and continuous improvement cycles.
• Apply different RCA tools to identify the root cause of problems.
• Develop and implement effective problem-solving strategies.
• Integrate RCA into organizational improvement and prevention efforts.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level SAP consultants who wish to gain practical experience and develop a comprehensive understanding of the Employee Central module.

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

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the SuccessFactors Employee Central module.
• Understand and configure essential module components, including provisioning, security, and data management.
• Perform basic and complex support and maintenance configurations.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level quality control professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and apply it in real-world scenarios.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Use basic SPC tools such as control charts, histograms, Pareto charts, and scatter diagrams to monitor process performance.
• Create and interpret various types of control charts for variable and attribute data to detect and analyze process variations.
• Calculate and interpret process capability indices.

The training is designed to help anyone who is thinking of implementing or working on a balanced scorecard project

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to find, attract and engage with international candidates.

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

• Understand Cultural Differences
• Understand Legal & Regulatory Aspects
• Apply Global Employer Branding
• Have Access to Global Talent & Recruitment Channels

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level professionals who wish to attract top international candidates with minimal effort.  

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

• Go From a Briefing Call to a SAM
• Design Modern and Catchy Job Descriptions
• Apply Employer Branding & EVP Strategies
• Post Single or Multiple Job ADs
• Receive a Tailored Long-List

A highly participative course involving individual and group discussions and skills practice to enable delegates to share ideas and develop their skill levels.

Audience

Anyone who is looking to enhance their assertiveness skills

Aim

This course aims to raise confidence and increase the delegate’s ability to communicate confidently and assertively with colleagues and customers.

Objectives

By the end of the programme the participants will:

• Understand and overcome the barriers to being assertive
• Recognise behaviour traits within yourself and others and learn effective strategies for managing them
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of people to achieve a win-win situation wherever possible
• Effectively manage difficult situations.

The "Lean5S" training is an introduction to the principles of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on the 5S methodology, which includes organizing the workplace, eliminating waste, and improving efficiency. Participants will acquire skills to implement the Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain stages, with an emphasis on workplace safety.

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at team leaders and middle managers who want to adopt AI safely and effectively by addressing the human factors that drive success: trust, accountability, decision habits, and psychological safety.

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

• Define when to use AI and when not to (stop rules).
• Verify AI outputs with practical standards (red flags, second source).
• Set accountability and escalation triggers.
• Build team agreements and a 30-day adoption plan.

Audience

All Senior Management who need a working knowledge of AML / CTF and their prevention – and an awareness of the other relevant and current Financial Crime issues;

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case Studies
• Examples

Course Objectives

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

• Explain how AML and CTF might be prevented
• Understand the major facets of AML and CTF as they apply to their companies and the national and international efforts being made to combat them
• Define the ways in which a company and its staff should protect themselves against the risks of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Detail how a company might become a target for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: and explain which “red flags” might help them to identify, prevent and report any (suspicious or actual) criminal activity
• Understand some of the other “hot spots” in Financial Crime

A brand's digital presence is essential for a business's survival in today's connected world.

This instructor-led, live training is aimed at marketing professionals of all levels who wish to strengthen a business's online brand positioning, evaluate brand performance and manage brand image and reputation through conducting a thorough Online Brand Audit.

The sum of multiple online touch points will ultimately shape how your target audiences perceive your company, and whether or not they choose to do business with you.

An online brand audit has become standard practice for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their brand positioning in a given market.

In addition to assessing your brand's owned online assets for strengths and weaknesses, this audit will dissect how your brand is being spoken about on online channels your business doesn't own, to evaluate brand perception.

By the end of conducting an online brand audit, you'll be empowered to develop a transformative brand marketing strategy that aligns with greater business goals.

Although this course falls under the category of 'Brand Management', it touches so many other disciplines within an organization; from customer experience and online user journeys to uncovering insights to marketing strategy and planning.

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

• Evaluate a brand's online presence for strengths and weaknesses.
• Uncover a business's online reputation and image.
• Identify and strengthen a brand's positioning in a given market.
• Build a results-driven brand strategy and integrated online marketing communication plan.
• Conduct a competitive brand analysis and build industry perceptual maps.
• Conduct an SEO audit.
• Learn the updated SEO guidelines in the age of AI.
• Uncover valuable insights about how different customer groups perceive a business and its products or services.
• Administer online social listening.
• Use AI to make conducting routine brand audits more efficient.

NobleProg is an official ISACA COBIT ® Training Partner. COBIT ® is a framework for the enterprise governance and management of information and technology (I&T) that supports enterprise goal achievement.

This instructor-led, live training in Ottawa but can be delivered, it is aimed at managers and leaders who wish to strengthen their ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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

• Structure high-impact conversations
• Address tension and misalignment constructively
• Improve team trust and accountability
• Lead with clarity under pressure

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at current CTOs and upcoming CTOs such as technical directors or technical managers who wish to acquire the technical and managerial perspective needed to be an effective CTO.

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

• Hire and lead a vibrant and innovative technical team.
• Effectively adopt and manage the technology needed to develop great products.
• Apply useful techniques and strategies for managing products and projects.
• Scale the company business and move it in the right direction.

Audience

• Their colleagues
• Their bosses
• Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and
• Case Studies

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

• Understand conflict and its effect on ourselves and others
• Define assertive and non-assertive behaviours
• Appreciate the need for self-management before managing others
• Develop capability in engaging conflict assertively
• Build confidence through demonstrations and practical simulations

The ISO 9001 Lead Auditor training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to perform a Quality Management System (QMS) audit by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques. During this training course, you will acquire the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out internal and external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Based on practical exercises, you will be able to master the audit techniques and become competent to manage an audit program, audit team, communication with customers, and conflict resolution.  

After acquiring the necessary expertise to perform this audit, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Auditor Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the capabilities and competencies to audit organizations based on best practices. 

Who should attend?

• Auditors seeking to perform and lead Quality Management System (QMS) certification audits
• Managers or consultants seeking to master a Quality Management System audit process
• Individuals responsible for maintaining conformance with QMS requirements
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for a Quality Management System audit
• Expert advisors in Quality Management

General information

• Certification fees are included in the exam price
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
• In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months free of charge

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada (onsite or remote), participants learn how apply Lean principles and practices within their own organization and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

This interactive training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Moreover, this training aims to instill a mindset of Lean thinking.

Audience

Managers and Team Leaders who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding the management and development of their staff (direct and indirect reports)

Format of the course

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

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

• Understand the different skills required for Managing and for Leading
• Develop their team in the most-effective way
• Explain how best to deliver Change in their part of the organisation
• Manage staff performance better
• Successfully negotiate their preferred solutions
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at managers and executives who wish to implement the right tools, skills, and methodologies to manage remote teams.

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

• Explore remote leadership, structures, and components to successfully adapt a remote work setup.
• Develop trust, goals, culture, and teamwork to create an effective and productive remote team.
• Use existing tools and technologies to improve virtual communication and collaboration.
• Implement goal setting and project management methods to measure the performance of a remote team.

This instructor-led, live training in Almada (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level / intermediate-level / advanced-level addresses the difficulty of transforming passive or resistant observers into active, supportive partners through systematic analysis and psychological insight.

In complex business environments, the success of a project rarely depends on technical execution alone; it hinges on the support of the people involved. The primary challenge in Stakeholder Management is navigating the "web of influence"—understanding that different parties have competing priorities, varying levels of power, and subjective definitions of success. Without proactive management, projects often face "hidden blockers," sudden shifts in support, or communication breakdowns. 

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

• Identify stakeholders,
• Analyze their influence and expectations,
• Select appropriate communication strategies,
• Handle conflicts of interest,
• Build long-term relationships. 

In this instructor-led, live training in Almada, we walk new managers through the most important concepts of strategic thinking, putting theory into practice through task-based activities based on real-life cases. Participants get a unique opportunity to learn new ways of thinking, implement key concepts to solve problems, reflect on how these principles apply to their own work, and listen to and share their own perspectives with their instructor and class peers.

Audience

Senior Managers who need an insight into the issues of Strategic Management and its application

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Case-Studies and Examples

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

• Define issues underpinning successful strategic leadership and the link to a strong organisational climate
• Describe a range of strategic business models and their potential implications for their own business
• Define the critical concepts underpinning building high performing teams and managing change
• Define and use key financial measures of strategic success