Management Training in Porto

Planning and Risk Assessment is a structured approach to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks in projects and operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to plan effectively and manage risks in projects or operational environments.

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

• Understand the principles and processes of effective planning.
• Identify and assess potential risks in various scenarios.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Integrate risk assessment into the overall project lifecycle.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Group exercises and scenario-based practice.
• Hands-on application using case studies.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand both Six Sigma and Lean principles in order to lead significant process improvement projects in their organizations.

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

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how Lean and Six Sigma methodologies can be integrated for process improvement.
• Gain in-depth knowledge and application skills in the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control phases.
• Apply advanced statistical tools for data-driven decision-making and process analysis.
• Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects effectively.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level HR professionals who wish to understand and implement optimized HR processes that align with fast-paced, agile environments, and leverage automation and data-driven strategies for better decision-making.

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

• Design and implement efficient HR processes that align with the fast-paced, agile tech environment.
• Streamline core HR processes and leverage automation tools.
• Ensure alignment of HR strategies with business objectives to support scalability and continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level professionals who wish to gain the skills to handle complex Six Sigma projects and take a leadership role in Six Sigma and Lean implementations.

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

• Develop an in-depth understanding of advanced Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and tools.
• Lead complex process improvement projects that align with organizational strategies.
• Perform complex statistical analyses and make data-driven decisions.
• Effectively lead change initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level quality managers and healthcare administrators who wish to learn the key concepts, tools, and techniques essential for quality auditing in healthcare, pass the certification exams, and apply quality management principles in their organizations.

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

• Understand the principles and practices of quality auditing in healthcare.
• Develop and implement effective quality management systems.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and analyze audit data.
• Prepare for and pass the CMQ/OE and ASQ certification exams.
• Apply ethical principles and regulatory requirements in quality auditing.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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.

Leadership is the practice of guiding individuals and teams to achieve organizational goals while fostering trust, collaboration, and resilience. Effective leaders balance decision-making, people management, and communication skills with personal well-being.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level leaders, managers, and professionals who wish to strengthen their leadership competencies and apply them in organizational contexts.

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

• Build leadership practices based on trust and autonomy.
• Understand people management fundamentals and the labor framework.
• Apply strategic decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Foster collaboration with a leadership perspective.
• Use assertive communication in difficult conversations.
• Practice self-management techniques and support leader well-being.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case studies and group activities.
• Practical exercises and role-playing scenarios.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (online or onsite) is aimed at business professionals who wish to learn how to develop applications and perform process automation even without any IT background.

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

• Understand Citizen development and learn common Citizen Developer actions.
• Learn how to perform process automation.
• Automate tasks within business applications.

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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 (online or onsite) is aimed at HR professionals who wish to use analytical methods improve organisational performance. This course covers qualitative as well as quantitative, empirical and statistical approaches.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.

Course Customization Options

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

Introduction

Each one of us serves customers, providing a positive customer service to customers is crucial and creating opportunities for repeat business is is important.

The Customer Care Service course will look at all types of customers and how to serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. Participants will be provided a strong skill set including face-to-face dealing, over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.

Objective

Each one of us serves customers, providing a positive customer service to customers is crucial and creating opportunities for repeat business is important.

This Customer Care Services course is designed to equip and improve ourselves. Participants will be provided with the basic skills set and knowledge required for front line staff to handle customer contacts by phone, email and face-to-face dealing, over the phone techniques with difficult customers, and generating return business successfully.

Training Benefits

• Identify and meet customer expectations
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Manage customer perceptions
• Deal with different types of customers
• Respond effectively to in-person and telephone customer contacts
• Write effective emails and letters
• Manage stress
• Course Discussions and Exercise
• Stimulating exercises are provided throughout the session, allowing participants to sharpen their problem solving techniques and to improve their Customer Care Service skills and mindset. This course is designed to accommodate a broad range of customer service and fulfillment environments

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

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

• Perform Proactive Sourcing vs Reactive Recruitment
• Use LinkedIn Standard vs LinkedIn Recruiter
• Master Boolean Search Techniques
• Selling Candidates the Opportunity & Partnering with Hiring Managers

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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

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

AML/CTF Governance and Risk Oversight is a strategic training program focused on strengthening organizational resilience against financial crime through effective governance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate to advanced-level Board Members, Senior Executives, Compliance Officers, AML Officers, and Risk Professionals who wish to use structured AML/CTF frameworks to enhance oversight, reduce regulatory exposure, and protect institutional reputation.

Audience:

This course is designed for all staff requiring a wider view of the Change Process to get the best results for their part of the business

Format of the course

A combination of:

• Facilitated Discussions
• Slide Presentations
• Exercises and Case Studies

At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Explain the basic Change Strategies that underpin the planning for change in an organisation
• Understand the use and application of the 9 Change Principles
• Construct a Change Plan suitable to their part of the business

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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.

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

• Develop a stronger idea on the different approaches towards contemporary delivery of learning.
• Able to link the current delivery to new and fresh approaches in learning delivery.
• Devise an adaptive and proactive curriculum that would maximize digitization and all its benefits.
• Lead the organization in the application of digital transformation towards learning

Format of the Course

• Instructor Led Training through Online Delivery
• Interactive Planning with Outputs
• Digital Icebreakers
• Course Works

"High-Impact Communication Skills," designed to equip participants with the essential tools for clear, confident, and influential communication. In today's business environment, the ability to convey ideas effectively is paramount. This training addresses two of the most critical aspects of professional communication: mastering interpersonal skills and delivering powerful public presentations.

The program takes a holistic approach, beginning with foundational communication principles and then moving to a dedicated module on overcoming the fear of public speaking. Participants will then learn practical, actionable techniques to structure and deliver compelling presentations. The entire learning experience is underpinned by the principles of Emotional Intelligence, empowering participants to communicate with greater empathy, awareness, and impact.

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

• Apply practical techniques for clearer, more empathetic, and objective interpersonal communication.
• Implement proven strategies to manage public speaking anxiety and project confidence.
• Structure a compelling presentation with a clear opening, logical flow, and memorable conclusion.
• Deliver presentations in an engaging manner, utilizing effective body language and vocal variety.
• Identify the core principles of Emotional Intelligence and use them to build stronger professional relationships.
• Develop a personal action plan to continue fostering their communication and presentation skills

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and expertise in implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with the IATF 16949 standard. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the requirements, processes, and best practices related to automotive quality management. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn how to effectively apply the principles of IATF 16949 to ensure the highest level of quality in automotive manufacturing and supply chain operations

Audience

• Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding Influencing and Avoiding Conflict with : 
  • Their colleagues
  • Their bosses
  • Their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Course Objectives

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

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others’ behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders

Format

The course will be a highly-interactive combination of:

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

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

Who should attend: Managers interested in improving productivity by implementing 5S and who want to make sure they are starting this vital concept the right way.

This training course has been created for professionals from all sectors. It can be tailored to dental clinics, laboratories, offices etc. It is not designed for academic purposes, but offers practical advice how to implement 5S

The course is aimed at leaders and agents for change who want to make sure that they are introducing 5S the right way.

Each course member will have the opportunity to get hands on experience through a number of exercises to demonstrate that 5S works

Upon completing the training you will:

• Understand how 5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Be able to indentify sources of waste and improve profitability
• Understand the reasons for the five step process and know how to implement it
• Have the tools and procedures in order to improve processes
• Develop a concrete plan to introduce 5S to your workplace

If you are thinking about improving workplace efficiency, winning more orders and satisfying your customers while improving safety, you cannot afford not to take this course

In this instructor-led, live training in Porto (onsite or remote), participants learn how to apply Lean principles and practices within a manufacturing context and establish a culture of continuous improvement.

The training combines case activities and discussions with live, hands-on practice using the tools, metrics, and methods needed to implement Lean systems and processes. Some of the concepts covered include:

• Determining the root cause of inefficiencies.
• Measuring performance.
• Realizing the continuous improvement cycle.
• Organizing Kaizen events.
• Instilling a mindset of Lean thinking across the organization.

Modern organizations are increasingly recognizing that neurodiversity is not an exception, but a natural part of the population—as many as 1 in 7 people function in a way defined as neurodiverse. This means that most teams today are composed of people with different styles of thinking, learning, communicating, and acting. For leaders, this isn't a challenge—it's the greatest development opportunity of our time.

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

Instead of supporting deep analysis and large shifts, the McKinsey 7-S model is great for analyzing how coherent your company is. If you know that you need to change your act, but you’re not sure what to do, this is the change management model for you.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at managers, business owners and strategists planning to implement McKinsey 7s model in their respective organization.\

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in Porto (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.

Audience

Staff who need to be fully aware of the issues surrounding People and Team Management for:

• Themselves
• Their colleagues (peers)
• Their bosses
• Their team members
• 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:

• Appreciate the need to manage their own behaviour before they can influence others' behaviour
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various communications media available
• Appreciate how to manage, motivate and develop their team members
• Manage their internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Explain how to deal with the difficult situations they may encounter in the office