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Theory of Constraints Certification Courses
Theory of Constraints: Concepts and Principles Full Curriculum contains:

Constraints Management Fundamentals (prerequisite)
An introduction to constraints management concepts, this course provides the fundamentals that are needed to grasp the advanced knowledge contained in the Subsequent TOC body of knowledge courses. Students learn the formal analysis techniques that find the limiting factor in any system. Identifying the goal and necessary conditions that must be met to achieve success in the system are addressed. Students learn to think logically and formulate cause and effect relationships that define the system.

TOC Systems Thinking - Jonah
Many organizations and managers deal with problems in isolation and subsequently end up dealing with symptoms. Students will learn that focusing in isolation results in:
a lack of the bigger picture emerging from proposed interventions
dealing with symptoms rather than root causes
improvements not delivering according to expectations
too many initiatives on the table and nothing being achieved.
The systems thinking course shows the student how to accelerate the improvement process throughout an organization. Participants will discover the importance of strategic-holistic solutions, and applications: Critical Chain, DBR, Metrics, Replenishment, and Human Behavior.

TOC Performance Metrics
Learn to understand the new measures and decision making system to successfully support a process of continuous Improvement using the logistical solutions of Constraints Management. Students are exposed to practical knowledge of the fundamentals of both managerial and financial accounting and the underlying economic principles. They will compare and contrast the differences between tradition cost thinking and Throughput Accounting. Students learn why the correct metrics are essential to drive and maintain improvements in a system.

TOC Supply Chain Management
The TOC approach brings together the correct principles and approaches and focuses the energy and talents of many techniques. Knowledge of the correct way to do supply chain, cuts through the fog of confusion. The fundamental principles of TOC Supply Chain Management will be introduced. Constraints Supply Chain Management provide the knowledge and tools to successfully implement BOTH the Operations (Drum-Buffer-Rope and Buffer Management) and Distribution solutions of TOC. Supply Chain Logistics is divided into two parts. Students will learn Operations knowledge and tools, and Distribution knowledge and tools. We will discuss Replenishment as it pertains to the internal and external supplier-customer relationship.

TOC Critical Chain Project Management
Students will review the basics of Critical Chain Project Management and discuss the best methods of scheduling multi-projects. They will also learn to identify the critical chain and its length in single and multiple-project networks. They will learn the differences between Theory of Constraints’ Critical Chain and traditional project management methodologies. Students will be given sufficient knowledge and tools to successfully practice Critical Chain application where needed in organizations.

TOC Strategy and Tactics
As a firm integrates across independent business units, it is wise to develop a Throughput Operating Strategy that will benefit every member of the organization and the chain. In the past, such a strategy was left to chance or encouraged with barbed jabs at senior management. But, with a full understanding and the correct exposure, whole management teams can implement correct TOC base strategy quickly. Tools are available to assist the TOC expert.

Project Management Professional Course
A 4-Day course providing the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. The course covers all areas of the PMI’s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).

This proven course enhances your knowledge and confidence to successfully pass the challenging PMP certification exam and the new CAPM Exam. You will practice with questions that closely follow the exam. Your certified PMP instructor will help you explore the rationale behind each question and answer, and improve your ability to manage real world projects; not just pass the exam. You will be provided with both study tips and secrets to succeed on the exam.

The course provides the 35 contact hours of Project Management education required as part of the qualification as a Project Management Professional. Upon successful completion of this course, API provides you with a Professional Development Unit (PDU) package to use as part of your PMI certification application documentation. Database of PMP questions included.