PRojects IN Controlled Environments or PRINCE2 for short is a method that’s used to manage projects in a structured and process based manner. There is no hardware or software involved with the exception of some supporting tools; as the elements are based on how to best approach projects in a consistent and effective framework.

PRINCE2 is extensively used in the UK as well as internationally and is also used to enable the user to manage the processes of risk management and quality control.

Who is PRINCE2 for?

PRINCE2 is commercially focused and can be applied to all kinds of projects from very small ones to the very large. It is ideal for those in project management roles in the public sector as well in other industries such as construction, engineering, IT, business, and financialservices industry.

What are the benefits?

Using PRINCE2 allows the user to:

• Have greater control of resources
• Ability to manage risk more effectively
• Maintain quality control throughout each stage of the process
• Adapt better to changes
• Improves communication channels between the project, project team and organisation
• Ensure projects are aligned with the strategy
• Set flexible decision points

What types of PRINCE2 qualifications are there?

Total Training Solutions offer a number of PRINCE2 training courses that are available throughout the United Kingdom. We offer a variety of packages including online, offline, CBT, and instructor-led tuition.

The PRINCE2 Foundation course is ideal for individuals who have asupporting role in projects and the Practitioner course is targeted more towards individuals who are leading projects. Also available is the blended course which has made it possible forcandidates to take both the Foundation and Practitioner PRINCE2 modules in one package.

A directory of all candidates who have passed the PRINCE2 exams can be found at www.prince2.org.uk. As an employer you can check the validity of someone’s PRINCE2 certification, prior to contract or employment.

Follow this link for further information on our extensive range of PRINCE2 training courses.

Primavera P6 is a project management software package that is used for managing and controlling project related activities. Resources representing labour, materials and equipment are used to track time and costs for the project.

Most commonly used to handle large and complex projects, like the construction or maintenance of a nuclear power plant for example, Primavera P6 is class leader in Project Portfolio Management (PPM).

Who is Primavera P6 for?

The Primavera P6 courses offered by Total Training Solutions are the ideal qualifications for those in industries including engineering and construction, public sector, aerospace and defence, utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing and high tech, and IT and services.

The range of Primavera courses run by TTS includes Administration, Advanced Project Management, Methodology Management, Overview and Reporting and System Administration, Configuration and Design amongst others. Many of these are available with P6 Web Access.

What are the benefits?

Total Training Solutions’ Primavera P6 courses will enables users to:

• Select the correct strategic mix of projects for the desired outcome.
• Ensure corporate control of a project.
• Increase processes and methods.
• Improve project cooperation between teams.
• Measure progress toward objectives.
• Ensure projects are aligned with the strategy.
• Complete more projects successfully and with the intended payback.

Primavera’s PPM products, together with parent company Oracle’s management services and software are expected to provide the first comprehensive Enterprise Project Portfolio Management solution soon. This solution is expected to help companies optimize resources and the supply chain, reduce costs, manage changes, meet delivery dates, and ultimately make better decisions, all by using real-time data.It is anticipated courses in this programme will be available from Total Training Solutions as they are developed.

In these times of financial uncertainty, it is more important than ever for businesses to ensure their IT systems are running effectively and efficiently. VMware courses from Total Training Solutions can help you do just this.

VMware are the global leaders in cloud infrastructure and virtualization solutions – systems which can save companies time and money by reducing IT complexity.

What is Virtualization?

Today’s computer hardware was designed to run a single operating system and a single application, leaving most machines vastly underutilized. Virtualization lets you run multiple “virtual machines” on a single physical machine, with each virtual machine sharing the resources of that one physical computer across multiple environments. Different virtual machines can run different operating systems and multiple applications on the same physical computer.

Software is used to transform or “virtualize” the hardware features including the CPU, RAM, hard disk and network controller to create a fully functional virtual machine that can run its own operating system and applications just like a “real” computer.

Each virtual machine contains a complete system, meaning you can safely run several operating systems and applications at the same time on a single computer, whilst eliminating potential conflicts.

Why Your Company Should Virtualise?

• To improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications.
• Free your IT admins from spending so much time managing servers rather than innovating. (About 70% of a typical IT budget in a non-virtualized datacenter goes towards just maintaining the existing infrastructure, with little left for innovation.)
• Lets you respond to market dynamics faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Why choose us?

The VMware courses offered by Total Training Solutions cover installation, configuration and management of the various VMware programs. They vary from specialised and dedicated areas of cloud computing and virtualisation, such as vCenter Server and vSphere Management Assistant, vCenter Converter and ESX/ESXi to a complete ‘fast-track’ package, covering all aspects of VMware systems.

Total Training Solutions also give existing VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) a short-cut, 2-day course to up-grade their qualifications to include the new vSphere.

Businesses the world over use official Sage software and services; the same can’t be said for their training. At Total Training Solutions we believe in learning from the experts and offer nothing but official Sage courses.

Sage have unrivalled experience in delivering high quality, effective training that is tailored to meet your business needs.

Total Training Solutions offer 15 official Sage courses that cover ACT!, Bookkeeping, Accounts, Instant Accounts, Forecasting and Payroll, all of which are delivered by Sage instructors.

Total Training Solutions offer many Sage packages including online, offline, CBT, and instructor-led tuition meaning you can choose the best approach to gain the skills you need for your business.

The courses are easy to follow and jargon-free and tutors are constantly up-dating and reviewing their course content with the latest developments so you can be sure your employees are receiving the best training possible.

So, who's it for?

Everyone! Whether you’re starting your accounting career, brushing up on existing skills for a promotion or setting up your own business, a Sage training course can help you get ahead.

The training is suitable for anyone who uses Sage software - or who's thinking about using it. Whatever your level of skill or field of business, official Sage training will help you keep up-to-date with the latest technologies

The Sage courses offered by Total Training Solution range from beginners to advanced classes and we teach everything from the basics of manual bookkeeping and simple payrolls to sophisticated foreign trading and complex financial forecasting.

By blending the PRINCE2 Foundation eLearning module together with the Practitioner workshops, Total Training Solutions have made it possible for candidates to take both PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner modules in one easy package.

Who is it for?

PRINCE2 stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments and is a process-based method for effective project management. PRINCE2 trained professionals are used extensively by the UK Government and PRINCE2 training is widely recognised in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally.

This makes it ideal for those seeking a career as a project management professional and gives you the qualifications you need to work effectively in high quality project teams. Many leading organisations make PRINCE2 certification a requirement for all of their project staff.

How does the e-learning package work?

When you book our PRINCE2 Training eLearning module you will be given access to the course materials via a unique access key. As you study the course materials you will be able to test yourself with the on-line testing system and have access to a PRINCE2 training expert via email should you need assistance or have any questions.

After successfully completing the tests you will be able to take the full PRINCE2 Foundation exam. This then leads onto the workshops of the PRINCE2 Practitioner course.

The PRINCE2 Course Workshops

In order to become a full PRINCE2 Practitioner you must complete a second exam and our 2 days of workshops will guide you through to the successful completion of this exam.

Day 1 concentrates on different exam topics and questions so you can try them in a training situation before moving on to the exam itself.

Day 2 involves sitting the exam and is designed to show that a candidate has a thorough understanding of PRINCE2 theory, practices and application for different project scenarios.

For full details of this excellent new IT training package please read the full course outline here: http://www.tts-uk.com/training-courses/category/prince2/prince2-blended-foundation-and-practitio/

Follow this link for further information on our extensive range of PRINCE2 training courses.

Our new ITIL V3 foundation course is the ideal entry level qualification for those seeking to complete the full ITIL V3 IT Service Management training scheme. In order to progress through the full V3 qualification programme, candidates must complete this course first and our eLearning packages allow them to do this at their own speed and from their own location.

Who is it for?

The foundation course is aimed at those people who are looking for a basic understanding of the ITL framework; those who need to understand how ITIL can help improve overall IT service management within an organisation and those who are already working within an ITIL environment and wish to better understand the practices and processes involved.

What topics are covered?

On completion of the course candidates should have an awareness of all of the key elements of the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle. These include links between different lifecycle stages, the processes used in ITIL service management and how these processes contribute to service management practices.

What does eLearning package include?

The ISEB (Information systems examinations board) approved scheme includes access to the foundation eLearning module; the official ITIL V3 foundation manual; email access to 30 leading industry experts and our online exam simulator.

Once you have reached the end of the test elements you will also be invited to complete the process by taking the exam paper at a local test centre.

For full details of this excellent new IT training package please read the full ITIL course outline.

Follow these links for further information on our extensive range of Prince2 training, Sage courses and VMware training.