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Please see the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Systems Introduction and Awareness Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.By the end of this course, participants will be able to explain the purpose and business benefits of a business continuity management system, outline the structure and content of ISO 22301 and explain the specific business continuity management-related requirements of the standard.Contact Details+44 (0) 1276 697777Website: www.sgs.co.uk/trainingschedule Email: ukacademy@sgs.com

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a management system based on ISO 22301, and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the system in accordance with ISO 19011.

This training aims to familiarise you with an understanding of fundamental auditing skills. 

This training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to assess and report on the conformance and effective implementation of a laboratory management system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.This course is available on-site, tailored to your company’s scope and requirements.Please contact us for more details on how the SGS Academy can assist with your certification plans - ukacademy@sgs.com / 01276 697 ​704

EnMSTThis one-day programme outlines the changes in requirements form the 2011 version of the Standard to those of 2018. The transition arrangement to gain certification to the ISO 50001:2018 will also be discussed.  This course comprises sessions and workshop exercises. Running a standard or customised course at your premises allows you to shape the message and style of the presentation to suit the culture of your organisation. It is the most convenient and cost-effective solution if you wish to train a number of staff in the same location, or when confidentiality is an issue. Once we have agreed the dates and location for your training course, our experts work with you to identify and evaluate your learning objectives and to customise the course content to ensure they are metContact Details+44 (0) 1276 697777Website: www.sgs.co.uk/trainingschedule Email: ukacademy@sgs.com

This first line management programme provides learners with the in-depth training and skills you need to ensure continual improvement of your business operations and personal development of your colleagues. Day OneIntroduction and ObjectivesThe Role of Leadership and ManagementJohn Adair build the team; manage the task, develop the individualsKnowledge skills and Behaviours of an Effective LeaderExploring the qualities of leadershipDefining competencies and attributes of effective leadershipManagement styles self-assessmentCommunicating Effectively as a LeaderSetting clear objectivesGenerating motivationDealing with dissentRecruiting and Selecting TalentDefining attributes Screening applicationsAssessing through interviewDay Two Managing the TeamCommunicating vision, mission and strategic objectives in an engaging wayUnderstanding team styles (Belbin Team Role Analysis)Identifying team mix and behavioursAllocating team responsibilities based on capability and talentManaging MeetingsConstructing agendasManaging team inputMonitoring targets and team objectivesDealing with disruptionManaging the IndividualUnderstanding motivationIdentifying individual driversMeasuring capabilitySetting and agreeing performance objectives

MD-SVPlease see the Quality Management Systems Software Validation for Medical Devices Training Course Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that might apply.The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to implement an ISO 80002-2 compliant software validation process.SESSION 1:• Requirements of the latest version of ISO 80002-2• Software and hardware included in validation processes• Importance of software validation• Critical thinking and change management• Defining the scope of software validation processSESSION 2:• Developing a software validation plan• Understanding process requirements• Implement, test and deploy software validation• Risk management and risk-based approach• Maintenance of software validation processes• Decommissioning software• Documentation management

MD-CEThe aim of this course is to provide learners with knowledge and interpretive skills necessary to understand and implement the requirements of the new Medical Devices Regulations 2017/745 and Med Dev 2.7.1 Rev 4, Clinical Evaluation in relation to expectations for Clinical Evaluations.Furthermore, learners will have a broader understanding of the changing landscape of regulations related to risk management with an objective of increasing patient safety.

MDR The MDR was published in the EU official Journal on the 5th May 2017, formally coming into force on the 25th May 2017. The MDR becomes fully applicable after a 3-year transition period on 26th May 2020. The MDR is now in its transition phase, at the end of which the current legislation of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC will be repealed and no longer apply in the EU. In the transition period, a device could be CE Marked under either the current Directive or the new Regulation, dependant on the designation of Notified Bodies to the new Regulation and expiry date of certificates under the Directive. Please see the Medical Device Regulation Implementation Training Course (EU) 2017/745 Synopsis for a more comprehensive overview of this course and to review any pre-course requirements that may apply.

Managing employee wellbeing in the workplace is a crucial skill for line managers. They create the team environment, which has an impact on the extent to which individuals feel comfortable talking about mental health issues and how open they are to seeking help. Early recognition, good management and knowing what practical steps to take can mean that employees get the support they need and minimize negative impact to the business.

This two-day training course, aimed at first line managers, supports managers or team leaders to develop 'tools' and techniques to enable them to effectively lead and motivate their teams to achieve organisational objectives.This course consists of the following seven modules:Session One - Challenges for People Transitioning Into a more Senior RoleSession Two -Team Fundamentals and Team Dynamics Session Three- Communication Session Four - Delegation and MotivationSession Five – Engaging with the TeamSession Six – Dealing with ConflictSession Seven -Team Leadership and Decision Making