1. Introducing the PM Academy

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1 1. Introducing the PM Academy 1.1. Background PM Academy was established in 2005 with our strategic vision to provide project management training, consulting and placements to the South African and international markets. PM Academy is the first institution worldwide to be accredited as project management trainers and consultants by the Project Management Institute (PMI) of America and the APMG in the United Kingdom. PM Academy has a wealth of experience and we have successfully completed projects, training and placements throughout Africa Vision Statement To be the leader in Project Management Services 1.3. Mission Statement Empowering our clients through project management knowledge 1.4. Our Values PM Academy (Pty) Ltd Reg. No.: 2005/035143/07 Telephone (011) Facsimile Web: info@pmacademy.co.za We believe our values differentiate us and form the basis of our dealing with our clients. The values were constituted by our staff members. To demonstrate our commitment to our values, all members of staff has signed-off on the values. Our core values are: Client centricity - Always focusing on the best interest of the client Future aware - Being informed and aware of industry best practice Positive attitude - Solutions orientated with a Can do attitude Atmosphere - Friendly, relaxed and professional Trustworthiness - Open, honest and transparent behaviour Respect - Treat others how we want to be treated Recognition - Acknowledge achievements of others Delivery - Quality deliverables, on time and within budget Investment in people - Establish a culture of learning and development Ownership Ensure assigned tasks are completed and implemented

2 1.5. Empowering Business and Communities Government alone cannot solve all the social issues that South Africa faces today. We, as a firm, are committed to addressing these issues through corporate social responsibility initiatives and programmes Black Economic Empowerment The PM Academy is fully committed to Black Economic Empowerments. We have been categorized as a level 4 Exempt Micro Enterprise by EmpowerLogic. Our company shares are 100% owned by a white female. We are contracting with black owned companies to provide us with suitable qualified facilitators to assist on our training and consulting assignments. We also have company policies in place to provide black owned businesses with preferential procurement. We review the expenditure incurred by our firm to ensure that black-owned companies receive preference when it comes to the provision of services and supplies to the firm. Where suppliers are not black-owned companies, enquiries as to their social commitment policies are undertaken Corporate Social Responsibility PM Academy endeavours to uplift and educate those less fortunate in our society. We believe that everyone has a right to education and as a result we have initiated various programmes where we provide free project management training to disadvantaged learners Our Clients We have successfully conducted projects for various African and South African government departments and private companies. We have a solid training, consulting and placement track record and this is authenticated by PM Academy being the preferred service provider at prestigious companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Coega Development Corporation (CDC), the Road Accident Fund and the Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe. We also have a strategic partnership project management training partnership with the University of Stellenbosch Business School. A summarised list of clients includes: South Africa Bank SETA (Government) INSETA (Government) THETA SETA (Government) NED Group (Water and Electricity Supplier Government) Department of Education (Government) Gauteng Shared Services Centre (Government) Road Accident Fund (Government) SPOORNET (Government)

3 COEGA (Government) Transnet (Government) PricewaterhouseCoopers Deloitte and Touche KPMG Kumba Iron Ore Standard Bank Liberty Investec Bank Bytes Systems Integration Ovations Intervate Qinfo Solutions EDI Holding Novartis Siphakamile Holdings Foschini Group T-Systems CHEP Read, Swatman & Voigt Africa United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda - Tanzania Zambia Revenue Authority (Government) Zambia Citizens Empowerment Commission Project People - Nigeria RPC Data Ltd - Botswana Tigo Cellular - Democratic Republic of the Congo Elgin, Brown and Hamer Namibia Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe Our client references are available on request.

4 2. Course Offering PM Academy is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) with the APMG in the United Kingdom, a Registered Education Provider with the Project Management Institute of America and we are an accredited service provider with the Sector Education Training Authority (SETA). At PM Academy we strongly advocate career path planning for prospective project management staff. Below is a presentation on our training course offerings and the depicted as the project management training roadmap. This is a useful tool when considering training requirements and the project management training schedule for members of staff. Using our training model, we invite you to further discuss your current and future project management training requirements with us. PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING ROADMAP NOVICE EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2 DAYS PRINCE2 PROFESSIONAL 2½ DAYS INTERMEDIATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCE2 PRACTITIONER CLASSROOM: 2½ Days SELF STUDY: 20 Hours PMP PREP WORKSHOP CLASSROOM: 5 DAYS PART TIME: 10 WEEKS PRINCE2 FOUNDATION CLASSROOM: 2½ Days SELF STUDY: 40 Hours AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT 4 DAYS MSP FOUNDATION CAPM PREP WORKSHOP CLASSROOM: 5 DAYS PART TIME: 10 WEEKS OBASHI FOUNDATION MSP PRACTITIONER 2 DAYS MICROSOFT PROJECT MICROSOFT PROJECT MSP ADVANCED PRACTITIONER 2 DAYS PRACTICAL PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 4 DAYS EARNED VALUE MANAGEMENT 2 DAYS SOFT SKILLS FOR TEAM MEMBERS 4 DAYS CONTACT: Office: + 27 (0) Fax: + 27 (0) training@pmacademy.co.za Web:

5 2.1. Training We provide training based on APMG methodologies and the PMBOK (Project management Body of Knowledge). Our project management course outlines are available on request. Our summarised current course offering includes: PRINCE2 Introduction This one day project management course aims to provide project team members in organisations with an overview of the PRINCE2 methodology. The aim of the course is to familiarize team members with the basic PRINCE2 concepts including: Components, Techniques and Processes. PRINCE2 Manager Overview This one day project management course aims to provide Senior Managers in organisations with an overview of the PRINCE2 methodology. Emphasis is placed on the role and responsibilities of the Executive, Senior User and Supplier. PRINCE2 Foundation This three day project management course aims to measure whether a candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 method. On successful completion of the examination delegates receive a qualification accredited by the APMG in the United Kingdom. PRINCE2 Practitioner This project management course of two days is aimed at measuring a delegate s ability to apply PRINCE2 to the running and managing of a project within an environment supporting PRINCE2. Delegates need to exhibit the competence required for the Foundation qualification, and show that they can apply and tune PRINCE2 to address the needs and problems of a specific project scenario. Practical Project Administration This course is designed for delegates requiring an introduction to project administration. Over four days, this course provides the theory, techniques and tools students will need to administer a project or participate on project teams. A skilled Project Administrator will not only take the administration load off the Project Manager, but will provide a dependable support structure to the entire project team. PRINCE2 Foundation Self Study and Blended Training This blend of training permits self study at the students pace, whilst classroom workshops aim to reinforce concepts and clarify areas of uncertainty. PM Academy is the leader in flexible PRINCE2 blended self study solutions.

6 PRINCE to 2009 Conversion This one day project management course aims to familiarize students that have completed the Foundation or Practitioner courses with the new 2009 version and the fundamental changes incorporated therein. Introduction to Project Management The purpose of this course is to introduce the delegate to the project management discipline and to enable them to start operating in a project environment by understanding the terminology used and interpreting and explaining the fundamental concepts of project management. Intermediate Project Management This project management course is designed for delegates requiring an introduction to project management and is run over three days. It provides the theory students will need to manage projects or participate on project teams. Our project management course materials are based on industry best practices from ISO standards, and the Project Management Institute s PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Advanced Project Management This two day project management course is designed for delegates that are already managing projects and builds on their experience by educating delegates on the advanced principles of project management. This project management course is based on industry best practices from ISO standards, and the Project Management Institute s PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). PMP Preparation This project management course is designed for delegates requiring a course to adequately prepare them to take the Project Management Institute s PMP examination PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). CAPM Preparation This project management course is designed for delegates requiring a course to adequately prepare them to take the Project Management Institute s CAPM examination PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Microsoft Project 2010 The three day Microsoft Project course is designed for project staff requiring to effectively utilise the tools and techniques offered by Microsoft Project It encompasses both PRINCE2 planning as well as the best practice PMBOK Guide (Project Management Body of Knowledge) accompanying Practice Standard for Scheduling.

7 2.2. Consulting PM Academy is an Accredited Consulting Organisation (ACO) with the APMG in the United Kingdom and a Registered Consultant (RC) with the Project Management Institute of America. We provide consulting based on PRINCE2 and the PMBOK (Project management Body of Knowledge). We have delivered various projects at clients and our practical experience includes: Programme and project Management PM Academy successfully implements programmes and projects for companies all over South Africa. We offer programme management services that ensure that a thriving project management culture is fostered within the organisation allowing for the successful completion of projects and a smooth transition through change in the operational environment. Project Health Check PM Academy recommends that a series of health checks be planned over the life span of the project as they provide an early indication that problems could be threatening the effectiveness of the project. It also keeps the team in check and encourages them to maintain good project management practices from the inception of the project and not just for the end project review. Conducting Project Management Maturity assessments At PM Academy we believe that assessing the maturity of your project is the first step in improving the infrastructure surrounding project management in your organisation. PMAcademy compares the organisations maturity assessment with industry best practices allowing us to formulate specific recommendations to improve the existing project management practices within your organisation. Project Manager Certification and Assessment Ensuring that the Project Managers in the organisation are skilled to deliver projects is of cardinal importance to an organisation, as failed project may affect profitability, result in litigation and result in reputational risk. We believe a good Project Manager should have skills in people, business management, project methodologies and the theory of project management. Our assessment team can assist to determine the skills levels of your Project Managers and map a development roadmap. Strategic Project Offices and Project Support Offices implementation In our experience we have found that the project office becomes the hub of the project acting as a repository for project standards, policies, processes and relevant methodologies that improve the performance of the project. This ensures that the organisation is able to manage their full portfolio of projects and becomes a single point of contact for all information related to project activity across the entire organisation.

8 PRINCE2 and PMBOK tailoring and implementation Adopting a standard approach to project delivery is crucial to ensure uniform delivery of project. Organisations typically implement either PRINCE2 or PMBOK methodologies. PRINCE2 is a methodology design for delivery, whereas the PMBOK must be tailored to become an effective methodology. For the final methodology to be effective organisations must ensure the methodology fits into the organisation culture, is seamlessly incorporated into the organisations processes and tailored to the need of the organisation. Mentoring of Programme and Project staff Project resources are scares and organisations are under enormous pressure to delivering mission critical projects. As a result organisations cannot afford to release resources from project to attend training. PM Academy is well positioned to assign experienced Programme and Project Professionals to coach and mentor your Programme and Project Managers whilst delivering projects. Our experienced professional will help your project staff to avoid the pitfalls and guide project staff on the practical elements of project delivery. Programme and Project Facilitation Accurately documenting and ascertaining the project vision, objectives and deliverables goals is essential for chartering the project to successful delivery. We offer world class facilitator services to assist organisations during the planning process. We work closely with your project team and key stakeholders to ensure your projects are planned right first time, every time Placements PM Academy Placements specialises in the permanent, contract and Interim placements within the programme, portfolio and project management fields. Matching the appropriate candidate to the appropriate organization is a project in itself. PM Academy staff understands the importance of accomplishing project goals through the placement of specialized, high caliber staff. PM Academy can assist with: Portfolio Managers, Programme Managers, Project Managers, Project Co-ordinators, Project Administrators, Project Consultants and Project Management Office (PMO) Managers.

9 3. In Conclusion 3.1. What differentiates us? Internationally and Local Accreditation: We are the first institution worldwide to be accredited as project management trainers and consultants by the Project Management Institute (PMI) of America and the APMG in the United Kingdom. We are an accredited provider with the Services SETA in South Africa. We are an accredited provider with the Services SETA (Sector Education Training Authority) in South Africa Project management specialists: We only focus on project management training, consulting and placements. We are unbiased towards APMG methodologies and PMI standards as we believe Project Managers require a blend of both to be efficient. We are proud to say that we are consultants to professional consulting companies Skilled trainers and consultants: Our internationally accredited project management consultants and trainers have extensive practical and theoretical portfolio, programme and project management consulting experience (typically years). We have practical experience in implementing PMBOK and APMG governance at large and small organisations Superior training experience: We combine a blend of practical experience with theoretical knowledge to stimulate student learning and encourage knowledge retention in a relaxed and fun environment. We have demonstrated the ability to train students from wide spread backgrounds ranging from government departments to private sector companies Our word-class training academy in Edenvale provides excellent secure parking and is fully equipped with air conditioned rooms and breakaway rooms. Our students rave about our legendary 3 course meals and refreshments. Superior exam pass rates: We are so confident of our excellent exam pass rates that we will pay for one APMG Foundation and practitioner re-write should you not succeed the first time round Alumni Forum: We advocate training to be a process and not a once off event. To his extent, all our student alumni are invited to register on our project management forum on completion of the training. This allows students to exchange knowledge, submit and download interesting articles and templates and ask for fellow project management for advice and assistance. We also arrange project management meetings we discuss project management relevant to the delegates Excellent customer service: All our clients and students comment on our friendly service and prompt response times

10 Best quality competitive prices: We will not compromise quality but we will better any legitimate written quote. Supplier of Choice: Choose us if you are looking for the best value and quality at competitive prices! 3.2. Our CEO Our lead trainer and consultant is Jurie Smith. He is an experienced business executive with over 24 years experience in the Telecommunications, Information Technology, Consulting, Government, Financial, Construction and other sectors. He has successfully delivered PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner, PMBOK and PMP preparation training throughout South Africa and Africa. Jurie has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is one of the few certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified PRINCE2, Agile and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) practitioners in the world. He is a Project Management Assessor registered with the Services SETA, an Executive on the Steering Committee of the Project Management Standards Generating Body (PMSGB) and has held various Executive positions at Project Management South Africa (PMSA). His career spans various executive positions at prestigious companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and Business Connexion. His practical experience includes: Delivery of projects and programmes ranging from R1 million to projects in excess of R100 million, establishing Project Offices and conducting Project Management Maturity assessments. He is active on the lecture circuit and has delivered project management and business training at ESI, University of the Witwatersrand, Pretoria University and Damelin. The courses range from project management basics; implementing project management offices, aligning projects with organisational strategy to business management related courses. He has also presented numerous project management related papers at various conferences.