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AIES – Executive Diplomas

The Executive Diploma is for currently engaged Senior Managers/Executives who have extensive working experience  in the field and now seek to develop further competencies in new or related functional job role to support their career move, growth plan and success.

  • Designation : Executive Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Location: The Professional Place, 12b, Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Phase 2, By Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada.
Course Overview

Procurement is at the heart of the supply chain function as the purchasing department can spend up to 70% of a company’s money. In this course, we will explore the strategic role of the procurement function and how this department can contribute to the entire organization. Supplier evaluation and negotiation will be discussed to maximize the contribution of the procurement department. Furthermore, the latest innovative techniques for continuous improvement at the procurement department will be explored.

Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of interactive training methods such as case studies, team exercises, individual exercises, and questionnaires.

Course Objectives

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

  • Identify the important organizational role of the procurement department
  • Use proper negotiation techniques with suppliers
  • Evaluate the performance of the department at the macro level
  • Decide how to choose the best suppliers for their operations
  • Apply the latest innovative procurement techniques for the 21st Century
Target Audience

Senior buyers, purchasing supervisors, purchasing managers and other supply chain personnel.

Target Competencies
  • Procurement planning
  • Negotiation planning
  • Evaluating suppliers
  • Training buyers
  • Writing policies
  • Market search for better suppliers
Course Modules
Modules Themes:
Module 1 The Role of Procurement Management
Module 2 Negotiating with Suppliers
Module 3 Managing & Evaluating Department Performance
Module 4 Training Procurement Staff
Module 5 Keizen and Continuous Improvement in Procurement
Module 6 Modern Supply Chain and Logistics Trends
Module 7 Material Forecasting & Inventory Planning
Module 8 Procurement Go-to-Market Strategies
Module 9 Role of Warehousing in Procurement
Module 10 Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR)
Course Fee ₦250,000
  • Designation : Executive Diploma in Logistics & Transport Management
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Location: The Professional Place, 12b, Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Phase 2, By Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada.
Course Overview

Transportation activities can account for over 70% of organizational supply chain costs. Thus, it is vital that an organization gets the transportation function right, whether its ambition is to meet personnel mobility needs or to execute the delivery of goods and materials. In this course, we will examine the transportation function in a holistic manner. We start by outlining the requirements of successful fleet maintenance programs and workshops. We then describe the components of stringent fleet and driver safety programs and experiment with different capital budgeting and distribution routing techniques. We conclude with a thorough explanation of key fleet performance measures.

Course Methodology

This course uses a variety of individual exercises, team exercises and case studies. It also leverages a series of videos portraying the latest transportation management systems.

Course Objectives

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

  • State the objectives of fleet management and the role of the fleet manager
  • Implement a fleet preventive maintenance program
  • Determine requirements for efficient workshops
  • Create fleet safety and driver selection programs
  • Use capital budgeting techniques to perform vehicle replacement analysis
  • Optimize distribution vehicle routes
  • Write Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and measure performance of the fleet
Target Audience

Fleet managers and coordinators, maintenance managers and supervisors, transportation planners, fleet safety managers and operations managers.

Target Competencies
  • Fleet management
  • Fleet maintenance
  • Transportation safety
  • Capital budgeting
  • Distribution routing
  • Performance management
Course Modules
Modules Themes:
Module 1 Introduction to Fleet Management
Module 2 Fleet Maintenance Management
Module 3 Workshop Management
Module 4 Fleet Safety Management
Module 5 Vehicle Selection & Replacement
Module 6 Transportation & Distribution Planning
Module 7 Measuring & Improving Fleet Performance
Course Fee ₦250,000
  • Designation : Executive Diploma in Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Location: The Professional Place, 12b, Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Phase 2, By Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada.
Course Overview

In modern organizations, Human Resources (HR) cannot limit itself to a mere implementation role. Its approach to managing the function needs to expand in order to truly become a strategic partner in the business. This course will help you learn about the tools and techniques used in drafting and developing HR strategies. It will also equip you with the knowledge and  skills you need to translate such strategies into actions. Furthermore, the course will enable you to link the HR strategy to that of the organization and provide real value-adding HR solutions that you can present in a language organizational management understands.

Course Methodology

This course uses a combination of theory and practical application of course concepts. Participants will engage in simulation exercises combined with round table discussions of real life situations allowing them to gain a strong grip on the knowledge and skills presented in this course.

Course Objectives

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

  • List the main cycles in human resources and the critical steps of each
  • Define strategic HR management and draft an HR strategy
  • Explain the vital Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which should be constantly monitored in HR
  • Assess employee morale and determine a formula for calculating it objectively
  • Differentiate between types of turnover and determine how each should be calculated
  • Describe the main types of planning and budgeting approaches and how and when to use each
Target Audience

Human resources managers and senior professionals, specialists, team leaders, and business partners in the function who seek to broaden their knowledge and improve their skills in the key functions of HR as well as those who are responsible for evaluating HR and its effectiveness in the organization. This course is also suitable for those employees who are targeted for development or promotion within the HR function.

Target Competencies
  • Strategic planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Leading and supervising
  • Deciding and initiating action
  • Working with people
  • Relating and networking
  • Persuading and influencing
  • Planning and organizing
  • Achieving goals and objectives
Course Modules
Modules Themes:
Module 1 The Main Cycles in Human Resources Management
Module 2 Strategic HR Management
Module 3 Measuring Human Resources
Module 4 Employee Turnover
Module 5 Strategic Planning & Budgeting for Human Resource
Course Fee ₦250,000
  • Designation : Executive Diploma in Project Management
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Location: The Professional Place, 12b, Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Phase 2, By Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada.
Course Overview

The overall aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to perform in-depth analysis for a project during the planning and the implementation phases. Participants in this interactive course will learn all the critical tools and techniques required to make decisions to optimize the successful execution of a project in a dynamic environment.

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of individual and group exercises aimed at helping participants learn all key project management activities. The course also relies on the use of a number of case studies and presentations by participants, followed by discussions. In addition, this course incorporates pre and post testing.

Course Objectives

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

  • Define project management frameworks, processes and tools in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
  • Apply different techniques that will assist in the project selection process
  • Construct project diagrams, schedules and plans and use different techniques to perform an in-depth analysis on project schedules and plans
  • Identify different methods for cost estimating and project budgeting
  • Manage time and cost deviations through applying ‘earned value analysis’
  • Employ risk management plans and apply risk response strategies to ensure successful implementation of the project
  • Develop program management plans in compliance with PMI standards
Target Audience

Personnel who are seeking in-depth knowledge of creating and managing project plans. The course is also designed to provide comprehensive time, cost and risk analysis as well as several techniques used to regain control over projects.

Target Competencies
  • Project management
  • Performing project scheduling
  • Developing project plans
  • Managing project budget
  • Developing project controls
  • Risk management
Course Modules
Modules Themes:
Module 1 Overview of Project Management
Module 2 Project Selection
Module 3 Project Planning & Scheduling
Module 4 Project Budgeting
Module 5 Project Control
Module 6 Project Risk Management
Module 7 Program Management
Course Fee ₦250,000
  • Designation : Executive Diploma in Financial Management
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Location: The Professional Place, 12b, Olumoroti Street, Gbagada Phase 2, By Gbagada Expressway, Gbagada.
Course Overview

Most strategic and operational business decisions rely on a fundamental knowledge of financial management. Speaking and understanding the language of finance is an essential skill for leaders and managers throughout the organization. This understanding is also a prerequisite for finance professionals who need to make day to day decisions, and for accounting professionals who wish to advance their careers. Without a clear understanding of financial statements and financial analysis and management, you lack credibility with finance managers and business leaders alike. This certificate in financial management course consists of modules that reveal financial terminology and concepts, giving you the tools you need to communicate fluently with top executives and articulate business investment and project proposals to decision makers.

Course Methodology

The course uses a mix of interactive techniques, such as brief presentations by the consultant, group exercises, case studies and the use of Excel to apply knowledge acquired throughout the course followed by participants’ presentations of the results.

Course Objectives

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

  • Apply their knowledge of corporate financial management
  • Employ their understanding in the macro finance roles from strategic and operational perspectives
  • Develop a practical understanding of corporate finance, capital budgeting and cost of capital
  • Compare how equities and fixed income securities are priced
  • Design dynamic strategic financial planning models
  • Demonstrate understanding of mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and corporate control
Target Audience

Finance professionals, finance managers, corporate controllers, financial controllers, treasury professionals, chief accountants, accounting managers, senior accountants, banking professionals, and corporate business professionals.

Target Competencies
  • Understanding financial statements
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial management
  • Financial modeling
  • Investment valuation
  • Equity valuation
  • Fixed income valuation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
Course Modules
Modules Themes:
Module 1 The Scope of Corporate Financial Management
Module 2 Strategic & Operational Financial Planning
Module 3 Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting & Cost of Capital
Module 4 Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Control
Module 5 Stock & Bond valuation
Module 6 Working Capital & Financing Decision
Course Fee ₦250,000
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Before beginning the registration process, we ask that you familiarize yourself with AIES programs and decide whether you would like to declare candidacy for a Professional Program or pursue an Executive Diploma or Advanced Diploma. As these programs are aimed at candidates with varying academic qualifications, acceptance into the Executive Diploma or Advanced Diploma will be based on your previous educational qualifications. If you wish to check your level of entry, can email training@mctimothyassociates.com with scanned copies of their highest qualifications.

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