Live Webinar March 22nd, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) is given lip service within project management, usually lumped into testing.

You will take away from this presentation an appreciation of how true INDEPENDENT IV&V functions within a product development environment and the decision points on when you need it.

You will leave with an appreciation of the benefits of IV&V done correctly and a blueprint for you to follow in your own organization.

Presenter:   Don Shafer (LinkedIn profile) is a “top gun” in cyber security and known world wide for his expertise in computer engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems, and software engineering. (Past VP PAB IEEE).Don was an expert witness who represented Dillards in 2010. A jury verdict awarded Dillards 238 million dollars in the software fraud case against their supply chain software provider. Don does a wonderful job of outlining critical lessons learned in CyberSecurity that can be applied to any software organization!

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IV&V – When Do You Need It?

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Live Webinar March 21st, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

Many IV&V providers come from an engineering background. Few engineering programs offer courses in human communication or effective interview techniques.

In this session Payson provides participants with tips and tools for more effectively preparing for and conducting interviews.

Presenter: Payson Hall, PMP® (LinkedIn profile) Consulting PM Catalysis Group, Inc. formally trained as a software engineer, and co-author of Improving Executive Sponsorship of Projects: A Holistic Approach Payson’s early career included commercial software development & system integration. His role shifted to include increasing PM responsibilities, and he  has performed and consulted on a variety of projects in both the public and private sectors throughout North America and Europe during his 35+ years professional career.

Today he coaches PMs & sponsors, teaches project management skills, consults and performs project reviews.  Payson has published over 100 project management articles, numerous project management and problem-solving classes,, and is sought after as a speaker who specializes in demystifying project management topics and communicating important ideas while entertaining audiences.

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Asking Questions Better: Tips For IV&V Providers

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Live Webinar March 16th, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

Navigating the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) characterizing the business world in the 21st century requires a new paradigm, the JEDI North Star Vision, focused on an integrated bottom line – planet, people, and profit.

Join Kristina Kohl (LinkedIn profile) and learn about creating a JEDI North Star Vision for your organization to initiate transformative change.

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Navigating The JEDI Journey

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Live Webinar March 15th, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

Advanced hacking is accelerating with the convergence of product IT and enterprise IT. Cyberattacks on such IT systems will endanger users and entire companies.

We realize that with classic security testing, vulnerability detection is inefficient and incomplete.

In this industry presentation, Christof will show the benefits of independent verification and validation for cybersecurity.

Presenter: Dr. Christof Ebert (LinkedIn profile) Managing Director, Vector Consulting Service; is a renowned IT author and trusted adviser for companies around the world, member of industry boards, and professor at the University of Stuttgart. Dr. Ebert received the IEEE distinguished visitor award and is a member of the Alcatel Technical Academy.

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3 Powerful Methods To Improve Your Cybersecurity Testing

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Live Webinar March 14th, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

Effective project governance requires a process to ensure that status reporting is accurate and unbiased and that issues raised by project team members reach the project sponsor without filtering.

In this presentation, John Bowen (LinkedIn profile) will discuss a process and tool to ensure that project status reports always reflect the true state of every project.

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Project Governance: Trust, But Verify

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Live Webinar March 2nd, 2023 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Activity Type: Education – Course or Training  1 Hour  1 PDU
Provider:  Computer Aid Inc (CAI) The Great IT Professional
(Rep 2733) (Rebranded From ITMPI)

In the ITIL 4 framework, High-Velocity IT provides a way for organizations to focus on their digital products and services, including digital customer experiences.

In this webinar,  Scott will be introduce, High-Velocity ITcovering, its good practices and mental models, all from a practitioner’s perspective.

Presenter: Scott Fabel (LinkedIn profile) is a senior corporate training consultant with Computer Aid, Inc. He has years of experience working with various Fortune 1000 companies on Help Desk Implementations, Microsoft Technologies, Business Analysis, and Project Management. He is HDI certified, PMP certified, CBAP certified, and a MCT. Scott has been teaching others business skills, professional skills, and technical skills for more than 12 years. His communication skills, combined with his martial art skills, provide him with a unique combination for keeping his sessions informative, lively, and interactive.

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ITIL & High-Velocity IT

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