Functional Management for professionals (VFB®) (NL)
| Day | Date | Time | Location | Trainer | ||||||
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| Wed | 23-04-2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 | Utrecht | Theo Meffert | ||||||
| Wed | 30-04-2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 | Utrecht | Theo Meffert | ||||||
| Wed | 07-05-2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 | Utrecht | Theo Meffert | ||||||
| Mon | 12-05-2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 | Utrecht | Theo Meffert | ||||||
| Tue | 20-05-2025 | 09:00 - 16:30 | Utrecht | Theo Meffert | ||||||
What is Functional Management for professionals (VFB®)
The field of Functional Application Management is currently developing rapidly. Nowadays, there are Functional Application Managers in many shapes and sizes, from application-oriented specialists to broad-based generalists, but they all have one primary goal: to provide a reliable, agile, scalable, and innovative information system for the entire organization. The program has a duration of five days and consists of ten modules of a half-day. Each module provides participants with concrete tools to translate theory and tools directly into practice. During the training, the participants work on this. Below is a brief overview of the modules:
- Module 1: What is functional application management?
- Module 2: Using information systems
- Module 3: Managing information systems
- Module 4: Monitoring information systems
- Module 5: Collecting triggers
- Module 6: Translating triggers
- Module 7: Determining priorities
- Module 8: Realizing the change
- Module 9: Accepting the change
- Module 10: Implementing the change
Our trainers bring a wealth of practical experience to the theoretical concepts, offering real-world insights and best practices. This training is crafted to make you proficient in Functional Application Management, enabling you to deliver reliable, agile, and scalable information solutions. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to drive significant improvements within your organization.
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Who should attend Functional Management for professionals (VFB®)
- Functional Managers: Professionals responsible for managing and optimizing information systems within their organizations.
- IT Managers: Individuals overseeing IT departments who need to understand the functional aspects of information management.
- Business Analysts: Experts analysing business needs and translating them into functional requirements.
- Application Managers: Specialists focusing on the maintenance and development of software applications.
- Information Officers: Professionals ensuring the integrity and availability of information within the organization.
- System Administrators: Technicians responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems.
- Team Leaders: Supervisors overseeing teams that work with information systems and need to understand functional management principles.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of information systems and some experience in managing or working with IT projects. Familiarity with organizational processes and structures is beneficial.
Objectives
At the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Define the role and responsibilities of a Functional Manager.
- Analyse and optimize information systems within an organization.
- Manage the influences on information systems from both internal and external sources.
- Assess the impact of changes and prioritize actions accordingly.
- Implement and monitor changes to ensure they meet agreed-upon standards.
- Apply practical tools and techniques directly in your role as a Functional Manager.
Exam information
Exam Information:
This training includes a voucher for the official, internationally recognized exam.
The costs of the exam voucher are included in the price of the training. Shortly after the start of the training you will receive a voucher with which you can reserve your exam.
Bear in mind that you must plan your exam at least 5 working days in advance.
For more info check: https://academy.capgemini.nl/en/topic/exams-capgemini-academy
- Exam duration (minutes): 90 min
- % extra time for non-native speakers: 0%
- Number of exam questions: 30
- Minimum to pass out of total questions: 20
- Exam style: Multiple choice
- Open Book: No
Exam guarantee:
We have full confidence in the quality of our training. Therefore, if you take this training in our open schedule, we offer an exam guarantee. This means that you can retake the training for free, and you’ll receive a complimentary exam voucher if you don’t pass the exam on your first attempt.
The following conditions apply:
- You attended the entire training.
- You took the first exam within 2 months after the training.
- There is a maximum of 1 year between your initial training and the free training.
e-CF competences with this course
- A.1. IS and Business Strategy Alignment
- C.3. Service Delivery
- C.4. Problem Management
- E.3. Risk Management
- E.7. Business Change Management
Classroom, online, blended and in-company
At Capgemini Academy you learn in the way that suits you. Do you prefer classroom training, online or a combination of the two (blended)? You can follow most training courses in-company: within your own organization. We use a variety of tools to make learning even more fun and effective. Consider videos, games, quizzes, webinars and case studies, for example. And you can always contact your trainer with any questions.
In-company training courses
With an in-company training you have several advantages:
- You choose the location.
- You train with your colleagues, ensuring it aligns with your practice.
- The trainer tailors explanations, examples and assignments to your organization.
- In consultation, exercises can be adapted to organization-specific questions.
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