News

A big news has been released by Axelos, the joint venture company, created in 2013 by the Cabinet Office, and owner of ITIL: ITIL will be updated in 2018!

"Over the last 18 months we have embarked on a programme of extensive research (30+ global workshops engaging with over 300 partners, professionals and SMEs so far), and we recognise that this update cannot be done without the cooperation and input from our valued partner network. We are keen to work with you all to ensure that the new guidance will support you and your customers."

ITIL 4 - RELEASE IN 2019

The first release of ITIL 4 will go live in Q1 2019.

ITIL UPDATE: WHAT DO WE KNOW?

What we know so far about the ITIL Update:

• The core elements of ITIL will remain and will continue to derive from the experiences of thousands of specialists and experts. Research has confirmed that ITIL remains best practice for the ITSM industry.
• The Update will include practical guidance on how ITIL is adopted in conjunction with practices such as DevOps, Agile and Lean.
• Individuals who have already certified will have their current certifications recognised in the new scheme.

A COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVE: GET INVOLVED!

Axelos actively encourages practitioners to provide insight and feedback to directly influence the update via the Global Research Programme. Currently more than 650 members have signed up to the programme. Sign up too!

QRP International is one of the major player in the Best Practices Training market in Europe, and supports organisations in the development of their personal skills and in the successful implementation of these Best Practices through our accredited trainers and consultants.

Our 2018 Training Catalogue

Follow this link to download the 2018 version of our full Training Catalogue: it's an easy way to have an overview of all our training services!

​"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

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QRP International is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for PRINCE2®, ITIL®, MSP®, P3O®, MoP®, AgilePM, PRINCE2 Agile™, Change Management and a Registered Education Provider (REP) for PMP and delivers accredited trainings services in the following areas:

• Project Management
  • PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) 
  • AgilePM 
  • Scrum 
  • PRINCE2 Agile 
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Programme Management - MSP (Managing Successful Programmes)
• Project Support - P3O (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Management)
• Portfolio Management - MoP (Management of Portfolios) 
• IT Service Management - ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) 
• • ITIL Foundation
  • ITIL Practitioner
  • ITIL Intermediate: Service Strategy (SS)
  • ITIL Intermediate: Service Design (SD)
  • ITIL Intermediate: Service Transition (ST)
  • ITIL Intermediate: Service Operation (SO)
  • ITIL Intermediate: Continual Service Improvement (CSI)
• Change Management

The courses we deliver strike a balance between the practical application of the method and offering the best preparation for passing the examinations.

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Further Information

Visit our Scheduled Open Courses page to see our public schedule of courses, dates and locations, or contact us!

A big news was released few days ago by Axelos Global Best Practice: "Following the successful update of PRINCE2 in English, AXELOS is delighted to announce the schedule for translation of the PRINCE2 2017 updated manual and the supporting Foundation and Practitioner examinations. The first languages to become available will be German, Dutch, Polish, Danish, French and Norwegian." For our Belgian audience, this news is especially relevant as it specifically indicates the launch date of the translated PRINCE2 manual and official Foundation and Practitioner exams in French and Dutch. "The translation, taken from the second impression of the new manual will be accompanied with the supporting examination questions that have become available after a recently completed standard review of the latest questions. This is to ensure that the translation into the languages is done from the highest possible quality of the source English material."

FIRST FRENCH PRINCE2 2017 COURSES AVAILABLE:

• 12-13-14-15-16 November, Brussels - REGISTER WITH EARLYBIRD!

FIRST DUTCH PRINCE2 2017 COURSES AVAILABLE:

• 24-25-26-27-28 September, Antwerpen and Gent - REGISTER WITH EARLYBIRD!

Want to have more info? Get in touch anytime! We're here to help!

Did you just get AgilePM or Change Management certified and want to share and show your growing skills? Now this is possible thanks to this innovative solution from APMG International! DIGITAL BADGE - WHY YOU SHOULD CLAIM YOURS APMG International has launched digital badges for successful candidates to share a credential online and easily broadcast certified skills to employers and other interested parties. Nicholas Houlton, COO, APMG International describes the new solution as follows: "Our open badges are secure digital representations of credentials. Through a single click employers can verify the certification, understand the qualification and something of the process required to earn it. The badge can be easily embedded on a CV, email signature and social networking sites, including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.” Sharing your certification success demonstrates that you are committed to continual improvement, shows that your skills are current and that you are a highly skilled professional! HOW TO CLAIM YOUR BADGE Digital badges are available for exams currently delivered by APMG (AgilePM and Change Management). To access your digital badge, you must have taken your exam with APMG International from 1 January 2016 to current date. To embed your digital badge simply log into the APMG candidate portal and click on the create badge button.

AXELOS is delighted to announce that from 1 January 2018, all new ITIL Foundation certificates will include one year’s subscription to ITIL Membership. As Axelos announces: "Following feedback from ATOs and end learners, we are reinforcing the importance of, and our commitment to, professional development. Professional development is core to our businesses and we would like to work closer with our training partners to use Membership as a platform to enhance their wider offering." What is included in the ITIL Membership? ITIL Membership includes toolkits, templates, white papers as well as guidance to support an end learner working through the portfolio. How can you claim their ITIL Membership subscription? Every candidate that earns a new ITIL Foundation certificate from 1 January 2018 will be contacted by AXELOS to activate their subscription. Candidates will be invited to claim a digital badge that links to their ITIL Foundation certification. Want to know more? Get in touch using this form should you have any questions.

Developed by QRP in-house experts, our fully accredited PRINCE2 Foundation e-learning has been taken from the official PRINCE2 2017 syllabus and made into an interactive and exclusive online training solution in order to prepare you for the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, and even more.  Don’t miss out our special offer, get 10% off your PRINCE2 Elearning Foundation. Managing Director of QRP Jacobus Groot explains,"The world is going digital and so is QRP. As one of the first ATOs we made a transition to fully online examinations in all cases and it did not stop here. The launch of this new e-learning Package is the start of a new era for QRP as we now offer complete e-learning solutions without any paper involved. QRP strives to be a leader in flexible learning solutions for all. Developing professionals to facilitate change: less paper, less travel , more interaction, more sustainability. With this development we are pleased to get the digitalisation support a more sustainable planet too. I can't wait to launch the various local language versions as soon as the new translated manuals are out! This way we can bring learning to even more countries in the World."

What’s in it?

The e-learning is broken into 20 bite sized lessons which include videos, quizzes and a collection of interactive readings that provide more in-depth detail on the PRINCE2 method. In order to create knowledge retention we have included the Q-Trainer functionality - it is a tool that repeats questions in such a way that the knowledge will be stored in your long-term memory. All those items combined with the 2 PRINCE2 Foundation exams simulator and the online tutor support ensure that you gain the required level of knowledge to obtain the PRINCE2 Foundation Certification.

Test your knowledge all along your training

With an ever growing database of test questions and 2 complete PRINCE2 Foundation mock exams, you are assured all aspect will be covered and all subjects continuously tested against your knowledge to ensure the best possible preparation towards sitting the official PRINCE2 Foundation exam.

Interactivity

Our experienced PRINCE2 experts explain the method through a wide range of video, interactive readings and practice exam questions, which will help you to not only know PRINCE2 and obtain the PRINCE2 Foundation certification, but also apply it for your projects. The course has been designed to ensure that it provides an interactive and engaging explanation of the PRINCE2 method.

Anytime, anywhere… any device

You can access the PRINCE2 online course from all types of devices (laptops, smartphones or tablets), wherever you want and whenever you want, and without having to take time off work. So you can learn at a pace that suits you, at home, at work or on the go!

Online Exam included

The PRINCE2 Foundation exam will take place online thanks to the remote ProctorU technology which gives you the freedom to take your exams at a time and location convenient for you, using a webcam and a reliable high-speed connection.

Enjoy a 10% discount in March

For a limited time only, buy the new PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning and receive a 10% discount on your package. Hurry up! This offer is valid until the 15th of March 2018 only. Buy now! Learn more about the PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning course Buy now your PRINCE2 Foundation Elearning Package Got questions? Contact us and we’ll help you choose the perfect training solution to suit your needs