Sourcing Governance Foundation
The Sourcing Governance Foundation course provides a basic knowledge of what the main concepts of Outsourcing and Sourcing Governance are and how they can be applied. Best practice shows that implementing and operating a Sourcing Governance Function will require staff awareness and understanding of the key principles and concepts of outsourcing and sourcing governance. In this course an interactive approach is used combining lecture, discussion and exercises.
APMG-International has created the Sourcing Governance Foundation qualification in conjunction with International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®).
Undertaking the course and successfully passing the examination qualifies an individual for COS-FP (Certified Outsourcing Specialist™ - Foundation Principles) certification from the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®).
Sourcing Governance Foundation Training Courses - To book a Sourcing Governance Foundation training course and exam, contact any of APMG-International's Accredited Training Organisations.
Qualifications
You should understand the key principles and terminology within the Sourcing Governance guidance. Specifically you will have acquired and demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Opportunities, Risks and forms of Outsourcing (Knowing)
- Lifecycle approach to Outsourcing (Knowing)
- Sourcing Strategy (Knowing, Comprehending)
- Scoping (Knowing, Comprehending)
- Selection and Due Diligence (Knowing, Comprehending)
- Contracting (Knowing)
- Transition (Knowing, Comprehending)
- The Demand Supply Governance Framework (DSGF) (Knowing, Comprehending)
- Implementing a Demand Supply Organization (Knowing, Comprehending).
Pre-requisites
Some experience working in an IT organisation is recommended.
Credits
- Earn 14 PMI PDUs.
- Earn 25 COP points towards certification by IAOP.
- Earn 15 CEH points for recertification by IAOP.
This course is aimed at professionals working for both client and service provider organisation in the IT industry who have little experience in outsourcing.
The Sourcing Governance Foundation qualification has been awarded 1.0 credits of the 6 complementary credits available to put towards the ITIL Expert certification.
The exam format is as follows:
- Multiple choice
- 40 questions per paper
- 28 marks required to pass (out of 40 available) - 70%
- 60 minutes duration
- Closed-book.
The exam is currently paper-based. An on-line exam will be available in future.
Recommended Reading
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Purchase The Balancing Act of Demand Supply Governance - Enhancing the Added Value of IT at APMG-Business Books for just £17.50
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Purchase Outsourcing Professional Body of Knowledge (IAOP) at APMG-Business Books for just £44.99
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View our APMG-International Sourcing Governance Foundation Interactive Brochure.
