JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SIG University, a comprehensive online training and certification program focused on strategic sourcing, governance practices and methodologies, third-party risk management and digital transformation has added a fourth professional certification to its educational portfolio. Enrollment is now open for all certification programs that begin on January 20.
The Certified Intelligent Automation Professional program was developed in partnership with Virtual Operations, experts in digital transformation and intelligent process automation. Geared toward the time-constrained professional, this six-week online program provides training on the steps to identify automation candidates and tools, including best practices to identify, design and develop an automation program.
A sampling of the program's courses include:
- Introduction to Intelligent Process Automation
- Automation Program Approach
- Opportunity Assessment
- Delivery Lifecycle
- Sustaining an Intelligent Process Automation Program
- Transforming Operations Through Automation
This advanced training program was developed for:
- Professionals who want to gain an understanding into the delivery of automation projects, including best practices and common pitfalls.
- Those looking to use automation to solve major business problems and deliver business objectives.
- Teams that need to identify viable automation candidates and how best to prioritize those selected.
- Anyone looking to transform operations through intelligent process automation.
"Enabling our clients to become adept at automation is a key part of our approach,'' said James Swinford, CEO and Co-Founder of Virtual Operations. "Working together, we can achieve far more than either could by working in isolation. The program has modules specifically aimed at operations professionals and C-suite executives as well as rapidly upskilling the technical team. Working with SIG University has helped our enablement work to reach an even higher level as well as broaden our audience."
"Smart people don't want to do dumb work," said SIG President and CEO Dawn Tiura, CSP, CSMP, C3PRMP. "By automating such tasks as invoice processing or accounts reconciliation, a correctly implemented intelligent process automation program will free up resources so your team can focus on the strategic tasks and business objectives that make an actual impact on the bottom line."
SIG University was created at the request of SIG members who saw an educational training gap in today's workforce. Since its inception in 2016, SIG University has seen tremendous growth and organizational adoption, with over 1,000 students from over 150 companies representing 17 countries. Upon graduation, SIG University students earn an internationally recognized industry credential as a Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP), Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP), Certified Supplier Management Professional (CSMP) or Certified Intelligent Process Automation Professional (CIAP).
SIG University is currently enrolling students for classes that begin on January 20. Closed cohorts are available for groups and discounts up to 20% are available for companies enrolling teams. Visit the SIG University website for a complete listing of all certification programs and detailed curriculum guide.
About SIG University
SIG University is the premier training and certification program for sourcing, outsourcing and risk professionals looking to enhance their practical experience with the latest industry education. SIG University was founded on the ideals of elevating sourcing and risk professionals to deliver strategic value to the corporation. SIG University is an inclusive, internationally recognized university with a mission of advancing the sourcing and risk management industries and transforming careers.
About SIG
SIG is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing "next" practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG Resource Center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is also the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams, as well as Future of Sourcing, which provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space.
About Virtual Operations
With operations in USA, Canada, Europe and the Far East, Virtual Operations was launched in 2012 as a highly specialized automation and digital transformation consultancy. Since then it has delivered projects with returns on investment for tens of millions per year to its clients. It has a 100% project delivery record and is renowned for using automation and process excellence to solve major business problems or deliver strategic business goals. Virtual Operations developed and owns the world's largest third party Automation Academy which is part of its ethos of client-enablement. Virtual Operations was recently awarded the highly prestigious Future of Sourcing Award for Automation Value Delivery.
SOURCE SIG University
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