APMG-International Sourcing Governance Foundation Certification

The rising trend for outsourcing IT has changed how organizations receive and manage their IT services. A plethora of service offerings, competitive pricing options and contractual conditions means there is lots of choice some of it bewildering. Operational control is now more about developing relationships, managing contracts and coordinating suppliers than it is about technical know-how.
APMG-Internationals Sourcing Governance Foundation qualification aims to provide individuals with knowledge of the key concepts of Outsourcing and Sourcing Governance, and how they can be applied. 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).
Targeted at all professionals with a role (or aspiring to a role) in managing IT services, the course is accredited by the IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals) and leads on to further specialist sourcing qualifications administered by the IAOP. IAOP with more than 110,000 members and affiliates worldwide is the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. Sourcing Governance Foundation training courses are available via APMG-Internationals network of Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs), details of which are available via our website. Following courses, a candidate can expect to be able to: Recognize and understand the key concepts of outsourcing and sourcing Governance; Understand the changing role of the IT organization when outsourcing; Understand the challenges of implementing and operating a sourcing governance function; Learn the terminology and definitions related to outsourcing and sourcing governance.

The Exam
The Sourcing Governance Foundation examination is a multiplechoice, closed-book format exam. There are 40 questions and candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam. Candidates must achieve 28 correct answers (70%) to pass. There are no pre-requisites for the course and exam, however some experience of working in an IT organization is recommend. Upon achieving this qualification, candidates will earn the following credits towards their continual professional development: 14 PMI PDUs 25 COP points towards IAOP COP certification 15 CEH points towards IAOP COP recertification The course, syllabus and examination are supported by the publication Outsourcing Professional Body of Knowledge (OPBOK), and the expert paper by Quint Wellington Redwood The Balancing Act of Demand and Supply Governance. Find out more at www.APMG-International.com and www.IAOP.org.

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