Training

Precision IQ™ Education

Barometrix makes a firm commitment to transfer its knowledge and educate our clients and partners to put you in control. Training approaches will differ, depending on what's best for your organization. Training can range from a two-hour quick tour, an in-depth full day session, or multiple day sessions with full case study examples and certification.

We welcome the participation of internal training professionals and support a train the trainer concept. Typically, in-depth training sessions are structured in optional modules designed for your organization.

Sample Syllabus:

Course Instructor: Bruce Gordon

Recommended Update: October 2004

1.0 About the Course
1.1 Course Description
1.2 Attendee Qualifications
1.3 Course Objectives
1.4 Measurement of Success
1.5 Certification
1.6 Feedback and Follow up
1.7 Course Material and Prerequisites

2.0 Introduction to Precision IQ™ for CBA
2.1 Cost Benefit Analysis Basics?
2.2 Why CBA?
2.3 Financials 101

3.0 Software Installation
3.1 A Conceptual View of Precision IQ™
3.2 Getting Started
3.3 Seven Steps to Using Precision IQ™
3.3.1 STEP 1: Capturing Corporate and CBA Inputs
3.3.2 STEP 2: Linking Benefits to Corporate Results
3.3.3 STEP 3: Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Assessment
3.3.5 STEP 5: Results Analysis - Individual Investments
3.3.6 STEP 6: Project Ranking, Selection and Portfolio Aggregation
3.3.7 STEP 7: Ongoing Management and Governance

4.0 Caveats, Hints and Tips
4.1 Handling Multi-year and Multi-part Projects
4.2 Periodically Updating Projections
4.3 Additional Automation Tools in Precision IQ

5.0 Portfolio Case Studies (Selection from 90 Industries)
5.1 Medium-sized Retail Bank
5.2 Large European Hydro Electric Company
5.3 Canadian Cable Company
5.4 Large U.S. Insurance Company
5.5 Mid-sized U.S. HMO
5.6 Canadian Telecommunications Company
5.7 US Consumer Goods Giant
5.8 US Motorcycle Manufacturer
5.9 Federal Government Agency
5.10 Large Airline

6.0 Certification

7.0 Feedback and Follow-up

10.0 Appendix I - Supporting Material

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