Accredited Training and Examination Organization

To certify professionals and conduct exams, accreditation of the processes, quality, leaders, trainers, and examiners is required. Follon & Partners is accredited in this manner by EXIN. We are both an ATO (Accredited Training Organization) and an AEO (Accredited Examination Organization).

Vested Outsourcing - Executive Certification

Vested Outsourcing is a form of outsourcing where the interests and objectives of the client and the supplier are fully aligned. This enables successful renewal and innovation. Both the client and the supplier benefit from this form of collaboration. The method was developed by Kate Vitasek, affiliated with The University of Tennessee.

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Service Integration and Management - SIAM Certification

The increasing complexity of the IT chain and the rise of outsourcing relationships with multiple suppliers ("multi-vendor ecosystems") have led to SIAM as a rapidly evolving concept. SIAM teams are being established in various organizations and sectors as part of an outsourcing strategy.

Follon & Partners was the first in the Benelux to be certified at the SIAM Professional level and the first training organization worldwide to be accredited for the Service Integration Manager program.

Contract Management - CATS CM v4 Certification

The CATS CM® method has been recognized for over ten years as the de facto standard method for Contract Management, particularly in the Benelux. The method offers a comprehensive approach to the execution of Contract Management.

Contract Management - IACCM / World cc Certification

IACCM is the global organization that sets and develops standards in the fields of Contracting, Contract Management, and Relationship Management. It is based on an integrated approach to the two disciplines of Procurement and Contract Management.

Since 2020, the International Association for Contract & Commercial Management has a new name: World Commerce & Contracting.

Sourcing Governance - IAOP Certification

Sourcing Governance involves overseeing and managing collaborative relationships with external suppliers and internal customers. Organizations derive added value from this by improving IT sourcing projects and programs. The focus is often on reducing costs, shortening the so-called 'time to market,' and improving service quality by managing outsourcing projects more effectively. The basis for certification is the Outsourcing Professional Body of Knowledge developed by IAOP.

Digital Service Manager - Integration Certification

A curriculum with a contemporary perspective on Service Management and professionals working in a digital context.

Lean IT Leadership Certification

Lean IT Leadership examines the role of a leader within a Lean organization. It is particularly relevant for IT professionals who want to lead organizations according to the key Lean IT principles: respect every individual, lead with humility, create a constant purpose, think systemically.

Lean IT Kaizen Certification

A Kaizen Lead works on continuous improvement and customer value based on Lean principles.

 

 

Lean IT Certification

In Lean, the elimination of waste is central. Waste refers to those elements that do not contribute concretely to a product or service. In Lean IT, this is specifically applied to services based on information technology.

Agile Service Projects - Certified Integrator

An integrated approach to managing and further developing a service organization. Based on a combination of Agile and Scrum principles and the more traditional Project and Service Management methods.

Agile Scrum Master Certification

Scrum is a framework based on Agile principles for developing, delivering, and maintaining more complex products. With maximum flexibility, it adds business value. Emphasis on software development makes it one of the essential practices for a digital transformation of your organization.

Agile Scrum Product Owner Certification

Scrum is a framework based on Agile principles for developing, delivering, and maintaining more complex products. With maximum flexibility, it adds business value. Emphasizing software development, it is one of the essential practices for a digital transformation of your organization.

Kanban Certification

Kanban (from the Japanese word "kan," meaning "visual") is an excellent way to start improvements. Kanban is a system to signal (for example, with cards) when something is needed and can be used to organize and improve production and service processes.

Interim Management - IM-Register

The IM-Register is the quality mark for the Interim Management sector. Patrick Follon is certified as an interim manager: Registered and Qualified Interim Manager (RQIM)

Privacy & Data Protection Certification

The Privacy & Data Protection Foundation covers the key topics in the field of personal data protection. The certification is designed to validate the necessary knowledge to help ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

DevSecOps Manager Certification

A DevSecOps Manager demonstrably possesses the required competencies for this role. This includes knowledge and experience in both DevOps and Information Security (ISO/IEC 27001) as well as Agile Scrum or LEAN IT.

DevOps certificering

DevOps heeft tot doel de softwareontwikkeling (Dev) en software beheer en operaties (Ops) samen te brengen. DevOps beoogt kortere ontwikkelcycli, een verhoogde frequentie van oplevering en een meer betrouwbare oplevering, in nauwe overeenstemming met de businessdoelstellingen. Het benadrukt automatisering en monitoring bij het bouwen van software, van integratie, testen, release tot deployment en infrastructuurmanagement.

Cloud Computing Certification

The use of cloud technology to deliver IT services is steadily increasing. Cloud services are hosted outside the organization and made available via the internet. Cloud supports the organization by providing flexible IT solutions based on standard and clear service level agreements (SLAs).

Information Security Officer (ISO) Certification

ISOs are responsible for promoting and implementing the organization-wide vision on security, including processes, governance, and staff training. A certified ISO demonstrably possesses the required competencies for this role. This includes not only knowledge and experience with Information Security Management requirements (ISO/IEC 27001) but also Data Protection and Business Continuity Management (BCM)

Secure Cloud Services - Certified Integrator

Integrated approach to developing, delivering, and managing Cloud Services. Based on a combination of Service Management, Cloud Computing, and IT Security.

Cyber & IT Security Certification

Knowledge and understanding of the technical backgrounds of digital services security.

 

Information Security (ISO 27001/27002) Certification

This certification is relevant for all professionals who work with confidential information. It encompasses an understanding of the value of information in general, as well as the threats, risks, and measures to be taken.

IT Governance - COBIT Certification

COBIT is an IT governance framework and supporting toolset that helps managers bridge the gap between control requirements, technical issues, and business risks. It focuses on clear policy development and related best practices for IT governance in organizations. COBIT emphasizes regulatory compliance, helps organizations realize the value that IT delivers, and facilitates effective alignment between business and IT.

VeriSM Certification

VeriSM offers a flexible approach to Service Management in the digital age. It considers the entire organization, not just the IT department, as a service provider and emphasizes the collaboration of all organizational units to deliver value to the customer.

Portfolio Management - MoP Certification

A portfolio is the total investment of an organization in changes (projects, programs) needed to achieve its strategic objectives. Portfolio Management plays a critical role for organizations in their market survival, intended growth, and/or transformation. It provides organizations with a practical framework to truly realize their strategic agenda. Certification at the Practitioner level.

Programma Management - MSP Certification

A program is a temporary, flexible organization set up to manage the implementation of a group of related projects and activities. The goal of Program Management is to realize the benefits of a strategically relevant change. A program often involves extensive change and typically has a duration of more than a year. Certification at the Practitioner level.

Project Management - PRINCE2 Certification

PRINCE2 is a globally used project management methodology and includes essential ingredients for successfully realizing a project. It is a flexible method that can be applied to all types of projects within both governmental and business organizations. Since its introduction as a standard for IT project management within the UK government, PRINCE2 has evolved into the worldwide de facto standard for project management (the waterfall approach). Certification at the Practitioner level.

Blockchain Certification

A blockchain is a system that can be used to record data. The unique feature of the blockchain is that it is possible without a central authority, making it impossible to falsify recorded data by corrupting a single central point. Blockchain technology underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but there are many other applications in use or under research.

Risk Management - M_o_R Certification

In organizations, almost every decision has advantages and disadvantages and carries risks. Intended for anyone involved in making significant decisions, M_o_R offers a robust yet flexible framework to identify, assess, and take appropriate measures for risks in a timely manner.

Business Information Management - BiSL Certification

BiSL bridges the gap between ICT and business processes and between functional managers and information managers. The alignment of ICT with business processes is often critical and not optimal. The BiSL process model provides a framework that can be used to improve processes and strengthen the alignment of ICT with business processes.

Application Management - ASL Certification

ASL aims to professionalize Applications Management. This is achieved by providing a framework in which the processes of Applications Management are related to each other. Additionally, the framework serves as a structure to categorize developed best practices.

IT Service Management - ITIL Certification

IT Service Management is a discipline for managing and controlling information technology (IT) systems. ITIL is a global best practice and de facto standard for IT Service Management. It focuses on delivering and aligning IT services with the needs of the business.

Test Management - TMap Next Certification

TMap is an approach for software testing. Testing is a process that provides insight into and advises on quality and the related risks. TMap is based on a business-driven test management approach, describes a structured test process, contains a complete toolkit, and is an adaptive test method. Test Management is an integral part of quality assurance, aiming to sufficiently ensure that a product or service meets the set quality requirements.