IAOP courses leverage the Outsourcing Professional Body of Knowledge (OPBOK), best of breed outsourcing methodologies, processes and procedures to maximize Outsourcing Return on Investment. The IAOP Master Class is an intensive 4 day class that is offered in both an instructor led and online format. IAOP offers the Master Class at various locations throughout the US and in selected countries. Classes may also be provided at company locations throughout the world. Classes are taught by Certified Outsourcing Professionals (COPs) who are leading outsourcing management professionals. The Online IAOP Master Class also provides expert mentoring from faculty. Individuals who complete the course will not only earn 75 points toward their COP designation but will immediately be able to improve outsourcing outcomes at the organizations with which they work.
Certified Outsourcing Professional Certification (COP)
A rigorous training program, experience validation, and certification examination ensure that managers have the specific skills and competencies to manage outsourcing relationships according to the ten standards outlined by the IAOP governing body. The combination of experience and coursework can lead to the prestigious Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) designation which ensures that managers have the foundation skills and knowledge to effectively manage the outsourcing process for their organizations. To see some of those who have become certified click on the following URL: http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1244
Research
IAOP gathers, conducts, and disseminates articles, papers, research, best practices and other information that increase the knowledge and understanding of the management issues and practices relating to outsourcing. IAOP’s Knowledge Center Firmbuilder.com® provides members with a wealth of knowledge concerning trends, best practices and research in the outsourcing field.
Events
Conferences such as the Outsourcing World Summit®, workshops, seminars, and other events that promote outsourcing knowledge and networking opportunities for members of IAOP are offered at various locations throughout the world. For a schedule of events please visit the IAOP web-site.
IAOP Membership
Formed in early 2005 by a consortium of leading companies involved in outsourcing as customers, providers, and advisors, the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is a global membership-based organization shaping the future of outsourcing as a management practice, as a profession, and as an industry. Membership in IAOP provides members with access to research, best practices, communities of other outsourcing management professionals, and discounts on courses, events, publications, exams and other IAOP and OPI services. Join IAOP Now!
The Online Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Master Class sets the stage for COP Candidates who aspire to manage and consult at all levels of an organization and to lead their organization's outsourcing initiatives and programs.
Instructor-Led Master Class
Online Master Class
Cop Certification Exam