The Outsourcing Professional Institute (OPI) at Syracuse University
provides education, certification testing, and research in conjunction
with the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).
The purpose of OPI and IAOP is to enable business leaders to maximize
their outsourcing initiatives and successfully manage their outsourcing
relationships.
OPI ’s founding executive team includes seasoned outsourcing professionals,
faculty, and other business leaders with real world experience in designing,
implementing and managing complex global outsourcing initiatives.
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Education
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 the Syracuse
University OPI offers the IAOP Master Class in Syracuse, NY. 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 fac?lty.
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.
View the Instructor Led Syllabus
View the Online Class
Syllabus
View the COP Certification Exam Information
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. The IAOP Certification Exam was developed
and validated at Syracuse University’s OPI and is one part of a rigorous
certification process that Certified Outsourcing Professionals must attain.
To see some of those who have become certified click on the following URL: http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1244
Research
In conjunction with IAOP, OPI 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
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