Please see below for our exam Refresher Programmes

The Theory of Constraints International Certification Organisation (TOCICO) is a global not-for-profit organisation for TOC practitioners, consultants and academics to develop and provide certification standards, and facilitate the exchange of the latest developments in the TOC sphere.

TOCICO Exams

All candidates must start with the Fundamentals examination and can then proceed to the Application level examinations in the relevant subject areas: Thinking Process, Supply Chain Logistics, Project Management, Financial Management. The award of TOC Implementer for each subject area can then be achieved by the successful submission of a relevant Implementation Case Study.

TOC-Lean Institute Examination Schedule for 2010

The TOC-Lean Institute has been approved by TOCICO as an exam centre for those wishing to take the appropriate examination at the respective levels.
The examinations below will be held at our training centre in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (UK).

* Please note that the dates below are subject to availability - you must first check with us at the TOC-Lean Institute by email before proceeding with any bookings. *

• Wednesday 30th June 2010: Fundamentals examination
• Wednesday 30th June 2010: Project Management / Financial Management / Thinking Process / Supply Chain Logistics examinations
• Thursday 1st July 2010: Project Management / Financial Management / Thinking Process / Supply Chain Logistics examinations

The start time for all examinations is 9.00 am.
The maximum time allowed for the Fundamentals examination is 4 hours.
The maximum time allowed for the Application examinations is 8 hours.
TOCICO require that you must have passed the Fundamentals exam before they will award a grade for any of the Application exams.

TOCICO Examination Refresher Programmes

Fundamentals

Ensuring you are ready to take the Fundamentals exams requires you to have invested some time and energy in learning both the concepts and how to use the various tools and techniques contained within the TOC body of knowledge. There are numerous ways in which this can be achieved. There are many books, web based training material and computer simulations that you can use to develop your knowledge and skills of application, there are courses from TOC training centres such as ours here in the UK and finally there is active participation in a real implementation. What is certain is that the level of preparation is reflected in the ease with which that “pass” can be obtained. If you would like some guidance on this then please contact us (see below) at the TOC-Lean Institute and we will be delighted to help.

Once you feel you are ready to take the Fundamentals exam, you might like to take advantage of our three day TOC Refresher programme, which will take you through all the key areas. This is not a substitute for the proper preparation and training described above, but fulfils a need we have seen for people who may have completed their training a while before the examination itself, or simply wish to spend some time with a TOC expert, going through the core issues and making a sound investment prior to the exam itself. This is also an excellent opportunity to ask questions and validate your own knowledge and understanding about how to use the tools of the TOC and the applications.

This programme is usually completed in two sessions, the first being two days and the second one day, at our training centre in Melton Mowbray, UK.
Fee: £ 900 per person (ex VAT)

Applications

In terms of preparation the same applies to the Application examinations as for the Fundamentals. Again it is essential to have taken time to study the relevant Application in some depth. The very minimum should be the two day workshops for the areas such as Operations, Project Management and Supply Chain, and the Thinking For Change programme for the Thinking Process exam. We would also recommend that you have read the key texts, been involved in an implementation within an organisation, and have spent time mastering the tools and techniques - after all you are seeking “expert” status! Again if you wish to discuss your current level of knowledge we would be more than happy to help.

When it comes to exam refresher preparation, we spend one day per each individual Application going through the core concepts, using simulations and other training material. Again this is not a substitute for having completed the proper training in readiness to take the exam - rather it is an opportunity to prepare, refresh, confirm what you already know and highlight areas where more revision might be required.

The Application Refresher programmes take one day per Application and are held at our training centre in Melton Mowbray, UK.
Fee: £300 per person (ex VAT)

Please email Dr Ted Hutchin if you would like further information about the Refresher Programmes or wish to discuss whether your current TOC knowledge is likely to be sufficient to pass the TOCICO examinations.

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