The KAEFER AcademyKAEFER locations worldwide

Business Needs

Professional DevelopmentProgrammes

Leadership Development Programmes

JLP - Junior Leadership Programme

AMP - Advanced Management Programme

EDP - Executive Development Programme

KEEP - KAEFER Excellence in Estimation Programme

KITE - Trainee Programme

LNG - Trainee Programme

PMQ - Project Management Qualification

TMP - Top Management Programme

The KAEFER Academy

Developing excellence, worldwide

KAEFER is the world’s largest

independent provider of complete

insulation solutions. KAEFER’s core

business is carried out in its Industry,

Marine & Offshore and Construction

divisions. Headquartered in Bremen,

the company has operations in over

50 countries, a current workforce of

20,000.

Our success as a company depends on

the quality of the work we do for our

clients. And that depends on ensuring

that we are represented at all times by

highly trained, qualified and motivated

professionals who observe common

standards and values, across boundaries

and cultures.

Specific and universal

One way in which we achieve this

is through the KAEFER Academy,

which draws on all our know-how and

experience to deliver outstanding

technical, professional and leadership

programmes.

All KAEFER Academy programmes

are adapted to the unique demands

of our industry, whilst reflecting

universal principles of quality and

service. They all instill the KAEFER

leadership statements. They all prepare

our employees for an involving and

satisfying working life at the cutting

edge of modern industrial technology

and management.

Personal focus for company growth

By nurturing the personal and

professional development of employees,

the KAEFER Academy provides practical

answers to our business needs. This,

in turn, supports the company’s

development and growth by ensuring

high-quality delivery to our clients. In

short, it’s the farsighted way to ensure

that KAEFER stands out by delivering

the most professional complete

insulation solutions worldwide.

Academy partners

All KAEFER Academy programmes are

developed in cooperation with a number

of internal and external experts and

relevant partners. Their contribution

helps us to deliver globally accepted,

best-practice employee development

methodologies across a wide range of

professional and managerial disciplines,

tailored to KAEFER’s needs.

Project Management Qualification

(PMQ)

Outstanding project management –

from conception to completion

The highest level of customer

satisfaction is a result of high-quality

project management and is ultimately

reached through the successful

completion of projects.

The KAEFER Project Management

Qualification Programmme (PMQ)

was established in order to ensure

that project managers at KAEFER are

fully trained and prepared to carry out

projects professionally from conception

to closure.

Project Governance(2 days)Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Contract, claim and negotiation techniques

(2 days )

Project Management leadership at KAEFER

(3 days)

PMPPreparation

PMPExamination

Risk, Claim and Contract Management Fundamentals (2 days)

Organising & Leading Project

Teams (e-learning + 1 day)

HSE in Projects (e-learning + 1 day)

Essential Project Management (e-learning)

Essential Project Management

in KAEFER (1 day workshop)

Applied Project Planning

and Control (e-learning)

Applied Project Planning and

Control at KAEFER (2 days)

Project Risk Management(e-learning)

TestL3

Kickoff

(video conference)

Module G Module H Module I

Module FModule E

Module BModule A

Module DModule C

(video conference)

TestL2

Kickoff

Kickoff

TestL1

High-quality education is delivered

through eLearning courses and local

workshops. Aiming at improving both

the standards and the results of their

projects, PMQ participants learn about

methods, skills and tools. One of them

is the highly accepted KAEFER Project

Life Cycle. Essential subjects for project

and site managers, such as project

planning and control, HSE, risk and claim

management, leadership in projects and

project governance, are covered in great

detail.

Customized and widespread

The PMQ Programme comprises of

various modules, which are divided into

three qualification levels. It is highly

customisable to the specific needs of

the global KAEFER group, as well as to

regional and local requirements and laws

of the KAEFER subsidiaries worldwide.

Training is currently taking place

in various countries, with over 400

participating project and site managers,

a number which is ever increasing.

Approved by the PMI

In 2009, the KAEFER Academy became

an official training provider (Registered

Education Provider) accredited by

the internationally renowned Project

Management Institute (PMI®). This

guarantees consistent, challenging and

substantial training content.

Project assignment - case study

Professional Development Programmes

KEEP - KAEFER Estimating Excellence

Programme

Excellence and reliability in Estimation

KAEFER aims to be excellent at

estimation, providing reliable estimates

at sanction, contributing to both

accurate pricing and efficiency in

project execution, by using as-built-

data to drive productivity within

KAEFER. KEEP was developed in order

to ensure these aims are met. It offers

KAEFER employees a state-of-the-

art, well proven and effective training

scheme, that can be scaled to meet the

needs of regions, branch offices and

departments.

The main educational objective of

the KAEFER Estimating Excellence

Programme is to provide high quality,

cost-effective solutions with a clear

focus on maximisation of project

efficiency. The programme spans a

six-month period and is fully tailored to

KAEFER’s needs.

The KEEP programme is divided into five

modules and taught through eLearning

and workshops. The main topics

include Project Management essentials,

the fundamentals and application of

Estimation and Risk Management.

KAEFER international trainee

programmes (KITE and LNG)

Laying the foundations for excellence

A key function of the KAEFER Academy

is to give new employees the best

possible preparation for their role in this

important industry.

Technical trainees therefore receive

international on and off-the-job training

at our headquarters and other KAEFER

locations. After completing these

detailed and tailored programmes,

new employees are equipped to add

real value for clients from their first

day on-site. At the core of this training

capability are two programmes – KITE

and LNG.

KITE: 18-month international technical

trainee programme

The KITE (KAEFER International Training

for Engineers) programme combines

technical instruction with extensive

international practical training, on-site

experience and office work. It involves

an introduction to the technical basics

of insulation followed by instruction

in all relevant engineering techniques,

as well as many aspects of project

management.

LNG: 12-month international technical

trainee programme

The LNG (liquified natural gas)

programme covers insulation training

for cryogenic insulation applications.

This aspect of insulation is increasing in

volume and importance worldwide and

requires highly specialised instruction.

Intensive technical training alternates

with on-site project phases and

prepares trainees for the execution of

major LNG projects worldwide.

Promote common spirit

Live your values

Be entrepreneurial

Act as a leader

Developing talent

At KAEFER, we want all our employees

to reach their full potential – to feel

challenged and in control of their career

while playing a key role in the company’s

destiny.

To this end, the KAEFER Academy

operates a wide range of carefully

structured leadership development

programmes. These programmes form

a systematic management development

approach that supports our managers

at all (hierarchy) levels in their daily

operational tasks, in line with the

KAEFER leadership statements.

There are four international KAEFER

Development Programmes and

participants are selected on the basis of

their performance, skills and ambition.

All programmes run for a period of 12

months, with 15 participants meeting

at 4 seminar modules. Between the

modules, participants work on KAEFER

specific projects, thereby promoting the

strengthening of relationships across

KAEFER’s global network.

Leadership Development Programmes

Junior Leadership Programme

(JLP)

Nurturing young talent

The KAEFER JLP is aimed at members

of our junior management staff who

are eager to grasp future management

tasks and assume broader responsibility.

It acknowledges their commitment and

strengthens their relationship with the

company.

Team leadership is central to the JLP,

with participants developing and

practicing all fundamental leadership

competencies. Internationality is key

as open-minded young employees

exchange experiences and knowledge

from around the world, strengthening

their international network.

Advanced Management Programme

(AMP)

Moving on up

The KAEFER AMP is the second

level of our systematic management

development approach. Senior

managers from a wide range of

professional backgrounds work together

on the very practical topics of managing

a department.

The course is conducted by external

trainers and supported by KAEFER

executives who are experts in this

subject. Other KAEFER executives act

as internal speakers on specific topics.

Questions of leadership, process

optimization, cost control and daily

operation business challenges are

addressed. Participants consult with and

learn from each other in a supportive

atmosphere.

The strengthening of the international

network and the sharing of international

experiences are further important

outcomes.

Executive Development Programme

(EDP)

Strengthening powerful leaders

The third pillar of KAEFER’s internal

systematic leadership development

approach is the international EDP,

delivered in conjunction with a

renowned international Business School.

It is designed for the Managing Director

level within KAEFER and its affiliates

as well as holders of key functions who

are willing and able to assume greater

responsibility.

The programme’s core topic is the

management of a KAEFER business.

As such, it examines aspects such as

the implementation of strategy in line

with local sensitivities, organizational

change, key financials and business

planning and leadership skills.

As the international group interacts,

it fosters creative thinking and helps

senior professionals to navigate more

confidently in the complex global

environment. This process will help to

create a strong international network

of executives, based on communication,

trust and co-operation.

Top Management Programme

(TMP)

A vision for leadership

This is the highest level of KAEFER‘s

leadership development approach,

also delivered in conjunction with a

renowned international Business School.

KAEFER Top Management, Regional

Directors alongside with nominated key

contributors are personally invited to

join this programme.

TMP participants work on the process

of implementing the KAEFER vision and

deal with strategic elements relevant

enough to become part of the KAEFER

strategy. Company strategy, necessary

change processes and aspects of

leadership and self-awareness are all

elements of the programme.

Participants develop a sense of mutual

trust, respect and understanding and

the international network is enriched

and strengthened.

KAEFER locations worldwide

KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Corporate Human Resources

Marktstraße 2

28195 Bremen

Germany

Phone +49 421 3055 299

Fax +49 421 305547 299

reinhild.heider@kaefer.com

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