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Lumify Work Product Manager Achieves Triple Ambassador Status with PeopleCert

Brisbane, AustraliaLearning NewsLumify Group

Lumify Work Product Manager Fred Carenese is a PeopleCert Ambassador for PRINCE2, DevOps, and ITIL.

 

We are thrilled to announce that Fred Caranese has officially been awarded PeopleCert Ambassador statusnot once, not twice, but three times.

Fred is one of Lumify Work's expert Product Managers, focused on managing our project and process training portfolio. He is now a recognised Ambassador for PRINCE2, DevOps, and ITIL

This remarkable achievement underscores his deep expertise and dedication to these fields.  

According to Jon Lang, Lumify Group CEO, "With Fred's new PeopleCert Ambassador status, Lumify Work strengthens its position as a leader in process training. Along with being a PeopleCert Accredited Training Organization, the team is poised to help even more students gain much needed skills and credentials. In turn, these individual professionals can drive efficiency and consistency within their organisations. Well done, Fred!" 

Helen Beal, Head of PeopleCert Ambassador Programme shares more about the significance of the programme and Fred's newly gained status. “Our ambassador programme recognises pioneers in our industry and creates a platform for them to share their knowledge and expertise with our community for the greater good of everyone’s learning. We are proud at PeopleCert for the work we do across IT Service Management, Project and Portfolio Management, Agile and DevOps, and prouder still to have ambassadors like Fred who understand and practice all of our ways of working, and how they work together to drive higher performing digital businesses.”

What It Means to Be a PeopleCert Ambassador  

PeopleCert Ambassadors are passionate IT Service Management, Project Management, and DevOps professionals. They are subject-matter experts and dedicated contributors to the global professional community.

Out of the 650+ PeopleCert Ambassadors worldwide, Fred is the first and only triple badge holder in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)a truly outstanding distinction! 

Gaining an Ambassador status results from a review of one's thought leadership contributions to the field. 

Gary Duffield, Head of Vendor Partnerships at Lumify Work shares, "For quite some time, Fred has been our champion for ITIL, PRINCE2, DevOps and more. Lending his insights on IT Service Management and Project Management skilling with both customers and the team. So, we are over the moon that he has officially been awarded Ambassador status by PeopleCert." 

The Benefits of PeopleCert Ambassadorship  

As a PeopleCert Ambassador, Fred gains access to exclusive opportunities and resources, including:  

  • Content Sneak peeks - Getting advance notice of stories, blog ideas, writing opportunities, exclusive community webinars, and research.  
  • Contribute and Lead - Participating in initiatives to write and guide the direction of community-produced resources.   
  • Perks - Getting complimentary digital copies of PeopleCert research reports, community content and associated companion volumes to distribute to your own networks.   
  • Event Participation - Receiving invitations to global and regional events where you can share your knowledge and foster collaboration.   
  • Local Leadership - Regional Chapter Lead roles filled by Ambassadors organising chapter meetings.   
  • Networking - Meeting, interviewing, and interacting with industry and enterprise thought leaders, advocates and influencers.

What This Means for Our Customers 

Fred’s triple Ambassador status offers a major advantage for Lumify Work customers in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

It ensures that our team and our customers stay ahead of emerging trends with the latest insights and best practices in ITSM, Project Management, and DevOps. It also helps us amplify your feedback on community-produced resources for certification and learning. 

Complimenting technical knowledge with the skills and insights to manage processes is critical to any organisation. According to Peter Clark, General Manager for Lumify Work, it most often follows conversations about cloud computing, cyber security or AI.  

"Across our markets, customers recognise that having the expertise to manage successful IT projects requires the expertise to manage successful projects. This is where PeopleCert training comes in. It offers structured, easy-to-follow frameworks for addressing the challenges that organisations face today," says Clark.

As an Accredited Training Organization with Gold status for PeopleCert courses and certificationsincluding PRINCE2, ITIL, MSP, AgileSHIFT, MoP, and P3OLumify Work ensures that learners benefit from cutting-edge insights, industry-leading instruction, and access to the latest trends in certification and training. 

Furthermore, Fred’s recognition enables Lumify Work to participate in key industry events, like the ITSMF National monthly event in February, where he will represent PeopleCert and share valuable expertise with the broader professional community. 

About PeopleCert, ITIL, PRINCE2 and More

PeopleCert is a global leader in professional certification, partnering with multinational organisations and government bodies to develop and manage globally recognised certification schemes. With millions of exams delivered in over 150 countries, PeopleCert plays a pivotal role in setting the standards for ITSM, Project Management, and DevOps certifications worldwide.

Did you know that by implementing best practice frameworks, corporations are seeing a 75% reduction in time to resolve incidents? PeopleCert certifications help organisations add value to their business by certifying their employees’ competencies. Certifications also help organisations reduce operating costs and improve effectiveness by:  

  • Ensuring that the right people stay in the right job  
  • Investing in the organisation’s talent  
  • Providing a clear staff training ROI  
  • Identifying areas for employee performance improvement  
  • Proving to customers your commitment to improving services  
  • Boosting employee morale by investing in them 
     

PeopleCert’s extensive portfolio of certification programmes spans a broad range of important individual skill sets designed to assist organisations in becoming more efficient through internationally recognised best practices.

Lumify Work is PeopleCert Accredited Training Organization. Explore PeopleCert courses with Lumify Work in Australia, Lumify Work New Zealand (formerly Auldhouse) or DDLS Aboitiz, trading as Lumify Work Philippines. 

Learn about ITIL training and certification when you download our eBook. You can also access our eBook on PRINCE2 Project Management training.

Join Us in Celebrating This Achievement

Fred Caranese’s triple Ambassador status is a testament to his commitment to excellence and thought leadership. We are incredibly proud to have him as part of the Lumify Work team, and we look forward to seeing the impact of his expertise on the broader community. 

Congratulations, Fred!