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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development

Standard Operating Procedure Development

Guide participants to build clear, easy-to-follow SOPs that can be controlled, updated and applied consistently in daily operations.

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Table of Contents
  1. Course Introduction
  2. Learning Objectives
  3. Target Participants
  4. Course Content
  5. Training Methodology
  6. Class Information
  7. Learning Materials & Certification
  8. Training Faculty
  9. Masterskills Profile
  10. Representative Clients

1. Course Introduction

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.

This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen SOP development and process standardization. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.

The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.

2. Learning Objectives

  • Explain the core principles and business value of SOP development and process standardization.
  • Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to standard operating procedure foundations.
  • Use practical tools and templates to apply selecting processes to standardize in workplace situations.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
  • Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
  • Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.

3. Target Participants

  • Business Leaders, Managers and Department HeadsNeed to translate objectives into execution, manage people and improve team performance.
  • Middle Managers, Supervisors and Team LeadersDirectly assign work, monitor progress, support employees and handle day-to-day performance issues.
  • Project Leaders and Cross-Functional CoordinatorsNeed to align priorities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure follow-through across teams.
  • HR, L&D and High-Potential ProfessionalsWant to strengthen practical management capability for current or future leadership roles.

4. Course Content

The six-part course content covers standard operating procedure foundations, selecting processes to standardize, process analysis and step documentation, forms, checklists and control-point design, SOP issuance, training and implementation and SOP review, version control and continuous improvement, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.

PART 01 Standard Operating Procedure Foundations
  • Define standard operating procedure foundations and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Selecting Processes To Standardize
  • Define selecting processes to standardize and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Process Analysis And Step Documentation
  • Define process analysis and step documentation and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Forms, Checklists And Control-Point Design
  • Define forms, checklists and control-point design and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 05 Sop Issuance, Training And Implementation
  • Define sOP issuance, training and implementation and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 06 Sop Review, Version Control And Continuous Improvement
  • Define sOP review, version control and continuous improvement and its role in SOP development and process standardization.
  • Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
  • Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
  • Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
  • Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
  • Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
  • Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
  • Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.

5. Training Methodology

The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.

Group Discussion Individual Exercise Group Presentation Brainstorming Techniques Guided Practice with the Instructor Experiential Project In-Class Activities Role-Play Activities Class Presentation

6. Class Information

Expected Opening DateScheduleTraining HoursLocationTuition FeeRegister
To be updatedSaturday – Sunday08:30 – 16:30Ho Chi Minh CityVND 4,500,000Register
To be updatedMonday – Thursday18:00 – 21:30HanoiVND 4,500,000Register
10% discount for early registration at least 15 days in advance, groups of three or more participants, or loyal clients.Reserve a Seat

Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.

  • Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
  • Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
  • Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
  • Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.

7. Learning Materials & Certification

Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.

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Practical ToolsChecklists, handouts, feedback templates and personal action plans.Explore the Toolkit
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Certificate of Course Completion

Participants who meet attendance and practice requirements are awarded a Masterskills certificate of course completion.

8. Training Faculty

Masterskills instructors and experts have practical management, consulting and training experience in areas relevant to the program content.

MBA. Dinh Tien Dung - Human resource management and quality-system expert

MBA. Dinh Tien Dung

Human resource management and quality-system expert. Human resource management, ISO, quality systems and leadership skills.

MBA. Hoang Minh Nghiep - Production management and productivity improvement expert

MBA. Hoang Minh Nghiep

Production management and productivity improvement expert. Lean, Six Sigma, productivity management, quality and operating-system optimization.

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9. Masterskills Profile

Masterskills training capabilities, areas of expertise, delivery methodology and experience partnering with organizations.


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Client Feedback

“The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development course provides practical content, work-relevant practice activities and clear facilitation. The instructor helps participants use suitable tools, analyze situations and build options that can be applied after the program.”

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10. Representative Clients

Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.

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