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An ESI Micro-Credential ESI’s Business Acumen micro-credential introduces the learner to the core principles and skills that underpin selling today. This 12-week self-directed course enables participants to identify what is required in order to achieve improved results as well as recognise the factors that will impact sales performance.  Get Certified. Get Promoted. Earn More. During the course, you will learn: What it means to be a sales professional. What is required in order to achieve improved results. To recognise the factors that will impact performance. How to translate information into credible market intelligence. How to collaborate to achieve better results. The fundamentals of what it means to be a high-performing sales professional. An understanding of business and how this drives higher performance. Awareness of personal credibility, why it matters and how to collaborate with others to achieve better results. Certification ESI’s Stackable Micro-Credentials Your personalised Continuous Professional Development solution Navigate your own journey through ESI at a time and pace that suits you.  Develop your skills and advance your career with milestone-based learning. Each micro-credential achievement builds to a more senior certification – ultimately leading to ESI’s flagship Professional Diploma. Your Career. Your Development. Your Way.

ESI’s High-Performance micro-credential explores the individual salesperson and enables them to develop the mindset and attitude to succeed – all the time. This course guides learners through an examination of their professional selves, their behaviours and how to constantly learn & improve. All leading to higher personal and business performance.

ESI’s Collaborative Selling micro-credential explores the importance of the Customer to improved and faster sales performance. This self-directed course helps the learner to understand how, by re-framing how they view the world from a different perspective, they can improve sales and reduce their sales cycle.

An ESI Micro-Credential ESI’s Mastering Productivity micro-credential explores the importance of results and performance (as opposed to activity) for the sales professional today. This 12-week self-directed course explores how clarity-of-purpose and a focus on business outcomes can shorten sales cycles and remove impediments to performance. Get Certified. Get Promoted. Earn More. During the course, you will learn: the importance of time in Entrepreneurial Sales. how to manage the impact that different aspects of time have on closing a sale. what it means to be efficient. how to develop critical thinking and how to weed out ‘distractor tasks’ that do not contribute to achieving goals. how high-performance selling means that every sales activity has an expected result. what high performance really means. how to implement a results-focused approach to everything. Certification ESI’s Stackable Micro-Credentials Your personalised Continuous Professional Development solution Navigate your own journey through ESI at a time and pace that suits you.  Develop your skills and advance your career with milestone-based learning. Each micro-credential achievement builds to a more senior certification – ultimately leading to ESI’s flagship Professional Diploma. Your Career. Your Development. Your Way.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Security IT business-level professionals interested in cloud security practices Security professionals with minimal to no working knowledge of AWS Overview Assimilate Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud Describe the access control and management features of AWS Explain the available methods for providing encryption of data in transit and data at rest when storing your data in AWS. Describe how to secure network access to your AWS resources Determine which AWS services can be used for monitoring and incident response This course covers fundamental AWS cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure can be secured. Based on the AWS Shared Security Model, you learn where you are responsible for implementing security in the AWS Cloud and what security-oriented services are available to you and why and how the security services can help meet the security needs of your organization. Prerequisites Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts, familiarity with cloud computing concepts 1 - Security on AWS Security design principles in the AWS Cloud AWS Shared Responsibility Model 2 - Security OF the Cloud AWS Global Infrastructure Data center security Compliance and governance 3 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 1 Identity and access management Data protection essentials Lab 01 ? Introduction to security policies 4 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 2 Securing your infrastructure Monitoring and detective controls Lab 02 ? Securing VPC resources with Security Groups 5 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 3 DDoS mitigation Incident response essentials Lab 03 ? Remediating issues with AWS Config Conformance Packs 6 - Course Wrap Up AWS Well-Architected tool overview Next Steps Additional course details: Nexus Humans AWS Security Essentials training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the AWS Security Essentials course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Sales Legal Marketing Business analysts Project managers AWS Academy students Other IT-related professionals Overview Summarize the working definition of AWS Differentiate between on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and all-in cloud Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud Explain the six benefits of the AWS Cloud Describe and provide an example of the core AWS services, including compute, network, databases, and storage Identify an appropriate solution using AWS Cloud services with various use cases Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework Explain the shared responsibility model Describe the core security services within the AWS Cloud Describe the basics of AWS Cloud migration Articulate the financial benefits of the AWS Cloud for an organization?s cost management Define the core billing, account management, and pricing models Explain how to use pricing tools to make cost-effective choices for AWS services This course is for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. You will learn about AWS Cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge. This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. Prerequisites General IT technical knowledge, General IT business knowledge 1 - Introduction to Amazon Web Services Summarize the benefits of AWS Describe differences between on-demand delivery and cloud deployments Summarize the pay-as-you-go pricing model 2 - Compute in the Cloud Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) at a basic level Identify the different Amazon EC2 instance types Differentiate between the various billing options for Amazon EC2 Describe the benefits of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling Summarize the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing Give an example of the uses for Elastic Load Balancing Summarize the differences between Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) and Amazon Simple Queue Services (Amazon SQS) Summarize additional AWS compute options 3 - Global Infrastructure and Reliability Summarize the benefits of the AWS Global Infrastructure Describe the basic concept of Availability Zones Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge locations Compare different methods for provisioning AWS services 4 - Networking Describe the basic concepts of networking Describe the difference between public and private networking resources Explain a virtual private gateway using a real life scenario Explain a virtual private network (VPN) using a real life scenario Describe the benefit of AWS Direct Connect Describe the benefit of hybrid deployments Describe the layers of security used in an IT strategy Describe which services are used to interact with the AWS global network 5 - Storage and Databases Summarize the basic concept of storage and databases Describe benefits of Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) Describe benefits of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) Summarize various storage solutions Describe the benefits of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) Describe the benefits of Amazon DynamoDB Summarize various database services 6 - Security Explain the benefits of the shared responsibility model Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA) Differentiate between the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) security levels Describe security policies at a basic level Explain the benefits of AWS Organizations Summarize the benefits of compliance with AWS Explain primary AWS security services at a basic level 7 - Monitoring and Analytics Summarize approaches to monitoring your AWS environment Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudWatch Describe the benefits of AWS CloudTrail Describe the benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor 8 - Pricing and Support Understand AWS pricing and support models Describe the AWS Free Tier Describe key benefits of AWS Organizations and consolidated billing Explain the benefits of AWS Budgets Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer Explain the primary benefits of the AWS Pricing Calculator Distinguish between the various AWS Support Plans Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace 9 - Migration and Innovation Understand migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud Summarize the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) Summarize six key factors of a cloud migration strategy Describe the benefits of various AWS data migration solutions, such as AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile Summarize the broad scope of innovative solutions that AWS offers Summarize the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framewor 10 - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics Determine resources for preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination Describe benefits of becoming AWS Certified

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals responsible for articulating the technical benefits of AWS services Individuals interested in learning how to get started with using AWS SysOps Administrators, Solution Architects and Developers interested in using AWS services Overview Recognize terminology and concepts as they relate to the AWS platform and navigate the AWS Management Console. Understand the foundational services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS). Understand the security measures AWS provides and key concepts of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Understand AWS database services, including Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). Understand AWS management tools, including Auto Scaling, Amazon CloudWatch, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and AWS Trusted Advisor. AWS Technical Essentials introduces you to AWS services, and common solutions. It provides you with fundamental knowledge to become more proficient in identifying AWS services. It helps you make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements and get started working on AWS. Prerequisites Working knowledge of distributed systems Familiarity with general networking concepts Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures Familiarity with cloud computing concepts 1 - AWS introduction and history AWS Global Infrastructure Demonstration: AWS Management Console 2 - AWS Storage Identify key AWS storage options Describe Amazon EBS Create an Amazon S3 bucket and manage associated objects 3 - Compute, network and storage services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Demonstration: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Hands-on lab: Build your VPC and launch a web server 4 - AWS Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Demonstration: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) 5 - Compute Services & Networking Identify the different AWS compute and networking options Describe an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Create an Amazon EC2 instance Use Amazon EBS with Amazon EC2 6 - Managed Services & Database Describe Amazon DynamoDB Understand key aspects of Amazon RDS Launch an Amazon RDS instance 7 - Databases (RDS, DynamoDB) SQL and NoSQL databases Data storage considerations Hands-on lab: Build your database server and connect to it 8 - AWS elasticity and management tools Auto scaling Load balancing Cloud Watch Trusted Advisor Hands-on lab: Scale and load balance your architecture 9 - Deployment and Management Identify what is CloudFormation Describe Amazon CloudWatch metrics and alarms Describe Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM)

5-day practical leather bag pattern cutting and design course with leather crafting skillsLearn leather bag design and creation processes with an introduction to leather crafting. Design bags in 3DSee 1-day Pattern Cutting (The Basics) course, here. Join us in our Oxfordshire Workshop (UK) for a week of learning and making. Learn directly from Leathersmith and London College of Fashion Lecturer, Georgie Tym as she guides you through designing your own patterns from scratch to create a whole catalogue of 3D shapes for bags and accessories along with a basic introduction to leather crafting skills. Who is this course for? This 5-day practical bag pattern cutting and introduction to leather craft course is ideal for all experience levels, from beginners to confident makers. A perfect introduction into the pattern cutting skills and leather skills you’ll need to create and design your own bag patterns and leather designs. Are you looking to: Start your own bag brand? Design your own bags? Understand the bag making process? Create bags at home to complete your own handmade wardrobe? Satisfy a general interest into the skills and techniques required to make your own bags? Develop a foundation in leather crafting skillsIf you've answered yes to any of the above, then this is the course for you. What to expect Join Georgie to learn the basics of pattern cutting for bags with an introduction to leather craft. The course includes a foundation knowledge through to more complex cutting techniques. Looking at 3D shapes and examples from which you can create multiple shapes and details. Learn all the essential skills you will need to begin your leather crafting journey. This is the course for you if you’re ready to turn those bags you’ve been dreaming up and designing into 3-Dimensional tangible reality. Within the course, you’ll also be introduced to techniques and materials suitable for accessories, including sewing on an industrial sewing machine and stitching leather by hand. Upon completing the pattern cutting and introduction to leather course you will take away the knowledge to bring your designs to life. Complete with a set of paper/ fabric mock-ups which can be kept as your reference sample set and leather craft samples you will have your very own library of resources to inspire and generate future ideas. The course covers: Pattern types and shapes suitable for each construction type Patterns for details and functionality features Professional methods and best practice Basic pattern cutting techniques Pattern design/ development and sequences Hands on involvement and demonstrations. Hand stitching leather and other materials Machine stitching leather and other materials Leather tools and machinery Seam types used in bag and leather constructions Leather and other materials discussions You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course.  What's included in the price? There are no additional costs. Basic materials will be included.The course runs from 10am – 3.30pm Monday - Friday. There will be a tea/ coffee breaks throughout and an hour break at lunch. Please note lunch is not provided.The course will be run from the HOME STUDIO of Hands Of Tym in Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9DHParking available on the drive or on the street with easy access via the M40. Banbury train station is a steep 30 min walk. Trains run from both London Marylebone and Birmingham to Banbury in 50mins. Also well connected to Reading, Oxford, Leamington Spa to name a few.Maximum class size is 5 Cancellation policy Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts About Georgie at Hands of Tym During training at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion in 2010 I learnt how to design, make and manufacture bags professionally. Following a varied career in Accessories design and development across many roles and international brands I set up Hands of Tym in 2016. The courses I offer are suitable for all, from experienced to total novice. Come along to learn something new, and design and make your own leather bag in a day.

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