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Overview Cyber Security plays an important role in every business as it encompasses everything that relates to protecting sensitive data, personal information, intellectual property, data, and governmental and industry information systems from theft and damage attempted by criminals and adversaries. This course is designed to understand and gain practical skills to plan, deliver and monitor IT/cyber security to internal and external clients understanding a complete, knowledge in the areas of IT policies, Security-Operational-Run-Book, security/penetration testing, ethical hacking and black hat hacking including understanding the basics of Kali Operating System and its tools and techniques. It will also cover WiFi security, Website security, human factors, cyber forensics, and cyber security team management, including all other areas in relation to Cyber Security.

Overview This course is designed to gain advanced sales techniques through traditional and modern selling techniques. It will help train the participants for a wide range of sale environments in diverse sectors. With the increase in neck-to-neck competition sales have become a major factor and a lot of new philosophies and modern techniques including new sales methodology has been introduced in the sales industry. As a salesperson who is directly involved in sales or even managers who are into products and services, knowing how to sell is an incredibly useful skill. The course is designed with a lot of practical exercises, and modern techniques, taking from basic to advance level which will help the delegates to attain the skills they require and start implementing what they learned.

Overview Understanding the grants coming in and their monitoring, spending and many other factors are directly proportionate to effecting Grant Accounting and Grant Management. Many different funding entities give grants to so many companies, the government sector, and private sectors with the aim to encourage growth and employment and economic viability. It is important to recognise the government grants in the profit and loss account, so at the end, it can match the costs to which they relate. Considering these grants efficiently in the accounts is very important, as many entities (including the grant-making body) may closely monitor the accounts; and any errors will reflect badly on the accountant. Many development projects are funded through grants from donors. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of the project management team to safeguard that the limited resources are used efficiently to achieve maximum impact.  This course is planned to train the participants with best practices and essential skills in effective grants management.

Overview Internet is the main source of marketing today and Digital Marketing along with Social Media Marketing helps the business to stay alive in the digital world. Earlier companies use to spend a lot of money on traditional ways of marketing and still, they were not able to reach global clients. With the existence of Digital marketing, they are able to break the barriers to reaching global clients. With the use of Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing organisations are able to reach every corner of the world and also it is very cost-effective. Digital Marketing encompasses various channels like Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media Marketing like usage of Facebook, Facebook marketing, Ad Words, and Email Campaigns and is list is longer. All these tools are used to cover global marketing. No matter where you are located in the world, your product can reach clients anywhere in the world. This course will help develop innovative social media strategies, and to boost brand awareness with rich content. With the effective analysis of campaign results, you'll be on track to exceed sales targets and advance your career with the latest social media marketing techniques.

Overview This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required by Non-Accounts Managers to understand Finance and Accounting processes they face in their daily work schedule. The main objective of this course is to highlight accounting, understand the framework of accounting, and stages of accounts and also to elaborate rules and principles of accounting. With a lot of Case studies and open discussions with live examples, participants will gain detailed knowledge to understand their company from a financial perspective and also to help manage financial matters. At the end of the course, you will learn how to apply financial techniques, understand financial reports and annual reports, the relationship between accounting and finance thereby gaining knowledge of the use of debits and credits and last but not least to identify limitations of financial statements.  At the end of this training course, participants will: Be able to Record Transactions in the Accounting System Understand the Format and Contents of Financial Statements Use Accounting Information to Interpret and Evaluate a Business Make Efficient and Profitable Decisions, based on Cost Information Apply Budgetary Control Techniques to ensure that Targets are Achieved

Overview Overview This course is designed to develop skills and gain more knowledge of Change Management. For people who want to transform their skills and career and explore every opportunity, this course well suits their needs. It is very important to understand Change Management and adopt the changes within the organisation and work culture. It will be impossible to grow or even to improve ourselves without any changes. Changes happen to take place either in a positive nature or in negative nature. No matter how it happens to appear, we need skills to respond to the changes and respond accordingly.  We need to enhance our skills on a daily basis in this changing environment to handle what we encounter. It is observed that Change is very important for growth, diversity and success. Every business needs to go through the changing process to adapt the new things and walk with the new developments. Thus, as a professional, we also are in need to continually change to maintain and improve our competencies and skills and to achieve our targeted goals. We need to be extroverted with the environment to understand what is happening, where, when and what change needs to be brought. 

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The CCSP is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration. Overview Upon completing this course, the participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills including the ability to: - Successfully pass the CCSP exam. - Understand the fundamentals of the cloud computing architecture framework. - Understand security challenges associated with different types of cloud services. - Identify and evaluate security risks for their organization?s cloud environments. - Select and implement appropriate controls to ensure secure implementation of cloud services. - Thoroughly understand the 6 essential core domains of the CCSP common body of knowledge: 1. Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements 2. Cloud Data Security 3. Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security 4. Cloud Application Security 5. Operations 6. Legal & Compliance The goal of the course is to prepare professionals for the challenging CCSP exam by covering the objectives of the exam based on the six domains as defined in the (ISC)2 CCSP common body of knowledge. 1 - Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements Cloud Computing Concepts Cloud Reference Architecture Cloud Computing Security Concepts Design Principles of Secure Cloud Computing Trusted Cloud Services 2 - Cloud Data Security CSA (Cloud Security Alliance) Cloud Data Lifecycle Cloud Data Storage Architectures Data Security Strategies Data Discovery and Classification Technologies Protecting Privacy and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) Data Rights Management Data Retention, Deletion, and Archiving Policies Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events 3 - Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Cloud Infrastructure Components Cloud Infrastructure Risks Designing and Planning Security Controls Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management 4 - Cloud Application Security The Need for Security Awareness and Training in application Security Cloud Software Assurance and Validation Verified Secure Software SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Process Secure SDLC Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture Secure IAM (Identity and Access Management) Solutions 5 - Operations Planning Process for the Data Center Design Installation and Configuration of Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Installation and Configuration of Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Running Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Managing Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment Compliance with Regulations and Controls Risk Assessment for Logical and Physical Infrastructure Collection, Acquisition, and Preservation of Digital Evidence Managing Communication with Stakeholders 6 - Legal and Compliance Legal Requirements and Unique Risks within the Cloud Environment Relevant Privacy and PII Laws and Regulations Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment Implications of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design Vendor Management

ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Course This leadership programme has been designed to sharpen the strategic skills of senior practitioners and those aspiring to hold the highest anti-money laundering/financial crime position within a firm. This expert qualification offers: Specialist knowledge - the highest level in the field Strategic thinking - helps your leadership ambitions Innovation - explores new ideas, best practice, and future developments from a global perspective Fellowship of ICA - become automatically eligible for the highest grade of membership Networking - grow with other like-minded, senior professionals. With a focus on anti-money laundering, managing fraud and anti-bribery, and corruption, this qualification has helped hundreds of senior financial crime compliance professionals from all over the world unlock career growth opportunities. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. How will the course be delivered This course is delivered online with materials delivered for you to study in your own time and at your own pace. There will be eight 3-hour virtual masterclasses over four weekends and seven live virtual classrooms spread over the duration of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, course materials and assessment, you will be awarded the ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Assessment This course will be assessed via: The production of 8 x 1000-1500 word masterclass commentaries: these are summaries of the key learning points outlined in the masterclasses and its impact on your own practice, which forms the reflective journal. A three hour competency-based interview, using information describing your career to date and other evidence you wish to submit to map your knowledge, skills and experience against the National Occupational Standards The syllabus covers a variety of key issues relevant at a senior level and is designed to provide an insight into risks and potential hurdles faced by your organisation. The syllabus is delivered by an exclusive series of high-profile masterclasses covering relevant topics. Standards, research and assessment Financial crime risks: science or art? Ethics, corporate governance & responsibility Managing the internal AML enemy Cyber security: threats to the organisation FinTech and financial crime compliance Fraud and internal threat Risk based approach: too busy or too afraid Sanctions: a changing landscape.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. Green Belt is not just a role, it is also a competency required for leadership positions at many top companies. This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. With a real-world project focus, the series will teach the fundamental methodology, tools, and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control Process Improvement Methodology. This course is delivered through sixteen 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify strategies for effectively leading high performing process improvement teams Analyze whether projects align with business strategy Apply process improvement methodologies to DMAIC steps, based on real world scenarios Explain ways to appropriately respond to process variation Distinguish among best practice problem solving methodologies Evaluate and effectively communicate data-driven decisions, based on real world scenarios Introduction Lean Six Sigma & quality The vision The methodologies The metric Project Selection Why Projects Random idea generation Targeted idea generation CTQs (Critical to Quality) & projects Project screening criteria Quick improvements Introduction to Define Project Planning Developing the core charter Developing a project charter Facilitation Process Management Business process management Top-down process mapping Voice of the Customer Voice of Customer Stakeholder analysis Communication planning Kicking off the project Define Summary Introduction to Measure Data Collection Fact-based decision making Data sampling Operations definitions Data collection plan Measurement system analysis Graphical Statistics for Continuous Data Meet Six SigmaXL Graphical & statistical tools Data stratification Graphical Statistics for Discrete Data Pareto analysis Dot plots Plotting data over time: Looking for patterns Variation Concepts Variation is reality Special Cause and Common Cause variation Example of standard business reporting Individuals Control Chart Process Capability Genesis of process capability Calculating the metrics of Six Sigma Yield metrics: Measuring process efficiency Cost of Poor Quality The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Cost of Quality categories Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality Measure Summary Introduction to Analyze Process Analysis Introduction to process analysis Value-added analysis Cycle time analysis WIP & pull systems Analyzing bottlenecks and constraints Cause & Effect Analysis Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5-Whys analysis Graphical & statistical tools Advanced Analysis Why use hypothesis rests? Hypothesis tests Correlation and regression analysis Analyze Summary Introduction to Improve Solutions Creativity techniques Generating alternative solutions Solution selection techniques Introduction to Design of Experiments Introduction to DOE DOE activity Error Proofing Failure mode & effect analysis Poka-Yoke Project Management Fundamentals Successful teams Project roles Conflict management Standardization Standardization The Visual Workplace 5S Piloting & Verifying Results What is a pilot? Evaluating results Improve Summary Introduction to Control Statistical Process Control Review of Special & Common Cause variation Review of Individual Control Chart P-Chart for discrete proportion data Transition Planning Control plan Project closure Control Summary Summary and Next Steps

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Program: In-House Training This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. Green Belt is not just a role, it is also a competency required for leadership positions at many top companies. This learning series is designed to enable participants to fulfill the important role of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and to incorporate the Lean Six Sigma mindset into their leadership skills. With a real-world project focus, the series will teach the fundamental methodology, tools, and techniques of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control Process Improvement Methodology. This course is delivered through sixteen 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Identify strategies for effectively leading high performing process improvement teams Analyze whether projects align with business strategy Apply process improvement methodologies to DMAIC steps, based on real world scenarios Explain ways to appropriately respond to process variation Distinguish among best practice problem solving methodologies Evaluate and effectively communicate data-driven decisions, based on real world scenarios Introduction Lean Six Sigma & quality The vision The methodologies The metric Project Selection Why Projects Random idea generation Targeted idea generation CTQs (Critical to Quality) & projects Project screening criteria Quick improvements Introduction to Define Project Planning Developing the core charter Developing a project charter Facilitation Process Management Business process management Top-down process mapping Voice of the Customer Voice of Customer Stakeholder analysis Communication planning Kicking off the project Define Summary Introduction to Measure Data Collection Fact-based decision making Data sampling Operations definitions Data collection plan Measurement system analysis Graphical Statistics for Continuous Data Meet Six SigmaXL Graphical & statistical tools Data stratification Graphical Statistics for Discrete Data Pareto analysis Dot plots Plotting data over time: Looking for patterns Variation Concepts Variation is reality Special Cause and Common Cause variation Example of standard business reporting Individuals Control Chart Process Capability Genesis of process capability Calculating the metrics of Six Sigma Yield metrics: Measuring process efficiency Cost of Poor Quality The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Cost of Quality categories Calculating the Cost of Poor Quality Measure Summary Introduction to Analyze Process Analysis Introduction to process analysis Value-added analysis Cycle time analysis WIP & pull systems Analyzing bottlenecks and constraints Cause & Effect Analysis Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram 5-Whys analysis Graphical & statistical tools Advanced Analysis Why use hypothesis rests? Hypothesis tests Correlation and regression analysis Analyze Summary Introduction to Improve Solutions Creativity techniques Generating alternative solutions Solution selection techniques Introduction to Design of Experiments Introduction to DOE DOE activity Error Proofing Failure mode & effect analysis Poka-Yoke Project Management Fundamentals Successful teams Project roles Conflict management Standardization Standardization The Visual Workplace 5S Piloting & Verifying Results What is a pilot? Evaluating results Improve Summary Introduction to Control Statistical Process Control Review of Special & Common Cause variation Review of Individual Control Chart P-Chart for discrete proportion data Transition Planning Control plan Project closure Control Summary Summary and Next Steps