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Project Accounting and Finance Skills: Virtual In-House Training Do you manage both project schedules and budgets, but do not have insight into how actual results relate to the approved budget? Do you desire to have more clarity about the relationship between your project's performance with the accounting and financial systems in your organization? Do you need to understand financial and accounting terminology to bridge the gap between the 'world of finance' and the 'world of project management? Organizations have a need to manage-by-projects, because projects are the means to deliver on strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, the project manager must have an understanding of the financial world of investments to ensure the organization will realize expected business value. This requires a foundation in the principles of accounting and finance to comprehend how the project's contribution provides an organization with a competitive advantage. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs that its investment in your project will realize business value. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs to know that its investment in your project will realize business value. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the aspects of classical corporate accounting and finance effects on managing projects Determine how your project fits into the corporate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement Analyze the financial aspects of managing projects Use earned value management as the basis for decision making throughout the project life Recognize the importance of the project manager's financial responsibilities Focus on what PMs do and should be doing, in support of accounting and finance Use financial information within a project environment to meet financial results Track and analyze the project's financial status and forecast with the goal of realizing benefits Generate work performance data to ensure a project's outcome aligns with financial metrics Foundation Concepts Accounting and Finance Terms and Concepts Accounting and Finance Essentials Financial Terms and Concepts Projects as Financial Investments Overview of 'Two Worlds' Project as Investments Accounting and Finance World: Standards, Principles and Practices Accounting and Finance Standards and Principles Accounting and Finance Practices Capital Budgeting Corporate Budgeting Accounting and Finance World: Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection and the Business Case Project Management World Project Management and Financial Controls Project Management and Work Performance Data Project Management and Earned Value Management Project Management and Work Performance Reporting

This interactive course has been designed to help participants manage their time more efficiently and to develop the skills for effective workplace planning

Elevate your role as a non-finance manager by learning to interpret financial information and analysis and learn how your actions directly impact the company's bottom line.

The Computer Maintenance & Repair Technician course aims to enable participants to diagnose and repair system level faults in computer-based systems at the foundation level.

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)

This virtual modular programme develops the coaching skills of managers and leaders. This programme is delivered virtually over zoom, 4 x 180 Minute Sessions over 4 Days.

The IT System Support Technician (Online Virtual Classroom) Course will equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to competently carry out routine customer support to a range of Computer users, communicate effectively with support managers, supporting colleagues and external clients.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Focus on Value Start Where You Are Progress Iteratively with Feedback Collaborate and Promote Visibility Think and Work Holistically Keep It Simple and Practical Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION Digital Technology Digital Business Digital Organisation Digitisation Digital Transformation Business Strategy and Business Models Digital and IT Strategy Products Services Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN Environmental Analysis External Analysis: PESTLE Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION Ecosystem Industry/Market Organisational Influenced factors Achieving Customer/Market Relevance Achieving Operational Excellence Internal and External Focus Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance Customer Journeys Omnichannel Delivery and Support Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support Customer Analytics Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following Financial Policies Portfolio Optimization Funding Projects, Products and Services Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation Charging Models Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation Context of Digital and IT Strategy Identify Risk Assess Risk Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: Large-Scale Transformation Incremental Transformation Mergers and Acquisitions Individual Changes Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme

6 Week Qi-Gong Course For Winter When: Tuesday Evenings 6pm and Thursday Mornings (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and February 4th and 11th Thursdays 9-9.30am: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 6th and 13th Price: Concessions £60 – Standard £80 – Supporter £110 Suitable for everyone no matter your experience What if you could improve your health, strength and vitality, by simply slowing down? Slow your body Slow your breath Slow your mind When we slow down we give ourselves the opportunity to rejuvenate, to recharge and to harness our own life force energy or “Qi”. As we move towards winter we begin to turn inwards and connect to the power of Yin, the power of Water and the power of finding our own slow flow. In this 6 week course we will explore Qigong movements, meditations and breathwork practices to support this slowing down, giving us the space to connect to our Qi, to our subtle energy, giving us the tools to feel stronger, calmer and full of vitality. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we are entering the water phase of winter. The water element relates to the organs of the bladder and kidneys, our bones, our ears and our sense of hearing. The meridians of Kidney and Bladder run along our spine and the back of the body and when they are flowing well we feel supported by life, grounded and connected to the world around us. We can find our inner flow with ease, without effort or strain, enabling us to let go of our fears and move forward with courage. Qigong teaches us to come back to our bodies, to come back home, to a place of belonging that is inside all of us, a place of stillness in our the centre. Where we can better navigate life’s uncertainties with greater balance, ease, and steadiness. What is included: Six live 60min evening Qigong Classes on zoom Six live 30min morning Slow Flow classes on zoom Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided Qigong Practice or Meditation – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage Together we will: Learn a simple Slow Flow Qigong Movements to balance your nervous system and release stress. Explore the principal of Wu Wei – Release tension and move with effortless action Connect to your deep internal power – Learn to Standing in Emptiness (Wuchi) Strengthen Kidneys and support adrenal health Exercises to strengthen your spine and reduce back pain Clear the meridian pathways reducing stagnation and stiffness for increased flow and vitality. Learn self-massage techniques for key acupuncture points to release stress and calm our busy minds. Qigong means “To Nourish Life” and for me having a regular practice helps to bring me home to myself. What will i get out of this course? Deeper body awareness Increased strength and emotional stability Relax your mind and Improve mental clarity Enhanced breathing and improved circulation Strengthen your back and build a healthy spine Less physical tension and reduced pain More energy Less stress and anxiety Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

This Digital Electronics Course is designed to give practical knowledge of the type of electronic circuitry used in a modern Computer System or in any type of Computer Controlled equipment such as Photocopiers, Cash Registers, Tablets, mobile phones and many other types of IT equipment. Digital Electronics involves the use of Silicon chips (Integrated Circuits). The internal structure of a computer is to a large extent comprised of Digital Electronic Circuits.