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Nowadays not only do we rely on our commercial and sales staff to hit that bottom line but we expect our engineers and project teams to play their part too - not only through their engineering and management skills but by behaving in a commercially minded way in their dealings with their counterparts in customer or supplier organisations. This means understanding, amongst other things, the issues surrounding the commencement of work ahead of contract, having a clear contract baseline, recognising the broader implications of contract change, the need for timeliness and the consequences of failing to meet the contracted timetable. This practical one-day programme has been designed specifically to give engineers, project staff and others just that understanding. The course is designed principally to provide engineers and project staff with an appreciation of contractual obligations, liabilities, rights and remedies so that they understand the implications of their actions. It is also suitable for business development staff who are negotiating contracts on behalf of the business. The main focus of the day is on creating an awareness of when a situation may have commercial implications that would harm an organisation's business interests if not recognised and handled appropriately and how taking a positive but more commercial approach to those situations can lead to a more positive outcome for the business. As well as providing an understanding of the commercial imperatives the day also focuses on specific areas affecting engineers and project staff, such as the recognition and management of change, the risks when working outside the contract and managing delays in contracts. The course identifies the different remedies that may apply according to the reasons for the delay and provides some thoughts on pushing back should such situations arise. On completion of this programme the participants will: appreciate the need for contractual controls and will have a better understanding of their relevance and how they can be applied, particularly the issues of starting work ahead of contract, implementing changes and inadvertently creating a binding contract by their behaviour; have gained an understanding of the terminology and procedural issues pertaining to contracting within a programme; and be more commercially aware and better equipped for their roles. 1 Basic contract law - bidding and contract formation Purpose of a contract Contract formation - the key elements required to create a legally binding agreement Completeness and enforceability Express and implied terms Conditions v warranties The use of, and issues arising from, standard forms of sale and purchase Use of 'subject to contract' Letters of intent Authority to commit 2 Change management Recognising changes to a contracted requirement Pricing change Implementation and management of change 3 Key contracting terms and conditions By the end of this module participants will be able to identify the key principles associated with: Pricing Getting paid and retaining payment Cashflow Delivery and acceptance Programme delaysExamining some reasons for non-performance...Customer failureContractor's failureNo fault delays ... and the consequences of non-performance: Damages claimsLiquidated damagesForce majeureContinued performance Waiver clauses and recent case law Use of best/reasonable endeavours Contract termination 4 Warranties, indemnities and liability Express and implied warranties Limiting liability 5 Protection of information Forms of intellectual property Background/foreground intellectual property Marking intellectual property Intellectual property rights Copyright Software Confidentiality agreements Internet

In today's competitive business world firms are under unprecedented pressure to deliver value to their shareholders and other key stakeholders. Senior executives in all parts of the organisation are finding that they need some degree of financial know how to cope with the responsibility placed on them as business managers and key decision-makers; monitoring and improving business performance, investing in capital projects, mergers and acquisitions: all require some degree of financial knowledge. The key financial skills are not as difficult to learn as many people believe and in the hands of an experienced senior executive they can provide a formidable competitive advantage. After completing this course delegates will be able to: Understand fundamental business finance concepts; understand, analyse and interpret financial statements: Profit Statement, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statement Understand the vital difference between profit and cashflow; identify the key components of working capital and how they can be managed to generate strong cashflow Evaluate pricing decisions based on an understanding of the nature of business costs and their impact on gross margin and break-even sales; managing pricing, discounts and costs to generate strong business profits; understand how lean manufacturing methods improve profit Use powerful analytical tools to measure and improve the performance of their own company and assess the effectiveness of their competitors Apply and interpret techniques for assessing and comparing investment opportunities in capital projects, business acquisitions and other ventures; understand and apply common methods of business valuation Understand the role of business finance in formulating and implementing competitive business strategy; the role of budgeting as part of the planning process and the various approaches to budgeting and performance measurement 1 Basic principles Delivering value to key stakeholders Accounting concepts, GAAP, IFRS and common terms Understanding and using the balance sheet Understanding and using the profit statement Recognising the vital difference between profit and cashflow Understanding and using the cashflow statement What financial statements can and cannot tell us 2 Managing and improving cashflow Sources of finance and their advantages and disadvantages What is working capital and why is it so important? Managing stocks, debtors and creditors Understanding how working capital drives business growth Understanding and avoiding the over-trading trap Unlocking the funds tied up in fixed assets: asset backed loans and leasing 3 Managing and improving profit Understanding how profits generate cashflow The fundamental nature of costs: fixed and variable business costs Understanding gross margin and break-even How common pricing methods affect gross margin and profit Effective strategies to improve gross margin Using value chain analysis to reduce costs Lean manufacturing methodsUnderstanding Just-in-time, 6 Sigma and Kaizen methods Improving profitEffective and defective strategies 4 Measuring and managing business performance Measures of financial performance and strength Investor behaviour: the risk and reward relationship Return on investment (ROI): the ultimate measure of business performance How profit margin and net asset turnover drive return on net assets Why some companies are more profitable that others Understanding competitive advantage: cost and differentiation advantage Why great companies failWhat happened to Kodak? Using a 'Pyramid of Ratios' to improve business performance Using Critical Success Factors to develop Key Performance Indicators 5 Budgeting and forecasting methods Using budgets to support strategy Objectives and methods for effective budgets Using budgets to monitor and manage business performance Alternative approaches to budgeting Developing and implementing Balanced Scorecards Beyond Budgeting Forecasting methods and techniques Identifying key business drivers Using rolling forecasts and 'what-if' models to aid decision-making

At some point in your life you will have attended a training course or workshop, but what happens when you are asked to deliver one? Some people relish the opportunity while others are challenged by it. Whatever you feel about training others, it is a skill that is admired and can be studied and learned. With the trainer you will be learning the techniques, skills and understanding you need and you will have the chance to deliver a short training session to others, receive feedback and having the confidence to deliver it for real in your job. The training will comprise one day followed by a half day when all those able to attend will deliver and have feedback on a 20 minute training activity. To be able to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and engagement To understand basic learning theory and practice and the difference between training, facilitating and learning To understand how adults learn and how to apply it as a trainer To be able to plan and deliver a training activity using the appropriate set of skills and behaviours To be able to review and evaluate learning and identify how outcomes are met To manage the learning process and the participant engagement in the training environment To be able to present effectively and appropriately to a variety of audiences To deliver and receive feedback on a short delivered training activity with peers To review and evaluate learning and have an action plan to take back and put into practice DAY ONE (full-day) 1 Welcome, housekeeping, how the day will be run Introductions (and making the most of them) Warm up - breaking the ice followed by review and feedback Creating an environment conducive to learning and engagement; managing expectations well as a trainer Group task with feedback and review in plenary 2 What is training and how do adults learn? Trainer input: David Kolb's Learning Cycle Group tasks 3 How to plan a session and what to include - trainer input Starting at the end and working backwards Linking outcomes to purposeful activities Practice task and planning time for day two using a template 4 The skills and behaviours of a brilliant trainer Modelling skills and behaviours Creative task and discussion 5 Mini reviewing task De-brief - using reviewing in training 6 How to manage the process Trainer input followed by practice Paying conscious attention to language (verbal and non verbal), feelings and responses in the room and managing yourself as a trainer 7 The trainer's toolkit #1 Key tools, materials and templates Choosing different tools and approaches with different audiences Know your audience 8 The trainer's toolkit #2 Key tools, materials and templates continued Addressing trainer good practice 9 Review, evaluation and action planning activities Why and what should we be evaluating and why it's important Action planning task Group review task DAY TWO (half-day) The day will comprise a series of 30 minute timed sessions where each delegate will present and deliver a training activity with the group. The training activity will be prepared and planned in advance and will take 20 minutes (+ or - 2 minutes) to deliver in real time. This will be followed by review and feedback from the trainer and peers to complete the total of 30 minutes as a time slot. Reiteration of the task and discussion can take place with the trainer if needed, and there is time included in Day One to support the training planning.

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Workplace First Aid and CPR Course Overview The "Workplace First Aid and CPR" course is designed to equip learners with essential first aid and CPR skills tailored for the workplace. Covering a wide range of medical emergencies, this course ensures that individuals are prepared to respond effectively to workplace incidents. Learners will gain the confidence to assess, manage, and respond to various health emergencies, including injuries and sudden medical events. Upon completion, learners will be able to perform basic first aid procedures, handle critical situations, and apply CPR and AED protocols for different age groups. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their emergency response capabilities in a workplace setting. Course Description This course provides a comprehensive overview of workplace first aid, focusing on both the prevention and management of medical emergencies in the workplace. Topics covered include the primary and secondary survey, first aid basics, dealing with chronic medical conditions, and responding to various injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and environmental injuries. Additionally, learners will explore CPR, AED, and choking treatment for infants, children, and adults. The course also highlights the legal framework surrounding workplace first aid, preparing individuals to handle emergencies while adhering to workplace regulations. Learners will leave with the skills to manage a variety of medical situations confidently and effectively. Workplace First Aid and CPR Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid Module 02: Incident Management at Work Module 03: Primary & Secondary Survey Module 04: Basics of First Aid Module 05: Chronic Medical Diseases Module 06: Critical Injuries & Relevant Response Module 07: Environmental Injuries & Aid Module 08: Minor Injuries & Relevant Response Module 09: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations Module 10: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Infants Module 11: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Children Module 12: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Adults Module 13: Call for an Emergency Module 14: Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their emergency response skills. Professionals aiming to meet workplace health and safety requirements. Beginners with an interest in workplace safety and first aid. Organisations looking to train staff in effective emergency response. Career Path Workplace First Aider Health and Safety Officer Emergency Response Coordinator Occupational Health and Safety Advisor Compliance and Safety Officer

Python Programming: Beginner To Expert Course Overview The "Python Programming: Beginner to Expert" course provides a comprehensive learning journey from the basics of Python to advanced programming techniques. Designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to become proficient Python developers, this course covers a broad range of essential topics, including data types, operators, functions, error handling, and object-oriented programming (OOP). By the end of the course, learners will gain the expertise needed to develop complex applications and tackle real-world problems using Python. The course is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of programming and advance their careers in software development, data science, or automation. Course Description This course delves deeply into Python programming, beginning with the fundamentals and progressing to advanced concepts. Learners will explore core programming techniques, including control flow, functions, and error handling, as well as specialized topics such as object-oriented programming (OOP) and libraries like NumPy and Pandas. The course also covers career development topics, such as how to start a career in Python programming. Students will gain a solid understanding of Python’s capabilities and how to apply them across a variety of programming contexts, from scripting to data analysis and more. With its structured modules and clear guidance, learners will finish the course ready to take on more advanced programming projects and pursue roles in the field. Python Programming: Beginner To Expert Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Python Programming from A-Z Module 02: Getting Familiar with Python Module 03: Basic Data Types Module 04: Python Operators Module 05: Advanced Data Types Module 06: Control Flow Part 1 Module 07: Control Flow Part 2 Module 08: Python Functions Module 09: User Input and Error Handling Module 10: Python Advanced Functions Module 11: Python Scripting and Libraries Module 12: NumPy Module 13: Pandas Module 14: Introduction to OOP Module 15: Advanced OOP Module 16: Starting a Career in Python (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to start a career in Python programming. Professionals aiming to enhance their programming skills for career development. Beginners with an interest in software development, data science, or automation. Those looking to expand their programming knowledge in a structured and progressive way. Career Path Python Developer Software Engineer Data Analyst Data Scientist Automation Specialist Web Developer Backend Developer

Acrylic Nail Extension Course Course Overview: This Acrylic Nail Extension course is designed to equip learners with the essential skills to master acrylic nail extension techniques. From understanding nail anatomy and product chemistry to advanced nail art, this course covers everything you need to know about acrylic nails. Learners will develop proficiency in applying acrylic nail extensions, performing maintenance, and ensuring client care and safety. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and expertise to apply various nail techniques, making them confident in offering professional services. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, this course provides all the necessary knowledge to build a successful career in the beauty industry. Course Description: This comprehensive course offers a detailed exploration of acrylic nail extensions, starting with the basics of nail anatomy and product chemistry. Learners will delve into essential techniques such as applying tips, overlays, and creating nail art. With modules focusing on nail diseases, disorders, and proper maintenance, the course ensures learners can safely and professionally care for their clients' nails. The course also includes in-depth modules on client communication and salon safety, making sure that students can provide excellent customer service while following industry best practices. Upon completion, learners will have a complete understanding of acrylic nail extensions, from application to removal, and will be equipped to confidently enter the beauty industry with practical skills and a professional approach. Acrylic Nail Extension Course Curriculum: Module 01: Nail Extension Techniques: An Introduction Module 02: Nail Anatomy Module 03: Nail Diseases and Disorders Module 04: Nail Product Chemistry Simplified Module 05: Nail Extension Techniques Module 06: Acrylic Nail Extension: Part-1 (Applying Tips to the Nails) Module 07: Acrylic Nail Extension: Part-2 (Applying Overlays) Module 08: Art in Acrylic Nails: Basic to Advance Module 09: Hands-on Nail Art Training Module 10: Maintaining Artificial Nails Module 11: Acrylic Nail Removal Module 12: Health and Safety in Beauty Salon Module 13: Client Care and Communication (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to master acrylic nail extension techniques. Professionals aiming to expand their beauty industry skills. Beginners with an interest in nail care and beauty treatments. Beauty enthusiasts looking to enter the nail extension field. Career Path Nail Technician Beauty Salon Specialist Freelance Nail Artist Nail Care Educator Beauty Consultant Spa and Salon Owner

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who automate, orchestrate, and troubleshoot Check Point secured environments. Overview Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the advanced concepts and skills necessary to automate and orchestrate tasks relating to managing Check Point Security Policies Course Ouline Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API Demonstrate how to create API commands to efficiently maintain the Check Point Security Management Server database Demonstrate how to use different methods to update the database with API commands Become familiar with client-side and server-side scripting and scripting languages Understand how to use the Bash shell to develop APIs Recognize and describe many of the open source tools that are available to assist with API development Demonstrate how to use a custom REST application to update the database of a Security Management Server Demonstrate how to use Postman to manage the Security Policy database through the Check Point API Understand what steps to take to troubleshoot and debug API scripts Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques by reviewing debugging messages in various forms Understand how to use self-service portal capabilities to provide general IT services Recognize how automation tools work with Check Point APIs to automate security management tasks and orchestrate workflow behind service portals Demonstrate common tasks that are automated in a Web portal to manage the Security Policy LAB Exercises Demonstrate Check Point automation and orchestration Manage objects using the Check Point API Create a management API shell script Use a variety of methods to execute API commands Use a custom REST tool for API calls Use Postman for API calls Debug the Check Point management API Automate tasks using a Check Point API enabled Web portal Additional course details: Nexus Humans CCAS Check Point Certified Automation Specialist 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 CCAS Check Point Certified Automation Specialist 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for the following technical professionals who need to use advanced features of fiber optics technology: System installers System integrators System administrators Network administrators Solutions designers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Perform the ONS 15454 MSTP node turn-up procedure Describe first generation mesh topologies Describe the Optical Channel Network Connection (OCHNC) prerequisite requirements for provisioning circuits in an ONS 15454 MSTP network Describe the ONS MSTP advanced protocols Describe the OCHNC circuit provisioning for Single Module (SM) Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) rings Describe the Any-Rate Muxponder Crossponder (AR MXP/XP) cards Describe how the Pseudo Command Line can be used to configure muxponder cards Identify the advantages G.709 encapsulation brings to optical transponder cards Install and provision the Any Rate cards Describe the 100-Gbps and 200-Gbps cards Describe the NCS 2000 400-Gbps Xponder line card and how it is configured Describe the SM ROADM (SMR)-based configurations Describe the 10-Gbps transponder and muxponder cards List the 10GE_XP and GE_XP card options Describe ingress policing and basic egress queuing strategies, and implement the customer QoS scheme into the ONS 15454 crossponder network Identify the principles of Ethernet related to the operation of Cisco optical networking products Configure the 10GE_XP/XPE and GE_XP/XPE cards, install Layer 1 circuits, and read the performance counters for Layer 1 Gigabit Ethernet circuits Turn up an encrypted network and test to ensure that information being passed is secure Add a node to an existing DWDM ring Describe problems with interconnecting circuits between rings, the ONS 15454 MSTP 80-channel manual Multiring feature, and hardware components Describe the ONS 15454 MSTP Troubleshooting Guide The Cisco Optical Technology Advanced (OPT300) v2.0 course gives you the skills you need to deploy advanced features of the Cisco© Optical Networking Services (ONS) 15454 Multiservice Transport Platform (MSTP) and Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 2000 Series. In this course you?ll learn to how to use the Cisco Transport Planner Design Tool to create network topologies and advanced network topologies. You will learn how to use advanced Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) features such as G.709 encapsulation, generic framing protocol G.7041, Layer 1 circuits, Quality of Service (QoS), crossponder networks using T1 over Ethernet, and encryption. Course Outline Cisco Transport Planner Design Tool First-Generation Mesh Topologies Ochnc In A Mesh Network Advanced Protocols Any Rate Muxponder And Crossponders 100-Gbps And 200-Gbps Transponders And Muxponders Cisco Ncs 2000 400-Gbps Xponder Line Card Cisco 10G Web Security Essentials (Wse) Network Encryption Card Adding A New Location With Cisco Transport Planner (Ctp) And Cisco Transport Controller (Ctc) Crossponders And Layer 1 Networks Crossponders And Layer 2 Networks Troubleshooting Additional course details: Nexus Humans Cisco Optical Technology Advanced v2.0 (OPT300) 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 Cisco Optical Technology Advanced v2.0 (OPT300) 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 2.75 Days 16.5 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans. This course will give you the fundamental understanding as well as acquiring the advanced knowledge and skills needed to update a project plan in Microsoft Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project. Overview Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft 2. 2. Project Professional. Create a new project plan. Add tasks to a project. Manage task relationships within a project. Manage project resources. fnalize a project plan. Update a project plan. Generate project views to manage a project. Create project reports to share a project's status. Reuse project plan information. Work with multiple projects. This course will familiarize the user with the basic features and functions of MS Project so that it can be used effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. MS project will give the ability to project managers to update a project plan in Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop environment DEFINING A PROJECT Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File Topic B: Set Project Plan Options Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar ADDING PROJECT TASKS Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates MANAGING TASKS Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure Topic B: Define Task Relationships Topic C: Schedule Tasks MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES Topic A: Add Resources to a Project Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan Topic B: Set a Baseline Topic C: Share a Project Plan UPDATING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Enter Task Progress Topic B: Enter Overtime Work Topic C: Edit Tasks Topic D: Update Cost Rate Tables Topic E: Update a Baseline VIEWING PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: Use View Commands Topic B: Add a Custom Field Topic C: Create Custom Views Topic D: Format and Share the Timeline View REPORTING ON PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: View Built-in Reports Topic B: Create Custom Reports Topic C: Create a Visual Report REUSING PROJECT PLAN INFORMATION Topic A: Create a Project Plan Template Topic B: Share Project Plan Elements with Other Plans WORKING WITH MULTIPLE PROJECTS Topic A: Share Resources Topic B: Link Project Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Project 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 Microsoft Project 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.