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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours Overview Understand problems and the creative problem solving processIdentify types of information to gather and key questions to ask in problem solving Identify the importance of defining a problem correctlyIdentify and use four different problem definition toolsWrite concrete problem statementsUse basic brainstorming tools to generate ideas for solutionsEvaluate potential solutions against criteria, including cost/benefit analysis and group votingPerform a final analysis to select a solutionUnderstand the roles that fact and intuition play in selecting a solutionUnderstand the need to refine the shortlist and redefine itUnderstand how to identify the tasks and resources necessary to implement solutionsEvaluate and adapt solutions to reality This workshop will give students an overview of the creative problem solving process, as well as key problem solving tools that they can use every day. Skills such as brainstorming, information gathering, & analyzing data will be covered during class. Getting Started Workshop Objectives The Problem Solving Method What is a Problem? What is Creative Problem Solving? What are the Steps in the Creative Solving Process? Case Study Module Two: Review Questions Information Gathering Understanding Types of Information Identifying Key Questions Methods of Gathering Information Case Study Module Three: Review Questions Problem Definition Defining the Problem Determining Where the Problem Originated Defining the Present State and the Desired State Stating and Restating the Problem Analyzing the Problem Writing the Problem Statement Case Study Module Four: Review Questions Preparing for Brainstorming Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (I) Identifying Mental Blocks Removing Mental Blocks Stimulating Creativity Case Study Module Five: Review Questions Generating Solutions (II) The Morphological Matrix The Six Thinking Hats The Blink Method Case Study Module Seven: Review Questions Analyzing Solutions Developing Criteria Analyzing Wants and Needs Using Cost/Benefit Analysis Case Study Module Eight: Review Questions Selecting a Solution Doing a Final Analysis Paired Comparison Analysis Analyzing Potential Problems Case Study Module Nine: Review Questions Planning Your Next Steps Identifying Tasks Identifying Resources Implementing, Evaluating, and Adapting Case Study Module Ten: Review Questions Creating a Performance Plan Planning the Follow-Up Meeting Celebrating Successes Identifying Improvements Case Study Module Eleven: Review Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Lessons Learned

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is appropriate for developers and administrators who intend to use HBase. Overview Skills learned on the course include:The use cases and usage occasions for HBase, Hadoop, and RDBMSUsing the HBase shell to directly manipulate HBase tablesDesigning optimal HBase schemas for efficient data storage and recoveryHow to connect to HBase using the Java API, configure the HBase cluster, and administer an HBase clusterBest practices for identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks Cloudera University?s four-day training course for Apache HBase enables participants to store and access massive quantities of multi-structured data and perform hundreds of thousands of operations per second. Introduction to Hadoop & HBase What Is Big Data? Introducing Hadoop Hadoop Components What Is HBase? Why Use HBase? Strengths of HBase HBase in Production Weaknesses of HBase HBase Tables HBase Concepts HBase Table Fundamentals Thinking About Table Design The HBase Shell Creating Tables with the HBase Shell Working with Tables Working with Table Data HBase Architecture Fundamentals HBase Regions HBase Cluster Architecture HBase and HDFS Data Locality HBase Schema Design General Design Considerations Application-Centric Design Designing HBase Row Keys Other HBase Table Features Basic Data Access with the HBase API Options to Access HBase Data Creating and Deleting HBase Tables Retrieving Data with Get Retrieving Data with Scan Inserting and Updating Data Deleting Data More Advanced HBase API Features Filtering Scans Best Practices HBase Coprocessors HBase on the Cluster How HBase Uses HDFS Compactions and Splits HBase Reads & Writes How HBase Writes Data How HBase Reads Data Block Caches for Reading HBase Performance Tuning Column Family Considerations Schema Design Considerations Configuring for Caching Dealing with Time Series and Sequential Data Pre-Splitting Regions HBase Administration and Cluster Management HBase Daemons ZooKeeper Considerations HBase High Availability Using the HBase Balancer Fixing Tables with hbck HBase Security HBase Replication & Backup HBase Replication HBase Backup MapReduce and HBase Clusters Using Hive & Impala with HBase Using Hive and Impala with HBase Appendix A: Accessing Data with Python and Thrift Thrift Usage Working with Tables Getting and Putting Data Scanning Data Deleting Data Counters Filters Appendix B: OpenTSDB

The Skill Up Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Mini Bundle is perfect for those looking to sharpen their digital desk toolkit. Whether you’re working in admin, learning the ropes, or just trying to get that spreadsheet to finally behave, this mini bundle includes MS Word, Touch Typing, Administrative Assistant, MS PowerPoint, and Time Management to keep things running smoothly. Everything's online, self-paced, and made to fit around your actual schedule—no alarms, no meetings, just you and your favourite hot drink. From drafting that Word document like a pro to whipping up a snazzy PowerPoint (with animations, of course), the Skill Up Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Mini Bundle lets you learn it all without a rush. Learning Outcomes: Use Microsoft Word to create and format professional documents. Build efficient Excel sheets using time-saving functions. Create visual presentations confidently using PowerPoint tools. Develop keyboard speed and accuracy through typing skills. Understand key admin tasks in a support role. Apply time-saving techniques for daily office work. Who is this Course For: Admin assistants looking to improve digital office skills. Office workers needing Microsoft refresher knowledge. Virtual assistants managing multiple client tasks. Jobseekers targeting office-based support positions. Freelancers needing better time and document control. Students preparing for future workplace admin tasks. Career changers wanting basic software training. Anyone tired of guessing Excel formulas and button names. Career Path: Administrative Assistant – £23,000/year Office Coordinator – £25,000/year Data Entry Clerk – £21,000/year Virtual Assistant – £26,000/year Document Controller – £27,500/year PA/Secretary – £28,000/year

The Ethical Hacking Courses for Beginners Mini Bundle introduces you to the world of cyber safety—without needing a hoodie or suspicious basement. It covers Cyber Security, IT, GDPR, Network Engineering, and Time Management, offering a well-rounded start to understanding how systems work and what keeps them from falling apart. Ideal for curious minds who’ve ever wondered what makes systems vulnerable or how networks talk to each other. Throw in some GDPR for good measure and time management to keep the overwhelm away. The Ethical Hacking Courses for Beginners Mini Bundle is informative, accessible, and refreshingly un-dramatic. Learning Outcomes: Understand core cyber security threats and prevention strategies. Recognise IT system structures and basic hardware/software functions. Explore fundamental network design and common vulnerabilities. Identify key GDPR rules affecting online data and systems. Organise tasks and manage deadlines using simple time strategies. Improve cyber awareness across digital tools and settings. Who is this Course For: Beginners curious about networks and cyber security issues. Professionals managing digital systems or online communication. IT support staff wanting structured learning in security. Admins working with digital records and GDPR data. Remote workers handling sensitive client or system data. Students considering roles in entry-level cyber security. Tech-savvy individuals who want formal IT knowledge. Anyone suspicious of phishing emails (and rightly so). Career Path: Junior Cyber Security Analyst – £28,000/year IT Support Technician – £26,500/year Network Administrator – £30,000/year Cyber Security Assistant – £27,500/year Digital Support Officer – £25,000/year Technical Administrator – £26,000/year

The Facilities Management in the Workplace Mini Bundle is a tidy solution for those managing the moving parts of a busy operation. With training in Logistics and Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Purchasing and Procurement, and Quantity Surveying, it delivers core knowledge for running things behind the scenes—efficiently, and without spreadsheets attacking you in your sleep. Whether you’re already in a support role or eyeing a future one, this bundle helps you grasp how things flow, get bought, stored, moved, and monitored. The Facilities Management in the Workplace Mini Bundle won’t turn you into a wizard overnight, but it will help you get through Monday with fewer surprises. Learning Outcomes: Understand logistics processes in business and workplace settings. Learn how supply chains operate from order to delivery. Apply operational thinking to improve organisational efficiency. Recognise basic principles in purchasing and procurement roles. Understand how quantity surveying fits into project control. Improve awareness of coordination within operational functions. Who is this Course For: Staff working in operations and logistics departments. Professionals overseeing supply or procurement chains. Admins supporting facility or workplace operations. Purchasing teams looking to improve internal processes. Quantity surveying assistants in need of foundational theory. Workplace coordinators juggling resources and delivery planning. New hires in warehouse, facility, or logistics settings. Anyone who’s ever muttered “where did it all go?” Career Path: Facilities Coordinator – £28,000/year Logistics Administrator – £27,500/year Procurement Assistant – £26,500/year Supply Chain Analyst (Junior) – £29,000/year Quantity Surveyor Assistant – £30,000/year Operations Assistant – £26,000/year

The Data Science: Data Analyst Mini Bundle is made for those who prefer evidence over guesswork. With key topics including Data Analysis, SQL, Python, Project Management, and MS Excel, this collection gives you a balanced mix of logic, organisation, and data literacy—all without trying to teach you twenty things at once. Whether you're managing a project or wrangling a CSV file, this course bundle is your sensible step toward making decisions based on something more reliable than a hunch. It’s suitable for career starters, team members, or those just trying to figure out what on earth a pivot table actually does. Learning Outcomes: Understand how to analyse and interpret structured data sets. Use SQL for database queries and data manipulation tasks. Write Python code to simplify and clean large datasets. Work efficiently with Excel for data calculation and graphs. Apply data knowledge in structured project workflows. Improve confidence in working with numbers and logic. Who Is This Course For: Aspiring analysts looking for a strong entry-level foundation. Team members working with spreadsheets and basic datasets. Managers wanting to understand what the analysts are saying. Graduates targeting data-related office positions. Freelancers exploring tech-focused client projects. Job seekers needing stronger data confidence and skill sets. People who enjoy patterns, statistics, or tidy spreadsheets. Anyone who’s been told to “check the numbers” again. Career Path: Junior Data Analyst – £30,000/year Python Programmer – £40,000/year SQL Data Developer – £42,000/year Project Analyst – £35,000/year Excel Data Specialist – £32,000/year Data Administrator – £34,000/year

This Mini Bundle is shaped for those involved in supporting health and care services, particularly where wound care knowledge meets everyday workplace duties. With topics ranging from first aid and fire safety to time management and counselling, it offers a broader understanding of the surroundings in which wound care often takes place. There’s no stethoscope required—just a willingness to build awareness and support confidently. You’ll gain insight into the essentials of patient safety, injury response, risk management, and communication—all delivered with a straightforward approach. While it won’t replace clinical qualifications, it lays out the key considerations that support safe environments and responsive care settings. And yes, you’ll finally understand why that fire extinguisher keeps staring at you. Learning Outcomes: Understand basic first aid procedures in care-related settings. Recognise fire safety risks in healthcare workplaces. Learn the importance of electrical safety principles. Develop time awareness in task-heavy environments. Gain essential counselling approaches for workplace support. Explore safety responsibilities in care-focused professions. Who Is This Course For: Healthcare assistants needing broader safety knowledge. Staff working in residential or care home settings. Community carers seeking foundational support understanding. Fire marshals working in care-based environments. Volunteers assisting in public or home health services. Admin staff supporting health or care departments. Individuals considering a role in care support. Health-related service workers needing safety awareness. Career Path: Healthcare Assistant – £21,500/year Care Coordinator – £25,000/year Rehabilitation Support Worker – £23,000/year Health and Social Care Worker – £22,000/year Mental Health Support Worker – £24,500/year Nursing Home Assistant – £21,000/year

Running a hair or beauty business takes more than knowing your way around a pair of clippers. This Mini Bundle pairs core topics like beauty, make-up, nail work, hygiene, and communication with the kind of insight that supports early-stage entrepreneurial thinking (without the spreadsheets or drama). With a focus on communication and presentation, this course is ideal for those curious about how grooming services tie into running—or assisting in—personal care businesses. It offers perspective, structure, and a sharper eye for the detail that matters. The scissors may be metaphorical here, but the insight is thoroughly trimmed to fit. Learning Outcomes: Understand basic make-up and beauty presentation approaches. Learn nail technician duties and service flow theory. Explore personal hygiene as part of client-facing roles. Develop communication approaches for grooming professionals. Recognise beauty services in salon-style business models. Understand core expectations in grooming business settings. Who Is This Course For: Aspiring salon owners exploring early-stage business knowledge. Hairdressers considering career growth within beauty services. Beauticians interested in the client-facing business side. Nail technicians adding communication knowledge to services. Salon staff planning to grow within their workplace. Freelancers working in hair, beauty, and make-up services. Customer service professionals in grooming environments. Beginners eyeing the business of personal care services. Career Path: Salon Owner (Self-Employed) – £28,000/year Beauty Business Assistant – £22,000/year Hairdressing Consultant – £26,000/year Freelance Beauty Specialist – £25,000/year Make-up Business Manager – £27,500/year Client Liaison (Salon-Based) – £23,000/year

The Farming & Horticulture Mini Bundle is designed for those looking to understand how seeds, sustainability, and spreadsheets all come together. With topics spanning from horticulture and gardening to procurement and greenhouse strategy, this bundle provides a balanced view of growing—and getting—what’s needed in agricultural settings. Whether you’re a green-fingered hobbyist, someone supporting procurement in land-based industries, or just curious about how nature and management meet, this set of online courses offers a fresh take. It’s all available online, so the only thing you’ll be digging into is the course content. 🔹 Learning Outcomes: Understand how procurement supports agriculture and horticultural projects Explore basic gardening knowledge for effective outdoor maintenance Learn key plant science and care principles in horticulture Study greenhouse management for plant production and care Identify purchasing strategies relevant to land-based operations Examine environmental roles in agricultural and horticultural planning 🔹 Who is this Course For: Gardeners looking to understand planning and environmental concepts Procurement staff working in land, environment, or farming sectors Anyone curious about horticulture and growing systems Newcomers to agricultural supply and resource management Entry-level professionals in landscape and environmental services People seeking knowledge of greenhouse and gardening practices Support staff in garden centres or plant-based organisations Students exploring agriculture through accessible online learning 🔹 Career Path: Procurement Assistant (Agriculture) – £24,000–£32,000 per year Horticulture Assistant – £20,000–£26,000 per year Greenhouse Grower Supervisor – £27,000–£35,000 per year Gardening Coordinator – £22,000–£28,000 per year Agricultural Buyer – £30,000–£45,000 per year Environment Officer (Land Use Focus) – £28,000–£40,000 per year

The Introduction to Business Management Mini Bundle offers a clear and concise selection of courses designed for those new to managing teams, projects, and business operations. This bundle covers essential topics such as business management principles, project and operations management, alongside vital communication and negotiation skills. It delivers practical knowledge in a straightforward way, suitable for learners looking to develop foundational business expertise. This bundle suits anyone interested in understanding how organisations function, how projects are managed efficiently, and how clear communication and negotiation contribute to success. Without unnecessary jargon or filler, the courses provide accessible learning to build confidence and competence in business environments. Learning Outcomes: Understand the basic principles of business and management functions. Learn how to organise and plan projects from start to finish. Explore how operations management supports effective workflow systems. Develop communication skills for clear and effective workplace interactions. Practice negotiation techniques to achieve beneficial business outcomes. Apply management concepts to everyday organisational challenges. Who Is This Course For: New managers seeking foundational business and project skills. Team leaders aiming to improve communication and negotiation. Employees interested in understanding business operations better. Entrepreneurs learning how to manage business projects effectively. Administrators supporting business functions and team coordination. Students exploring business management as a career path. Professionals preparing for workplace leadership roles. Anyone wanting to develop solid business management knowledge. Career Path: Business Manager – £30,000 to £50,000 Project Coordinator – £26,000 to £38,000 Operations Supervisor – £28,000 to £40,000 Team Leader – £25,000 to £35,000 Business Development Officer – £27,000 to £42,000 Negotiation Specialist – £28,000 to £45,000