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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone starting to write SAS programs Overview Use SAS Studio and SAS Enterprise Guide to write and submit SAS programs. Access SAS, Microsoft Excel, and text data. Explore and validate data. Prepare data by subsetting rows and computing new columns. Analyze and report on data. Export data and results to Excel, PDF, and other formats. Use SQL in SAS to query and join tables. This course is for users who want to learn how to write SAS programs to access, explore, prepare, and analyze data. It is the entry point to learning SAS programming for data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Essentials The SAS programming process. Using SAS programming tools. Understanding SAS syntax. Accessing Data Understanding SAS data. Accessing data through libraries. Importing data into SAS. Exploring and Validating Data Exploring data. Filtering rows. Formatting columns. Sorting data and removing duplicates. Preparing Data Reading and filtering data. Computing new columns. Conditional processing. Analyzing and Reporting on Data Enhancing reports with titles, footnotes, and labels. Creating frequency reports. Creating summary statistics reports. Exporting Results Exporting data. Exporting reports. Using SQL in SAS Using Structured Query Language in SAS. Joining tables using SQL in SAS. Additional course details: Nexus Humans SAS Programming 1 - 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 SAS Programming 1 - 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for experienced administrators with a background in either software development or system administration. Team leaders, lead developers, and other accidental Team Foundation Server administrators are also encouraged to take this course. This course will also help a student prepare for the relevant Microsoft certification exam. Overview At course completion, attendees will have had exposure to: - TFS editions and components - Supported topologies and environments - Must-have TFS administration tools - Hardware and software requirements - Required service accounts and permissions - Installing Team Foundation Server - Configuring Team Foundation Server - Managing relevant SQL Server components - Managing relevant SharePoint components - Installing and using Team Explorer - Team project collections and team projects - Using and customizing process templates - TFS licensing and Client Access Licenses - Connecting and using Microsoft Excel & Project - Installing and using Team Explorer Everywhere - Integrating TFS and SharePoint - Using the TFS web portal - Git and TFVC version control systems - Basic and advanced version control workflows - Configuring and using code search - Controlling access to version controlled items - Command-line and third party tools - Configuring automated builds - Deploying and using Visual Studio agents - Configuring agent pools and queues - Creating and queuing automated builds - Configuring Package Management - Configuring Release Management - Creating a release definition - Creating and deploying a release - Strategies for upgrading and migrating to TFS - Integrating TFS with other systems and data - High availability and scalability options - Capacity planning and disaster recovery - Backing up, restoring, and moving TFS data - Managing the data warehouse - Using PowerShell to manage TFS - Customizing Team Foundation Server - Extending Team Foundation Server Provides students with the knowledge and skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Team Foundation Server 2019 and related software components. Introduction to Team Foundation Server Introduction to Team Foundation Server Editions, components, and configurations Visual Studio Team Services comparison TFS' support of Application Lifecycle Management TFS administrator responsibilities and tasks ?Must-have? tools of a TFS administrator Planning and Deploying TFS Planning the deployment System requirements, software, and accounts Installing and configuring TFS Installing Team Explorer Troubleshooting Configuring TFS Administrator roles and tools Managing team project collections Managing team projects Managing process templates Securing TFS, SharePoint, and SQL Server Renaming and deleting a team project Client Applications TFS Client Access Licenses (CAL) Team Explorer and the web portal Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project SharePoint project portal Team Explorer Everywhere Command-line and 3rd party tools Version Control Overview of Git and TFVC version control systems Integration with Visual Studio Using TFVC and Git version control Basic and advanced workflows Controlling access to version control Command-line tools and utilities TFS Proxy, MSSCCI Provider, and TFS Sidekicks Building and Releasing Overview of the Visual Studio build system Build agents, agent pools, agent queues Creating and queuing a build Monitoring, and managing a build Securing the build process Running tests as part of the build Overview of Package Management Overview of Release Management Defining, creating, and deploying a release Upgrading, Migrating, and Integrating Upgrading Team Foundation Server In-place vs. migration upgrade Performing post-upgrade tasks Migrating work items Migrating items under version controlled Integrating with Team Foundation Server Custom and 3rd party solutions Advanced Administration Monitoring the health of Team Foundation Server Web-based diagnostic tools Options for scalability and high availability Disaster recovery, backup, and restore Moving Team Foundation Server Managing the data warehouse Using PowerShell to manage TFS Customizing and Extending Customizing vs. extending Customizing a process template Customizing a work item type Creating default work items Creating and using a global list Using Witadmin.exe Using work item templates Creating a custom report Using the REST API to extend Team Foundation Server Additional course details: Nexus Humans Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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 Administering Team Foundation Server 2017 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.

Overview 2 day applied course in modelling Basel IRB parameters and generating IRB Pillar 1 credit risk capital requirement for a mixed retail and corporate loan book Who the course is for Credit risk management, model validators and quants Loan officers / loan portfolio management ALM staff Bank investors – equity and credit investors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

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Many managers question the value of appraisal programmes and many line managers believe appraisals are unduly time-consuming and bureaucratic. Yet the appraisal is a vital starting point when it comes to managing performance effectively and it is vital that managers appreciate this. Handled well, the benefits of formal appraisals are enormous. This thoroughly practical workshop has been designed to give line managers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver a well-structured appraisal - even in the most challenging circumstances. This course will help participants: Appreciate the benefits of the appraisal process Assess standards of performance objectively Plan and prepare for appraisals effectively Conduct a well-structured appraisal meeting Acquire the essential skills required for effective appraisals Improve their ability to discuss difficult issues more confidently Identify training and development requirements Agree clear and measurable development objectives Complete essential paperwork Understand the need to facilitate continual informal dialogue between appraisals 1 Introduction and course objectives 2 The appraisal process The aim of the appraisal process Understanding the bigger picture - the appraisal process as part of the employee development process The benefits of the appraisal process Common pitfalls Five steps to an effective performance appraisal 3 Step 1 - Assessment Using job standards as the basis for objective assessment Assessment of previous objectives 4 Step 2 - Preparation Documentation required Data on each appraisee Planning the meeting 5 Step 3 - The meeting The skills of appraisal interviewing The structure of the appraisal interview Dealing with poor performance and difficult situations Taking notes and completing documentation 6 Step 4 - Planning ahead and objective setting Identifying action to improve performance and enhance skills Establishing relevant training needs Agreeing SMART performance objectives Formulating a personal development plan 7 Step 5 - Action after the interview Essential paperwork Follow-up and action required between appraisal interviews Continuing informal dialogue 8 Video case study Bullets 9 Conclusion Course review / discussion Preparation of action plans for building on the skills learnt Close

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, and team leaders who are seeking to inspire employees and optimize their performance. Overview In this course, you will identify strategies for motivating employees and developing them through the application of basic performance-management techniques. You will: Commit to employee motivation. Motivate employees. Develop self-motivated employees. Establish a foundation for performance management. Optimize employee performance using performance-management strategies. Create employee performance and development plans. Motivation has a profound effect on employees' productivity and performance. An organization improves its likelihood of success by maintaining a motivated work force. As a leader within your organization, you share in the responsibility of motivating your employees.You also want to be able to lead the individuals on your team effectively by conducting ongoing performance appraisals; delivering helpful and instructive feedback, training, and coaching; and designing and implementing performance standards. You want to develop talent within your team by employing effective performance-management strategies on the job. This course will help you cultivate the skills necessary to motivate your employees and give you essential performance-management skills. Committing to Employee Motivation Topic A: Recognize the Importance of Motivation Topic B: Assess Employee Motivation Levels Motivating Employees Topic A: Communicate Effectively Topic B: Clarify Expectations Topic C: Establish Meaningful Professional Goals Topic D: Provide Effective Feedback Topic E: Choose Rewards or Recognition Developing Self-Motivation in Employees Topic A: Encourage Self-Motivation Topic B: Create a Sense of Employee Ownership Topic C: Provide Development Opportunities through Mentoring Topic D: Build a Sense of Accomplishment Topic E: Encourage Enthusiasm Establishing a Foundation for Performance Management Topic A: Identify Performance Management Elements Topic B: Elicit Engagement Topic C: Onboard New Employees Topic D: Develop Talent Optimizing Employee Performance Topic A: Assess Available Talent Via Interviews Topic B: Determine Individual Performance Goals Topic C: Discuss Performance Appraisals Creating Performance and Development Plans Topic A: Initiate a Performance Plan Topic B: Create an Improvement Plan for Performance Problems Topic C: Create a Development Plan for Career Growth

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants. Overview To be properly introduced, or reintroduced, to Microsoft Project. To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Initiation and Planning phases of a normal project life cycle. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Initiation and Planning (part 1 of a 3 part series) course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.

Overview A 1-day course on inflation-linked bonds and derivatives, focusing on the UK market in particular. We examine how inflation is defined and quantified, the choice of index (RPI vs. CPI), and the most common cash flow structures for index-linked securities. We look in detail at Index-linked Gilts, distinguishing between the old-style and new-style quotation conventions, and how to calculate the implied breakeven rate. Corporate bond market in the UK, and in particular the role of LPI in driving pension fund activity. Inflation swaps and other derivatives, looking at the mechanics, applications and pricing of inflation swaps and caps/floors. The convexity adjustment for Y-o-Y swaps is derived intuitively. Who the course is for Front-office sales product control research Traders Risk managers Fund managers Project finance and structured finance practitioners Accountants, auditors, consultants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview 2 day course on single name CDS, index CDS and index CDS options and how to use them to express views and hedge risks in credit markets Who the course is for Consultants Analysts Managers C-Level executives People in need of knowledge to develop a blockchain strategy People working with blockchain projects Regulators Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please request a brochure To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

A flexible, modular-based, programme to heighten participants' awareness of ways in which their operations can affect the environment, the principles of environmental management and the practical steps they need to take as individuals and as an organisation to improve environmental performance. Depending on the course modules selected, this programme will give participants: Increased awareness of relevant environmental issues A greater understanding of, and commitment to, the organisation's environmental management programme Preparation for any responsibilities they may have under an Environmental Management System Further benefits according to options chosen 1 Environmental awareness Definition of 'the environment' Key environmental issuesGlobal warmingOzone depletionAcid rainAir qualityWater pollutionContaminated landLand take and green belt shrinkageResource usageHabitat destruction and species extinctions. Option: This module can be used to explain the key environmental issues related to the activities of your own organisation. Diagrams, photos, pictures, examples and statistics relevant to your own organisation are used where possible to illustrate the points being made. 2 Environmental legislation Key elements of environmental legislation affecting the activities of your organisation - including international, European and UK legislation. Legislation of particular relevance to your organisation - how it affects the operations of your organisation Option: Legislation can be dealt with according to which aspect of the environment it protects (eg, air, water, waste) or which part of your organisation's activities it affects Consequences of breaching legislation 3 Environmental management systems Overview of what an environmental management system isHow is an Environmental Management System (EMS) designed and put together?Key elements (emphasising Plan - Do - Check - Review cycle)The need to continually improve Pros and consReasons for having an EMSBenefits of an EMSConsequences of not managing the environmentCosts of installing an EMS Explanation of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and guidance as applicable to the EMSs of your organisationOverview of your organisation's EMSHow it was set up / is being developed / operatesWho is responsible for itKey parts of system (eg, environmental policy, objectives and targets) identified and discussedEMS documentation - what and where it is. Workshop option: Brainstorm 'Pros and cons' with the participants, come up with all their ideas for good and bad things about EMS and demonstrate that the 'good' list is longer than the 'bad' 4 Environmental consequences Define what an environmental impact is and discuss how they are determined, with reference to the EMS Identify why we want to determine the environmental consequences of operations and activities; how they are used in the EMS for planning, and reducing the impact on the environment Establish key environmental consequences of construction and operational activities on the site; discuss significance ranking and the control measures in place in your organisation. Workshop option: In small groups, participants are asked to identify the impact on the environment of your organisation's activities or a part of their activities. They are then asked to rank these impacts in terms of their significance, using guidelines provided to help them be aware of the contributing factors (eg, frequency, severity). For a selected number of the impacts, the participants are asked to identify what control measures there are and which of these they play a part in. All stages can be discussed with trainers as a whole group at various stages during the workshop. 5 Protected species, nature conservation and invasive weeds Nature conservation, landscape and visual issues in the planning process - overview of key nature UK wildlife legislation, EIA, appropriate timing of surveys, Hedgerow regulations and landscape and visual impact issues Ecological issues - ecological legislation, significant species, hedgerows Archaeology in the development process - why archaeology is important, organisation in the UK, legislation and planning guidance Construction phase issues and consents - major environmental issues during construction, including water resources and land drainage consents, discharges to land or water, water abstraction, public rights of way, tree protection, waste management, Special waste, noise, good practice pollution control and Environmental Audits Identification and management of invasive weeds - including legal position regarding management 6 Chemicals and fuels handling and storage How health and safety management is closely linked to environmental management of materials Planning - what mechanisms are in place for planning materials use; legislation, guidance and policies which define how to manage materials Materials storage - what are the considerations for storing materials, covering:Labels: what are the different types and what do they tell us?Storage facilities: what are the requirements for safe storage of materials (eg, signs, secondary containment, access, segregation, lids/covers)Handling: safe handling for protecting the environment, organisational procedures, high risk situations (eg, decanting, deliveries), how to reduce the risks (eg, use of funnels, proper supervision, training)COSHH and MSDS: brief explanation of legislation and its role in environmental control of hazardous materials, how to use the information provided by COSHH assessments Option: These sessions can be illustrated with photographs/pictures and examples of good and bad storage and handling practices Workshop Options: Labelling Quiz - quick-fire quiz on what different labels tell us; Build a Storage Facility - participants are asked to consider all the environmental requirements for building a safe storage facility for their organisation 7 On-site control measures Overview of the legislation associated with nuisance issues on site and mitigating problems when they arise Examples of bad practice, including fuel storage tanks and mobile equipment - costs involved with prosecution of fuel spills, remediation costs, management costs, legal fees, bad PR coverage Identification and management of contaminated land and relevant legislation Workshop option: Participants are provided with a site plan containing information on site features, environmental conditions and indications of potential issues 8 Waste management Why worry about waste? - a look at how waste disposal can impact on the environment, illustrated by examples of waste-related incidents, statistics on waste production on national, industry-wide and organisational levels, landfill site space, etc Legislation - overview of the relevant legislation, what the main requirements of the regulations are, what penalties there are, and the associated documentation (waste transfer notes) Waste classification - a more in-depth look at how waste is classified under legislation according to hazardous properties, referring to Environment Agency guidance Handling and storage requirements - what are the requirements of the applicable waste legislation and how are they covered by organisational procedures? Examples of good and bad environmental practice associated with handling and storing waste. Workshop option: 'Brown bag' exercise - participants pass round a bag containing tags each with a different waste printed on. They are asked to pick out a tag and identify the classification and the handling, storage and disposal requirements for the waste they select Waste minimisation - overview of the waste minimisation 'ladder' and its different options (elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling), benefits of waste minimisation, examples of waste minimisation techniques Workshop option: Participants are asked to identify opportunities that actually exist within the organisation for minimising production of waste that are not currently being taken advantage of 9 Auditing Requirements for environmental auditing of operations Auditing the EMS Types of internal and external audits Requirements EMS standards (ISO 14001 and EMAS) Carrying out internal audits and being prepared for external audits Workshop options:Mock audit 'Brown Bag' - can be used either for trainers to test participants as if they were in an audit situation, or for the participants to test each other and practice their auditing technique. The bag contains tags each with a different topic printed on (eg, waste skips); participants pass the bag round and select a tag; they are then questioned by the trainer or another participant about that topic as if they were in an audit situation. If the participants are auditing each other, they will be provided with a set of guidelines to keep in mind during the workshop.Virtual auditing - a more practical workshop where participants review photographs of situations/activities relevant to the organisation's operations. They are asked to identify all the good and bad environmental practices that are occurring in the situations. 10 Incident response What should you do when an incident does happen? What should be in a spill kit? When should you call in the experts? When should you inform the Environment Agency or Environmental Health Officer? Workshop option: The participants are provided with some incident scenarios and asked to develop a response to the incident 11 Monitoring and reporting Environmental monitoring programmes and procedures Monitoring and reporting as control measures for environmental consequences Monitoring and environmental 'STOP' card systems - personal and behavioural monitoring and reporting