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Historical Association webinar series: Direct history teaching Presenters: Mike Hill and Jacob Olivey In this third session, Jacob and Mike will argue that a history teacher should always be a sage on the stage – and not a guide on the side. They will share strategies that allow history teachers to drive learning for an entire class, ensuring that all pupils pay attention, take part in the lesson, and feel successful. To use your corporate recording offer on this webinar please fill in this form: https://forms.office.com/e/Qr1PfgRHSS We are able to offer the webinars in this series at a subsidised cost as the presenters' time has been partially funded by their school, Ark Soane Academy. We are open to developing partnerships across schools and trusts. If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact Mel Jones at melanie.jones@history.org.uk

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is any IT, facilities or data centre professional who works in and around the data centre and has the responsibility to achieve and improve efficiency and environmental sustainability, whilst maintaining the availability and manageability of the data centre. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: Understand the impact of data centres on the environment Describe the various environmental/energy management standards Understand the purpose and goals of the legally binding international treaties on climate change Implement various sustainable performance metrics and how to use them in the data centre environment Manage data centre environmental sustainability using international standards Set up the measurement, monitoring and reporting of energy usage Use power efficiency indicators in a variety of data centre designs Use best practices for energy savings in the electrical infrastructure and in the mechanical (cooling) infrastructure Use best practices for energy savings for the ICT equipment and data storage Understand the importance of water management and waste management Understand the different ways to use sustainable energy in the data centre Get practical tips and innovative ideas to make a data centre more sustainable The CDESS© course is aimed at providing knowledge of the standards and guidelines related to environmental sustainability, and how to move your data centre (existing or new) to a more environmentally sustainable design and operations. Impact of Data Centres on the Environment Predictions in 2010 Current situation Outlook and commitments What is Environmental Sustainability The importance of sustainability Senior management commitment Environmental sustainability framework Sustainability policies Performance standards and metrics Information policies Transparency Awareness Service charging models Environmental Management Environmental sustainability framework (ISO 14001) Standards and guidelines ? ISO 50001 / ISO 30134 Measurement and categories Baselining Trend analysis Reporting Power Effiðciency Indicators Various eðfficiency indicators Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) PUE measurement levels Factors affecting PUE Measurement points and intervals PUE in mixed source environments Measuring PUE in a mixed-use building PUE reporting Impact of PUE after optimising IT load Electrical Energy Savings (Electrical) Identifying the starting point for saving energy Sizing of power DC power Generators UPS systems Power Factor (PF) Energy savings on lighting Electrical Energy Savings (Mechanical) Energy savings on the cooling infrastructure Temperature and humidity setpoints Various energy eðcient cooling technologies Energy savings on the airflow Liquid cooling Energy reusage PUE, ERE/ERF and Control Volume Electrical Energy Savings (ICT) Procurement IT equipment energy eðfficiency ITEEsv, SMPE, SMPO IT equipment utilisation Server virtualisation Open compute project Electrical Energy Savings (Data Storage) Data management Data storage management Data storage equipment effiðciency Water Management Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) Improving WUE Water usage at the power generation source Energy Water Intensity Factor (EWIF) Waste Management Waste management policies Life-cycle assessment (Cradle to the grave) 3 R?s for waste management Reduce Reuse Second-hand market Recycle Sustainable Energy Usage Sustainable energy sources Power purchase agreements Energy attribute certificates Renewable Energy Factor (REF) Matching renewable energy supply and demand Sustainable energy storage Carbon trading Automated Environmental Management Systems Use of AI and machine learning Load migration Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview What is JIRA Software? Managing agile projects using JIRA Software Managing project backlog Managing iterations / sprints Managing releases / versions Managing project components Managing security Managing fields and screens Managing custom issue types Viewing various burn-down/burn-up reports This course introduces students to JIRA Software which is one of the most popular agile project management tool. Agile methods help in accelerating the delivery of initial business value. Continuous planning and feedback ensures that value is maximized throughout the development process. JIRA Software lets you manage project backlog, plan and execute sprints, and manage releases. It also lets you view useful reports, such as, velocity, various burndown / burn-up charts. Navigating JIRA Connecting to JIRA Software JIRA Account System Dashboard Sidebars Global Sidebar Search Help Dashboards Projects Boards Issues Project Sidebar Summary Managing Projects What is a Project? What is a Project (Contd.)? Backlog Sprints Versions / Releases Issues What is Component? Project Name and Key Project Key Format Editing Project Key Caveats Editing Project Key Deleting Project Summary Managing Versions What is Version What is Version (Contd.)? Merging Versions Other Version Options Version Fields What is Version? Summary Managing Issues Issues What are Epics? Epics ? Types Creating a new Epic What is a Story? Creating a Story Story Estimation Tasks Sub-tasks Summary Managing Sprints Sprints What is typically done in Sprint Planning? Velocity Agile Board Sprint Naming Convention Sprint Execution Summary Search & Using JQL Search Search Types JQL JQL Examples Sharing search result Save Search and Reuse in a Board Summary Working with JIRA Dashboards and Reports What is a JIRA Dashboard? Creating a JIRA Dashboard Choosing a Dashboard Layout What is a Gadget? Gadgets Available Out-of-the-box Adding a Gadget to a Dashboard Adding a Gadget to a Dashboard (Example Calendar Gadget) Moving a Gadget Removing a Gadget from a Dashboard Viewing Dashboard as a Wallboard Deleting a Dashboard JIRA Reports Generating a JIRA Report Generating a JIRA Report (Example ? Burndown Chart) Viewing the Burndown Chart Report Categories Available Out-of-the-box Agile Reports Issue Analysis Reports Forecast & Management Reports For further details ? Summary Jira Agile Common Jira Software boards Scrum Agility Kanban Scrum vs. Kanban Scrumban History of Kanban Kanban for software teams Kanban boards Kanban boards (Contd.) Kanban cards The benefits of Kanban Planning flexibility Shortened time cycles Fewer bottlenecks Visual metrics Continuous Delivery Kanban ? Kanban backlog Summary Miscellaneous Issue Features Voting Watching an Issue Adding/Removing Labels Linking Issues Linking Issue (Contd.) Commenting on Issue Attaching a File to an Issue Attaching a File to an Issue (Contd.) Cloning (Copying) an Issue Cloning (Copying) an Issue (Contd.) Cloning (copying) an Issue (Contd.) Viewing an Issue?s Change History Viewing an Issue's Change History (Contd. Summary Managing Fields & Screens (OPTIONAL: TIME PERMITTING) Fields OOB Fields Custom Fields Field Type Screens Summary

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevSecOps Foundation course are professionals including: Anyone involved or interested in learning about DevSecOps strategies and automation Anyone involved in Continuous Delivery toolchain architectures Compliance Team Business managers Delivery Staff DevOps Engineers IT Managers IT Security Professionals, Practitioners, and Managers Maintenance and support staff Managed Service Providers Project & Product Managers Quality Assurance Teams Release Managers Scrum Masters Site Reliability Engineers Software Engineers Testers Overview You will learn: The purpose, benefits, concepts, and vocabulary of DevSecOps How DevOps security practices differ from other security approaches Business-driven security strategies and Best Practices Understanding and applying data and security sciences Integrating corporate stakeholders into DevSecOps Practices Enhancing communication between Dev, Sec, and Ops teams How DevSecOps roles fit with a DevOps culture and organization In this course, students will gain a solid understanding of how DevSecOps provides business value, enhancing your business opportunities, and improving corporate value. The core DevSecOps principles taught can support an organizational transformation, increase productivity, reduce risk, and optimize resource usage. This course explains how DevOps security practices differ from other approaches then delivers the education needed to apply changes to your organization. Participants learn the purpose, benefits, concepts, vocabulary and applications of DevSecOps. Most importantly, students learn how DevSecOps roles fit with a DevOps culture and organization. At the course?s end, participants will understand ?security as code? to make security and compliance value consumable as a service. This course prepares you for the DevSecOps Foundation (DSOF) certification. Realizing DevSecOps Outcomes Origins of DevOps Evolution of DevSecOps CALMS The Three Ways Defining the Cyberthreat Landscape What is the Cyber Threat Landscape? What is the threat? What do we protect from? What do we protect, and why? How do I talk to security? Building a Responsive DevSecOps Model Demonstrate Model Technical, business and human outcomes What?s being measured? Gating and thresholding Integrating DevSecOps Stakeholders The DevSecOps State of Mind The DevSecOps Stakeholders What?s at stake for who? Participating in the DevSecOps model Establishing DevSecOps Best Practices Start where you are Integrating people, process and technology and governance DevSecOps operating model Communication practices and boundaries Focusing on outcomes Best Practices to get Started The Three Ways Identifying target states Value stream-centric thinking DevOps Pipelines and Continuous Compliance The goal of a DevOps pipeline Why continuous compliance is important Archetypes and reference architectures Coordinating DevOps Pipeline construction DevSecOps tool categories, types and examples Learning Using Outcomes Security Training Options Training as Policy Experiential Learning Cross-Skilling The DevSecOps Collective Body of Knowledge Preparing for the DevSecOps Foundation certification exam Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevSecOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 DevSecOps Foundation (DevOps Institute) 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 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the DevOps Leader course are professionals including: Anyone starting or leading a DevOps cultural transformation program, Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches, Business Managers, Business Stakeholders, Change Agents, Consultants, DevOps Consultants, DevOps Engineers, IT Directors, IT Managers, IT Team, Leaders, Lean Coaches, Practitioners, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, System Integrators, Tool Providers Overview The learning objectives for DOL include a practical understanding of: - DevOps and time to market - The business and IT perspectives - Key differences between DevOps IT and traditional IT - Planning and organizing - Understanding performance and culture - Measurement differences - Designing a DevOps organization - Focusing on what matters - Ideas for organizing workflows - Sharing information - Defining meaningful metrics - Value stream mapping - The Spotify Squad model - Managing culture change - Popular tools and key practices - Putting it all together The DevOps Leader course is a unique and practical experience for participants who want to take a transformational leadership approach and make an impact within their organization by implementing DevOps. Leading people through a cultural transformation requires new skills, innovative thinking, and transformational leadership. Leaders up, down and across the IT organization must align and collaborate to break down silos and evolve the organization. The course highlights the human dynamics of cultural change and equips participants with practices, methods, and tools to engage people across the DevOps spectrum through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies. Upon completion of the course, participants will have tangible takeaways to leverage when back in the office such as understanding Value Stream Mapping. Prerequisites DevOps Foundation 1 - DevOps and Time What Is DevOps? Why Do DevOps Companies Doing DevOps The Magic Equation 2 - Key Differences Between DevOps IT and Traditional IT What Sets DevOps IT apart from Traditional IT How DevOps IT is Organized Differently How to Perform to a Different Standard How to Use Different Measurements 3 - Becoming a DevOps organization Transformational Leadership Redesigning An Organization for DevOps Design Principles Focus Work Information Metrics 4 - Value Stream Mapping What is Value Stream Mapping? Why Do We Need to Use this Framework? Types of Maps How to Create a Value Stream Map? Types of Data to Collect How to Handle Exceptions 5 - Value Stream Mapping Exercise 6 - Squad Organizational Model Conway's Law The Problem with Silos Spotify?s Squad Organization Model (Structure, Roles) Squads Tribes Chapters Guilds How to Reorganize in Order to Move to this Model 7 - Managing Culture Change What is Culture and How Does it Impact Performance? Types of IT Culture Cultural Traits of a DevOps Organization How to Manage Change 8 - Culture and its Impact on Performance Types of IT Culture What is a DevOps Culture How To Manage Change The Three Phases Of Change Types of Changes That Need to be Implemented 9 - Popular DevOps Tools and Practices DevOps Tools Periodic Table Top DevOps Tool Categories Common and Popular Practices 10 - Building a Business Case 11 - Bringing it all Together 12 - Additional Sources of Information 13 - Exam Preparations Exam Requirements, Question Weighting, and Terminology List Sample Exam Review Additional course details: Nexus Humans DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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 DevOps Leader (DevOps Institute) 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.

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

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

The Fire Alarm Foundation course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of the operation and installation of Fire Alarm Systems at a foundation level. During this practical and theory-based course students will gain the skills and knowledge to install and wire up a Fire Alarm Control Panel to typical auxiliary equipment such as Break Glass Units, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Bells, and Sirens.

The Hi-Tech Training Digital Text & Voice Communicator Course is designed to provide participants with the skills required to connect Digital, Text & Voice Communicators to an Alarm Control Panel for transmission of Digital status signals via the telephone line, GSM Network or IP network to a central monitoring station. The Digital Communicator Course’s practical application and our highly experienced trainers ensure that this course is second to none. The course is technical and practical in nature and is suitable for participants who have successfully completed the Hi-Tech Training Intruder Alarm Installation Course or equivalent.

AgilePM® Practitioner: Virtual In-House Training This course offers preparation for the Practitioner-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management Practitioner Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes. APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue. The course covers all the Practitioner elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with: Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor Sample exam paper for the Practitioner-level exams to enrich your knowledge and understanding A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project The Traditional Classroom option includes the Practitioner exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification The Virtual Classroom option includes a Practitioner exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 2 (Digging Deeper) of the APMG-International's Agile Project Management Handbook (v2.0) to agile projects Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2® Prepare yourself for the Practitioner exam in AgilePM Roles and Responsibilities - The PM View The roles Key project manager relationships Agile Project Management - Through the Lifecycle The DSDM process and the project lifecycle Project management focus phase by phase The Effective Use of Products The products Deliver on Time - Combining MoSCoW & Timeboxing Ensuring effective prioritisation Bringing MoSCoW and timeboxing together People, Teams, and Interactions Effective communication Collaboration Requirements and User Stories What is a requirement? User stories Estimating - How and When Coping with uncertainty Estimating through the lifecycle Project Planning through the Lifecycle Planning in a DSDM project Planning activities phase by phase Quality - Never Compromise Quality What do we mean by quality? Solution and process quality Risk Management Project risk How DSDM helps mitigate project risk Tailoring the Approach The project approach questionnaire Summary and Next Steps