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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Before taking this course delegates should already be familiar with basic analytics techniques, comfortable with basic data manipulation tools such as spreadsheets and databases and already familiar with at least one programming language Overview This course teaches delegates who are already familiar with analytics techniques and at least one programming language how to effectively use the programming language for three tasks: data manipulation and preparation, statistical analysis and advanced analytics (including predictive modelling and segmentation). Mastery of these techniques will allow delegates to immediately add value in their work place by extracting valuable insight from company data to allow better, data-driven decisions. Outcomes: After completing the course, delegates will be capable of writing production-ready R code to perform advanced analytics tasks enabling their organisations make better, data-driven decisions. Becoming a world class data analytics practitioner requires mastery of the most sophisticated data analytics tools. These programming languages are some of the most powerful and flexible tools in the data analytics toolkit. Topic 1 Intro to our chosen language Topic 2 Basic programming conventions Topic 3 Data structures Topic 4 Accessing data Topic 5 Descriptive statistics Topic 6 Data visualisation Topic 7 Statistical analysis Topic 8 Advanced data manipulation Topic 9 Advanced analytics ? predictive modelling Topic 10 Advanced analytics ? segmentation

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Report Authors Overview What is IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Examine dimensionally modelled and dimensional data sources Examine personal data sources and data modules Examine List reports Aggregate measure/fact data Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Add repeated information to reports Create crosstab reports Create complex crosstab reports Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Create Visualization reports Add business logic to reports using IBM Cognos Analytics ? Reporting Focus reports using filters Focus reports using prompts Augment reports using calculations Extend report functionality in IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting Customize reports with conditional formatting Conditionally format one crosstab measure based on another Drill-through definitions Enhance the report layout Use additional report building techniques This offering provides Business and Professional Authors with an introduction to report building techniques using relational data models. Techniques to enhance, customize, and manage professional reports will be explored. Activities will illustrate and reinforce key concepts during this learning opportunity. What is IBM Cognos Analytics - Reporting? Create a simple list report Create a report from a dimensionally modeled relational data source Examine personal data sources and data modules Upload personal data Upload custom images Use navigation paths Create a report from a personal data source Examine list reports Group data in a list Format columns in a list Include headers and footers in a list Enhance a list report Aggregate measure/fact data Identify differences in aggregation Explore data aggregation Use shared dimensions to create multi-fact queries Create a multi-fact query in a list report Add repeated information to reports Create a mailing list report Create crosstab reports Add measures to a crosstab Data sources for a crosstab Create a simple crosstab report Create complex crosstab reports Add items as peers Create crosstab nodes and crosstab members Create a complex crosstab report Format, sort, and aggregate data in a crosstab Sort, format, and aggregate a crosstab report Create discontinuous crosstab reports Present unrelated items using a discontinuous crosstab Create a visualization report Create and format a visualization report Create a report that uses a Map visualization Show the same data graphically and numerically Focus reports using filters Apply filters to a report Apply a detail filter on fact data in a report Apply a summary filter to a report Focus reports using prompts Create a prompt by adding a parameter Add a value prompt to a report Add a Select & search prompt to a report Create a cascading prompt Augment reports using calculations Add calculations to a report Display prompt selections in the report title Customize reports with conditional formatting Create a multilingual report Highlight exceptional data and conditionally render a column Drill-through definitions Let users navigate to related data in IBM Cognos Analytics Enhance report layout Create a report structured on data items Create a condensed list report Use additional report building techniques Section a report and reuse objects within the same report Reuse layout components in a different report Explore options for reports that contain no data Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) 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 B6158 IBM Cognos Analytics - Author Reports Fundamentals (v11.0.x) 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 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IT professionals with experience or interest in delivering Field Service solutions for large-scale customers. Overview Identify the key components involved in Field Service Implementations. Define the products and services that will be delivered to customers. Determine which pricing options to use in specific scenarios. Determine which resources are required. Dynamics 365 Field Service helps organizations better position themselves in the market by providing a variety of tools that assist in identifying and scheduling resources and managing workloads for mobile workers. This course will equip students with the skills necessary to identify and configure the key components that are used to deliver Field Service and mobile solutions. Key topics include identifying the organizational considerations that will drive configuration decisions and common configuration aspects. This course helps students better understand the bigger picture and end goals focused around implementations that aid in designing more efficient solutions that align with customer and organizational goals. Configure Field Service Introduction to configuring Field Service Defining products and services Defining tax codes Resource Scheduling Configuration Mapping and location information Configuring resource components Defining account preferences Defining and Configuring Bookable Resources Defining bookable resources Resource pools, crews and facilities Configure Incidents Creating an incident Using service tasks Inventory and Work Order Management Configure Field Service work orders Creating work orders Managing work orders Field Service Agreements Using Field Service agreements Set up bookings Set up invoices Inventory and Purchasing Manage customer assets Manage inventory Purchasing and returns Field Service Mobile Mobile client overview Install and deploy Field Service mobile projects Manage mobile projects Deploy the mobile client Universal Resource Scheduling URS overview and configuration Enabling entities for URS Customize entities for URS Managing Scheduling Options Using the schedule board Schedule items Rescheduling and substituting resources Crew and pool scheduling Customizing the Schedule Board Configure the board Create additional schedule boards Use views to enhance the schedule board Configuring schedule board queries and filters Working with requirement groups Advanced Scheduling Options Working with resource scheduling optimization Defining optimization goals Defining optimization scopes Defining optimization profiles Single resource scheduling Additional course details: Nexus Humans MB-240T00 Dynamics 365 for Field Service 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 MB-240T00 Dynamics 365 for Field Service 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 This course is intended for SQL professionals, Microsoft Analysis Services cube and report developers, and business intelligence professionals. Overview ?Understand common Analysis Services solutions.?Understand version changes of SSAS from 2008-2014.?Understand Analysis Services installation and architecture.?Understand how to choose the right model.?Understand the Analysis Services tools available.?Understand the multidimensional model.?Utilize data sources and data source views.?Create a cube.?Understand and utilize dimensions.?Understand and utilize attributes.?Understand and utilize relationships.?Understand and utilize hierarchies.?Understand and utilize measures and measure groups.?Understand and utilize calculated members.?Understand and utilize perspectives.?Understand and utilize translations.?Browse perspectives and translations.?Understand and utilize deployment options.?Understand and utilize processing strategies.?Understand and utilize security.?Deploy a multidimensional model.?Understand the tabular model.?Create a tabular project.?Analyze the data using Microsoft Excel.?Create and configure calculated measures and calculated fields.?Backup and Restore. This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in quickly learning how to utilize an Analysis Services multidimensional or tabular solution. Course Overview Introduction Course Materials Facilities Prerequisites What We'll Be Discussing Lab 1: Course Overview Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Common Analysis Services Solutions Version Changes of SSAS from 2008-2014 Analysis Services Installation and Architecture: One Product, Two Models Choosing the Right Model Analysis Services Tools Lab 1: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services The Multidimensional Solution Understanding the Multidimensional Model Utilizing Data Sources and Data Source Views Creating a Cube Lab 1: The Multidimensional Solution Dissecting with Dimensions Developing Dimensions Utilizing Attributes Relating with Relationships Handling Hierarchies Lab 1: Dissecting with Dimensions Managing Measures Measures and Measure Groups Calculated Members Lab 1: Managing Measures Configuring Cube Options Understanding Perspectives Utilizing Translations Browsing Perspectives and Translations Lab 1: Configuring Cube Options Deploying Examining Deployment Options Processing Strategies Exploring Security Lab 1: Deploying The Tabular Solution Understanding the Tabular Model Creating a Tabular Project Deploying Browsing the Model Querying the Solution and Understanding DAX Maintaining and Optimizing Lab 1: The Tabular Solution

Team development to improve business performance. Quantifiable results. Change measured. &0+% of teams are measured as more effective after 6 months.

Develop your consultative selling skills through 6 practical modules: Define your target market Approaches that sell The Sales Interview Discovering prime buying motives How to close sales Overcoming stalls and objections In addition, learn to develop effective work habits, daily / weekly / monthl

Effective communication is a skill. This half-day workshop is very interactive - participants can practise their communication skills in a positive, supportive environment. 1 Welcome, introductions and objectives The definition of effective communication Exercise: sending a message 2 Verbal communications Effective communicators - who are they? What skills or attributes do they have? Listening skills, clear use of words, presence, eye contact, body language 3 How good a listener are you? Exercise: listening skills questionnaire and evaluation 4 Impact versus intent - what did you really mean to say? Attitudes influence behaviour and behaviour breeds behaviour Exercise: 'I never said she stole money' The need to avoid misunderstanding or misinterpretation 5 The 5 key principles to effective communication Exercise: 'What would you say?' 6 Written communication What makes an effective written communication? Kipling's 6 Honest Men: who, what, where, when, why and how Planning to write an email 7 Fuzzy meanings Probabilities for misunderstandings and misinterpretations 8 Practical exercise Hone written communication skills and put into practice hints and tips from the session 9 Review of key learning points and objectives

This 2-day workshop is offered with an internal and external focus. Day 1 will focus on building your internal network and relationships by focusing on your personal network, your brand, influencing skills and perceptions. Day 2 focuses on your external relationships with suppliers, patient groups etc. This will focus on assertiveness, outcome rather than relationship focus, and influencing and negotiating skills. DAY ONE 1 Can you succeed by yourself? 2 Relationship awareness theory 3 The Strengths Deployment Inventory / Your FACET5 profile 4 Building rapport 5 Influencing power bases 6 Active listening 7 Building your personal internal network 8 Perceptions 9 Your brand DAY TWO 3 Preparing for conflict 2 The negotiation conversation 1 Your stakeholders and what they want from you 4 Influencing others 5 Your communication approaches for success 6 Emotional Intelligence 7 The trust model 8 Knowing your outcomes

This course has a simple objective: to help gain appointments with potential clients. In most consultative selling situations clients won't commit to purchases over the telephone. This means setting up a meeting to discuss the options with them face-to-face. But getting 'face time' can be tricky. This practical workshop can help. Participants will acquire essential tools, skills and methods; discuss specific organisational issues; and identify areas for improvement. They will discover how to: Increase their effectiveness through proper preparation Construct attention-grabbing opening statements Help potential clients feel comfortable agreeing to a meeting Develop tactics for responding to difficult excuses and objections Stress the benefits of a face-to-face consultation Develop and enhance their questioning and listening skills Prevent customers cancelling booked appointments 1 Introduction to appointment setting Key trends that have changed the way people buy today - and will buy tomorrow Why many sales people avoid picking up the phone The difference that makes a difference - what makes a good appointment-maker? 2 Before you pick up the telephone It all starts with a plan... Who and what to focus our attention How much research should we undertake and why? Setting primary and secondary objectives 3 Making your approach Key considerations Every call is an opportunity - creating a positive mind-set Using a structured approach Using partnership language 4 Gaining an insight into the customer's needs How to quickly 'tune in' to your customers, so that you can serve them more easily Developing speech patterns that put customers at their ease Using effective questioning and listening skills Finding and building pain points 5 Dealing with excuses and objections Pre-empting potential excuses Developing techniques for responding to client objections Keeping the door open for future contact 6 Securing the appointment Selling the benefits of a consultancy meeting Techniques for avoiding cancelled appointments Gaining commitment 7 Action plans Course summary and presentation of action plans

The ability to influence others is a life skill but also one that has never been so critically useful at work. This one day workshop will set you on the road to discover what you need to be able to think and do that will help you take people with you. This involves learning some new tools and strategies that fit the situation you are in and making sure you use the right skills and behaviours to influence well, whether it is a single person or a room full of cynical expectant people! This workshop will enable you to: Learn about and understand influencing styles and strategies available and formulate plans and ideas on how to use them in influencing situations Understand which skills and behaviours to use to be the most effective influencer Have greater confidence in situations where they need to influence someone Use thinking, speaking and behavioural techniques that enable influencing to be effective and positive Review and evaluate learning and have an action plan to take back and implement in the workplace 1 Welcome, introductions & getting to know you and why you are here Course objectives 2 Personal objectives Introducing a learning diary 3 Gallery exercise - using images of exemplars brought by participants Plenary discussion The skills and behaviours of an exemplar influencer 4 Group task - what does your self-evaluation say? Discussion and conclusions 5 Influencing - what is it? - why do we need it? The current organisational landscape including values and behaviours the influencer operates in 6 Pit Stop - 'pull / push', 'the lost horse' and 'talking at' 7 Direct / support / delegate / coach: the different choices and approaches to choose from 8 Updating the learning diary 9 Power and types of power - its impact on influencing ability and approach and what is within your control Group task and discussion 10 The 5 influencing styles tool Series of tasks and exercises Drilling down to a personal action plan for maximising influence 11 'The person with the most flexibility has the most influence' Skills and behaviours for effective influencing Exercises and techniques that develop skills for influencing 12 Review and evaluation Action planning