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DWDM training course description A concise overview of Wave Division Multiplexing (WDM) with both Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing (CWDM) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) being covered. The course starts with a review of the relevant elements of fibre transmission and multiplexing before then studying WDM components and architectures. Reliability, resilience and management are then followed by WDM services and futures. What will you learn Explain the benefits of WDM. Describe Dispersion and four way mixing. Describe the different WDM equipment components. Describe different WDM architectures. Explain How DWDM works. DWDM training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with CWDM/DWDM. Prerequisites: Telecommunications Introduction Duration 2 days DWDM training course contents Fibre communications review Optical transmission, Fibre characteristics, Fibre component parts. Multi Mode Fibre (MMF). Single Mode Fibre (SMF). Fibre connections. Lasers. Attenuations, dispersion, optical signal noise ratios (OSNR) and their effects. Channel Spacing and Signal Direction. Limiting factors to single wavelength. WDM overview Multiplexing, TDM, WDM benefits. WDM standards. CWDM vs. DWDM. Four Wave Mixing (FWM). Impact and countermeasures to FWM on WDM. CWDM ITU G.694.2, channels, channel spacing. DWDM ITU G.694.1, channels, channel spacing. WDM Equipment Components Equipment components and building blocks. Optical Terminal Multiplexers (OTM). Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADM). Adding versus dropping. Optical Amplifiers. Erbium Doped Fibre Amplifiers (EDFA). Transponders and Combiners. WDM/DWDM Hubs. Optical and Electrical Cross Connects (OXCs/DXCs). Types of Cross Connects (Transparent/Opaque). Advantages and disadvantages of various Optical cross connects. WDM Architectures WDM network sections. Point-to-Point, Optical switches, mesh, ring and star topology. Example of combined WDM and other technology network. Wavelength converting transponders, 1R, 2R, 3R. Protection for WDM Sub 50ms failover. Equipment protection. Card protection. Y cable, Splitter protection. Far end laser control. Line protection. OMSP 1+1, OMSP 1:1, OMSP 1: N. Self healing optical ring. Sub Network Connection Protection (SNCP). Automatically Switched Optical Networks (ASON). WDM Management Options In band management. Out of band management. The Optical Supervisory Channel (OSC). OSC capabilities. WDM services WDM Access. Bit rates, Transparent Networks. Modulation, DQPSK. SDH over WDM. Migrating from SDH to DWDM. Ethernet over WDM, IP over WDM. Optical Transport Networks G.709, 'digital wrapper', Optical Channel Payload Unit (OPU), Optical Channel Transport Unit ( OTU), Optical Channel Data Unit (ODU). OTU1, OTU2, OTU3, OTU4. WDM Futures All optical amplification, Raman amplification, distributed, lumped. Bit rates. Solitons. Coherent technologies.

RESILIA™ Foundation: In-House Training AXELOS RESILIA™: Cyber Resilience Best Practice is designed to help commercial and government organizations around the world prevent, detect, and correct any impact cyber attacks will have on the information required to do business. Adding RESILIA to the existing AXELOS global best practice portfolio, including ITIL® and PRINCE2®, brings a common cyber resilience best practice for security, IT service management, and business. Active cyber resilience is achieved through people, process, and technology. The RESILIA™ Foundation course starts with the purpose, key terms, the distinction between resilience and security, and the benefits of implementing cyber resilience. It introduces risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities. Further, it explains the relevance of common management standards and best practice frameworks to achieve cyber resilience. Subsequently, it identifies the cyber resilience processes, the associated control objectives, interactions, and activities that should be aligned with corresponding ITSM activities. In the final part of the course, it describes the segregation of duties and dual controls related to cyber resilience roles and responsibilities. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose, benefits, and key terms of cyber resilience Demonstrate your knowledge of the risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose of a management system and how best practices and standards can contribute Demonstrate your knowledge of the cyber resilience strategy, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience design, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience transition, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience operation, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience continual improvement, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose and benefits of segregation of duties and dual controls Course Introduction Course Learning Objectives Course Agenda Activities Course Book Structure RESILIA Certification Introduction to Cyber Resilience What is Cyber Resilience? Defining Cyber Resilience Balancing in Cyber Resilience Characteristics of Cyber Resilience Risk Management Understanding Risk Management: Discussion Defining Risk Management Addressing Risks and Opportunities Managing Cyber Resilience Why and What of Management Systems? Management Systems Common Management Standards and Frameworks Cyber Resilience Strategy What is Strategy? Cyber Resilience Strategy and Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Strategy Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Design Why Cyber Resilience Design? Cyber Resilience Design Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Design Aligning ITSM Processes with Cyber Resilience Processes Cyber Resilience Transition Why Cyber Resilience Transition? Basics of Cyber Resilience Transition Cyber Resilience Transition: Controls Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Operation The Purpose of Cyber Resilience Operation Security Controls in Cyber Resilience Operation Interaction Between IT Processes and Cyber Resilience Interaction Between ITSM Functions and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Continual Improvement Continual or Continuous Improvement Maturity Models Continual Improvement Controls The Seven-Step Improvement Process The ITIL CSI Approach Cyber Resilience Roles & Responsibilities Segregating Duties Dual Controls

Description: Corel WordPerfect 12 is a word processing application with a long history on multiple personal computer platforms. In the first section of the course, you will get basic knowledge on foundation training along with Workspace manager, customizing spelling and grammar. You will be able to create, edit, and save documents. Secondly, the intermediate level explains to you how to use the file dialogue box, toolbar, page set up, save and print files, etc. It will also teach you all the tools and techniques required to operate any work making it more valuable. Moving on to the advanced level, you will learn the stuff such as creating and modifying charts, making tables, working with rows and columns, sorting data, etc. Following that, you will learn about the basic introduction, applications and advantages of using email. Besides, you will get a clear idea of the anatomy, interface, shortcut keys, inbox, outbox, basic email etiquette, and so much more. Finally, application training section teaches you about email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application. Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is created to help you stand out among other co-workers and to perform better at work. Learning Outcomes: Opening and closing the program; understanding the interface; using menus, quickmenus, toolbars and dialog boxes How to use the programs toolbar and property bar, showing or hiding toolbars, customizing and managing it Typing text basics, selecting text with mouse, keyboard and menu, general tips and tricks Working with text via cutting, copying, pasting, using drag and drop, understanding insert and typeover mode, and using undo and redo How to save files for the first and second times, opening and closing files and/or document Utilizing the help menu, help topics, Corel tutor, specialized help, contextual help amd 'What's This' option Navigation through your cursor, scroll bars, keyboard, and the toolbar Using the object browser, go to dialog box, find the dialog box, and find and replace words Managing fonts through font face, size, bold, underline, italics, colour, quickfonts button, highlighting, and text's case through the property bar More font options through the dialog box, and advanced font tasks like embedding fonts and more Managing text position using the alignment, justification, line and paragraph spacing, ruler, tabs, margins and more options Spelling and grammar checking, using prompt-as-you-go, Grammatik, thesaurus, and the dictionary Opening, using, creating a template and organising projects Using PerfectExpert, and creaing envelopes and labels from the menu option Inserting data, time, symbols, using QuickWords, QuickCorrect, and smart quotes Ways to insert, suppress, remove page numbers, force pages and further insert line numbers Inserting clipart and pictures, reshaping and resizing graphics, positioning through the QuickMenu, ordering and flipping pictures, and adding borders How to use page view, draft view, two page view and zoom Using the print preview option to make adjustments and printing through various settings and options Switching between various documents, arranging document windows, moving text between documents, saving text in a separate file, and inserting documents Emailing and faxing your documents, and publishing them as PDF Affects of HTML on your document, previewing file in your browser, and publishing to HTML Making WordPerfect look like MS Office, opening office documents, saving office files, and using outlook contacts in WordPerfect Utilizing the WordPerfect file dialog box and toolbar options Saving your files using file extensions, viewing file properties, backing up your documents, and saving different versions Using page setup through margins, layout options, page size and orientation Explore the various printing options in order to get printouts Creating, expanding and saving Master documents; also creating, editing and removing subdocuments Understanding reveal codes window and un-revealing codes Examining code - like modifying, deleting, hard vs. soft; working with specific codes - character, sentence and paragraphs, etc.; and finding and replacing codes Applying built-in style using the property bar, updating existing styles, and creating your own style using QuickStyles and dialog boxes Creating and using document styles; and managing styles through the adding, saving and settings options Inserting and creating different list styles, and managing these list styles Utilizing QuickFormat and other formatting tools like the Make-It-Fit command and more Creating headers and footers, using the property bar, placing, suppressing, and deleting headers and footers Formatting text into columns, commenting on documents and reviewing them as well How to create watermark or text boxes Moving, resizing, adding borders and fill, adding captions, and wrapping text in text boxes Understand the basics of custom graphics and how to edit them to meet your needs Creating hyperlink and speed link within your documents Working with bookmarks and quickmarks Create table of contents, setting it up, generating and re-generating it, and using the document map Discover how to use WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect Classic, and Legal mode Customize toolbars, property bars, menus, keyboards, display settings and application bar options Modify WordPerfect environment, file settings, setting summary and conversion options Keep your spelling and grammar on check, change language preferences, add words to dictionary, and customize word list Understand the table structure and use tables property bar, QuickCreate, table menu and perfect expert to manage tables Insert, delete, resize, join and split cells or columns and rows Format tables through cells rotation option, setting vertical alignment, adding borders and fill, using speedformat, and creating or deleting speedformat styles Carry out advanced table tasks by using QuickSum, creating formulas, changing numeric formula of a cell, converting table to tabbed text and vice versa Understand the structure of charts, insert charts, how interface differs when working with them, move, resize, and delete them Changing chart type, chart colours and fonts, legend box, and your perspective Sort out data using sort dialog, setting sort options, creating custom sort, and outputting sort results to a disk Importing and linking spreadsheets or databases, and inserting objects and other file types Merging mail, creating data file, entering your data, using meal merge toolbar in data file Finding records; navigating between records and fields; modifying field names; adding, deleting and editing records Create form documents, add merge fields and merge codes, performing the merge, and creating envelopes during the merge Get an overview of the XML interface, creating new documents, publishing to XML, and converting existing documents to XML Using macro toolbars and visual basic editor along with recording, playing, editing and deleting macros Downloading the OfficeReady browser, using it and templates from the browser How to searchfor files in WordPerfect, starting the WordPerfect when Windows starts, and the differences between Windows Clipboard vs. Corel Clipbook Email address structure, the benefits of email, email etiquette, understand spam and viruses, and digital signatures Common email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application, understanding its structure and getting help Using the folder list, main menus, toolbar, shortcut menus, shortcut keys and dialogue boxes Opening your inbox and messages, switching between open messages, closing email messages, and adding and removing message list headings Using the contact list, searching for messages, creating folders, and moving messages to a folder Sorting and deleting messages, restoring and emptying deleted items Flagging messages, marking messages as read or unread, opening and saving attachments, using reply & reply to all, and forwarding messages options How to print your messages using the print preview, print commands, choosing a print range, and setting the number of copies Creating and addressing messages; adding a subject; composing message; using the cut, copy and paste options and sending the message Adding and removing attachments, changing priority, and copying text into a message Explore the differences between HTML and Plain text emails, set up default text fonts, add images, and spell checks Adding people to your contact list, how to create a distribution list, and adding and removing addresses from the distribution list Understanding the structure of email addresses, advantages of email, email etiquette, spams and viruses, and digital signatures Common email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application, understanding its structure and getting help Utilizing the folder list, main menus, toolbar, shortcut menus, shortcut keys and dialogue boxes Opening your inbox and messages, switching between open messages, closing email messages, and adding and removing message list headings Best ways to use the contact list, search for messages, create folders, and moving messages to a folder Sorting and deleting messages, restoring and emptying deleted items Discover more about message tools through flagging, marking messages as read or unread, opening and saving attachments, using reply and forwarding messages options How to print your messages using the print preview, print commands, choosing a print range, and setting the number of copies Creating and addressing messages; adding a subject; composing message; using the cut, copy and paste options and sending the message Advanced message tools like adding and removing attachments, changing priority, copying text into a message Compare HTML vs. Plain text emails, set up default text fonts, add images, and check spellings Adding people to your contact list, how to create a distribution list, and changing the addresses from the distribution list Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module - 1 OPENING COREL WORDPERFECT 12 00:30:00 MORE ABOUT TOOLBARS 00:30:00 CREATING AND SELECTING TEXT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH TEXT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 FINDING HELP 00:30:00 BASIC NAVIGATION 00:15:00 USING WORDPERFECT'S TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 USING FONTS ON THE PROPERTY BAR 00:30:00 USING THE FONTS DIALOG BOX 00:30:00 ADVANCED FONT TASKS 01:00:00 CHANGING TEXT'S POSITION 00:30:00 ADVANCED TEXT POSITIONING 00:30:00 LANGUAGE TOOLS 00:30:00 PROJECTS 01:00:00 OTHER PRE-FORMATTED DOCUMENTS 00:30:00 USING TIMESAVING TOOLS 01:00:00 USING PAGE NUMBERS 00:30:00 ADDING PICTURES 01:00:00 VIEWING YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 USING PRINT PREVIEW 00:30:00 PRINTING YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE DOCUMENTS 00:30:00 SENDING YOUR DOCUMENT ELSEWHERE 00:30:00 CREATING A WEB PAGE 00:15:00 WORDPERFECT AND MICROSOFT OFFICE 00:30:00 Module - 2 USING THE FILE DIALOG BOX 01:00:00 USING TOOLBARS 00:15:00 SAVING YOUR FILES 00:30:00 USING PAGE SETUP 00:30:00 PRINTING YOUR FILES 00:30:00 USING MASTER DOCUMENTS AND SUBDOCUMENTS 01:00:00 REVEALING CODES 00:30:00 EXAMINING CODE 00:30:00 SPECIFIC CODES 00:30:00 FINDING AND REPLACING CODES 00:30:00 APPLYING A BUILT-IN STYLE 00:30:00 CREATING A STYLE 00:30:00 USING DOCUMENT STYLES 00:30:00 MANAGING LIST STYLES 00:30:00 USING LIST STYLES 01:00:00 MANAGING LIST STYLES 00:30:00 USING QUICKFORMAT 01:00:00 OTHER FORMATTING TOOLS 01:00:00 CREATING HEADERS AND FOOTERS 00:30:00 FORMATTING TEXT INTO COLUMNS 01:00:00 COMMENTING ON A DOCUMENT 01:00:00 REVIEWING A DOCUMENT 01:00:00 CREATING A WATERMARK 00:30:00 CREATING TEXT BOXES 00:30:00 JAZZING UP TEXT BOXES 01:00:00 THE BASICS OF CUSTOM GRAPHICS 00:30:00 EDITING CUSTOM GRAPHICS 01:00:00 CREATING LINKS TO OUTSIDE YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH BOOKMARKS 00:30:00 WORKING WITH QUICKMARKS 00:30:00 CREATING A TABLE OF CONTENTS 01:00:00 Module - 3 Using the Workspace Manager 00:30:00 Customizing How You Interact With Word 00:15:00 Customizing How WordPerfect Interacts With Data 00:30:00 Customizing Spelling and Grammar 00:30:00 Creating a Basic Table 01:00:00 Working With Rows and Columns 00:30:00 Formatting a Table 00:30:00 Advanced Table Tasks 01:00:00 Creating Charts 00:30:00 Modifying Charts 00:30:00 Sorting Data 01:00:00 Using Data From Other Applications 00:30:00 Mail Merge Basics 00:30:00 Modifying Your Data 00:30:00 Finalizing the Merge 00:30:00 Creating an XML Document 01:00:00 Macros 01:00:00 Using the OfficeReady Browser 00:30:00 WordPerfect and Windows 01:00:00 Module - 4 All About E-mail 00:30:00 Getting Started 01:00:00 Components of the Mail Interface 00:30:00 Working with Messages 01:00:00 Managing Mail 01:00:00 Working With Messages 00:30:00 Message Tools 01:00:00 Printing Messages 00:30:00 Creating Messages 01:00:00 Advanced Message Tools 01:00:00 Working With E-mail 01:00:00 Address Tools 01:00:00 Module - 5 All About E-mail 00:15:00 Getting Started 00:30:00 Components of the Mail Interface 00:30:00 Working with Messages 00:30:00 Managing Mail 01:00:00 Working With Messages 00:30:00 Message Tools 00:30:00 Printing Messages 00:30:00 Creating Messages 00:30:00 Advanced Message Tools 00:30:00 Working With E-mail 00:30:00 Address Tools 00:30:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions, In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential.  In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals. Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 5th February 2025

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview Effectively manage team dynamics in remote and virtual teams Leverage communication technologies to the benefit of your remote and virtual teams Identify the specific skills required for managing remote and virtual teams Evaluate the impact of culture and language on your team?s performance The business model of managing remote and hybrid teams is constantly evolving. Managing remote teams?a rarity just a few years ago?is now a common occurrence. Working virtually offers unique advantages and challenges. But how do you best leverage these benefits while overcoming impediments? This workshop will teach you to adjust your management style to successfully improve communication, foster connections, increase productivity, and develop remote and virtual teams. Focused on practical skills, this workshop includes activities to apply these techniques and drive results. Defining the Characteristics of the Remote and Hybrid Workforce Understanding the remote vs. hybrid workplace Managing relationships, communication, and tasks Meeting your needs and your team?s needs Management Requirements for Remote Leadership Moving from reactive to proactive Understanding team member?s unique situations Keeping everyone informed Innovating with virtual teams Managing work outputs Overseeing separated team members Defining and building relationships with stakeholders Building and Strengthening Team Dynamics Creating team identity Forming remote and virtual teams Managing the storming process Getting to norming and performing Creating and governing with ground rules Tracking team performance Setting expectations and providing feedback Making Technology Work for You Communicating with and coordinating your team Avoiding the technology trap Developing effective communication across various mediums Choosing the right technology platform The Impact of Culture and Separation Recognizing cultural characteristics and differences Building cultural knowledge Managing across time zones Respecting non-working time

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)  Accredited by the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA), this 4 half-day Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course will provide an in-depth understanding of the principles, economics and flexibility of lubricant blending plants and how to operate a lubricants blending plant efficiently and economically. The latest developments and trends in lubricant blending and the advantages and disadvantages of lubricant blending equipment, facilities and operations will be discussed. The importance of testing components and products for each blend, lubricant blend quality control and product quality management will also be explained. The VILT course will also clarify the importance of lubricant product filling, packaging and warehouse storage, strategies for optimising existing lubricant blending plant facilities and how to avoid or minimise problems with lubricant blending and product quality. The VILT course is recognised under the UKLA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme for Registered Lubricant Professional. *There will be an examination for this VILT.   Training Objectives This VILT course will enable you to: Learn about Mineral Oil Base Oils; API Groups I, II and III: Properties and Characteristics Acquire the knowledge about Synthetic Base Oils; API Groups IV and V: Properties and Characteristics Learn about Lubricant Additives: Properties and Characteristics Know the Lubricant Formulation and Ease of Blending Explore the Blending Plant Design: Grassroots Plants and Upgrading Existing Plants Learn about Blending Plant Equipment and Facilities and Their Operation Understand the Lubricant Blending Issues: Avoiding Problems Test and Analyse Base Oils and Additives Test and Analyse Blended Lubricants Explore the importance of Product Quality Control Understand the process of Lubricant Packaging and Filling Understand the process of Lubricant Storage Learn about Product Quality Management Target Audience This VILT course will be useful and applicable for: Middle and Senior managers to understand how and why to design and operate an efficient and profitable lubricant blending plant. Blending plant operators and specialists to improve and optimise current blending plant operations. Manufacturers of lubricants will understand how and why high quality components and effective testing during the entire blending process are important to final lubricant product quality and performance. Lubricant formulators will understand the importance of close communication and co-operation with blending plant managers and operators to minimise blending costs and to thereby maximise product profitability. Course Level Intermediate Training Methods The VILT course will be delivered online in 4 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per day, with 2 breaks of 10 minutes per day. Course Duration: 4 half-day sessions, 4 hours per session (16 hours in total). Trainer Your expert course leader (CChem, MRC) has worked as Sales, Technical Marketing Manager and Company Director with over 50 years of broad experience in the lubricants, fuels, petroleum additives, with four leading companies Chevron, Ethyl Petroleum Additives Ltd, Texaco Limited and Kuwait Petroleum (GB) Ltd. His major recent responsibilities have been concerned with leading the Oil Industry Association United Kingdom Lubricants Association, and acting in an advisory capacity as Technical Director to the Association. He has acquired a wide experience in technical, marketing and sales within the oil industry. The related experience gained with the oil additives industry has provided him with special additional insights. He has also led the Certificate of Lubricant Competence course for the United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) for 11 years. He is a Chartered Chemist and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale: In-House Training DevOps embodies both cultural changes and practices through which organizations can facilitate the IT functions of software development (Dev) and software operation (Ops). The DevOps movement advocates automation and phase-based monitoring practices. Its objectives include: Decreasing development cycles · Increasing deployment frequency Improving the reliability of releases Developing a closer alignment with business objectives The DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale course (formerly known as DevOps Practitioner) is designed to provide individuals with the core education necessary to put DevOps into practice. With the help of DevOps theory, pragmatic examples and exercises, and interactive group discussions, the course will help you understand how to apply the necessary skills to practice DevOps. Building on the knowledge learned on theFundamentals course (the 'why'), you will learn the 'how'. The DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale course focuses on improving the skill set of the DASA competency model, which includes competencies like Courage, Teambuilding, DevOps Leadership, and Continuous Improvement. On completion of the DASA DevOps Professional: Enable and Scale training and passing the exam, the certification is awarded. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the importance of DevOps culture and the aspects that can influence it Explain why courage, teambuilding, leadership, and continuous improvement are required in a DevOps environment Explain why courage is essential to enable trust, honesty, and experimentation Identify and evaluate different types of behavior in a DevOps environment Recognize the signals indicating impediments and/or team dysfunctions Describe how to form good DevOps teams and assess their maturity List the effects of happiness and motivation on team performance Identify how leaders encourage feedback and transparency Discuss the factors that leaders can influence to build trust Explain how and why leaders promote a 'safe to fail' environment Analyze value streams to improve throughput and flow Facilitate the tools for continuous improvement: structured problem-solving workshops, Story Mapping sessions, and retrospectives TEAMBUILDING Teambuilding is about understanding the other's point of view, collaboration, mutual accountability, common purpose, and the ability to integrally support the service/product. Design Teams Characteristics of a DevOps team Skills of a DevOps Team Self-organization and autonomy Rules to consider when designing DevOps teams Build Teams Effects of happiness and motivation on performance Feedback Creating high-performance teams Governance Governance within teams and between multiple teams Governance between organizations DevOps contracts DEVOPS LEADERSHIP This module describes how to facilitate teams to high performance, DevOps behavior, transparency, and a service lifecycle mindset. Build Culture Creating the right environment and providing vision and purpose Stimulating the right behavior Servant leadership: giving control, supporting, and inspiring Create Purpose Defining and aligning purpose Purpose of having a purpose Alignment versus autonomy Be a Servant Leader Give control to the team Inspire and support the team Focus on Success Output versus outcome Measuring and steering COURAGE The Courage module is about coaching courageous behavior, proactivity, reflection, trust, open discussions, experimentation, fail fast, and the courage to change. Build Courage The importance of courage Courage in relationship with leadership and feedback Enabling courage at the team level Dealing with failure Think Different Courage day to day Encourage critical thinking Techniques to promote courageous behavior VALUE CUSTOMER-CENTRIC ACTION This module describes the important aspects that are relevant to identify and deliver the required and expected value for all relevant stakeholders. Aspects of Value and Managing Expectations The different aspects of value Stakeholder management Customer collaboration and using customer feedback How to do prioritization CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Continuous improvement describes the importance of a Kaizen mindset, quality at the source, first time right, knowledge-sharing, and the ability to adapt. Build Flow Understanding the importance of flow Using Lean to optimize flow Kaizen as a mindset Radical change versus Kaizen Using Pull to optimize flow Continuous Improvement Tools Kaizen Event Value Stream Mapping Visual Management Retrospective Daily Standup Five Times Why

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ): Virtual In-House Training This practical course gives Participants a solid introduction to the fundamentals of project management and to prepare them for the one-hour, multiple-choice exam held at the end of the course. The APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) is an entry-level qualification suitable for those who are new to project management and working in a project team, and who wish to understand the standard terminology. The goal of this course is to prepare you to successfully pass the exam. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Identify project management terminology and context Identify project management processes Identify the roles involved in project management Describe project success criteria and benefits Prepare project documentation Acquire the level of understanding needed to pass the APM PFQ examination Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objective Project Context Project characteristics Project management processes Business and project context Organizational roles Project Lifecycle Programme and portfolio management Project Concept Phase Stakeholder management Project success and benefits management Business case Benefits People in Projects Leadership and teamwork Communication Project Definition Phase Project management plan Quality management Risk management Scope management Scheduling Resource management Estimating Procurement Project Implementation Phase Change control and configuration management Issue management Information management Project Hand-over and Close-out Phase Hand-over and close-out Post-project review Revision and Exam Revision and practice questions APM PFQ examination

Management of Risk (M_o_R®) Foundation: Virtual In-House Training This M_o_R® Foundation course prepares learners to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the four elements of the M_o_R framework: Principles, Approach, Processes, Embedding and Reviewing and how these elements support corporate governance. The M_o_R Foundation Course is also a prerequisite for the M_o_R Practitioner qualification. What you will Learn At the end of the M_o_R Foundation course, participants will gain competencies in and be able to: Describe the key characteristics of risk and the benefits of risk management List the eight M_o_R Principles List and describe the use of the key M_o_R Approach documents Create Probability and Impact scales Define and distinguish between risks and issues Create a Risk Register Create a Stakeholder map Identify the key roles in risk management Use the key techniques and describe specialisms in risk management Undertake the M_o_R Foundation examination Introduction Introduction to the M_o_R course What is a risk? What is risk management? Why is risk management so important? Basic risk definitions The development of knowledge about risk management Corporate governance and internal control Where and when should risk management be applied? M_o_R Principles The purpose of M_o_R principles Aligns with objectives Fits the context Engages stakeholders Provides clear guidance Informs decision-making Facilitates continual improvement Creates a supportive culture Achieves measurable value Risk management maturity models M_o_R Approach Relationship between the documents Risk management policy Risk management process guide Risk management strategy Risk register Issue register Risk response plan Risk improvement plan Risk communications plan M_o_R Process Common process barriers Identify contexts Identify the risks Assess estimate Assess evaluate Plan Implement Communication throughout the process M_o_R Perspectives Strategic perspective Program perspective Project perspective Operational perspective Risk Specialisms Business continuity management Incident and crisis management Health and Safety management Financial risk management Environmental risk management Reputational risk management Contract risk management

RESILIA™ Foundation: Virtual In-House Training AXELOS RESILIA™: Cyber Resilience Best Practice is designed to help commercial and government organizations around the world prevent, detect, and correct any impact cyber attacks will have on the information required to do business. Adding RESILIA to the existing AXELOS global best practice portfolio, including ITIL® and PRINCE2®, brings a common cyber resilience best practice for security, IT service management, and business. Active cyber resilience is achieved through people, process, and technology. The RESILIA™ Foundation course starts with the purpose, key terms, the distinction between resilience and security, and the benefits of implementing cyber resilience. It introduces risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities. Further, it explains the relevance of common management standards and best practice frameworks to achieve cyber resilience. Subsequently, it identifies the cyber resilience processes, the associated control objectives, interactions, and activities that should be aligned with corresponding ITSM activities. In the final part of the course, it describes the segregation of duties and dual controls related to cyber resilience roles and responsibilities. What you will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose, benefits, and key terms of cyber resilience Demonstrate your knowledge of the risk management and the key activities needed to address risks and opportunities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose of a management system and how best practices and standards can contribute Demonstrate your knowledge of the cyber resilience strategy, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience design, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience transition, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience operation, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of cyber resilience continual improvement, the associated control objectives, and their interactions with ITSM activities Demonstrate your knowledge of the purpose and benefits of segregation of duties and dual controls Course Introduction Course Learning Objectives Course Agenda Activities Course Book Structure RESILIA Certification Introduction to Cyber Resilience What is Cyber Resilience? Defining Cyber Resilience Balancing in Cyber Resilience Characteristics of Cyber Resilience Risk Management Understanding Risk Management: Discussion Defining Risk Management Addressing Risks and Opportunities Managing Cyber Resilience Why and What of Management Systems? Management Systems Common Management Standards and Frameworks Cyber Resilience Strategy What is Strategy? Cyber Resilience Strategy and Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Strategy Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Design Why Cyber Resilience Design? Cyber Resilience Design Activities Security Controls at Cyber Resilience Design Aligning ITSM Processes with Cyber Resilience Processes Cyber Resilience Transition Why Cyber Resilience Transition? Basics of Cyber Resilience Transition Cyber Resilience Transition: Controls Interaction Between ITSM Processes and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Operation The Purpose of Cyber Resilience Operation Security Controls in Cyber Resilience Operation Interaction Between IT Processes and Cyber Resilience Interaction Between ITSM Functions and Cyber Resilience Cyber Resilience Continual Improvement Continual or Continuous Improvement Maturity Models Continual Improvement Controls The Seven-Step Improvement Process The ITIL CSI Approach Cyber Resilience Roles & Responsibilities Segregating Duties Dual Controls