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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course will help you: Configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks Implement security principles within an enterprise network Overview Upon completing this course, students will be able to meet these objectives: Illustrate the hierarchical network design model and architecture using the access, distribution, and core layers. Compare and contrast the various hardware and software switching mechanisms and operation, while defining the TCAM and CAM, along with process switching, fast switching, and Cisco Express Forwarding concepts. Troubleshoot layer 2 connectivity using VLANs, trunking. Implementation of redundant switched networks using spanning tree protocol. Troubleshooting link aggregation using Etherchannel. Describe the features, metrics, and path selection concepts of EIGRP. Implementation and optimization of OSPFv2 and OSPFv3, including adjacencies, packet types, and areas, summarization and route filtering for IPv4 and IPv6. Implementing EBGP interdomain routing, path selection and single and dual-homed networking. Implementing network redundacy using protocols like HSRP and VRRP. Implementing internet connectivity within Enterprise using static and dynamic NAT. Describe the virtualization technology of servers, switches, and the various network devices and components. Implementing overlay technologies like VRF, GRE, VPN and LISP. Describe the components and concepts of wireless networking including RF, antenna characteristics, and define the specific wireless standards. Describe the various wireless deployment models available, include autonomous AP deployments and cloud-based designs within the centralized Cisco WLC architecture. Describe wireless roaming and location services. Describe how APs communicate with WLCs to obtain software, configurations, and centralized management. Configure and verify EAP, WebAuth, and PSK wireless client authentication on a WLC. Troubleshoot wireless client connectivity issues using various tools available. Troubleshooting Enterprise networks using services like NTP, SNMP , Cisco IOS IP SLAs, NetFlow and Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager. Explain the use of available network analysis and troubleshooting tools, which include show and debug commands, as well as best practices in troubleshooting The Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) v1.2 course provides the knowledge and skills needed to configure, troubleshoot, and manage enterprise wired and wireless networks. You?ll learn to implement security principles within an enterprise network and how to overlay network design by using solutions such as SD-Access and SD-WAN Course Outline Examining Cisco Enterprise Network Architecture Understanding Cisco Switching Paths Implementing Campus Lan Connectivity Building Redundant Switched Topology Implementing Layer 2 Port Aggregation Understanding EIGRP Implementing OSPF Optimizing OSPF Exploring EBGP Implementing Network Redundancy Implementing NAT Introducing Virtualization Protocols And Techniques Understanding Virtual Private Networks And Interfaces Understanding Wireless Principles Examining Wireless Deployment Options Understanding Wireless Roaming And Location Services Examining Wireless AP Operation Understanding Wireless Client Authentication Troubleshooting Wireless Client Connectivity Introducing Multicast Protocols Introducing QoS Implementing Network Services Using Network Analysis Tools Implementing Infrastructure Security Implementing Secure Access Control Understanding Enterprise Network Security Architecture Exploring Automation and Assurance Using Cisco DNA Center Examining the Cisco SD-Access Solution Understanding the Working Principles of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution Understanding the Basics of Python Programming Introducing Network Programmability Protocols Introducing APIs in Cisco DNA Center and vManage

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals involved in IT development, IT operations or IT service management; Those whose role is touched by DevOps and continuous delivery, such as the following IT roles: DevOps engineers, Product owners Integration specialists, Operations managers, Incident & change managers, System administrators, Network administrators, Business managers, Automation architects, Enterprise architects, Testers Overview Know the emergence of DevOps Know the core concepts and principles of DevOps Know what DevOps means for you as professional and for your organization Know the essence of a DevOps culture Understand the key elements of a DevOps culture Know the important aspects when creating a DevOps culture Know the Operational models of DevOps Understand the need for autonomous teams Understand the impact of DevOps on Architecture with respect to deployment Understand governance within DevOps teams Understand Agile, Scrum and Kanban and how these practices relate to one another Understand how ITSM processes relate to practices in a DevOps culture Understand how lean is used to optimise processes Know how to provide a Value Stream Map for a given process Understand the way to harvest new and innovative ideas Know the impact of automation on Software Delivery processes Understand the benefits and core principles of Continuous Delivery Describe the key cloud principles for DevOps organisations Know the relevance of monitoring and logging DevOps This course is designed to provide the core education necessary to build your DevOps vocabulary and to understand its principles and practices. With the help of key DevOps concepts and terminology, real-life case studies, examples and interactive group discussions and extensive exercises in each module you will acquire a fundamental understanding of DevOps. Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Overview Course Objectives Mapping of the Competence Model with the Course Modules Course Agenda Type of Activities Exam Course Book Technical Glossary Group Activity Module Summary DevOps Introduction Module Objectives Module Topics Emergence of DevOps Core Concepts of DevOps DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA) Module Summary Module End Questions Culture Module Objectives Module Topics Essence of a DevOps Culture Key Elements of DevOps Implementation of a DevOps Culture Module Summary Module End Questions Organization Module Objectives Module Topics Organizational Model Autonomous Teams Architecting for DevOps Governance Module Summary Module End Questions Processes Module Objectives Module Topics Process Basics DevOps in Relation to ITSM Agile and Scrum 12 Principles of the Agile Manifesto Optimizing Processes Using Lean Business Value Optimization and Business Analysis Using Story Mapping Module Summary Module End Questions Automation Module Objectives 6A Automation Concepts Automation for Delivery of Software Continuous Delivery Core Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Concepts Continuous Delivery Automation Focus Topics 6B Data Center Automation Emergence of Cloud Technology and Principles Cloud Services Concepts in a DevOps Organization Automated Provisioning Concepts Platform Product Characteristics and Application Maturity Module Summary Module End Questions Measure and Improvement Module Objectives Module Topics Importance of Measurement Choosing the Right Metrics Monitoring and Logging Module Summary Module End Questions

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for organizations that would like to improve the team productivity of their employees and individuals, who take the role of Project Managers, Business Analysts, Team Leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Managers, and any team members. Overview The key to the success of an IT organization is its employees. The more highly productive the people in the organization are, the greater the business goals the organization can achieve. By completing this course, the IT organization gains: trained employees who know the main characteristics of high-performance teams and already have ideas about what to change in their work and behavior to contribute to greater productivity of the team as a whole; a quantum leap in business results thanks to increased employee motivation, customer satisfaction, and improved communication in teams; long-term benefit expressed in the transfer of knowledge that the people of the trained team can share with other members of the organization. A skill that almost every organization looks for in a new job candidate is the ability to work in a team. If an individual is an expert in a certain field and is invited to work on a large project that includes other experts, it is very important to know how to work successfully in this team. By completing this course the individual will: learn the differences between an ordinary team and a high-performing one; know how to increase your personal productivity; be able to determine problems that prevent the team from achieving outstanding results. This course represents highly effective training on developing teamwork skills and teaches students how to interact effectively with other team members. Also, students will learn how to increase their work productivity and resolve and/or avoid conflict situations. Course Outline What is a team and are we really a team? How to improve team performance? The importance of trust and psychological security. How to approach disagreements and conflicts in the team? How to encourage initiative and commitment in the team? How are self-organized teams created and what are their specifics? How to focus on the results we want to achieve? Each topic includes discussions and exercises. Additional course details: Nexus Humans High-Performing Teams 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 High-Performing Teams 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for The content is appropriate for test automation engineering roles, test manager roles, test lead roles, test architect roles, as well as developer roles. This course assumes you have a foundational understanding of testing and the purpose of automation. This course will be beneficial to anyone who is accountable for assessing, planning, designing, and implementing an integrated set of technology (testing infrastructure) that supports development, testing, and deployment. Overview Working in an interactive learning environment, led by our expert facilitator, attendees will learn to: Document the current state of test automation in your organization Define a custom test automation plan and architecture to fit their situation Create an initial implementation plan Identify initial key measures Develop a metrics dashboard for tracking the value of test automation Lay out a future strategy and roadmap to get there Introduction to Test Automation is a one-day, hands-on event designed to provide participants with the skills required to develop a custom test automation plan and architecture for their organization. Throughout the course, students will examine and work through various practical examples, learning how to create an integrated test automation plan and develop a test automation architecture. Participants will also learn about the possible real-world challenges they may face while trying to accomplish their goals, exploring the practical positive aspects of engaging their technical team, along with the possible frustrations of experiencing too much isolation between test automators and test designers. Getting Started Automation beginnings Software as a series of imperfect translations The Compelling Business Needs for Automation Automation the next opportunity Islands of Automation Getting products to market more quickly, at the right costs and quality Automation Challenges and Requirements Automation Challenges Test Automation Key Requirements Foundational material for your automation plan Templates Questions Examples Virtual Consulting included with this course Automation plan vision and strategy Vision, Strategy, Approach Example Defining your end in mind Deciding where to start Engaging Others Conducting a current state tools inventory Assessing your current state - tools and processes Tools inventory example and template Radar Chart as a means of presenting current state information Consider the best automation approach Waterfall vs. agile cycles of work Aligning tools with your methodologies Strategies for Automating The Test Automation Pyramid Developing your test automation architecture Blocks of automation capabilities Islands of Automation Integrated Tools Architecture Template Integrated Tools Architecture Examples Test automation architecture examples Examples of different test automation architectures and frameworks Selenium Key Test Automation Architecture Characteristics Acceptance test-driven and behavior-driven testing overview Test automation approaches FitNesse Cucumber Gherkin script overview Tool workflow Considerations for what to automate and when Categories of tests that might be automated We have many tool choices Key points in Test Tool Architecture Planning Piloting and Implementing automation Selecting and evaluating tools and rolling them out Selling Automation - qualitative questions Selling Automation - quantitative questions Measuring automation benefits Measures in technical terms Measures in business terms Measures of testing vs. measures of test automation Next Steps A few keys to success

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Senior Executives CIOs and CTOs Business Intelligence Executives Marketing Executives Data & Business Analytics Specialists Innovation Specialists & Entrepreneurs Academics, and other people interested in Big Data Overview More specifically, BDAW addresses advanced big data architecture topics, including, data formats, transformation, real-time, batch and machine learning processing, scalability, fault tolerance, security and privacy, minimizing the risk of an unsound architecture and technology selection. Big Data Architecture Workshop (BDAW) is a learning event that addresses advanced big data architecture topics. BDAW brings together technical contributors into a group setting to design and architect solutions to a challenging business problem. The workshop addresses big data architecture problems in general, and then applies them to the design of a challenging system. Throughout the highly interactive workshop, students apply concepts to real-world examples resulting in detailed synergistic discussions. The workshop is conducive for students to learn techniques for architecting big data systems, not only from Cloudera?s experience but also from the experiences of fellow students. Workshop Application Use Cases Oz Metropolitan Architectural questions Team activity: Analyze Metroz Application Use Cases Application Vertical Slice Definition Minimizing risk of an unsound architecture Selecting a vertical slice Team activity: Identify an initial vertical slice for Metroz Application Processing Real time, near real time processing Batch processing Data access patterns Delivery and processing guarantees Machine Learning pipelines Team activity: identify delivery and processing patterns in Metroz, characterize response time requirements, identify Machine Learning pipelines Application Data Three V?s of Big Data Data Lifecycle Data Formats Transforming Data Team activity: Metroz Data Requirements Scalable Applications Scale up, scale out, scale to X Determining if an application will scale Poll: scalable airport terminal designs Hadoop and Spark Scalability Team activity: Scaling Metroz Fault Tolerant Distributed Systems Principles Transparency Hardware vs. Software redundancy Tolerating disasters Stateless functional fault tolerance Stateful fault tolerance Replication and group consistency Fault tolerance in Spark and Map Reduce Application tolerance for failures Team activity: Identify Metroz component failures and requirements Security and Privacy Principles Privacy Threats Technologies Team activity: identify threats and security mechanisms in Metroz Deployment Cluster sizing and evolution On-premise vs. Cloud Edge computing Team activity: select deployment for Metroz Technology Selection HDFS HBase Kudu Relational Database Management Systems Map Reduce Spark, including streaming, SparkSQL and SparkML Hive Impala Cloudera Search Data Sets and Formats Team activity: technologies relevant to Metroz Software Architecture Architecture artifacts One platform or multiple, lambda architecture Team activity: produce high level architecture, selected technologies, revisit vertical slice Vertical Slice demonstration Additional course details: Nexus Humans Big Data Architecture Workshop 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 Big Data Architecture Workshop 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 Data Modelers Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modeling process, from initial project creation, to publishing a dynamic cube, and enabling end users to easily author reports and analyze data. Introduction to IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes Define and differentiate Dynamic Cubes Dynamic Cubes characteristics Examine Dynamic Cube requirements Examine Dynamic Cube components Examine high level architecture IBM Cognos Dynamic Query Review Dimensional Data Structures Dynamic Cubes caching Create & Design a Dynamic Cube Explore the IBM Cognos Cube Designer Review the cube development process Examine the Automatic Cube Generation Manual development overview Create dimensions Model the cube Best practice for effective modeling Deploy & Configure a Dynamic Cube Deploy a cube Explore the Estimate Hardware Requirements Identify cube management tasks Examine Query Service administration Explore Dynamic Cube properties Schedule cube actions Use the DCAdmin comment line tool Advanced Dynamic Cube Modelling Examine advanced modeling concepts Explore modeling caveats Calculated measures and members Model Relative Time Explore the Current Period property Define period aggregation rules for measures Advanced Features of Cube Designer Examine multilingual support Examine ragged hierarchies and padding members Define Parent-Child Dimensions Refresh Metadata Import Framework Manager packages Filter measures and dimensions Optimize Performance with Aggregates Identify aggregates and aggregate tables In-memory aggregates Use Aggregate Advisor to identify aggregates User defined in-memory aggregates Optimize In-Memory Aggregates automatically Aggregate Advisor recommendations Monitor Dynamic Cube performance Model aggregates (automatically vs manually) Use Slicers to define aggregation partitions Define Security Overview of Dynamic Cube security Identify security filters The Security process - Three steps Examine security scope Identify scope rules Identify roles Capabilities and access permissions Cube security deep dive Model a Virtual Cube Explore virtual cubes Create the virtual cube Explore virtual cube objects Examine virtual measures and calculated members Currency conversion using virtual cubes Security on virtual cubes Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics Define IBM Cognos Analytics Redefined Business Intelligence Self-service Navigate to content in IBM Cognos Analytics Interact with the user interface Model data with IBM Cognos Analytics IBM Cognos Analytics components Create reports Perform self-service with analysis and Dashboards IBM Cognos Analytics architecture (high level) IBM Cognos Analytics security Package / data source relationship Create Data modules Upload files Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6063 IBM Cognos Cube Designer - Design Dynamic Cubes (v11.0) 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 B6063 IBM Cognos Cube Designer - Design Dynamic Cubes (v11.0) 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of PowerPoint that is necessary to create and develop engaging multimedia presentations. Overview In this course, you will create and deliver an engaging PowerPoint presentation. You will: Identify the basic features and functions of PowerPoint. Develop a PowerPoint presentation. Perform text formatting. Add and arrange graphical elements. Modify graphical elements. Prepare to deliver your presentation. How do you grab and maintain an audience's focus when you're asked to present important information? By being clear, organized, and engaging. And, that is exactly what Microsoft© PowerPoint© can help you do.Today's audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365 subscription. This includes brief coverage of key skills for using PowerPoint for the Web and OneDrive. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-300 certification exam. Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint Topic A: Navigate the PowerPoint Environment Topic B: View and Navigate a Presentation Topic C: Create and Save a Basic Presentation Topic D: Navigate in PowerPoint for the Web Topic E: Use PowerPoint Help Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation Topic A: Create Presentations Topic B: Edit Text Topic C: Work with Slides Topic D: Design a Presentation Lesson 3: Formatting Text Topic A: Format Characters Topic B: Format Paragraphs Lesson 4: Adding and Arranging Graphical Elements Topic A: Insert Images Topic B: Insert Shapes Topic C: Create SmartArt Topic D: Insert Stock Media, Icons, and 3D Models Topic E: Size, Group, and Arrange Objects Lesson 5: Modifying Graphical Elements Topic A: Format Images Topic B: Format Shapes Topic C: Customize SmartArt Topic D: Format Icons Topic E: Format 3D Models Topic F: Animate Objects Lesson 6: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation Topic A: Review Your Presentation Topic B: Apply Transitions Topic C: Print or Export a Presentation Topic D: Deliver Your Presentation Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online) - Part 1 ( v1.1) 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 Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365 (Desktop or Online) - Part 1 ( v1.1) 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 From Playgrounds to protocols?discover, explore, and demonstrate how to use the fundamental building blocks of the Swift programming language. This 2-day, hands-on course teaches you the basic concepts of Swift programming, including syntax, logic, structures, functions, and patterns. It also includes detailed explanations of language syntax and coding exercises Introduction to Swift and Playgrounds Learn about the origin of Swift and some of its basic syntax Constants, Variables, and Data Types Learn how to define constants for values that don?t change and variables for values that do. Learn the data types that are included in Swift and how they can help you write better code Operators Learn about some of the operators in the Swift language, including basic math operators. Control Flow Learn how to use logical operators in Swift to check conditions; learn how to use control flow statements. Strings Learn how to create and store text using the string type. You'll learn a variety of string methods that allow you to compare two strings, access specific characters within a string, and insert and remove values Functions Learn how to declare functions with different parameters and return types Structures Learn how to create structures in Swift. Classes Learn what makes classes different from structures and when to use classes instead of structures. Also learn about inheritance, superclasses, and subclasses. Optionals Learn to use ?optionals? to properly handle situations when data may or may not exist Collections Learn about the various collection types available in Swift and how to choose the appropriate one for your program. Loops Learn how to create loops in Swift, control the conditions for looping, and specify when to stop. Type Casting Learn why some data can be expressed using only a broader type, and how you can test for specific kinds of data before using it. Guard Learn to use guard statements to better manage control flow. Scope Learn to write nicely structured code that's easy to read. You'll do this by properly scoping your constants and variables Enumerations Learn when enumerations are commonly used, how to define an enumeration, and how to work with enumerations using switch statements. Protocols Learn what protocols are, when to use them, and how to write your own. Learn how to enable objects to communicate with each other and how to extend protocols to provide shared functionality across multiple types Closures Learn about closures, how to define them, how to use them as function arguments, and how to use some of the common functions that take closures as arguments. Extensions Learn how to define an extension, as well as how and why to use extensions. Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to Swift 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 Introduction to Swift 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 Designed for individuals new to the business analyst role or those who supervise and/or work with business analysts. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst Discuss industry standards/resources for obtaining more information about business analysis Acquire a solid understanding of the various tasks/activities that comprises business analysis Recognize the pre and post project business analysis activities Learn how to plan, elicit, analyze, model, and test requirements This is an introductory course designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the benefits, functions and impact a business analyst has within an organization. The course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project as well as the pre-project activities that comprise strategy analysis. Students learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from defining business needs and solution scope to validating that requirements have been met in the testing phase and ensuring the solution continues to provide value after implementation. Introduction to Business Analysis Business analysis defined The activities that comprise business analysis IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Exercise: Requirements challenges The IIBA? and the role of the Business Analyst Business analyst defined BA role vs. PM role Importance of communication/collaboration The deliverables produced as part of business analysis The BA career path Exercise: Review case Study Strategy Analysis and Change The definition of Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Identifying stakeholders and business needs Exercises: Business Need development and RACI Stakeholder Identification Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining Solution Scope Project scope vs. product scope Defining a problem statement Techniques for defining scope Exercises: Conduct a brainwriting session and create a context diagram Optional exercise: Create a Use Case Diagram Understanding Requirements Define the term requirement Understand requirement types Present the requirements process Requirements vs. specifications and business rules Exercise: Identify Requirements Planning & Eliciting Requirements The Requirements Work Plan (RWP) Components of the RWP Identifying good questions for elicitation Active listening Categories and types of elicitation techniques Exercise: Planning for elicitation Analzying & Documenting Requirements Understanding requirements analysis The Business Requirements Document (BRD) The BRD vs. the functional requirements specification BRD components The purpose of packaging requirements Exercise: Analyzing Requirements Elicitation & Process Modeling Why models are created Objectives of modeling What is process management Understanding process modeling Modeling using BPMN AS-IS vs. TO-BE modeling BPMN subclasses BPMN simple structure Prototyping Business Process Modeling case study Exercises: Modeling and create a Prototype of your application Verifying & Validating Requirements The difference between validation and verification Characteristics of good requirements Risks associated with requirements Types of testing approaches Creating a test plan Requirements traceability matrix Verified and validated requirements Exercise: Testing Requirements Additional Resources Helpful links for obtaining additional business analysis information Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA01 - Business Analysis 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 BA01 - Business Analysis 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 benefits individuals responsible for configuring and monitoring devices running the Junos OS. Overview Describe the value of MPLS VPNs. Describe the differences between provider-provisioned VPNs and customer-provisioned VPNs. Describe the differences between Layer 2 VPNs and Layer 3 VPNs. List the provider-provisioned MPLS VPN features supported by the JUNOS software. Describe the roles of a CE device, PE router, and P router in a BGP Layer 3 VPN. Describe the format of the BGP routing information, including VPN-IPv4 addresses and route distinguishers. Describe the propagation of VPN routing information within an AS. List the BGP design constraints to enable Layer 3 VPNs within a provider network. Explain the operation of the Layer 3 VPN data plane within a provider network. Create a routing instance, assign interfaces to a routing instance, create routes in a routing instance, and import/export routes from a routing instance using route distinguishers/route targets. Describe the purpose of BGP extended communities, configure extended BGP extended communities, and use BGP extended communities. List the steps necessary for proper operation of a PE-CE dynamic routing protocol. List the troubleshooting and monitoring techniques for routing instances. Explain the difference between the bgp.l3vpn table and the inet.0 table of a routing instance. Monitor the operation of a CE-PE dynamic routing protocol. Explain the operation of a PE mulit-access interface in a Layer 3 VPN and list commands to modify that behavior. Describe ways to support communication between sites attached to a common PE router. Provision and troubleshoot hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPNs, Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a hub-and-spoke Layer 3 VPN. Describe QoS mechanisms available in L3VPNs. Configure L3VPN over GRE tunnels. Describe the RFC 4364 VPN options. Describe the carrier-of-carriers model. Configure the carrier-of-carriers and ''Option C'' configuration. Describe the flow of control and data traffic in a draft-rosen multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a draft-rosen multicast VPN. Monitor and verify the operation of draft-rosen multicast VPNs. Describe the flow of control traffic and data traffic in a next-generation multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a next-generation multicast VPN. Describe the configuration steps for establishing a next-generation multicast VPN. Monitor and verify the operation of next-generation multicast VPNs. This three-day course is designed to provide students with MPLS-based Layer 3 virtual private network (VPN) knowledge and configuration examples. Chapter 1: Course Introduction Course Introduction Chapter 2: MPLS VPNs MPLS VPNs Provider-Provisioned VPNs Chapter 3: Layer 3 VPNs Layer 3 VPN Terminology VPN-IPv4 Address Structure Operational Characteristics Chapter 4: Basic Layer 3 VPN Configuration Preliminary Steps PE Router Configuration Lab: Layer 3 VPN with Static and BGP Routing Chapter 5: Layer 3 VPN Scaling and Internet Access Scaling Layer 3 VPNs Public Internet Access Options Lab: LDP over RSVP Tunnels and Public Internet Access Chapter 6: Layer 3 VPNs ? Advanced Topics Exchanging Routes between Routing Instances Hub-and-Spoke Topologies Layer 3 VPN CoS Options Layer 3 VPN and GRE Tunneling Integration Layer 3 VPN and IPSec Integration Layer 3 VPN Egress Protection BGP prefix-independent convergence (PIC) edge for MPLS VPNs VRF Localization Provider Edge Link Protection Support for configuring more than 3 million L3VPN Labels Lab: GRE Tunneling Chapter 7: Interprovider Backbones for Layer 3 VPNs Hierarchical VPN Models Carrier-of-Carriers Model Option C Configuration Lab: Carrier of Carrier Layer 3 VPNs Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs Working with Multiple Layers Troubleshooting Commands on a PE Device Multiaccess Interfaces in Layer 3 VPNs PE and CE-based Traceroutes Layer 3 VPN Monitoring Commands Lab: Troubleshooting Layer 3 VPNs Chapter 9: Draft Rosen Multicast VPNs Multicast Overview Draft Rosen MVPN Overvie Draft Rosen MVPN Operation Configuration Monitoring Chapter 10: Next Generation Multicast VPNs Multicast VPN Overview Next-Generation MVPN Operation Configuration Monitoring Internet Multicast Ingress Replication Internet Multicast Signaling and Data Plane Configuring MVPN Internet Multicast Monitoring MVPN Internet Multicast Lab: MVPN Internet Multicast