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Java Evenings Course. Basic Java syntax and principles of object-oriented programming. Our Style: Hands-on, Practical Course, Instructor-led Course. Level: From basics to fully functional. Who would benefit from the course: basics to Java, attend after work. Duration: one lesson of 2 hours per week for 6 weeks, from 6pm to 8pm.

English as a foreign language Prepare to pass the citizenship English language test (IELTS life skills) Classes from A1 to B1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) . A1-A2 Elementary This course is designed for students of English who have little knowledge of the English language and want to achieve a better level. The course will focus on speaking practice, reading comprehension and pronunciation skills, writing and grammar. The syllabus: countries, numbers, possessive pronouns, days of the week, pronunciation skills (linking, stress, intonation). Family vocabulary and everyday objects; present tense of most common regular and irregular verbs. Asking questions and talking about activities, can and can’t, transports, some and any, how much and how many. Past simple, regular and irregular verbs, ordering food and drinks, dates and other past time phrases, buying tickets, asking politely, past simple, negative forms and questions, shops and shopping for clothes. Comparative adjectives, use of articles, going out and staying in, might and will, education and careers, filling a form, present perfect and sentence stress. Prepositions of movement, going places and describing things in a town, real life: for example, telephoning; consolidation activities. A2 - B1 Pre-intermediate This course will develop further your English language skills acquired with the Elementary course. This course will help you with the preparation for the citizenship test. Each lesson will focus on a grammar topic, vocabulary, reading and pronunciation practice, writing. The syllabus: revision of questions; present simple and frequency phrases. Talking about leisure activities and games, past simple, positive and negative, time phrases (at, on, in ago), describing feelings, talking about daily routines and jobs; should and shouldn’t, present continuous for future arrangements; inviting people; Comparative and superlative adjectives, questions with: how, what and what … like? Describing people; vowel sounds and silent letters, weak forms of prepositions. Quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns, asking and giving directions. Present tense after if, adjectives for describing places, talking about how things were in the past, used to, past continuous, talking about health. Like and would like, conditional sentences with would, present simple passive and past simple passive, talking about products and personal items, writing a review, giving your opinion. Present perfect continuous and past perfect. Job interviews, getting a job and personal characteristics, meeting people; making suggestions. B1 - B2 Intermediate Asking and answering questions: everyday activities, people around you. The difference between have and have got. Speaking practice. E-mail writing (informal). Pronunciation and stress sounds activities. Past simple and continuous. Pronunciation of the -ed sound for past simple endings. Vocabulary: remembering and forgetting. Listening and speaking: first meetings and childhood memories (used to). Real life: showing interest. Pronunciation: sounding polite. Speaking practice. The sound /w/. Comparatives and superlatives. Describing towns and cities. Readings and discussions topics about travel and places to visit. Phrases for comparing. Design your own tour. Real life: booking a flight. Present perfect simple: strong and weak forms of ‘have’. Describing life events. Speaking: talking about people you admire. Writing task: curriculum vitae. Vocabulary: ‘take’. For, since and ago and the present perfect continuous. Pronunciation: linking. Comparing the past and the present. Future forms and future clauses with if, when etc. Talking about work. How to write a covering letter. Real life: a formal telephone call. Adjectives: -ed/-ing. Extreme adjectives. Write a review of a book/concert. Writing a consumer review. The passive forms. Speaking practice. Ripetizioni d’inglese Who these courses are for: Italian speakers who live in the UK who want to improve their skills to pass the UK citizenship exams (IELTS life skills). for Italian schoolchildren who need to prepare for exams (such as ‘esame di maturita’). for Italian students who want to improve their grades at school or simply need help with homework. for adults who want to improve their English for work or travel. IELTS – International English Language Testing System Life in the UK Test

Course Outline: What is “Diversity and Inclusion”?  The Cultural Contact Lens - understanding different people's experiences  The Social Ecological Model - understanding how individual elements sit within and impact upon social change  Finding your ‘why’, and the Business Case for D&I  Going above and beyond the Law - the Equality Act (2010) and protected characteristics  Becoming comfortable with feeling uncomfortable  Privilege, power, and the Cycle of Oppression  An introduction to allyship  Summary and questions

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Analysts, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, Program/Project Managers, Technology Consultants, and Users. In this course, students will gain SAP Netweaver Business Warehouse knowledge necessary for successful implementation and administration within a heterogeneous SAP NetWeaver BW system landscape. Data Warehousing Describing Data Warehouse Systems Describing Data Warehouse Architecture Using the Data Warehousing Workbench Master Data Modeling in SAP BW Describing InfoObjects Creating Characteristic InfoObjects The Loading of Master Data from SAP Data Sources Describing Data Flow Modeling a Master Data Flow Loading a Master Data Flow Modeling with the Graphical Data Flow Tool Loading of Transaction Data from SAP DataSources Describing the Core InfoProviders Creating a Key Figure InfoObject Creating a DataStore Object (DSO) Loading Transaction Data into a Data Store Object Describing the Extended Star Schema of an InfoCube Creating InfoCubes Loading Transaction Data into an InfoCube Master Data Loading from Flat File Data Sources Loading Data From a Flat File Describing the Data Flow in Detail Describing the Data Loading Process in Detail InfoProviders in SAP BW Explaining the InfoProviders Used in SAP BW ? Introduction Creating MultiProviders Usage of SAP BI Content Using BI Content Query Performance Optimization Optimizing Query Performance Monitoring Performance Creating and Filling Aggregates The SAP BW Administration Describing Administrative Tasks and Tools Administrating the InfoCubes Administrating the DataStore Objects Creating Process Chains

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Networking and security professionals involved in the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of FortiGate devices used to secure their organizations' networks. Overview Deploy the appropriate operation mode for your network. Use the GUI and CLI for administration. Identify the characteristics of the Fortinet security fabric. Control network access to configured networks using firewall policies. Apply port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT. Authenticate users using firewall policies. Understand encryption functions and certificates. Inspect SSL/TLS-secured traffic to prevent encryption used to bypass security policies. Configure security profiles to neutralize threats and misuse, including viruses, torrents, and inappropriate websites. Apply application control techniques to monitor and control network applications that might use standard or non-standard protocols and ports. Fight hacking and denial of service (DoS). Defend against data leaks by identifying files with sensitive data, and block them from leaving your private network. Offer an SSL VPN for secure access to your private network. Implement a dial-up IPsec VPN tunnel between FortiGate and FortiClient. Collect and interpret log entries. In this three-day course, you will learn how to use basic FortiGate features, including security profiles. Course Outline Module 1. Introduction to FortiGate and the Security Fabric Module 2. Firewall Policies Module 3. Network Address Translation (NAT) Module 4. Firewall Authentication Module 5. Logging and Monitoring Module 6. Certificate Operations Module 7. Web Filtering Module 8. Application Control Module 9. Antivirus Module 10. Intrusion Prevention and Denial of Service Module 11. SSL VPN Module 12. Dial-Up IPsec VPN Module 13. Data Leak Prevention (DLP)

R&D work is often carried out in entrepreneurial companies with the aim of developing solutions to scientific or technological problems for a wide range of customers. Projects can include longer term 'frontiers of science' research, medium term product development/manufacturing or more immediate troubleshooting or contract research assignments. In all these contexts, the ability to create innovative solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner is the essence of successful R&D. Whilst R&D groups typically excel in technical expertise, those involved often recognise that there is scope for improving the way that projects are managed. The aim of this training programme is to address this need whilst ensuring that the creative, entrepreneurial spirit that is fundamental to good R&D continues to flourish. MODULE 1: Creating the foundations for success Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Making the most of project management in R&D Characterising R&D projects Applying project management to R&D work Exploiting the potential of project management in R&D Video 2: Promoting success in R&D project management Modelling successful project management Evaluating performance and promoting success The role and skills of the project manager/leader MODULE 2: Initiating and defining R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Selecting and initiating projects Recognising worthwhile opportunities; initiating projects Identifying stakeholders and their goals Characterising and engaging stakeholders Session 2: Defining goals and agreeing deliverables Establishing the full scope of the project Clarifying and prioritising project deliverables Defining and agreeing deliverable specifications MODULE 3: Planning R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Identifying and organising activities Creating effective plans; avoiding planning pitfalls Identifying tasks and assigning responsibilities Sequencing tasks and estimating durations Session 2: Developing the timeline and resource plan Identifying the 'critical path'; creating a resource plan Dealing with estimating uncertainty Accelerating the programme MODULE 4: Leadership and teamwork in R&D projects Off-line video tutorials and exercises Total time ~ 1 - 1.5 hours Video 1: Working effectively in project teams Building teamwork in contemporary organisations Recognising each other's skills; building synergy Building good working relationships; handling conflict Video 2: The role of the R&D project team leader Building teamwork: the role of leadership Creating an effective team culture Delegating work and motivating team members MODULE 5: Managing uncertainty in R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Characterising uncertainty; identifying risks Exploring uncertainty; applying risk management Focusing the risk management process Identifying and defining risk events Session 2: Managing and controlling risks to the project Evaluating risk events Selecting between risk strategies; setting contingencies Updating and controlling exposure to risk MODULE 6: Implementing and controlling R&D projects Live interactive sessions (via Zoom): Session 1: 10:00 - 12:00 Session 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Session 1: Initiating assignments and managing changes Creating a pro-active implementation and control culture Establishing effective implementation and control procedures Assigning work and managing changes Session 2: Monitoring, managing and developing performance Adopting meaningful monitoring techniques Responding to problems; building performance Managing and controlling multiple project assignments

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Networking and security professionals involved in the management, configuration, administration, and monitoring of FortiGate devices used to secure their organizations' networks should attend this course. You should have a thorough understanding of all the topics covered in the FortiGate Security course before attending the FortiGate Infrastructure course. Overview After completing this course, the successful student should be able to: Deploy the appropriate operation mode for your network Use the GUI and CLI for administration Control network access to configured networks using firewall policies Apply port forwarding, source NAT, and destination NAT Authenticate users using firewall policies Understand encryption functions and certificates Inspect SSL/TLS-secured traffic to prevent encryption used to bypass security policies Configure security profiles to neutralize threats and misuse, including viruses, torrents, and inappropriate websites Apply application control techniques to monitor and control network applications that might use standard or non-standard protocols and ports Fight hacking and denial of service (DoS) Collect and interpret log entries Identify the characteristics of the Fortinet Security Fabric In this three-day course, you will learn how to use the most common FortiGate features, including security profiles. In interactive labs, you will explore firewall policies, the Fortinet Security Fabric, user authentication, and how to protect your network using security profiles, such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control, and more. These administration fundamentals will provide you with a solid understanding of how to implement basic network security. Product Version FortiOS 7.2 Course Outline 1. Introduction and Initial Configuration 2. Firewall Policies 3. Network Address Translation 4. Firewall Authentication 5. Logging and Monitoring 6. Certificate Operations 7. Web Filtering 8. Application Control 9. Antivirus 10. Intrusion Prevention and Denial of Service 11. Security Fabric

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for technical specialists, support/services individuals, individuals implementing LPARs for Power Systems with IBM i. This course is also appropriate for IBM Business Partners who sell and plan for consolidated systems. Overview Describe the PowerVM features Identify, describe, and locate hardware components in the Power Systems, Flex System and Power Blade models Identify virtualization options available, reliability features and single points of failure for Power Systems Implement System Planning Tool in design or update your own system Explain Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) Describe memory allocation and affinity concepts Describe and configure a partition profile, including shared processors: Capped Uncapped Virtual processors Weighting factor Shared Processor Pools Explain virtual I/O: Serial, Ethernet and SCSI Understand and implement: IBM i installation through NFS, image virtual repository in VIOS, and assigning VSCSI disks to partitions in VIOS Understand base characteristics of IVM and how to implement IBM i on Power Blades Describe the NPIV PowerVM feature, how to configure virtual Fiber Channel adapters on the Virtual I/O Server and client partitions Discuss how to use the HMC GUI and commands to work with the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) pairs Identify commands used to examine the NPIV configuration In this course you begin with an overview of LPAR on Power Systems, followed with more detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions. PowerVM for IBM i - Overview . Power Systems for IBM i . Introduction to System Planning Tool . Virtualization of IBM i - Processor, Memory, Processor Pools . Virtualization of IBM i - Virtual I/O . Virtualization of IBM i - Installation from NFS or VIOS repository . Implementation of IBM i on Power Blades . PowerVM for IBM i - NPIV .

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course are Application Consultants, Business Process Architects, Business Process Owners/Team Leads/Power Users, Data Consultants/Managers, and Solution Architects. Overview Students will set up and deliver their own master data from SAP ERP to SAP SCM (APO), and make any necessary master data enhancements to ensure proper planning results in APO.Students will complete the modeling of their supply chain by creating APO master data that is necessary to activate a fully functional Supply Chain in APO. In this course, students learn how to set up and configure the standard interface between the SAP ERP system and SAP SCM with focus on SAP APO. Integration for Supply Chain Modeling Integrating SAP ERP and SAP SCM Configuring an Integration Model Using Monitoring and Error-Processing Tools Setting Up Incremental Data Transfers for Master Data Changes Organizing Integration Models Performing Routine Operations with Background Processing Supply Chain Locations Managing Locations Integrating Plant Data Integrating MRP Areas Managing Transportation Zones Integrating Customers as Locations Integrating Vendors as Locations Integrating Factory Calendars and Time Streams Supply Chain Products Integrating Products Maintaining Product Data External Procurements Relationships Integrating Purchasing Information Records Integrating Scheduling Agreements Network Modeling Creating Means of Transportation Creating Transportation Lanes Supply Chain Resources Integrating Production Resources Creating Supply Chain Management (SCM)-Specific Resources Integrating Capacity Variants Integrating Setup Groups and Matrices Manufacturing Process Modeling Preparing Integration of Master Data Mapping Bill of Materials (BOM) Fields Mapping the Routings Fields Integrating Production Master Data Transferring a Master Recipe to a Production Process Model (PPM) Transferring Characteristics and Classes Quota Arrangement Creating Quota Arrangements Supply Chain Modeling Creating an SAP liveCache Model Creating a Version in SAP SCM Using the Supply Chain Engineer (SCE) Transactional Data Integration Integrating Transactional Data Supply Chain Subcontracting Preparing Master Data for Subcontracting

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for organizations engaged with remote workforce teams. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify and create high performance teams. In this course, teams will learn the importance of developing performance skills while working remotely. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan Remote Workforce What is a Remote Workforce? Types of Remote Workforce Benefits of a Remote Workforce Materials for Remote Workforce Practical Illustration High Performance Teams What is a High-Performance Team? Benefits of High-Performance Teams Leadership for High Performance Team Understanding Team Dynamics Practical Illustration Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Excellent Communication Goal-Oriented Flexibility Committed Practical Illustration How to Create Teamwork Identify Group & Individual Responsibilities Give Permission to Take Action Build Relationships between Team Members and Management Give Feedback Practical Illustration Types of Communication Virtual Team Meetings Telephone Conferences Email Communication Intranet, Webpage, and Social Media Communication Practical Illustration Training Your Team Telecommute Training Web-based Training Peer Training Training Assessment and Retraining Practical Illustration Types of Communication Tracking Team Performance Counseling Employees Positive Recognition for Employees Training Never Stops! Practical Illustration Effective Team Meeting How-to 43 Have a Clear Agenda Have a Clear Agenda Use Screen Shots or References Create a Safe Place Team Meeting Don?ts Practical Illustration Keep a Happy and Motivated High-Performance Team Watch for Signs of Conflict or Unhappiness Employee Feedback and Concerns Give Opportunities for Additional Education Impart Opportunities for Career Growth Practical Illustration Don?ts? with High Performance Teams Don't Forget to Share Success Don't Delay in Responding Don?t Assign Vague Responsibilities Don?t Lead as a Dictator Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words from the Wise