12 Commercial & Contract Management Certification Program (CCM) courses in Manchester

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who need to manage the day-to-day environment of an SCCM 2012 SP1 or newer environment. Knowledge of the workings of a standalone primary SCCM site and basic PowerShell experience is recommended. Overview Create additional site system roles on existing or new servers. Modify high level site settings. Create and modify Discovery Methods, Boundaries and Boundary Groups. Create Collections using any of the membership rules available. Delegate authority through Roles and Scopes. Install the Configuration Manager client, modify client settings and restrict access to site systems. Deploy software to clients. Deploy software updates to clients. Configure compliance settings targeted against collections. Modify settings that govern monitoring functions such as Alerts and Status Settings. Work with Task Sequences for Operating System Deployment. Write basic PowerShell scripts using cmdlets learned and scripting constructs to accomplish configuration tasks. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) administration. In this course, students learn how to access the PowerShell cmdlets included with SCCM 2012 R2 and use them to perform configuration tasks for a primary site. Individual cmdlets will be used in working with objects such as Boundaries, Boundary Groups, Collections, Software Deployment, Patching, Compliance Settings, OSD Task Sequences, and many others. Basic scripting will also be covered so that students can learn how to put PowerShell to use when working with large sets of objects. Prerequisites Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. Conceptual knowledge of Configuration Manager objects and how they interact. Basic experience performing configuration tasks in ECM using the graphical console. Experience working from a command prompt. Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell. 1 - REVIEW OF SYSTEM CENTER CONFIGURATION MANAGER CONCEPTS Architecture of an System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Installation Managing Assets Content Delivery and Management Security, Monitoring, and Remote Management 2 - MANAGING RESOURCES Implementing Discovery Organizing Resources with Collections Working with Boundaries 3 - WORKING WITH CLIENTS Installing the Configuration Manager Client Managing Client Settings Managing Client Operations Monitoring Client Status 4 - DISTRIBUTING SOFTWARE Configure the Software Distribution Components Working with Distribution Points Creating Content for Distribution Deploying Software Applications 5 - UPDATING SYSTEMS WITH WSUS AND SCCM Integrating Configuration Manager and WSUS Managing Updates through Software Update Groups Creating and Deploying Update Packages Working with Automatic Deployment Rules 6 - HOW POWERSHELL CAN MANAGE COMPLIANCE SETTINGS Creating Compliance Settings Objects Deploying and Monitor the Baseline 7 - CONFIGURING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT OBJECTS Preparing the OSD Environment Working with Task Sequences 8 - WORKING AT THE SITE LEVEL Modify the Site Adding Site System Roles Adding a Secondary Site 9 - SECURITY AND MONITORING Configuring Role Based Administration Implementing Endpoint Protection Configuring Monitoring Options 10 - USING POWERSHELL SCRIPTING TO AUTOMATE SCCM TASKS Review of Scripting Constructs Introduction to the Configuration Manager WMI Classes

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for CxO?s IT Managers/ Directors Senior Project Officers Project & Program Coordinator/Managers Operations Managers Quality Managers Business Analysts Engineering Managers IT Infrastructure Managers Internal Consultants Professional Consultants Overview Change and the individual Change and the organization Communication and stakeholder engagement Change practice Dealing with change and more importantly, the impact of change is a high priority for all organisations. The Change Management Certification has been developed by APMG in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI), an independent, global professional association of change managers. Together they have developed a professional ?body of knowledge? for the discipline of change management. This body of knowledge now provides an independent benchmark for the professional knowledge expected of an effective change manager. APMG?s refreshed Change Management certification is fully aligned with the change management body of knowledge. Prerequisites There is no prerequisite to attending this foundation course, although it is recommended that candidates should have a good understanding of business practices. 1 - Change and the Organization Drivers for change Developing a vision Culture and climate Emergent change and lifecycle Organizational metaphors Models of change Roles required for change 2 - Stakeholders Principles Identification Analysis Influencing and listening Emotion and demonstration Communications Cognitive biases Remaining people focused Improving Communications Communications channels Collaboration Communications Planning Larger workshops 2 - Change Impact Assessing impact McKinsey 7 S Stakeholder impact assessment Assessing change readiness Large change ? how to staff Building a change team Preparing for resistance Building team effectiveness 4 - Individual Change Learning theory Motivation Change Curve Personality differences

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Analyze data by using queries and reports. Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Intune. Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Windows 11, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible with previous editions of System Center Configuration Manager and Windows 10. Prerequisites Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security. Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax. Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services. Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS and Android Mobile device platforms. 1 - Managing computers and mobile devices in the enterprise Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site 2 - Analyzing data using queries, reports, and CMPivot Introduction to queries Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot 3 - Preparing the Configuration Manager management infrastructure Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups Configuring resource discovery Organizing resources using device and user collections 4 - Deploying and managing the Configuration Manager client Overview of the Configuration Manager client Deploying the Configuration Manager client Configuring and monitoring client status Managing client settings and performing management operations 5 - Managing inventory for PCs and applications Overview of inventory collection Configuring hardware and software inventory Managing inventory collection Configuring software metering Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence 6 - Distributing and managing content used for deployments Preparing the infrastructure for content management Distributing and managing content on distribution points 7 - Deploying and managing applications Overview of application management Creating applications Deploying applications Managing applications Deploying and managing Windows apps 8 - Maintaining software updates for managed PCs The software updates process Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates Managing software updates Configuring automatic deployment rules Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates Enabling third-party updates 9 - Implementing Defender Protection for managed PCs Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies 10 - Managing compliance and secure data access Overview of Compliance Settings Configuring compliance settings Viewing compliance results Managing resource and data access 11 - Managing operating system deployment An overview of operating system deployment Preparing a site for operating system deployment Deploying an operating system Managing Windows as a service 12 - Managing and maintaining a Configuration Manager site Configuring role-based administration Configuring Remote Tools Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure 13 - What?s new in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Whats new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager covering each semi annual release Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 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 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 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 CxO?s IT Managers/ Directors Senior Project Officers Project & Program Coordinator/Managers Operations Managers Quality Managers Business Analysts Engineering Managers IT Infrastructure Managers Internal Consultants Professional Consultants Overview The purpose of the Practitioner certification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient know-how to apply and tailor Change Management guidance in a given organizational change situation. A successful Practitioner candidate should, with suitable direction, be able to start applying the Change Management approaches and techniques to a real change initiative - but may not be sufficiently skilled to do this appropriately for all situations. Their individual Change Management expertise, complexity of the change initiative and the support provided for the use of Change Management approaches in their work environment will all be factors that impact what the Practitioner can achieve. Successful candidates will have fulfilled the knowledge requirements for Change Management Institute accreditation. Dealing with change and more importantly, the impact of change is a high priority for all organizations. The Change Management Certification has been developed by APMG in partnership with the Change Management Institute (CMI), an independent, global professional association of change managers. Together they have developed a professional ?body of knowledge? for the discipline of change management. This body of knowledge now provides an independent benchmark for the professional knowledge expected of an effective change manager. APMG?s refreshed Change Management certification is fully aligned with the change management body of knowledge. Prerequisites The change management foundation certificate is required to sit the practitioner level exam. 1 - Change Impact Levers for change Levels of adoptions and critical mass Reinforcing systems 2 - Exam Preparation Change Management Practitioner exam preparation Change Management Practitioner exam

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The intended audience for this course is information security and IT professionals, such as network administrators and engineers, IT managers, and IT auditors, and other individuals who want to learn more about information security, who are interested in learning in-depth information about information security management, who are looking for career advancement in IT security, or who are interested in earning the CISM certification. Overview Establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that information security strategies are aligned with business objectives and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Identify and manage information security risks to achieve business objectives. Create a program to implement the information security strategy. Implement an information security program. Oversee and direct information security activities to execute the information security program. Plan, develop, and manage capabilities to detect, respond to, and recover from information security incidents. In this course, students will establish processes to ensure that information security measures align with established business needs. Prerequisites Information security governance Information risk management Information security program development Information security program management Incident management and response 1 - Information Security Governance Develop an Information Security Strategy Align Information Security Strategy with Corporate Governance Identify Legal and Regulatory Requirements Justify Investment in Information Security Identify Drivers Affecting the Organization Obtain Senior Management Commitment to Information Security Define Roles and Responsibilities for Information Security Establish Reporting and Communication Channels 2 - Information Risk Management Implement an Information Risk Assessment Process Determine Information Asset Classification and Ownership Conduct Ongoing Threat and Vulnerability Evaluations Conduct Periodic BIAs Identify and Evaluate Risk Mitigation Strategies Integrate Risk Management into Business Life Cycle Processes Report Changes in Information Risk 3 - Information Security Program Development Develop Plans to Implement an Information Security Strategy Security Technologies and Controls Specify Information Security Program Activities Coordinate Information Security Programs with Business Assurance Functions Identify Resources Needed for Information Security Program Implementation Develop Information Security Architectures Develop Information Security Policies Develop Information Security Awareness, Training, and Education Programs Develop Supporting Documentation for Information Security Policies 4 - Information Security Program Implementation Integrate Information Security Requirements into Organizational Processes Integrate Information Security Controls into Contracts Create Information Security Program Evaluation Metrics 5 - Information Security Program Management Manage Information Security Program Resources Enforce Policy and Standards Compliance Enforce Contractual Information Security Controls Enforce Information Security During Systems Development Maintain Information Security Within an Organization Provide Information Security Advice and Guidance Provide Information Security Awareness and Training Analyze the Effectiveness of Information Security Controls Resolve Noncompliance Issues 6 - Incident Management and Response Develop an Information Security Incident Response Plan Establish an Escalation Process Develop a Communication Process Integrate an IRP Develop IRTs Test an IRP Manage Responses to Information Security Incidents Perform an Information Security Incident Investigation Conduct Post-Incident Reviews

Level 4 Certification 13 credits This package entitles you to the relevant required courses to achieve a Level 4 Certification and is equal to 13 credits. After purchase, we will be in touch to discuss your module & assessment options. Please see individual module pages for more details, as well as applicable dates & times.   This course includes a choice of 1 of the following assessments: Creating an Export Strategy Creating an Import Strategy Creating an Import Procedure Manual Creating an Export Procedure Manual Creating a Supply Chain Sustainability Report Completing an Import CDS Customs Entry

Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®): In-House Training The CBRM® Practitioner Qualification is intended for the intermediate-to-advanced Business Relationship Manager, as it focuses on advancing to the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. As such, the primary focus is on strategic business relationship management, leveraged to optimize business value to the enterprise. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding and competence to perform the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. To pursue the CBRM® certification, a candidate must be a certified Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®).

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is someone who works, or has ambition to work, in a leadership role in data center operations such as a data center facilities manager, data center operations manager, who has the responsibility to achieve and improve the high-availability and manageability of the data center operations. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: Perform the needs analysis translating business requirements to data center services Set-up and manage the data center operations team Implement and monitor safety- and security practices Identify a suitable maintenance program for the data center facility and its equipment Select the appropriate policies and procedures required for data center operations Monitor the data center availability, capacity and capability Manage and implement basic data center projects Set-up and implement an environmental sustainability program Select an appropriate back-up site to support organizational resilience Identify and respond to risk in the data center Manage and support the document life cycle Create a basic budget proposal Select and manage vendors and measure their performance Manage data center assets Managing the facilities of today?s high-end and high-availability data centers is an extremely demanding and complex task which is often underestimated. There is often very little appreciation and understanding of the complexities of managing today's mission-critical data centers where downtime is not an option, especially since many of the data centers are operating at, or near, their design limits. Operations management at the facilities layer makes all the difference. Even a data center designed to the highest redundancy level as per the ANSI/TIA-942 standard could still experience many unscheduled downtime events due to poor planning, operations, maintenance and management processes. Service Level Management Service Level Management Needs analysis Capability assessment Service portfolio Service catalogue Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Availability measurement Data points in SLA Service reporting Complaint procedure Customer satisfaction measurement Service Improvement Process (SIP) SLA content The Data Center Organization Operational issues Organization chart Roles and responsibilities Skills matrix Contingency / backup roles Shift management Performance management Career development Training and assessment Job rotation Succession planning Disciplinary program Managing Safety & Statutory Requirements Safety policies and regulations Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Safety awareness training Permit to Work (PTW) Lock-out / Tag-out Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Testing and tagging of equipment Emergency preparedness and response Reporting of safety issues Reviews / internal audit / external audit Managing Physical Security Security policies and procedures Security standards and guidelines Security staff Security awareness Security incident management Disciplinary program Reviews, internal and external audits Facilities Management Maintenance policies and procedures Various maintenance programs Outsourcing of maintenance activities Maintenance contract options Warranty Maintenance schedule Service situations Spart part management Contamination control Data Center Operations Policies and procedures for data center operations Service operations and the daily data center operations Monitoring / Reporting / Control Monitoring requirements Escalation procedures Reporting Trend analysis Reviews Project Management Project management Project organization Project manager Project phases Environment Sustainability The importance of sustainability Sustainability policies Environmental management Power efficiency indicators - Waste management - Water management ICT utilisation management Environmental performance measurements Renewable energy factor (REF) Organizational Resilience Business continuity Data center facility options Business Impact Analysis Type of facility Human resources Facility, equipment and consumables Governance, Risk and Compliance Management commitment Coordination, collaboration and integration Compliance Risk management Document management Financial management Vendor management Asset management Additional course details: Nexus Humans Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM) 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 Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM) 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.

Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®): Virtual In-House Training The CBRM® Practitioner Qualification is intended for the intermediate-to-advanced Business Relationship Manager, as it focuses on advancing to the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. As such, the primary focus is on strategic business relationship management, leveraged to optimize business value to the enterprise. The purpose of the Practitioner qualification is to confirm whether the candidate has achieved sufficient understanding and competence to perform the role of Strategic Business Relationship Manager. To pursue the CBRM® certification, a candidate must be a certified Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®). What You Will Learn The successful candidate will demonstrate deep understanding and ability to perform the Strategic BRM role. Specifically, the candidate will: Effectively communicate the purpose and objectives of the Strategic BRM role and how to optimally position that role for maximum effectiveness within the enterprise Understand how to use their personal power and influence to build business relationships and foster a culture that excels at business value results Apply the Strategic Relationship Management processes and techniques to build and sustain trust relationships spanning Business Partner and Provider networks Be able to assess Business Demand Maturity and Business Relationship Maturity and how these might evolve over time Be able to assess Provider Capability Maturity and BRM Competencies and identify key areas needing improvement Be able to apply cross-organization communication techniques to clearly articulate real Provider / business value delivered to the organization Be able to influence executive leaders in their use of Provider Capabilities and Assets based upon potential business value and convergence with business strategy Promote and catalyze business innovation in the Provider's sphere of influence Be able to use the Business Value Management process, techniques, and metrics to define, realize, and optimize the value of Provider capabilities and assets Apply Business Partner Experience Management so as to foster a positive Business Partner perception of Provider capabilities as an essential element of building and sustaining trust relationships Shape strategic agendas for optimum business value, with due consideration of external compliance requirements and potential risks to the business Understand the implications of Lean / Agile methods for the BRM role and capability Influence the development and deployment of available Provider capabilities based upon business need and potential to enable or create business value. Apply Business Capability Management to determine and acquire enabling capabilities pursuant to strategic outcomes Apply Business Capability Management to determine and acquire enabling capabilities pursuant to strategic outcomes Contribute to Business Transition Management in order to foster organizational understanding, support, adoption, and business value results of investments in new business capabilities Course Introduction Explain the House of BRM, recalling the BRM Core Disciplines, competencies required for the BRM role, and necessary conditions for protecting the integrity of the role Recall the key BRM concepts, processes, and techniques Understand the Business Relationship Maturity Model and the Five Relationship Maturity Levels Understanding Business Relationship Maturity and Value The Strategic BRM Role and Capability BRM Impact on Business Value Introduction to the ACME Leisurewear Case Scenario that is used through the course Assessing BRM Context Clarifying Issues Conducting a Business Demand Maturity Assessment Conducting a Business Relationship Maturity Assessment Conducting a Provider Capability Maturity Assessment Shaping the Business Partner's experience with the Provider The BRM role in Service Management Developing Strategic Relationships How to assess Strategic Relationships and plan for their improvement How to achieve business impact through influence and persuasion How to plan and execute BRM formal communications Organizational considerations for BRM deployment How to determine appropriate BRM performance measurement Optimizing Business Value Formulating and Clarifying Business Strategy Catalyzing Business Innovation Business Capability Management Value Management Planning Portfolio Management Business Transition Planning Business Value Optimization Summary and CBRM Exam Preparation Course Summary CBRM Syllabus Review Format and structure of the CBRM® Practitioner Exam Exam hints and tips Sample Exam

Project Contract Management Skills: In-House Training Contracts are a critical part of most large or strategic projects/programs. As such, it is imperative that Project and Program Managers be well versed on basic implications of a contract as well as best practices in contract management. While not as critical a need, anyone involved in projects that involve external relationships should have a healthy appreciation for the power of good contract management. The overall goal of the course is to provide knowledge to manage complex contracts in a global environment. What You Will Learn After this program, you will be able to: Explain overall project procurement process from a buyer and seller perspective Recognize the importance of key contractual terms and how they affect projects Evaluate and contribute to the pre-contract documents and processes Identify and mitigate common pitfalls throughout the procurement process Utilize techniques to administer contracts Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts The Importance of Contract Management Terms and Definitions Contract Management Process Legal Systems Codes of Conduct Planning Business Analysis Procurement Management Plan Procurement Statement of Work (SOW) Common Pitfalls Solicit Contract Market Analysis Bid documents Sellers' Proposals Pitfalls Execute Contract Evaluate and Award Contract Negotiate Contract Execute Contract Common Pitfalls Deliver the Contract Preparing to Deliver Project Plan Risk Management Common Pitfalls Administer Contract Enabling Contract Management Contract Performance Monitoring and Control Change Management Financial Management / Payment Dispute Management & Resolution Contract Completion and Closure