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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for intermediate to advanced Business Analysts who are looking to improve their skills for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and communicating requirements. Overview Obtain a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities of the business analyst Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss and explore the components of each of the domains/knowledge areas that comprise the work of business analysis Recognize the importance of properly defining the business need prior to engaging in requirements activities Formulate a strong understanding of the concepts that comprise strategy analysis Obtain experience with identifying and analyzing stakeholders Decipher between project and product scope and successfully use models to communicate scope Thoroughly understand and identify the various requirements categories and be able to recognize requirements of various types Explore business rules analysis Understand the benefits of process modeling and the common modeling language of BPMN Discuss process models and how the techniques can capture details about the as-is/to-be environment Learn how to properly prepare and conduct interviews Explore the components of use cases Learn what it means to package requirements Obtain hands-on experience with a number of business analysis techniques and gain hands-on experience eliciting, defining, and writing requirements. This course provides students a clear understanding of all the facets of the business analysis role, including a thorough walkthrough of the various domain/knowledge areas that comprise the business analysis profession. Students are provided an opportunity to try their hand at several business analysis techniques to assist with improving their skills in stakeholder identification, scope definition, and analyzing, documenting, and modeling requirements. Introduction to Business Analysis What is business analysis Benefits and challenges of business analysis Project success factors A Closer Look at the Business Analyst Role Definition of a business analyst Responsibilities of a business analyst Importance of communication/collaboration BA role vs. PM role Project roles involved in requirements IIBA/PMI and the goals of a professional association Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis beyond project work Business analysis core concepts Business analysis perspectives IIBA and PMI certifications for business analysts Workshop: Choose Your Project Supporting the Project Portfolio (Enterprise Analysis) Define Strategy Analysis When to perform Strategy Analysis Components of Strategy Analysis Defining the business need Envisioning the Product and Project Defining business requirements The importance of stakeholders Stakeholder identification Tips for analyzing stakeholders Techniques for managing stakeholder lists Discussion: Who is involved in strategy analysis? Workshops: Define the Business Need, Write Business Requirements, and Identify Stakeholders Understanding and Defining Solution Scope Defining solution scope Techniques for defining solution scope Applying the brainstorming technique Project scope vs. Product scope Finding solution boundaries The Context Diagram Actors and key information Workshop: Draw a Context Diagram Understanding Requirements What is a requirement? Requirement types Business, Stakeholder, Solution, and Transition requirements Assumptions and constraints Business rules Taxonomy of business rules Decision tables How to write simple calculations Requirements vs. business rules Document requirements Workshop ? Document Requirements Elicitation and Process Modeling Why do we model processes? What is Business Process Management? Using a modeling notation ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? modeling Why use BPMN? Basic BPM notation Business Process Modeling ? A case study Business Process Realignment ?As Is? vs. ?To Be? activity diagrams Workshop: Create a Business Process Model Planning & Eliciting Requirements Interviewing ? what and why? Preparing for an effective interview Types of questions to ask Sequencing questions Active listening techniques Planning for elicitation Conducting the interview Establishing rapport Active Listening Feedback techniques Types of elicitation techniques Workshops: Planning for Elicitation and Conducting an Elicitation Session Use Case & User Story Analysis What is an Actor? Types of Actors How to ?find? Use Cases? Diagramming Use Cases Tips on naming Use Cases Explaining scenarios The use case template Components of a use case Scenario examples Best practices for writing Use Cases Scenarios and flows Alternate and exception flows Exercises: Drawing a Use Case Diagram, Writing the Main Success Scenario, and Writing Alternate and Exception Scenarios Analyzing & Documenting Requirements Requirements and Use Cases Non-Functional requirements User Interface Requirements UI Data Table Reporting requirements Data requirements Data accessibility requirements Characteristics of good requirements The business requirements document (BRD) BRD vs. Functional Requirements Specification Preparing the requirements package Requirements traceability Workshops: Develop a User Interface, Analyzing Requirements, and Tracing requirements Additional Resources Useful books and links on writing effective requirements
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This class assumes some prior experience with Git, plus basic coding or programming knowledge. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert team, students will explore: Getting Started with Collaboration Understanding the GitHub Flow Branching with Git Local Git Configuration Working Locally with Git Collaborating on Your Code Merging Pull Requests Viewing Local Project History Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games Resolving Merge Conflicts Working with Multiple Conflicts Searching for Events in Your Code Reverting Commits Helpful Git Commands Viewing Local Changes Creating a New Local Repository Fixing Commit Mistakes Rewriting History with Git Reset Merge Strategies: Rebase This is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides you with a solid overview of Git and GitHub, the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project. Getting Started with The GitHub Ecosystem What is Git? Exploring a GitHub Repository Using GitHub Issues Activity: Creating A GitHub Issue Using Markdown Understanding the GitHub Flow The Essential GitHub Workflow Branching with Git Branching Defined Activity: Creating a Branch with GitHub Introduction Class Diagram Interaction Diagrams Sequence Diagrams Communication Diagrams State Machine Diagrams Activity Diagram Implementation Diagrams Local Git Configuration Checking your Git version Git Configuration Levels Viewing your configurations Configuring your username and email Configuring autocrif Working Locally with Git Creating a Local copy of the repo Our favorite Git command: git status Using Branches locally Switching branches Activity: Creating a New File The Two Stage Commit Collaborating on Your Code Collaboration Pushing your changes to GitHub Activity: Creating a Pull Request Exploring a Pull Request Activity: Code Review Merging Pull Requests Merge Explained Merging Your Pull Request Updating Your Local Repository Cleaning Up the Unneeded Branches Viewing Local Project History Using Git Log Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases Creating Custom Aliases Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games User Accounts vs. Organization Accounts Introduction to GitHub Pages What is a Fork? Creating a Fork Workflow Review: Updating the README.md Resolving Merge Conflicts Local Merge Conflicts Working with Multiple Conflicts Remote Merge Conflicts Exploring Searching for Events in Your Code What is GitHub? What is Git bisect? Finding the bug in your project Reverting Commits How Commits are made Safe operations Reverting Commits Helpful Git Commands Moving and Renaming Files with Git Staging Hunks of Changes Viewing Local Changes Comparing changes with the Repository Creating a New Local Repository Initializing a new local repository Fixing Commit Mistakes Revising your last commit Rewriting History with Git Reset Understanding reset Reset Modes Reset Soft Reset Mixed Reset Hard Does gone really mean gone? Getting it Back You just want that one commit Oops, I didn?t mean to reset Merge Strategies: Rebase About Git rebase Understanding Git Merge Strategies Creating a Linear History Additional course details: Nexus Humans Introduction to GITHub for Developers (TTDV7551) 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 GITHub for Developers (TTDV7551) 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.
Course Overview Unlock your full creative potential with Creative Writing: Write Stories Like a Professional Writer! This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of writing across a wide range of genres. Whether you aspire to write novels, poetry, children's books, or compelling non-fiction, this course offers practical insights and structured guidance to elevate your writing skills. Learners will explore key techniques for character development, dialogue creation, and story structuring, while gaining a deeper understanding of critical thinking and business writing. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to write professionally, refine your work through editing, and pursue opportunities for publication. Course Description Creative Writing: Write Stories Like a Professional Writer! takes you on an enriching journey through the world of creative writing. Covering fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and professional writing, the course develops both foundational and advanced writing techniques. Learners will engage with modules on writing horror and thriller stories, creating believable characters, crafting realistic dialogue, and understanding the publishing process. The course also introduces vital skills such as critical thinking and business writing to enhance versatility. With a focus on structured development and creativity, learners will build the confidence to produce polished, compelling pieces that meet professional standards. This course is suitable for individuals at all stages of their writing journey, offering the tools needed to transform ideas into powerful written works. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction to Creative Writing Module 02: The Development of Creative Writing Module 03: Novel Writing Module 04: Writing Non-Fiction Module 05: Creating Fictional Characters Module 06: Writing Realistic Dialogue Module 07: Writing Horrors, Thriller and Murder Stories Module 08: Writing for Children Module 09: Writing Poetry Module 10: Proposal Writing Module 11: Critical Thinking Module 12: Business Writing Module 13: Other Writings Module 14: Editing, Evaluating and Getting Published (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to master creative writing and storytelling techniques. Professionals aiming to enhance their communication and writing skills for diverse applications. Beginners with an interest in exploring the field of creative writing. Writers looking to prepare manuscripts for publication or self-publishing. Career Path Author Copywriter Content Writer Scriptwriter Editor Publishing Assistant Communications Officer Journalist Creative Writing Tutor
Graphic Design Using Canva Course Overview: This course introduces learners to the world of graphic design using Canva, a powerful yet accessible design tool. It covers the essentials of graphic design, starting from the basics of working with colour and progressing through intermediate and advanced design techniques. Learners will explore photo-editing tools, graphic layout principles, and how to create professional-quality designs for a variety of purposes. By the end of the course, learners will have developed the skills to create engaging and visually appealing graphics, preparing them for roles in the creative industry. Course Description: The course covers a range of topics that build a solid foundation in graphic design using Canva. Starting with working with Adobe colours online, learners will move on to mastering basic design principles within Canva, before advancing to more complex techniques such as photo editing and designing at a professional level. The course provides learners with the knowledge to create impactful designs for social media, marketing, and branding. Learners will gain valuable skills that are widely used in the design industry, allowing them to apply these techniques in real-world contexts. The course structure is designed to build upon each module, ensuring learners progress at a comfortable pace while enhancing their graphic design abilities. Graphic Design Using Canva Curriculum: Module 01: Working with Adobe Colours Online Module 02: Basic Graphics Design using Canva Module 03: Photo-Editing Basics Module 04: Intermediate to Pro Lessons on Canva Graphic Designs Module 05: Bonus (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enter the graphic design field. Professionals aiming to enhance their creative design skills. Beginners with an interest in digital design and visual communication. Entrepreneurs looking to improve their brand visuals. Career Path Graphic Designer Digital Marketing Specialist Social Media Content Creator Branding Consultant Freelance Designer
Basic Chinese ABC Course Overview This course is designed for anyone looking to start their journey with the Chinese language, providing a solid foundation in basic vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and writing. Through a series of engaging modules, learners will explore the key components of the Chinese language and its unique systems. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the essential skills to read, write, and speak basic Chinese, opening the door to further studies or enhancing career prospects in an increasingly globalised world. Course Description In this course, learners will dive into the fundamentals of the Chinese language, starting with Pinyin, the pronunciation system, and progressing to grammar, sentence structure, and the writing system. Modules cover important topics such as the structure of the language, the significance of characters, and effective strategies for mastering the tones of Chinese. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Chinese is structured, alongside tips for improving fluency. With clear explanations and engaging content, the course is ideal for beginners seeking to build a strong language foundation. Basic Chinese ABC Curriculum Module 01: Chinese is Easy, Let's begin to talk Module 02: The Big Picture of Chinese Language Module 03: Chinese is a game, a LEGOOOOO game Module 04: Pinyin (Pronunciation System, "Spell Sound" literally) Module 05: Grammar Module 06: The Writing System Module 07: Your Next Step to your Mandarin learning journey smooth and FUN! Module 08: Resource (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to learn the basics of Chinese. Professionals aiming to enhance their language skills for global communication. Beginners with an interest in Chinese language and culture. Those planning to travel or work in Chinese-speaking countries. Career Path Mandarin Language Teacher Translator/Interpreter International Business Professional Travel Consultant Cultural Liaison
Basic Photography Course Overview This Basic Photography course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and techniques of photography. Learners will explore camera settings, composition, lighting, and image editing, gaining the confidence to capture compelling photographs across various styles and subjects. The course emphasises understanding technical aspects alongside creative expression, enabling students to improve their visual storytelling. By the end, participants will develop foundational skills applicable to personal projects, social media content creation, or further photographic study, enhancing their ability to communicate visually with clarity and impact. Course Description Designed for those new to photography, this course covers key topics such as camera operation, exposure, focus, composition rules, and lighting fundamentals. Learners will deepen their appreciation of different photographic genres, including portrait, landscape, and still life. The course also introduces basic post-processing techniques to enhance images effectively. With a structured learning path, students will cultivate both technical knowledge and an artistic eye, enabling them to create visually engaging photographs. This course suits individuals keen to develop a solid foundation in photography, preparing them for personal enrichment or progression into more advanced photographic disciplines. Basic Photography Curriculum: Module 01: Module 02: Module 03: Module 04: Module 05: Module 06: Module 07: Module 08: Module 09: Module 10: Module 11: (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to learn fundamental photography skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their visual communication. Beginners with an interest in creative visual arts. Social media enthusiasts wanting to improve their content quality. Career Path Junior Photographer roles in media or marketing industries. Social Media Content Creator or Visual Communicator. Assistant roles in photography studios or agencies. Freelance photography opportunities in events or portraiture.
Event Planning Course Overview This comprehensive Event Planning course offers learners an in-depth understanding of the key principles and techniques involved in planning successful events. Covering all aspects from event management and classification to marketing, catering, and security, the course provides the necessary skills for effective event coordination. Whether you're interested in organising corporate events, weddings, or large public gatherings, this course equips you with the knowledge and expertise to plan, execute, and manage events with confidence. Learners will also explore how to build an event planning business, ensuring long-term success in the industry. Course Description This course delves into the various stages of event planning, from conceptualising an event to its final execution. Key topics include understanding the role of an event planner, classifying different types of events, developing client relationships, marketing events, and overseeing logistics such as catering, decorations, and waste disposal. You will gain insights into event security, legal requirements, and effective communication with clients and vendors. Through this learning journey, you will develop the critical skills needed to plan a range of events and potentially start your own event planning business. Event Planning Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Event Management Module 2: Role of an Event Planner Module 3: Event Classification Module 4: Events and Clients Module 5: Steps to Plan an Event Module 6: Invitation to the Event Module 7: Event Marketing Module 8: Catering at Events Module 9: Event Decorations Module 10: Cleaning and Waste Disposal Module 11: Event Security Module 12: Developing an Event Planning Business (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to become professional event planners Professionals aiming to expand their event management skills Beginners with an interest in event organisation Entrepreneurs looking to enter the event planning industry Career Path Event Planner Corporate Event Coordinator Wedding Planner Conference Organiser Event Marketing Specialist Event Operations Manager
Train the Trainer - Part 2 Course Overview: "Train the Trainer - Part 2" is designed for individuals who wish to elevate their training and presentation skills to the next level. This course offers in-depth guidance on how to maintain participant engagement, ensure clarity, and use effective communication techniques. Learners will explore advanced strategies for building rapport with their audience, refining their delivery style, and ensuring their messages are understood. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the tools to create more dynamic and impactful training sessions, fostering a deeper level of understanding and retention among participants. Course Description: This course delves into essential training strategies that enhance delivery and participant involvement. Learners will explore techniques for keeping the audience engaged, presenting material in a way that aids comprehension, and using non-verbal cues such as body language and tone to reinforce their message. The course covers strategies to help learners follow along, assess their understanding, and improve retention. By examining these core aspects, participants will develop advanced skills for delivering clear and memorable training. Upon completion, learners will be able to create a more effective learning environment and be prepared to engage with diverse audiences across various training settings. Train the Trainer - Part 2 Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Keep Them Engaged Module 03: Help Them Follow Along Module 04: Ensure They Understand Module 05: Use Effective Body Language and Tone (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their training and presentation skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their teaching effectiveness. Beginners with an interest in becoming a more effective trainer. Anyone looking to engage audiences more effectively in a training environment. Career Path: Corporate Trainer Training and Development Specialist Learning & Development Coordinator Public Speaker Instructional Designer
ChatGPT for Marketing and Productivity with AI Tools Course Overview: This course provides an in-depth exploration of ChatGPT and other AI tools in the context of marketing and productivity. Designed for individuals keen on integrating AI into their business strategies, it covers essential techniques and applications to enhance marketing efforts and streamline work processes. Learners will gain insights into leveraging AI for targeted campaigns, content creation, and automation, while also learning how to increase personal and team productivity using AI tools. By the end of the course, learners will have a clear understanding of how to apply AI-driven solutions to achieve measurable results in marketing and productivity. Course Description: In this course, learners will explore the dynamic field of AI-powered marketing and productivity tools. Key topics include the AI Marketing Playbook, which introduces learners to the fundamentals of using AI in marketing, followed by strategies for utilising ChatGPT and other AI tools for content creation, social media campaigns, and customer engagement. Additionally, learners will discover various AI tools designed to optimise productivity, including project management, data analysis, and communication tools. This course provides a comprehensive approach, equipping learners with the knowledge to harness AI’s capabilities in improving both marketing efforts and workplace efficiency. ChatGPT for Marketing and Productivity with AI Tools Curriculum: Module 01: The AI Marketing Playbook Module 02: How to Use ChatGPT and AI for Marketing Module 03: Productivity with AI Tools (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their marketing efforts with AI. Professionals aiming to boost their productivity using AI-driven tools. Beginners with an interest in AI technologies and marketing. Business owners looking to streamline marketing and productivity. Career Path: Digital Marketing Specialist Marketing Automation Expert AI Solutions Specialist Productivity Consultant Marketing Manager