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  In this training course, you will learn about the various aspects of a CMS, including the compliance policy, compliance culture, compliance risk assessment, operational controls, performance measurements, leadership and commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement. After completing the training course, you can sit for the exam. If you successfully pass the exam, you can gain the 'Certified ISO 37301 Foundation' credential. By gaining this Credential, you can demonstrate that you have the necessary professional capabilities to be part of an ISO 37301 CMS implementation project About This Course   By participating in this training course, you will: Understand the basic compliance management concepts, definitions, and approaches Get acquainted with the ISO 37301 requirements for a compliance management system Develop a general understanding of how an organization can meet the requirements of ISO 37301   Course Agenda   Day 1: Introduction to compliance concepts, CMS, and clauses 4-6 of ISO 37301 Day 2: Clauses 7-10 of ISO 37301 and certification exam Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 40 question, multiple choice type exam on Day 2 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 60 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.   What's Included?   Certification fees are included in the exam price. Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be given to each participant. An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to participants who have attended the training course. In case participant(s) fail to pass the exam, they can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date. Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course. Accreditation Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB.

  In this training course, you will be acquainted with the various aspects of a QMS based on ISO 9001, such as the role of top management, risks and opportunities, quality policy, processes that shape product and service provision activities, requirements for performance evaluation, and the importance of continual improvement. After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and gain the "Certified ISO 9001 Foundation" credential. In holding this credential, you demonstrate that you have a general knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS and enables you to be part of QMS implementation projects. About This Course   Learning objectives   Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to: Describe the quality management concepts, principles, and definitions Explain the main ISO 9001 requirements for a quality management system Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve conformity to ISO 9001   Educational approach   The training course is participant centered and contains: Lecture sessions are illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions  Interactions between participants by means of questions and suggestions Quizzes with similar structure to the exam Accreditation Prerequisites   There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.   What's Included?   Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course. Over 200 pages of instructional materials containing explanations, guidance, and practical examples. An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued. In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free. Who Should Attend?   The ISO 9001 Foundations training course is intended for: Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts of quality management Professionals wishing to get acquainted with ISO 9001 requirements for a QMS Personnel responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of products and services of their organization Individuals wishing to pursue a career in quality management Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 40 question, multiple choice type exam on Day 2 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 60 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.   Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Individuals responsible for articulating the technical benefits of AWS services Individuals interested in learning how to get started with using AWS SysOps Administrators, Solution Architects and Developers interested in using AWS services Overview Recognize terminology and concepts as they relate to the AWS platform and navigate the AWS Management Console. Understand the foundational services, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS). Understand the security measures AWS provides and key concepts of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). Understand AWS database services, including Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS). Understand AWS management tools, including Auto Scaling, Amazon CloudWatch, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and AWS Trusted Advisor. AWS Technical Essentials introduces you to AWS services, and common solutions. It provides you with fundamental knowledge to become more proficient in identifying AWS services. It helps you make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements and get started working on AWS. Prerequisites Working knowledge of distributed systems Familiarity with general networking concepts Working knowledge of multi-tier architectures Familiarity with cloud computing concepts 1 - AWS introduction and history AWS Global Infrastructure Demonstration: AWS Management Console 2 - AWS Storage Identify key AWS storage options Describe Amazon EBS Create an Amazon S3 bucket and manage associated objects 3 - Compute, network and storage services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Demonstration: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Hands-on lab: Build your VPC and launch a web server 4 - AWS Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Demonstration: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) 5 - Compute Services & Networking Identify the different AWS compute and networking options Describe an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Create an Amazon EC2 instance Use Amazon EBS with Amazon EC2 6 - Managed Services & Database Describe Amazon DynamoDB Understand key aspects of Amazon RDS Launch an Amazon RDS instance 7 - Databases (RDS, DynamoDB) SQL and NoSQL databases Data storage considerations Hands-on lab: Build your database server and connect to it 8 - AWS elasticity and management tools Auto scaling Load balancing Cloud Watch Trusted Advisor Hands-on lab: Scale and load balance your architecture 9 - Deployment and Management Identify what is CloudFormation Describe Amazon CloudWatch metrics and alarms Describe Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Security IT business-level professionals interested in cloud security practices Security professionals with minimal to no working knowledge of AWS Overview Assimilate Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud Describe the access control and management features of AWS Explain the available methods for providing encryption of data in transit and data at rest when storing your data in AWS. Describe how to secure network access to your AWS resources Determine which AWS services can be used for monitoring and incident response This course covers fundamental AWS cloud security concepts, including AWS access control, data encryption methods, and how network access to your AWS infrastructure can be secured. Based on the AWS Shared Security Model, you learn where you are responsible for implementing security in the AWS Cloud and what security-oriented services are available to you and why and how the security services can help meet the security needs of your organization. Prerequisites Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts, familiarity with cloud computing concepts 1 - Security on AWS Security design principles in the AWS Cloud AWS Shared Responsibility Model 2 - Security OF the Cloud AWS Global Infrastructure Data center security Compliance and governance 3 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 1 Identity and access management Data protection essentials Lab 01 ? Introduction to security policies 4 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 2 Securing your infrastructure Monitoring and detective controls Lab 02 ? Securing VPC resources with Security Groups 5 - Security IN the Cloud ? Part 3 DDoS mitigation Incident response essentials Lab 03 ? Remediating issues with AWS Config Conformance Packs 6 - Course Wrap Up AWS Well-Architected tool overview Next Steps Additional course details: Nexus Humans AWS Security 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 AWS Security 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.

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for beginner to intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their elicitation and requirements writing and documentation skills. This course is also a great fit for technical writers, product and software testers, project managers, product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some for of business analysis themselves. Overview Understand the role of the business analyst and core competencies for performing successfully Discuss the criticality of business analysis and requirements for successful project outcomes Understand the main professional associations and standards supporting business analysts in the industry Discuss the common problems with requirements and explore approaches to address these issues Obtain a clear understanding of the various requirements types and the significance for eliciting each type Demonstrate your ability to identify stakeholders Explore various methods for understanding and analyzing stakeholders Discuss and apply good planning practices to requirements elicitation efforts Obtain knowledge and understanding of over 15 current and commonly applied elicitation techniques Understand how to progress from elicitation to analysis to documentation Write well-formed and validated requirements Gain understanding of the best practices for writing quality requirements Learn the technical writing techniques that apply directly to writing requirements documents Discuss writing pitfalls, risks that impact requirements, and how to address them Learn best practices for communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, sharing the results of elicitation and the resulting documentation Learn approaches for validating requirements Understand the difference between validating requirements and validating the solution With elicitation serving as a major component of the requirements process, it is imperative that business analysts maintain high competency levels in elicitation practices and technique use to help organizations overcome the requirements related challenges faced on projects. Regardless whether you are a practitioner just starting off your career in business analysis or whether you have been performing the role for some years, this course will provide insight into the latest thoughts on elicitation and writing effective requirements and present a number of current techniques that are being applied on projects across industries today. Review of Foundational Concepts Definition of a business analysis Definition of business analyst BA role vs. PM role Business analysis competencies Benefits of business analysis Purpose for having a BA standard IIBA?s BABOK© Guide and PMI?s Practice Guide in Business Analysis Business analysis core concepts Discussion: Project challenges Understanding Requirements Common problems with requirements Understand the problem first Define the business need Situation statements and moving to requirements Understanding requirement types Business requirements Stakeholder/User Requirements Solution Requirements Functional Requirements Non-Functional Requirements Assumptions and Constraints Discussions: Requirement problems, business needs, and identifying non-functional requirements Discovering Stakeholders Definition of a stakeholder Stakeholder types Identifying stakeholders Performing stakeholder analysis Stakeholders and requirements Tips for identifying stakeholders Grouping stakeholders Creating a RACI model Tips for analyzing stakeholders Documenting results of stakeholder analysis Workshop: Discovering stakeholders Preparing for Requirements Elicitation Planning for elicitation Benefits of elicitation planning What do you plan? The elicitation plan Setting objectives for elicitation Determining the scope for elicitation Establishing pre-work Determining the outputs for the session The iterative nature of elicitation Elicitation roles Elicitation planning techniques Discussions: Who to involve in elicitation, planning impacts, and unplanned elicitation Workshop: Planning for elicitation Conduct Requirements Elicitation Elicitation skillset Types of elicitation techniques Using active listening in elicitation Techniques for performing elicitation Benchmarking/Market Analysis Brainstorming Business Rules Analysis Collaborative Games Concept Modeling Data Mining Data Modeling Document Analysis Focus Groups Interface Analysis Interviews Observation Process Modeling Prototyping Survey or Questionnaire Workshops Write Effective Requirements Elicitation and Analysis Requirements related issues Implications of bad requirements Elicitation and documentation Writing skillset Documenting requirements Modeling requirements Defining the project life cycle Impact of project life cycle on documentation Requirements specifications Characteristics of good requirements Guidelines for writing textual requirements Structuring a requirement Writing pitfalls Traceability Requirements attributes Risks associated to requirements Discussions: Project Life Cycle and Correcting Poorly Written Requirements Workshops: Documenting Requirements and Identify Characteristics of Good Requirements Confirm and Communicate Elicitation Requirements Business analysis communication Requirements communication Communication skills The 7 Cs Timing of communication Planning communication Importance of Collaboration Planning collaboration Documenting communication/collaboration needs Confirming elicitation results Verify requirements Characteristics of good requirements (revisited) Requirements checklist Requirements validation Signing off on requirements Discussions: Responsibility for Communication, Eliciting Communication Needs, Validation Signoff Workshops: Communicating Requirements and Obtaining Signoff Evaluate the Solution Business analyst role in solution evaluation Why solutions under perform What we are looking for in solution evaluation When does solution evaluation occur Performing solution evaluation Planning solution evaluation Metrics that might exist Evaluating long term performance Qualitative vs. quantitative measures Tools & techniques used in solution evaluation Comparing expected to actuals When solution evaluation discovers a variance Tools/techniques for analyzing variances Proposing a recommendation Communicating results of solution evaluation Discussion: Addressing Variance Wrap up and Next Steps Useful books and links on writing effective requirements BABOK© Guide Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements 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 BA04 - Eliciting and Writing Effective Requirements 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.

  ISO 13485 Foundation training enables you to learn the basic elements to implement and manage a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) as specified in ISO 13485. During this training course, you will be able to understand the different modules of a MDQMS, including MDQMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review and continual improvement. After completing this course, you can sit for the exam and gain "Certified ISO 13485 Foundation' Certification. This Certificate shows that you have understood the fundamental methodologies, requirements, framework and management approach.  About This Course   Learning Objectives Understand the elements and operations of a Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) Acknowledge the correlation between ISO 13485 and other standards and regulatory frameworks Understand the approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and management of a MDQMS   Course Agenda Day 1: Introduction to Medical Devices Quality Management System (MDQMS) concepts as required by ISO 13485 Day 2: Medical Devices Quality Management System requirements and Certification Exam   Assessment     Delegates sit a combined exam, consisting of in-course quizzes and exercises, as well as a final 40 question, multiple choice exam on Day 2 of the course. The overall passing score is 70%, to be achieved within the 60 minute time allowance. Exam results are provided within 24 hours, with both a Certificate and a digital badge provided as proof of success.   Prerequisites   None What's Included?   Certification fees are included on the exam price Training material containing over 200 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. Who Should Attend?   Individuals involved in Medical Devices Quality Management Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main processes of Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MDQMS) Individuals interested to pursue a career in Medical Devices Quality Management Accreditation Provided by   This course is Accredited by NACS and Administered by the IECB

Leading Cross-Cultural Virtual Teams (Virtual) High-performing teams are a must in this world of intense competition and higher expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed and suppliers and clients actively engage in joint projects. Teams work across geographical and organizational boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users where distance and differences, both geographic and cultural, amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward when managing a team of people in the same location. This course delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately on their global projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define relationships among foundational concepts (leadership and three dimensions of diversity) and explain their potential impacts on project performance Describe key components of successful project leadership and build selected Transformational Leadership skills Prepare to convert project challenges stemming from personal or cultural diversity into potential competitive advantage Implement selected best practices to meet key challenges facing virtual project teams Foster and grow an environment that supports continued success for CCVTs Getting Started Foundation Concepts Basic definitions Critical success factors for leading cross-cultural virtual teams (CCVTs) A roadmap to success for leading CCVTs Leadership Excellence in Any Project Environment Leading effectively in a global environment Transformational leadership The four components of Transformational Leadership Leveraging Personal Diversity Overview of personal diversity Mind styles The theory of multiple intelligences Connecting Transformational Leadership and personal diversity Embracing Cultural Diversity Introduction to cultural intelligence The impact of culture Cultural Dimensions Theory The Culture Map Managing Virtual Diversity Overview of virtual diversity Virtual time management Virtual processes and technology Virtual leadership Creating an Environment for Success Supporting a cross-cultural virtual-team (CCVT-) friendly environment Building a foundation of trust Developing a team charter Recap and review Summary and Next Steps Personal action plan

Project Accounting and Finance Skills: Virtual In-House Training Do you manage both project schedules and budgets, but do not have insight into how actual results relate to the approved budget? Do you desire to have more clarity about the relationship between your project's performance with the accounting and financial systems in your organization? Do you need to understand financial and accounting terminology to bridge the gap between the 'world of finance' and the 'world of project management? Organizations have a need to manage-by-projects, because projects are the means to deliver on strategic goals and objectives. Therefore, the project manager must have an understanding of the financial world of investments to ensure the organization will realize expected business value. This requires a foundation in the principles of accounting and finance to comprehend how the project's contribution provides an organization with a competitive advantage. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs that its investment in your project will realize business value. Learn what you must do to give your organization the assurance it needs to know that its investment in your project will realize business value. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the aspects of classical corporate accounting and finance effects on managing projects Determine how your project fits into the corporate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement Analyze the financial aspects of managing projects Use earned value management as the basis for decision making throughout the project life Recognize the importance of the project manager's financial responsibilities Focus on what PMs do and should be doing, in support of accounting and finance Use financial information within a project environment to meet financial results Track and analyze the project's financial status and forecast with the goal of realizing benefits Generate work performance data to ensure a project's outcome aligns with financial metrics Foundation Concepts Accounting and Finance Terms and Concepts Accounting and Finance Essentials Financial Terms and Concepts Projects as Financial Investments Overview of 'Two Worlds' Project as Investments Accounting and Finance World: Standards, Principles and Practices Accounting and Finance Standards and Principles Accounting and Finance Practices Capital Budgeting Corporate Budgeting Accounting and Finance World: Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection Methods Economic Project Selection and the Business Case Project Management World Project Management and Financial Controls Project Management and Work Performance Data Project Management and Earned Value Management Project Management and Work Performance Reporting