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Change Management Foundation: In-House Training: In-House Training This course provides practical knowledge on Change Management techniques and the Foundation certification. You will examine various Change Management techniques and explore which could be effectively implemented in your organization. The structured approach helps you understand how you deal with change as an individual, as a member of a team or organization, and as a leader. The program design explores the impact that change has on these four major areas: Change and the Individual Change and the Organization Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Change Management Practice This course also prepares you for the APMG Change Management Foundation exam. Given that a primary course goal is to achieve the Foundation Certification, the course text will be provided in advance of the workshop so the participant may begin studying. In addition, daily homework assignments and practice exams will be provided. The Foundation-level exam is taken at the end of the third day of the Traditional Classroom course. Virtual Classroom participants must make separate arrangements to schedule their exam following course completion (See 'Important Note for Virtual Course Participants'). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Explain how individuals learn and why many may resist change Illustrate how to build an effective change team Describe the stakeholder engagement process and relate this to appropriate communication Differentiate various approaches to plan, implement, and sustain organizational change Demonstrate how to assess change impact and readiness, and deal with resistance Improve your ability to pass the APMG Change Management Foundation Certification exam Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Change and the Individual How people learn Personality and change - introduction to MBTI Models of individual change - the Change Curve and Bridges' Transition Motivating individuals during change Change and the Organization Understanding organizational metaphors Organizational culture and change 3 models of change - Lewin, Kotter, and Senge Key roles in change Stakeholder Engagement Identifying and analyzing stakeholders Personas and empathy maps Influencing strategies Communication Feedback and communication approaches Communicating change - planning, factors, and barriers Communication biases and channels Change Impact Identifying and assessing change impact Stakeholder impact assessment Change severity assessment Change Readiness Building change agent networks and the change team How to make the organization ready for change Creating a change management plan Dealing with resistance to change APMG Change Management Foundation Exam Preparation Review of and practice with APMG sample questions and test papers APMG Change Management Foundation Exam Traditional Classroom: Paper-based exams will be taken on the last day of class Virtual Classroom: The exam is scheduled by the Participant and taken subsequent to the course

Software development training course description This three-day MTA Training course helps you prepare for Microsoft Technology Associate Exam 98-361, and build an understanding of these topics: Core programming, Object-Oriented programming, general software development, web applications, desktop applications, and databases. This course leverages the same content as found in the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for this exam. What will you learn Describe core programming. Explain Object Oriented programming. Describe general software development. Describe Web applications. Describe desktop applications. Explain how databases work. Software development training course details Who will benefit: Anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of software. Prerequisites: None. Duration 3 days Software development training course contents Core programming Computer storage and data types How a computer stores programs and the instructions in computer memory, memory stacks and heaps, memory size requirements for the various data storage types, numeric data and textual data. Computer decision structures Various decision structures used in all computer programming languages; If decision structures; multiple decision structures, such as If…Else and switch/Select Case; reading flowcharts; decision tables; evaluating expressions. Handling repetition For loops, While loops, Do...While loops and recursion. Understand error handling Structured exception handling. Object-oriented programming Classes Properties, methods, events and constructors; how to create a class; how to use classes in code. Inheritance Inheriting the functionality of a base class into a derived class. Polymorphism Extending the functionality in a class after inheriting from a base class, overriding methods in the derived class. Encapsulation Creating classes that hide their implementation details while still allowing access to the required functionality through the interface, access modifiers. General software development Application life cycle management Phases of application life cycle management, software testing. Interpret application specifications Application specifications, translating them into prototypes, code, select appropriate application type and components. Algorithms and data structures Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists and sorting algorithms; performance implications of various data structures; choosing the right data structure. Web applications Web page development HTML, CSS, JavaScript. ASP.NET web application development Page life cycle, event model, state management, client-side versus server-side programming. Web hosting Creating virtual directories and websites, deploying web applications, understanding the role of Internet Information Services. Web services Web services that will be consumed by client applications, accessing web services from a client application, SOAP, WSDL. Desktop applications Windows apps UI design guideline categories, characteristics and capabilities of Store Apps, identify gestures. Console-based applications Characteristics and capabilities of console- based applications. Windows Services Characteristics and capabilities of Windows Services. Databases Relational database management systems Characteristics and capabilities of database products, database design, ERDs, normalisation concepts. Database query methods SQL, creating and accessing stored procedures, updating and selecting data. Database connection methods Connecting to various types of data stores, such as flat file; XML file; in-memory object; resource optimisation.

LTE Airside training course description This course provides a concise insight into the LTE airside. Key parts of the course are detailed looks at the air interface protocol stack, cell acquisition, transmission and reception of data and of he layer 1 procedures along with layer 2 procedures. What will you learn Explain the RF optimisation flowchart. Describe the importance of Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP). List many of the 3GPP recommended KPIs. Describe the concept of APN AMBR and UE AMBR within LTE. Describe the use of planning and optimisation computer tools. LTE Airside training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with LTE. Prerequisites: Essential LTE Duration 2 days LTE Airside training course contents Introduction and review of LTE This section describes the requirements of LTE and key technical features, and reviews the system architecture. LTE Architecture, UE, E-UTRAN and EPC. Specifications. OFDMA, SC-FDMA and MIMO antennas This section describes the techniques used in the LTE air interface, notably orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antennas. Communication techniques for fading multipath channels. OFDMA, FFT processing and cyclic prefix insertion. SC-FDMA in the LTE uplink. Multiple antenna techniques including transmit & receive diversity and spatial multiplexing. Introduction to the air interface This section covers the operation of the air interface, the channels that it uses, and the mapping to the time and frequency domains of OFDMA and SC-FDMA. Air interface protocol stack. Logical, transport and physical channels. Frame and slot structure, the resource grid. Resource element mapping of the physical channels and physical signals. LTE spectrum allocation. Cell acquisition This is the first of three sections covering the air interface physical layer. Here, we cover mobile procedures to start low-level communications with the cell, and base station transmission of the corresponding information. Primary/secondary synchronisation signals. Downlink reference signals. The master information block. Physical control format indicator channel. Organisation and transmission of the system information. Data transmission and reception In this section, we cover procedures used for data transmission and reception on the shared channels, and describe in detail the individual steps. Data transmission and reception on the uplink and downlink. Scheduling commands and grants on the PDCCH. DL-SCH and UL-SCH. Physical channel processing of the PDSCH and PUSCH. Hybrid ARQ indicators on the PHICH. Uplink control information on the PUCCH. Uplink demodulation and sounding reference signals. Additional physical layer procedure This section concludes our discussion of the air interface physical layer, by discussing a number of procedures that support its operation. Transmission of the physical random access channel. Contention and non-contention based random access procedures. Discontinuous transmission in idle and connected modes. Uplink power control and timing advance. Air interface layer 2 This section describes the architecture and operation of layer 2 of the air interface protocol stack. MAC protocol, interactions with the physical layer, use for scheduling. RLC protocol, transparent, unacknowledged and acknowledged modes. PDCP, including header compression, security functions and recovery from handover.

This course is designed for experienced permanent makeup artists looking to enhance their skills and offer more to their clients. The focus is on advanced techniques and practical skill, providing the learner with the knowledge and equipment they need to become a confident eyeliner and lash enhancement artist. COURSE PREREQUISITES This course is designed for qualified permanent makeup artists with experience in the industry. If you are looking for a course suitable for beginners or those new to permanent makeup, learn more about our VTCT Level 4 Micropigmentation course EYELINER & LASH ENHANCEMENT TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE: 10 hours e-learning: This self-paced online learning module will cover advanced cosmetic tattooing theory including Health and Safety, Colour Theory, Client Suitability, Consent, Anatomy & Physiology, Treatments and Tools. 1 day of in-house training: This intensive hands-on training day will allow you to apply the theory you've learned in a practical setting. You'll practice the eyeliner and lash enhancement technique on latex and later on skin under the guidance of our experienced instructors. STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING: Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing theory: You'll delve deep into topics such as Health and Safety, Colour Theory, Client Suitability, Consent, Anatomy & Physiology, Treatments and Tools. Pre-drawing: Learn how to sketch the desired eyeliner shape and style before the actual procedure. This is a crucial step in ensuring client satisfaction. Colour mixing: Master the art of mixing pigments to achieve the perfect shade for every client. Eyeliner and lash enhancement technique: Learn how to create a soft, diffused eyeliner color that enhances the natural beauty of the eyes. Treatment protocols: Understand the steps to follow before, during, and after the procedure to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your clients.

This course is designed for experienced permanent makeup artists looking to enhance their skills and offer more to their clients. The focus is on advanced techniques and practical skill, providing the learner with the knowledge and equipment they need to become a confident 3D Hairstroke eyebrow artist. COURSE PREREQUISITES This course is designed for qualified permanent makeup artists with experience in the industry. If you are looking for a course suitable for beginners or those new to permanent makeup, learn more about our VTCT Level 4 Micropigmentation course 3D HAIRSTROKE BROWS TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE: 10 hours e-learning: This self-paced online learning module will cover advanced cosmetic tattooing theory including Health and Safety, Colour Theory, Client Suitability, Consent, Anatomy & Physiology, Treatments and Tools. 1 day of in-house training: This intensive hands-on training day will allow you to apply the theory you've learned in a practical setting. You'll practice the 3D Hairstroke eyebrows technique on latex and later on skin under the guidance of our experienced instructors. STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING: Advanced Cosmetic Tattooing theory: You'll delve deep into topics such as Health and Safety, Colour Theory, Client Suitability, Consent, Anatomy & Physiology, Treatments and Tools. Pre-drawing: Learn how to sketch the desired eyebrow shape and style before the actual procedure. This is a crucial step in ensuring client satisfaction. Colour mixing: Master the art of mixing pigments to achieve the perfect shade for every client. 3D Hairstroke eyebrows technique: Learn how to create a soft, diffused eyebrow color that enhances the natural beauty of the eyebrows. Treatment protocols: Understand the steps to follow before, during, and after the procedure to ensure the safety and satisfaction of your clients.

Strategic Thinking (In-Person) The goal of this course is to provide you with the building blocks and the motivation to develop the critical skill of strategic thinking. The participants will consider a four-part model that distinguishes strategic thinking from strategic planning and managing. With that understanding, you will investigate the critical components of strategic thinking and how to apply it effectively. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Define strategic thinking and distinguish it from strategic planning and management Explain a high-level approach to gaining strategic thinking skills Integrate other interpersonal skills, such as self-awareness, systems thinking, leadership, constructive conflict, and collaboration, into the fabric of strategic thinking skills Select appropriate techniques to apply strategic thinking in specific situations Recognize and emulate effective strategic thinking behaviors Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Interactive event: Define Strategic Thinking (ST) Interactive event: Discuss relationship of ST with Strategic Planning, Management and Decision Making Strategic Level Framework - Tying it all together Strategic thinking attributes Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors Strategic Thinking Critical Success Factors - 5-part model Strategic Thinking and the Organization Critical Success Factors Model applied to an organization Tools Introduction (5): Environmental, 5 Forces, SWOT, Value Proposition, Integral Theory of Worldview Video: Fog of War Strategic Thinking and the Individual Critical Success Factors Model applied to an individual Tools Introduction (5): Thinking Styles, Six Thinking Hats, Reverse Thinking, Systems Thinking, Integral Theory of Worldview Strategic Thinking at the Interpersonal and Team Levels Emotional Intelligence - Self Awareness and Working With Others Team Leadership and Trust Constructive Conflict as the Gateway to Collaboration Interactive event: Testing the Models - Challenge Perspective; What's Missing Applying the critical skill of Strategic Thinking Worldview: Team versus client Trusted Advisor Interactive event: Doing what is asked (Case study, wherein participants review the default case scenario prepared for this workshop and add specific details to make the scenario more relevant to their experiences / needs. Teams develop an action plan for applying ST concepts and techniques they have learned here to the situation, then compare and contrast results.)

Our students gain the product knowledge and practical skills needed to perform foundation anti-wrinkle injections to the upper third of the face. You will learn the fundamentals of facial anatomy, muscle structure, and the ageing process. By understanding these key concepts, you will be able to assess your client's needs accurately and create customised treatment plans to achieve optimal results. Through hands-on practical sessions, you will gain the confidence and proficiency to administer anti-wrinkle injections with precision. Our experienced trainers will guide you through various injection techniques, dosage calculations, and proper injection site selection. Patient safety is our top priority, and you will learn important safety protocols to minimise risks and manage potential complications. By implementing best practices, you will ensure a comfortable and secure experience for your clients. Course Entry Requirements: One or more of the following: Be a medical professional registered to a medical body (NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC, etc.) Have Level 3 NVQ in Beauty Therapy. Have six months of experience in SPMU, Microblading, and Microneedling) and six months of Anatomy & Physiology Level 3. Have 12 months of experience in advanced beauty treatments (e.g SPMU, Microblading, Microneedling). Course Pre-Study/Practical & Length: Pre Study 1-day on-site training Course Agenda: Product History Face anatomy Injection techniques Ageing process Patient consultation & expectations Tutor demonstration Student practical session Delivery method Areas Glabella lines, Cross feet, Frown lines Course Benefits Student Benefits Enhanced Knowledge and Skills: You will gain in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy, muscle structure, and the ageing process, enabling you to accurately assess clients' needs and develop personalised treatment plans. Through practical training, you will acquire the skills and confidence to administer anti-wrinkle injections with precision. Professional Credibility: Completing this course will establish you as a qualified and competent practitioner in the field of anti-wrinkle injections. Your certification will enhance your professional credibility and increase your chances of securing employment in reputable medical spas, aesthetic clinics, or starting your own practice. Expanded Career Opportunities: The aesthetics industry is continuously growing, and there is a high demand for skilled professionals in the field of anti-wrinkle treatments. By enrolling in this course, you will position yourself for exciting career opportunities and the potential for career advancement. Client Benefits Personalised Treatment Plans: With your enhanced knowledge and skills, you will be able to assess clients' unique facial features, concerns, and expectations. This will enable you to develop customised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, ensuring optimal results. Safe and Effective Treatments: The comprehensive training you receive will prioritise patient safety and risk management. You will learn proper injection techniques, dosage calculations, and safety protocols, minimising risks and ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for clients. Youthful and Refreshed Appearance: By administering anti-wrinkle injections, you can help clients achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance. By reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, clients will experience increased confidence and satisfaction with their rejuvenated appearance. Earning Potential By completing this course, you can unlock significant earning potential. As a certified practitioner in anti-wrinkle injections, you can expect competitive salaries and income opportunities in the aesthetics industry. The exact earning potential may vary depending on factors such as your location, experience, and clientele. With the growing demand for anti-wrinkle treatments, you have the opportunity to build a successful career and secure a rewarding salary. Whether you choose to work in established clinics, medical spas, or start your own practice, the ability to offer anti-wrinkle injections can significantly enhance your earning potential. Enrol in our Foundation Anti Wrinkle Injections Training Course today and take the first step towards a lucrative career in aesthetics. Unlock your earning potential and make a positive impact in the lives of your clients. Frequently Asked Questions What topics are covered in the course curriculum? Our course curriculum covers essential topics such as facial anatomy, injection techniques, product selection, client consultation, and post-treatment care. You will receive comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. Do I need to bring my own models for the practical training? No, it is not necessary to bring your own models for the practical training sessions. We provide models for you to practice on under the guidance of our experienced instructors. However, if you prefer to bring your own models, you are welcome to do so. Will I receive a certification upon course completion? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certification that recognises your proficiency in performing anti-wrinkle injections. This certification will enhance your professional credibility and open doors to career opportunities.

Program Management Skills Program managers coordinate and give oversight to the efforts of marketing groups, project teams, product delivery, maintenance and support, operations and staff from various functional groups, including suppliers, business partners, and other external bodies. The goal is to ensure that proposed business transformation, through the delivery of complex products and processes, is implemented to realize the organization's strategic benefits and objectives, for which the program was selected. The goals of this course are twofold: To provide participants with key program management principles and techniques, recognized as best practices, to enable more effective program management; and to leverage core elements of the program management life cycle, processes, tools and techniques, to enable program management effectiveness. The participant will learn and apply the principles of program management through discussions, activities, and case study exercises. What You Will Learn At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Maximize the transformational impact of a program according to the business needs Explain management principles and techniques and apply them within a program context Implement program governance and organization that will produce expected benefits Plan for and manage benefit realization, risks, issues, and quality Manage component projects' interdependencies that are linked to both program and strategic objectives Engage program stakeholders effectively. Improve communication and action planning effectiveness for programs in organizations Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Fundamental definitions and concepts Program challenges and benefits Program best practices and success criterion Stakeholder management Governance: program management office and program boards Standard for Program Management overview Vision, Leadership, and the Business Case What is vision, why, and how? Leadership vs. Management Program business case Program Organization and Governance Program organization Program governance Program board roles and responsibilities Benefits Management Benefits explored Benefits management Benefits realization Program Management Planning Program management plan Program blueprint and roadmap Program component dossier Program tranches Program estimating Program scheduling Program Monitoring and Controlling Program Control - An Overview Program Monitoring and Controlling Monitoring and Controlling Transition Program Risk and Issue Management Risk and issue management overview Program risk management Program issue management Program Quality Management Program quality management overview Program quality management principles Program Stakeholder Management Stakeholder engagement overview Stakeholder engagement planning EI, trust, communication and stakeholder engagement Program Closure and Benefits Sustainment Program closure overview Closing the program Program benefits sustainment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Project Management for Non-Project Managers (In-Person) Individuals who are involved in projects (commissioning, supporting, sponsoring, etc.) may often be unfamiliar with project management. A basic understanding of project management is essential for non-project managers, who are critical stakeholders contributing to project success. This awareness course usesA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and other sources to introduce you to project management vocabulary, concepts, and techniques. It also provides insights into the realities of being a project manager, and opportunities to explore how you can positively impact projects in your own role. Getting Started Introductions Course structure Course goals and objectives Foundation Concepts Project management overview Strategic value of project management Defining project success Project life-cycle models and governance Project roles and responsibilities Project Initiating and Planning Initiating the project Defining project requirements and scope Developing the project schedule and budget Project Risk Management, Executing, Monitoring, and Closing Understanding, evaluating, and adjusting for risk Honoring the baseline and executing the project Monitoring and controlling the project Closing the project Project Interpersonal Processes Project communication Project team development Conflict management

BGP training course description A detailed study of BGP, from the basics of how it works through to advanced issues such as route reflectors, policy, filtering, route selection and routing registries. The course culminates with a study of an industrial strength BGP template illustrating important issues such as bogon filtering. Practical hands on with routers follow the major sessions to reinforce the theory. A multiple choice exam, leading to the LAIT III certification, is available after the course. The exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 2 hours. What will you learn Connect enterprises to the Internet, and ISPs to each other. Describe how BGP works. List, describe and configure the main BGP attributes. Implement and troubleshoot BGP. Work with route aggregation and calculate CIDR prefixes in seconds. Influence traffic paths with BGP. BGP training course details Who will benefit: Anyone who will be working with BGP. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Definitive IP routing for engineers. Duration 5 days BGP training course contents Basic BGP IGPs, EGPs, What's BGP? BGP RIB, in/out process, tables peers, adding routes. Hands on Simple configuration and troubleshooting. The Internet and peering ASs, AS numbers, Internet structure, ISP types, ISP network design, IXs, peering vs. transit, public/ private peering, bi/multi-lateral peering. Hands on AS information gathering. How BGP works Incremental updates, Path vector protocols, BGP protocol stack, the BGP header, message types, NLRI, withdrawn routes, route refresh, route dampening. Hands on More troubleshooting, packet analysis. MBGP and IPv6 Multiprotocol routing, AFI, SAFI, MBGP and multicasts, IPv6, MPLS VPNs. Hands on IPv6 BGPv4 aggregation CIDR, benefits, techniques, shortcuts, configuring BGP aggregation, leaking routes. Hands on Reducing routing table size. BGP path selection BGP attributes, attribute types, route selection order, Local preference, AS prepend, MEDs. Hands on Influencing traffic with BGP. BGP routing policies What is policy? Examples, route filtering, AS filtering, REs, applying preference selectively, peer groups. Hands on Sophisticated policies. RIPE and routing registries RIRs, Allocations, assignments, PI vs. PA. Objects, RPSL, routing registry, Hands on The RIPE database. Automating BGP configuration Automation tools, whois, IRRToolSet, Bogon lists, tracking bogon lists, HTTP, Peering, routing registries, DNS. Communities What is a community? Community names, communities for: peer types and geography. RFC 1998, default communities. Hands on Setting local preference on other routers. Route servers What are route servers? LINX route servers, route server policy control, What are route collectors, Looking glasses. Hands on Setting up and working with a route server. Peer relationships IBGP, EBGP, next hop self, advertising routes into/out of BGP, synchronisation. Hands on IBGP, troubleshooting a large BGP network. Route reflectors and confederations Full mesh IBGP, Route reflectors, RR configuration and design, confederations, migration issues. Hands on RR configuration. BGP architectures Stub vs. transit AS, when to use BGP, multihoming strategies and issues, default routes. Multihop EBGP, load balancing. Hands on Multihoming. BGP security RFC 7454, security steps, BGP TTL security, filters, RPKI, ROAs, rsync, rrdp, validators. A secure BGP template. Hands on RPKI prefix validation.