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Database Design and Data Normalization Course Summary Relational Databases & Data Normalisation Overview Training Courses London. Learn how to decide which tables and columns are required for a database, plan relationships, how to decide on data types and how to relate tables. Database Design and Data Normalization Course Description Session 1: Introduction to Relational Databases The Database Approach Database Management Systems The function of a Database Management System The Processing Architecture The Schema Architecture The Storage Architecture An overview of Database System Development An overview of general database principles Session 2: Conceptual Data Models Overview of Entity Models Entities and how to identify them Attributes and how to identify them Relationships and their qualities Building an Entity Relationship Diagram Resolving many-to-many relationships Sub-type and Super-type Relationships Arc Relationships Recursive Relationships Constraints and Assumptions Normalization to the First Normal Form (1NF) Normalization to the Second Normal Form (2NF) Normalization to the Third Normal Form (3NF) Exercises: Analyzing a specification Creating an Entity Relationship Diagram from it Session 3: The Relational Model Relational Structure Relational Terminology Domains A Relational schema Candidate keys and Primary Keys Foreign Keys Key Constraints Attribute Constraints Implementing Sub-type/Super-type Relationships Views Denormalization using Pre-joined Tables Denormalization using Derived Data An Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL) Simple Queries Simple Updates of the Data Included in the Database Design and Data Normalization Courses: Database Design and Data Normalization Course Certificate on completion Database Design and Data Normalization Course Manual Practical Database Design and Data Normalization Course exercises, Database Course Homework / Database Course Revision work After the course, 1 free session for questions online Database Course via Gotomeeting.com. Max group size, online and in classroom, on this Database Course is 4.

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In our constantly changing environment, if you always do what you've always done, then you'll always get what you've always got - and that's not enough! Building a strategic marketing plan is a powerful way to take a step back from day-to-day activities, review the opportunities available to your business and your products, and build a roadmap of tactics that will set you apart from the competition. In this workshop, we look at how to build a customer-focused strategic marketing plan to pin-point your milestones to success over a 12-month period. This programme will help participants to: Understand the key questions that a strategic marketing plan should answer Understand the value of customer and competitor insight and how to develop actionable insights to guide your plan Conduct a market analysis and identify the barriers and drivers to success Learn how to build a customer buying journey and how to identify the most valuable customers Develop a customer-focused strategy and customer engagement plans Develop core messages and winning tactics to engage with your key customers Identify the key metrics to review and measure to keep your plans on track 1 Situational analysis Introduction to marketing strategy Market and competitor analysis and insight generation Understanding the customer buying journey How to segment customers to identify your most valuable customer opportunities Identifying the barriers and drivers to your success 2 Strategy Introduction to strategy How to build strategic imperatives and SMART objectives How brand vision and positioning drive customer focus A guide to building key message themes 3 Tactics, messaging and measurement Introduction to building customer-focused tactics How to build a customer-engagement plan How to build key messages and a customer-focused tactical plan A practical guide to developing key metrics to review success and keep your plans on track Actionable outcomes Throughout the programme we will use your own product examples to build your plan, participants will: Learn best practice examples of strategic planning Discover market and customer opportunities to strengthen your competitive edge Create a strategic plan that can be implemented immediately within your business Start planning compelling marketing messages to reach the right customer at the right time Receive immediate feedback on your strategic marketing plan Have the opportunity to share common issues and solutions with colleagues in the group

You can start your baby’s swimming journey as soon as you feel ready to visit a warm swimming pool. We have had babies taking their first swim at only four weeks old. The sooner you start swimming lessons for your baby the better their understanding and confidence in the water will be. Your baby’s first experience in a structured swimming lesson is a wonderful and gentle introduction to water sensory techniques. We will teach you how to be comfortable and confident holding, moving, floating and playing with your baby in the pool.

Java CrossOver Course for Coders 1-Day, 11am - 6pm Online, Instructor-led, Interactive, Practical Java Basics to coders who are converting to Java from a different coding language. You do not need much time to learn the syntax of Java, because you have done similar work in other programming languages Hands-on, Practical Course, Instructor-led Course. Online with Gotomeeting.com 1 day, from 11am - 6pm. In classroom at on request only. Locations Java CrossOver Course description Overview of Java: This course covers Java Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Java Data Types and using Variables in Java: Here we learn to code using data types and variables of different data types: Primitives; Characters; Boolean; Variables and variable scope; String class; Type conversion and casting. Java Operators and Expressions: What are operators and how to use them; Arithmetic operators; Relational operators; Assignment operator; Logical operators; Increment and decrement operators. Decision Making: The Java Syntax for the If-statement; If,else; If,else if,else; Nested if; Switch Statements; Using Loops: For loops, while loops, do while, Enhanced for loop; Nesting loops; break, continue; The return statement. Arrays: Working with arrays, 2-d arrays, iterating arrays. Using the for-each loop with Arrays Lists: Working with lists. Lists vs Arrays. Files,streams with Java: Open, Read and Write to CSV Files, txt files and bin files. Exception Handling: Fundamentals of exception handling; Exception types; Using try and catch; Multiple catch clauses; Nested try statements; Throw and throws; The finally blocks Introduction to Classes and Objects: Creating a Class; Creating an Object; Using an Object; Adding Instance variables; Controlling accessibility; Naming conventions for class members. Class Constructors; Parameterized Constructors; Inheritance. Abstraction. Interfaces and implementing interfaces. Override. Polymorphism. The dot operator, this keyword, the static keywords, the super keyword. Using Methods: Introduction of methods; Creating a Method in class; Calling a Method; Returning value from a Method; Adding a Method that takes parameters; More in Methods and Classes: Overloading methods; Overloading Constructors; Using objects as parameters; Returning objects; Recursion; Access control : private, public and protected; The final keyword. What is included PCWorkshops Course Certificate on completion Java Course Notes Java Code Examples Practical Java Course exercises, Java Course Revision work After the course: 1-Hour personalised online revision session Book the Java CrossOver Course About us Our experienced trainers are award winners. More about us FAQ's Client Comments

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A thorough account of the UK and European legal framework and its requirements as regards managing environmental performance. This course will help staff to understand: The framework of UK and European legislation and its enforcement The principal features of the legislation as they apply to your organisation's activity/product/service The benefit of having an Environmental Management System such as ISO 14001 How their own actions and decisions can either expose or protect the organisation in relation to its legal obligations 1 Introduction and objectives 2 Introduction to environmental law and enforcement Sources of law (European and UK) Structure and enforcement Key legislation 3 Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) and Local Air Pollution and Control (LAPC) Pollution and Prevention Control Act 1999 EC Directives on PPC The meaning of BAT Transitional provisions Fit and proper persons Control of emissions to air National Air Quality Strategy 4 Packaging and producer responsibilities Who, what and how The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations Obligations and exemptions Registration Recycling and recovery obligations Records Duties of the Environment Agency Offences Developments 5 Waste management National Waste Strategy Waste minimisation (re-use/recycling) Waste definition Disposal and recovery Controlled waste management Hazardous waste management 6 Proposed Legislation and EC Directives EU Commission's waste and resources strategies Implementation of ELV (End of Life Vehicles) Directive WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive transposition into UK legislation Other producer responsibility initiatives Other proposals from the EU 7 Conclusion Open forum Summary Close

Personal Tax Return and Self Assessment training Course Most self-employed people and directors of companies have to do submit a Tax Return every year. If you are a self-employed person you may learn how to do tax return yourself. As a result, you can save money by not having to pay an external agent. Don't forget You can also save more money as you will know more about how to apply for a tax rebate. According to statistics, more than 60% of taxpayers not sure how to do tax return correctly and lose money for not knowing how to apply for a tax rebate correctly. If you want to offer tax services to the general public, then skills in this sector can dramatically improve your job prospect or business prospect. How to do a tax return Firstly, you need to be registered with HMRC to process your tax return. You should get a UTR (Unique Tax Reference) no, which is your personal identification no for tax purpose. Once you have details for all incomes and expenditure, you can submit them electronically to HMRC. The deadline for submitting a personal tax return is 31 January for the previous tax year. Apply for a Tax Rebate It is possible that you could be eligible for a tax rebate. The most possible scenarios are When you pay more tax than required Submitting an incorrect tax return Claiming special Tax relief There could be many more reasons why should you get a tax refund. It is vital to know the scenarios under which you should apply for a tax rebate. Identify the type(s) of returns that may be completed Understand the duties and responsibilities of a bookkeeper / tax agent when completing self-assessment tax returns Calculating the taxes on profits for Self Employed & on income for Employed individuals Understanding differences between Drawings & Dividends Introduction to UTR and NI Classes Understanding Tax Return submission procedures to HMRC (using 2 individual Scenarios) Analysing Class 2 & Class 4 NIC Analysing Personal Allowance Analysing Income from Self Employments Employment benefits Analysis Analysis of Car & Fuel benefits Analysis on savings and investment income and tax implications on them. Introduction to Capital Gains Tax analysis Introduction to Inheritance Tax Analysis Understanding the procedure for payment and administration of both tax and National Insurance Contributions

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