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Agile Release Plans: In-House Training While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

Project Quality Management: In-House Training In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality

Business Analysis Fundamentals: In-House Training This course is part of IIL's Business Analysis Certificate Program (BACP), a program designed to help prepare individuals to pass the IIBA® Certification exam to become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™). This course teaches participants the overall process of business analysis and where it fits in the bigger picture of the project life cycle and the business context. The course is interactive and combines discussion, active workshops, and demonstrations of techniques. The goal is bottom-line results that cut through the real-world problems facing people seeking to improve the way they operate to develop new and improved systems and products or otherwise deliver results through project performance. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define the solution scope Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Ensure the solution is usable in the business environment Foundation Concepts Defining the business analyst (BA) function The role of the BA as change agent An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle (PLC) Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Overview of business analysis planning and monitoring (BAP&M) Business analysis planning and monitoring - process and tools Business analysis planning and monitoring - roles and responsibilities Business analysis planning and monitoring - governance, information management, and performance improvement Elicitation and Collaboration Overview of elicitation and collaboration Elicitation and collaboration techniques Requirements Life Cycle Management Overview of requirements life cycle management Requirements life cycle management task details Strategy Analysis Overview of strategy analysis Analyze current state Define future state Assess risks Define change strategy Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Overview of requirements analysis and design definition (RA&DD) The anatomy of requirements RA&DD task descriptions RA&DD techniques Solution Evaluation Overview of solution evaluation Solution evaluation tasks Solution evaluation in development stages Underlying Competencies Overview of underlying competencies (UC) Underlying competencies

Assuring Quality Through Acceptance Testing: In-House Training It is also the business analyst's responsibility to confirm that the resulting solution developed by IT does, in fact, solve the defined problem. This is done first through testing, especially acceptance testing, and then through monitoring of the installed solution in the user community. It is the business analyst's job to define the business problem to be solved by IT. It is also the business analyst's responsibility to confirm that the resulting solution developed by IT does, in fact, solve the defined problem. This is done first through testing, especially acceptance testing, and then through monitoring of the installed solution in the user community. The business analyst is not only concerned with the testing itself, but also with the management and monitoring of the users doing the acceptance testing, and recording, analyzing, and evaluating the results. What you will Learn Upon completion, participants will be able to: Create a set of acceptance test cases Manage and monitor an acceptance test stage where users perform the testing Work with the development team in the systems testing stage Assess the solution once it is in the business environment Foundation Concepts The role of the business analyst An introduction to the BABOK® Guide BA roles and relationships through the project life cycle Introduction to assuring software quality through acceptance testing The Scope of IT Testing Overview of testing stages The testing process Testing documentation Pre-Acceptance Testing The BA's role in testing Early development testing stages (unit and integration) Late development testing stage (system) The Acceptance Test Stage - Part I (Planning, Design, and Development) Overview of user acceptance testing Acceptance test planning Designing user acceptance tests Developing individual user acceptance test cases Building effective user acceptance test scenarios The Acceptance Test Stage - Part II (Execution and Reporting) Operating guidelines Execution Reporting Post-Acceptance Testing Overview Project implementation Project transition (project closure) Production through retirement Testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Software Overview Selecting the software Implementing the software Summary What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Microsoft Project Blue Belt® 2016: In-House Training This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. This course introduces Project Server 2016 features that expedite scheduling projects and simplify managing tasks within an enterprise environment. Learn different aspects of Project Server and their benefits to varying roles in the enterprise, and gain hands-on experience and insights on best practices from SMEs around the world. Users in Project online will get the same benefits of this program. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Describe the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment Apply the basic project management principles of, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing your project schedules Discuss new features Explain PWA views project sites Meet deadlines and budget restrictions Keep the workloads of your resources within their available limits Explain tracking methods and manage task assignments Update the schedule Differentiate between updating tasks and timesheets Use standard reports, custom views, and visual reports for your projects Recognize the potential of the Business Intelligence features Getting Started with Microsoft® Project Server 2016 Describing the EPM context Discovering Project Web App Differentiating the users of PWA Working with Project Professional and PWA Initiating Projects New projects with Project Professional, SharePoint lists, Enterprise Projects Importing schedules and managing project owner and permissions Customize the ribbon with enterprise commands Planning Projects - Scope and Schedule Management Scheduling in PWA Using the Deliverables feature Developing components of the risk management plan and issues tracking Linking planning documents Planning Projects - Staffing Management Plan Building a project team Managing resource availability Reviewing the assignment cycle Managing resource engagements Resolving resource overallocation Executing, Monitoring and Controlling Baselines Working with timesheets Reporting administrative time Tracking methods (% work, actual work, single entry mode) Assignment progress and updates in PWA Task progress and updates in Project Professional and PWA Monitor and Control Projects - Measuring Performance and Reporting Progress Reviewing performance metrics and progress reports Using the preloaded reports at the Business Intelligence Center Considerations for defining custom reports Closing Projects Reviewing the closing processes and closing tasks to updates Supporting the closing process

Work Breakdown Structures It's amazing how often project managers begin the project planning process by making an outlined list of every task they believe will be required to complete a project and then proclaim they have created the work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project. The result is a list of hundreds, or even thousands of tasks, many of them having durations of a few days or a few hours. Essentially, what they have done is create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress. This approach leads to, and even encourages, micromanagement of the resources working on the project without consideration of more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating, scheduling, executing, and controlling. Further, it makes it impossible to see the big picture, at levels of detail, in keeping with the needs of sponsors, clients, project and functional managers, team leaders, and project performers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make better-informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Describe the need for a project WBS Describe the WBS role in the project Gain practical experience in the development, decomposition, and use of the WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risk, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to enhance efficient re-use of key information in your future projects Foundation Concepts Key definitions History of the WBS Importance of the WBS Overall structure Terminology Other breakdown structures WBS tools WBS & Scope Project scope management processes Specification of the project objectives WBS design based on project deliverable WBS decomposition process and 'The 100% rule' Work Packages and Control Accounts WBS & Risk Risk management planning and WBS Risk identification to enhance the WBS Risk analysis and the WBS Risk responses and updating the WBS Implementing risk response and Monitoring risks and the WBS WBS & Estimating Use of WBS in the estimating process Components and work packages Sizing and algorithmic estimates WBS & Scheduling Component Scheduling - High-Level Milestones WBS activity decomposition WBS elements dependencies Work Package Level Schedules Responsibility assignment matrix WBS & Execution and Control Earned Value Management and tracking of work performance Progress reports, forecasts, and corrective and preventive actions used to manage work performance Necessary information to close out a project

This is the follow on course for those who want complete knowledge of all Beauty Therapy. Students will need to have completed their NVQ Level 2 in order to progress to this level. This is the perfect course for being able to offer any treatment you require. You can choose from 25 evening or a 'Fast Track' of ONLY 10 Days plus coursework, case studies and homework. This course is accredited by the VTCT and recognised by the HABIA- Hair and Beauty regulated government standards. Although our Tutors have been teaching NVQ levels at many Colleges for over 15 years now, we started the 'Academy' so that the teaching revolved around the student and not around making targets, politics and college protocols! Although we set dates, our students have an opportunity to pick and choose and to the best of our ability, we will structure special dates around them. This is what makes us completely unique and probably why we are the most features teaching school on a multitude of TV Channels!! There are many Colleges and Schools that can teach you but whatever you do, even if you do not choose us to learn with us, please make sure the school has 100% pass rate as some of the biggest private schools only have between 50-75% pass rates!! You will need to BOOK SOON TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!! Here at 'The Angel Academy of Teaching and Training', we have 2 different routes of NVQ Level 3: Here are the two NVQ Level 3 options: NVQ Level 3 Massage Route: Swedish Body Massage This unit will teach a variety of massage moves which can be used effectively on paying clients to help them maintain good health. Performed on massage couches, each student will receive guidance on how to effectively use massage moves on different parts of the body. Instruction will be given in order for a student to effectively perform a 60 minute massage routine. The Course will teach the following: Client Consultation Contra-indications and contra-actions Health and Safety in the workplace Related Anatomy and Physiology Massage moves to include, effleurage, petrissage, percussion and tapotement Correct application of oil and correct pressure application After-care Indian Head Massage Indian Head Massage traditionally was an ancient healing process known to relieve headaches, stress and tension. Hair was strengthened and conditioned too with the use of certain oils. Today, the fashionable hair salons provide the use of Indian Head Massage as a means of relaxation, and it ' s popularity is increasing rapidly. On-Site practitioners now visit offices to provide treatments, bringing Indian Head Massage into our working day. In fact, Indian Head Massage is more than a massage, it is an overall healing therapy which involves chakra, colour and crystal therapy. Essential oils can be added to the scalp by a trained aromatherapist to induce a real state of well-being. Benefits of becoming certified at Indian Head Massage: Take Indian Head Massage to the employees in the large corporations Incorporate it as an extra into existing treatments to give you 'the edge' Many customers prefer to keep their clothes on Very little workspace is needed. Just a chair! Pre-Blended Aromatherapy This unit is designed to give you an insight into aromatherapy oils. Enjoy discovering the therapeutic and relaxing effects of acupressure massage using pre-blended essentials oils The course will teach the following: The benefits of using pre-blended oils Shiatsu massage Pressure points Oils and their benefits Health and Safety Related Anatomy and Physiology Client Consultation and Contra-indications After-Care Hot Stone Treatment Hot Stone Massage is an ancient treatment which involves both the Placement Of Stones and the Application and Massage using them. They are a brilliant aid for the Therapist to work deeply on a client without any trauma to their hands. One stone massage stroke is equivalent to 10 normal massage strokes. The physical and spiritual well-being induced by the stones is amazing. The treatment is a lovely one to give that brings immediate benefits. Aches and Pains Swollen Muscle and Joint Pains Aids Blood Circulation Stimulates the Lymphatic system to eliminate waste It can help relieve pain Improve Bodily Functions Helps to maintain health and well-being Your extra unit is: Facial Electrical Treatments This course is becoming more popular than ever before due to the amazing electrical equipment now available at reasonable prices for salons and therapist. Microdermabrasion Micro-Current Galvanic- Iontopheresis and Desincrustation Faradic- Electrical Muscle Stimulation Micro-Lance Direct and In-direct High Frequency Realated Anatomy Health and Safety Client Consultation and Contra-indications Related Anatomy & Physiology To enable students to identify all bodily systems relating to Anatomy and Physiology, allowing them to apply their knowledge and understanding into their therapeutic working life. The course will teach the following: Cells and Tissues The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Blood Lymph Systems The Muscular System Neurology The Digestive and Excretory Systems The Respiratory and Olfactory Systems The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Arthrology Health and Safety Issues Hygiene in the Workplace NVQ Level 3 General Route: Body Electrical Treatments This course is becoming more popular than ever before due to the amazing electrical equipment now available at reasonable prices for salons and therapist. An Electrical body treatment can postpone early signs of ageing, improve the appearance of the skin and erase minor sun damage, scarring, pigmentation, cellulite and 'Orange Peel' creping. The course will teach the following: Microdermabrasion Micro-Current Galvanic- Iontopheresis and Desincrustation Faradic- Electrical Muscle Stimulation Direct and In-direct High Frequency Related Anatomy & Physiology Health and Safety Client Consultation and Contra-indications Facial Electrical Treatments This course is becoming more popular than ever before due to the amazing electrical equipment now available at reasonable prices for salons and therapist. An Electrical facial treatment can postpone early signs of ageing, improve the appearance of the skin and erase minor sun damage, scarring and pigmentation. The course will teach the following: Microdermabrasion Micro-Current Galvanic- Iontopheresis and Desincrustation Faradic- Electrical Muscle Stimulation Micro-Lance Direct and In-direct High Frequency Related Anatomy & Physiology Health and Safety Client Consultation and Contra-indications Swedish Body Massage This unit will teach a variety of massage moves which can be used effectively on paying clients to help them maintain good health. Performed on massage couches, each student will receive guidance on how to effectively use massage moves on different parts of the body. Instruction will be given in order for a student to effectively perform a 60 minute massage routine. The course will teach the following: Client Consultation Contra-indications and contra-actions Health and Safety in the workplace Related Anatomy and Physiology Massage moves to include, effleurage, petrissage, percussion and tapotement Correct application of oil and correct pressure application After-care Electrical Epilation Electrolysis gives you the skills necessary for a treatment to remove unwanted hair, using alternating current and blend techniques. Individual hairs can be treated effectively and safely. The course will teach the following: Be able to safely carry out an electrical epilation treatment on most areas of the body Understand how to correctly work to remove unwanted hair Related Anatomy and Physiology Preparation of the work area Health and Safety Client Consultation and Contra-indications After-Care Your extra unit is: Hot Stone Treatment Hot Stone Massage is an ancient treatment which involves both the Placement Of Stones and the Application and Massage using them. They are a brilliant aid for the Therapist to work deeply on a client without any trauma to their hands. One stone massage stroke is equivalent to 10 normal massage strokes. The physical and spiritual well-being induced by the stones is amazing. The treatment is a lovely one to give that brings immediate benefits. Aches and Pains Swollen Muscle and Joint Pains Aids Blood Circulation Stimulates the Lymphatic system to eliminate waste It can help relieve pain Improve Bodily Functions Helps to maintain health and well-being Related Anatomy & Physiology To enable students to identify all bodily systems relating to Anatomy and Physiology, allowing them to apply their knowledge and understanding into their therapeutic working life. The course will teach the following: Cells and Tissues The Skeletal System The Integumentary System The Blood Lymph Systems The Muscular System Neurology The Digestive and Excretory Systems The Respiratory and Olfactory Systems The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Arthrology Health and Safety Issues Hygiene in the Workplace IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CHECK OUT OUR PROSPECTUS, CALL US, ASK A QUESTION ONLINE AND PAY YOUR DEPOSIT NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Dates and Costs Please see below our list of upcoming courses. Click on the course for further information, request a call or email regarding the course or book now! We are quite flexible in terms of course dates so if you would like to organise a course around your timetable, please contact us! Course Days Dates Cost NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 14 OPEN OPEN £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION ** 14 2/10/2023 15/10/2023 £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION 14 12/11/2023 25/11/2023 £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION 14 8/12/2023 21/12/2023 £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION 14 1/01/2024 14/01/2024 £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION 14 15/02/2024 28/02/2024 £2499 NVQ Level 3 ** FAST TRACK OPTION 14 2/03/2024 16/03/2024 £2499

For those seeking perfection in polishing techniques. The UKDA Advanced Machine Polishing (professional) Course is a day for those who would like to develop their technique further on all machine styles to produce the high-end, high-efficiency finish that is the marque of the most accomplished detailers. Taking cues from any existing experience, we will push the boundaries of your polishing abilities over the edge, running rotary DA and forced drives to their limit to give to the skills to drive up your efficiency and perfect paint like never before. The UKDA Advanced Machine Polishing (professional) Course is a 2 day for those who would like to develop their technique further on all machine styles to produce the high-end, high-efficiency finish that is the marque of the most accomplished detailers. Far from there being a consistent method - there are a number of subtle variations you can make to what would be termed a 'standard' technique which will speed up your process, enhance further your gloss extracting capabilities and make the right choice in machine based on paint types, conditions and ancillary equipment. On this day we will run through variables in speed and pad choices, show the differences ambient temperature and rebound can make to a job, explain the different approaches based on clear coat solids, look at how far you can push a painted surface, and much much more. The course is run over two full days (9.30 am - 4.30 pm) and picks up where both our introduction course and the Flexxpert Seminar leave off, so is also the perfect follow-up to those who have attended either course, in addition to those who want to learn all about machine polishing in every style. Alternatively, if you are machine polishing in your day-to-day work outside of detailing and feel you have scope to improve, or you keep coming up against small issues, this is the course for you. Not sure if it suits you? Why not call or message one of our team, and we'll be happy to discuss which course is right for you. Course Length 2 Days (0930-1600) Group Size One-to-One, Up to 2 people Location UK Detailing Academy, 2 Purlieus Barn, Ewen, Cirencester, GL7 6BY Experience / Qualification Competent with preparation and decontamination procedures Refreshments or Lunch Lunch NOT included, Refreshments included

Work Breakdown Structures: In-House Training It's amazing how often project managers begin the project planning process by making an outlined list of every task they believe will be required to complete a project and then proclaim they have created the work breakdown structure (WBS) for the project. The result is a list of hundreds, or even thousands of tasks, many of them having durations of a few days or a few hours. Essentially, what they have done is create a 'to do' list, which they then use as a 'checklist' to measure progress. This approach leads to, and even encourages, micromanagement of the resources working on the project without consideration of more critical aspects of project management such as: requirements management, risk management, procurement management, estimating, scheduling, executing, and controlling. Further, it makes it impossible to see the big picture, at levels of detail, in keeping with the needs of sponsors, clients, project and functional managers, team leaders, and project performers. Join us for this exciting program and learn how to use the WBS to make better-informed business decisions. What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Describe the need for a project WBS Describe the WBS role in the project Gain practical experience in the development, decomposition, and use of the WBS Determine the appropriate level of detail in the WBS. Explain how the WBS integrates with project requirements, risk, procurement, estimating, scheduling, and overall project execution. Provide the basic tools to enhance efficient re-use of key information in your future projects Foundation Concepts Key definitions History of the WBS Importance of the WBS Overall structure Terminology Other breakdown structures WBS tools WBS & Scope Project scope management processes Specification of the project objectives WBS design based on project deliverable WBS decomposition process and 'The 100% rule' Work Packages and Control Accounts WBS & Risk Risk management planning and WBS Risk identification to enhance the WBS Risk analysis and the WBS Risk responses and updating the WBS Implementing risk response and Monitoring risks and the WBS WBS & Estimating Use of WBS in the estimating process Components and work packages Sizing and algorithmic estimates WBS & Scheduling Component Scheduling - High-Level Milestones WBS activity decomposition WBS elements dependencies Work Package Level Schedules Responsibility assignment matrix WBS & Execution and Control Earned Value Management and tracking of work performance Progress reports, forecasts, and corrective and preventive actions used to manage work performance Necessary information to close out a project

Essential DHCP training course description Almost all businesses use DHCP. This course builds on delegates existing IP knowledge and focuses on IP Address management using DHCP. Also covered is the role of DHCP in plug and play environments. What will you learn Explain how DHCP works. Configure DHCP servers. Troubleshoot DHCP. Essential DHCP training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with TCP/IP. Prerequisites: TCP/IP Foundation for engineers Duration 1 day Essential DHCP training course contents Introduction What is DHCP?, IP configuration: Address, mask, default gateway, DNS. History of DHCP: RARP, BOOTP. Hands on Client configuration, releasing and renewing. DHCP servers Installation. Base configuration: Scope. Lease period. DHCP options. Hands on Server setup, Impact of lease times. Server monitoring. How DHCP works Client states. Obtaining, renewing leases. DHCP messages: DISCOVER, OFFER, REQUEST, NAK, ACK, DECLINE, RELEASE, INFORM. Hands on Troubleshooting DHCP using Wireshark. DHCP architecture DHCP relay agents. Server platforms, resilience, DHCP fail over, split scopes. Dynamic DNS and DHCP. Hands on DDNS, routers, Troubleshooting.