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Many people have a misconception about networking events, and lose out on new business opportunities as a result. They either don't appreciate the real benefits and techniques of networking and don't attend events, or they attempt to 'sell on the first date', causing resentment. You can either attempt to make a sale for a quick buck (which is particularly likely to backfire at a networking event), or you can try to open a long-term relationship, creating new opportunities and a high lifetime value customer (which is how it's meant to be done). Networking, when done properly, is an excellent tool for referrals. But you have to appreciate that it's done on the basis of giving rather than receiving and this doesn't always come naturally to sales professionals. The old saying that it's about getting to 'know, like and trust' is still true. This workshop is about having your prospects and customers getting to know, like and trust you, and building that lifetime value as a result. By the end of this programme, participants will be able to: Understand what networking is - networking etiquette Know how and where to network Clarify their objectives - why network Use the 4 basic questions to start a conversation Build rapport quickly and easily Answer the question 'What do you do?' effectively in a few seconds Deliver a 60-second pitch Break into a group Prepare for a network meeting Identify opportunities Use tools to assist in networking 1 Introduction Aims and objectives 2 What is networking? Why network - objectives and goal setting Networking etiquette Preparation - online and offline tools to use Identify networking opportunities - where to network Know what you have to offer 'Know, like and trust' - the process 3 What do you do? Answer in 5-10 seconds Create and deliver a 60-second pitch Who is your target market? 4 Starting a conversation Breaking into a group Building rapport The 4 questions to start a conversation Moving on 5 Communicate and engage LISTEN - 4 types of listening skill Ask powerful questions Influence - don't sell What can you do to help others - give to get 6 Power of referrals Who can give you referrals? When to give or ask for referrals Have a referral system Showing appreciation 7 Social media and other online tools Using LinkedIn and other social media Online directories 8 Next steps Following up Arranging one-to-one meetings Developing relationships

This five-day programme empowers participants with the skills and knowledge to understand and effectively apply best practice commercial and contracting principles and techniques, ensuring better contractor performance and greater value add. This is an assessed programme, leading to the International Association for Contracts & Commercial Management (IACCM)'s coveted Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner (CCMP) qualification. By the end of this comprehensive programme the participants will be able to: Develop robust contracting plans, including scopes of work and award strategies Undertake early market engagements to maximise competition Conduct effective contracting and commercial management activities, including ITT, RFP, negotiated outcomes Understand the legalities of contract and commercial management Negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and clients, making use of the key skills of persuading and influencing to optimise outcomes Undertake effective Supplier Relationship Management Appreciate the implications of national and organisational culture on contracting and commercial activities Appreciate professional contract management standards Set up and maintain contract and commercial management governance systems Take a proactive, collaborative, and agile approach to managing commercial contracts Develop and monitor appropriate and robust KPIs and SLAs to manage the contractor and facilitate improved contractor performance Appreciate the cross-functional nature of contract management Collaborate with clients to deliver sustainable performance and to manage and exceed client expectations Understand the roles and responsibilities of contract and commercial managers Use effective contractor selection and award methods and models (including the 10Cs model) and use these models to prepare robust propositions to clients Make effective use of lessons learned to promote improvements from less than optimal outcomes, using appropriate templates Effectively manage the process of change, claims, variations, and dispute resolution Develop and present robust propositions Make appropriate use of best practice contract and commercial management tools, techniques, and templates DAY ONE 1 Introduction Aims Objectives KPIs Learning strategies Plan for the programme 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Critical success factors Essential features of professional commercial and contract management and administration The 6-step model 4 Putting the 'management' into commercial and contract management Traditional v 'new age' models The need for a commercial approach The added value generated 5 Definitions 'Commercial management' 'Contract management' 'Contracting' ... and why have formal contracts? 6 Stakeholders Stakeholder mapping and analysis The 'shared vision' concept Engaging with key functions, eg, HSE, finance, operations 7 Roles and responsibilities Contract administrators Stakeholders 8 Strategy and planning Developing effective contracting plans and strategies DAY TWO 1 Contract control Tools and techniques, including CPA and Gantt charts A project management approach Developing effective contract programmes 2 The contracting context Key objectives of contract management Importance and impact on the business 3 Tendering Overview of the contracting cycle Requirement to tender Methods Rationale Exceptions Steps Gateways Controls One and two package bids 4 Tender assessment and contract award I - framework Tender board procedures Role of the tender board (including minor and major tender boards) Membership Administration Developing robust contract award strategies and presentations DAY THREE 1 Tender assessment and contract award II - processes Pre-qualification processes CRS Vendor registration rules and processes Creating bidder lists Disqualification criteria Short-listing Using the 10Cs model Contract award and contract execution processes 2 Minor works orders Process Need for competition Role and purpose Controls Risks 3 Contract strategy Types of contract Call-offs Framework agreements Price agreements Supply agreements 4 Contract terms I: Pricing structures Lump sum Unit price Cost plus Time and materials Alternative methods Target cost Gain share contracts Advance payments Price escalation clauses 5 Contract terms II: Other financial clauses Insurance Currencies Parent body guarantees Tender bonds Performance bonds Retentions Sub-contracting Termination Invoicing 6 Contract terms III: Risk and reward Incentive contracts Management and mitigation of contractual risk DAY FOUR 1 Contract terms IV: Jurisdiction and related matters Applicable laws and regulations Registration Commercial registry Commercial agencies 2 Managing the client-contractor relationship Types of relationship Driving forces Link between type of contract and style of relationships Motivation - use of incentives and remedies 3 Disputes Types of dispute Conflict resolution strategies Negotiation Mediation Arbitration DAY FIVE 1 Performance measurement KPIs Benchmarking Cost controls Validity of savings Balanced scorecards Using the KPI template 2 Personal qualities of the contract manager Negotiation Communication Persuasion and influencing Working in a matrix environment 3 Contract terms V: Drafting skills Drafting special terms 4 Variations Contract and works variation orders Causes of variations Risk management Controls Prevention Negotiation with contractors 5 Claims Claims management processes Controls Risk mitigation Schedules of rates 6 Close-out Contract close-out and acceptance / completion HSE Final payments Performance evaluation Capturing the learning 7 Close Review Final assessment Next steps

Getting Started The MSc in Accounting and Finance is designed to help students become leaders in the financial sector.The programme aims to extend and enhance students' understanding and competence gained through professional qualifications. It seeks to develop their ability to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance. The programme suits AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP, or CPA Australia graduates. It provides a means to support accounting practitioners & ongoing professional and personal development needs. Upon completing the programme, students are awarded the prestigious MSc in Accounting and Finance degree from the University of Buckingham. Additionally, students can attend the graduation ceremony held in the UK to celebrate their achievements and join fellow graduates in this momentous event. The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance, awarded by OTHM and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The second phase is the MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry), delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. About Awarding Body Buckingham is unique. It is the only independent University in the UK with a Royal Charter and probably the smallest, with around 2,700 students (approx 1,600 on campus). The University campus is well known for being one of the most attractive locations in the region. The Great Ouse River, home to much wildlife, winds through the heart of campus. Each student mixes with over 100 other different nationalities, so being at Buckingham is just like being in a mini global village. These contacts, acquaintances and friendships carry on long after life at Buckingham is over. Ranked Top 10 for Student Satisfaction Ranked Top 10 for Graduate Prospect Recognised by World Education Services (WES) OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales. OTHM qualifications have achieved a reputation for maintaining significant skills in various job roles and industries like Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. OTHM serves the progression option with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top-up and Master's/top-up programmes. Regulated by ofqual.gov.uk Recognised by World Education Services (WES) Assessment Assignments and Project No Examinations Entry Requirements A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification. A copy of a valid photo ID. A Statement of Purpose outlines your motivations for joining the course and your career aspirations in accounting and finance. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights at least two years of work experience at the graduate level in either a managerial or professional capacity. English Language Requirements A pass in English at A-level. A bachelor's degree that was studied and assessed in English. An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. A TOEFL score of 72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing. This includes the TOEFL Home Edition. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure Phase 1 - OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance Programme Structure The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. Investment Analysis Unit Reference Number : R/615/3236 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to enhance learners' comprehension of investment theories and market equilibrium models. It encompasses tasks such as conducting bond valuations and assessing current investment performance. Upon successful completion, learners will possess the skills to critically analyze the impact of global developments on capital markets and make sound recommendations for future investments. Corporate Reporting Unit Reference Number : D/615/3241 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to develop learners' ability to prepare and interpret financial statements for various business organisations. Learners will be able to apply relevant accounting concepts and principles. The unit allows learners to enhance their quantitative and qualitative analytical skills by interpreting financial data.  Global Finance and Strategy Unit Reference Number : D/615/3238 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit aims to cultivate learners' comprehension of the decisions that are crucial when venturing into global markets. Learners will grasp the significance of autonomy in resolving financial matters within specific timeframes for achieving business success. Strategic Financial Management Unit Reference Number : H/615/3242 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 This unit seeks to enhance learners' grasp of planning and overseeing the allocation of an organization's financial resources. They will appreciate the significance of achieving business objectives and optimizing shareholder returns. Additionally, learners will acquire practical knowledge in designing business strategies and crafting comprehensive business plans. Strategic Audit Unit Reference Number : Y/615/3240 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The objective of this unit is to foster learners' comprehension of how managers can effectively formulate and implement business strategies. This encompasses thoroughly examining the strategic auditing process and its associated methodologies. Learners will learn to employ appropriate investigative techniques in favourable and challenging environments. Business Research Methods Unit Reference Number : T/508/0626 TQT : 200 Credit : 20 The objective of this unit is to cultivate learners' comprehension of research principles, which encompass crafting research proposals, conducting literature reviews, proper referencing, employing data collection techniques such as interviews and surveys, designing questionnaires, conducting statistical analysis using SPSS, handling qualitative data, and employing methods to draw meaningful conclusions from the analyzed data.   Phase 2 - MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry) Programme Structure Research Methods Consultancy Project Report Delivery Methods The programme comprises two phases; the first is the Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance, awarded by OTHM and delivered by the School of Business and Technology London. The School of Business and Technology London offers flexible learning methods, including online and blended learning, allowing students to choose the mode of study that suits their preferences and schedules. The programme is self-paced and facilitated through an advanced Learning Management System. Students can easily interact with tutors through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System for course material discussions, guidance, assistance, and assessment feedback on assignments. School of Business and Technology London provides exceptional support and infrastructure for online and blended learning. Students benefit from dedicated tutors who guide and support them throughout their learning journey, ensuring a high level of assistance. The second phase is the MSc in Accounting and Finance (Advanced Entry), delivered by the London Graduate School and awarded by the University of Buckingham through distance learning. You will receive excellent support from academic team of London Graduate School, including your programme manager and your supervisor who will be with you every step of the way. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. 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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is ideal for admins with at least 6 months of experience administering Salesforce, and is a great foundational course for anyone looking to earn their Salesforce Advanced Administrator credential. Overview Determine and implement appropriate data access and visibility settings. Manage configuration changes in a sandbox environment and move metadata between environments using change sets. Extend the functionality of your implementation with custom objects and apps. Extend your reporting to provide up-to-date views of your business. Customize the Salesforce mobile app and create quick actions to increase efficiency. Improve data quality so that the ongoing task of data maintenance is not so overwhelming. Implement complex business processes using workflow rules, Process Builder, approval processes, and flows. Take your Salesforce Administrator skills to the next level and supercharge your knowledge to solve pressing business needs. In this 4-day class, discover how to extend Salesforce with custom objects and Lightning apps, generate complex reports and dashboards, and automate complex business requirements to work more efficiently. Our Salesforce experts will share tips and best practices to take your admin skills to the next level and arm you with the skills to get more out of Salesforce. Record Access and Field Visibility Troubleshoot Record Access Understand the Impact of Territory Management on the Sharing Model Manage Field Visibility Change Management Manage Changes in a Sandbox Deploy Changes Using Change Sets Custom Objects and Apps Build Custom Objects, Tabs, and Apps Create Relationships Between Objects Use Delegated Administration Advanced Reporting Create Custom Report Types Build Exception Reports with Cross Filters Categorize Report Data with Bucketing Extend Summaries in Reports and Dashboards Display Multiple Views of Data Using Joined Reports Analyze Data Over Time with Historical Trending and Reporting Snapshots Salesforce Mobile App and Quick Actions Customize the Salesforce Mobile App Create Object-Specific Quick Actions Create Global Quick Actions Data Quality Assess, Cleanse, and Maintain Data Prevent Duplicate Records Using Duplicate Management Automated Business Processes Use Validation Rules, Formula Fields, Workflow Rules, and Process Builder to Enforce and Automate Business Processes Approval Processes Manage Approval Processes Troubleshoot Approval Processes Visual Workflow Understand Use Cases for Visual Workflow Build and Deploy a Flow Advanced Business Process Automation Understand When to Use Apex and Visualforce for Extending Business Process Automation Understand the Order of Execution for Automated Processes Use Debug Logs to Troubleshoot Business Process Issues

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is most suited for IT professionals who have a need to understand the current requirements and core competences for managing IT in mission-critical environments. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: 1. Provide guidance and implementation for IT strategy as set by senior IT and business management 2. Select and manage staff, implement training programs, career plan development and job rotation programs 3. Select, evaluate and negotiate vendors using RFI, RFP and selection criteria 4. Provide guidance for developing, testing and implementing business applications 5. Manage and/or assist in IT project management 6. Design and implement service management processes for incident, problem and change management 7. Understand the need for business continuity and design the business continuity plan 8. Review and implement information security practices and controls 9. Assist and initiate risk management practices 10. Understand and select new technologies such as cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things and social media to support business change demands 11. Select strategies for information management 12. Measure and improve quality of IT services CITS is designed to teach the skills, knowledge and competencies required of the modern IT specialist working at the senior professional, team-leader, supervisor or management level in IT management. IT Strategy The need for Information Technology Enterprise architecture Service catalogue Service level management Sustainable development IT Organisation Personnel need Roles and responsibilities Sourcing Selection process Hiring staff Managing staff Career planning Training / job rotation Performance appraisal Staff departures Vendor Selection / Management The importance of vendors Vendor selection Request For Information (RFI) Request For Proposal (RFP) Proposal evaluation Vendor reference checks Contract negotiation Contract management Vendor management Re-compete vendors Project Management Methodologies Project organisation Starting up / initiating Planning / initiation a project Risk Quality Scope Work / Product Breakdown Structure PERT diagram / Gantt chart Cost Communication Application Management Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Requirements Development Testing Adoption (implementation) Maintenance Service Management Incident management Problem management Change management Business Continuity Management Standards and guidelines Objectives Context Interested parties Scope Roles and responsibilities Resources and competences Awareness and communication Documentation Business Impact Analysis Risk Management Guidelines Context establishment Identification Analysis Evaluation Treatment Communication Monitoring and control Information Security Management Standards Confidentiality Integrity Availability Controls types Guideline for controls selection Control categories Information security awareness Security incident response Information and Knowledge Management Information management Data management Information management - technologies Business intelligence Data management - technologies Best practices in data governance Pitfalls in data governance Business Change Management Business change Frameworks, models and techniques Needs identification Cloud computing Social media / digital marketing Big data Internet of Things (IoT) Quality Management Standards, guidelines and frameworks Objectives Activities Services review Customer feedback Customer survey Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Metrics Scorecards and reports Quality register Exam Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.

What do engineers and project managers need to know of finance? 'Nothing - leave it to the accountants!' No, no, no! Engineers must be conversant with the terminology and statements that accountants use. Technical expertise in projects, service delivery, production or other areas can only really be harnessed if the managers understand the accounting and reporting that drives businesses. This course gives the necessary understanding to project, production and technical managers. It develops their skills in understanding financial and management accounting. Accountants may not always like it but a major part of their work is to be the 'servants of business' and to gather, compile and present your figures. So you must understand the figures - they belong to you, your processes or projects. There are many reasons for maintaining accurate accounts. This course focuses on the strategic issues (those over-used words) - what figures reveal about the drivers of business and what they reveal about the day-to-day issues that accountants bother you with. The course will enhance your understanding of finance and of the accounting issues which affect your projects, production and technical areas of business. This course will help you: Understand the business world in figures - make sense of what the accountants are telling you Appreciate what drives business - and how this affects your role in your part of the business Relate your activities to the success of the business - through figures Gain the skills to advance in management - financial awareness is a 'must have' if you are to progress in your career 1 What do accountants do? The finance function, types of accountant, financial v management accounting and the treasury function Understanding the role of the finance function and how the information you provide may be used 2 The basic financial statements Balance sheets and income statements (P&L accounts) What they are, what they contain and above all what they can reveal - how to read them The accounting process - from transactions to financial statements What underpins the statements - accounting systems and internal controls 3 Why be in business - from a financial perspective The driving forces behind financial information Performance measures - profitability, asset utilisation, sales and throughput, managing capital expenditure 4 Accounting rules - accounting standards Accounting concepts and the accounting rules: accruals, 'going concern' - substance over form and other 'desirable qualities' Accruals - why the timing of a transaction is so important to the finance function Depreciation and amortisation - the concepts and practice Accounting standards - the role of International Financial Reporting Standards 5 Cash The importance of cash flow - working capital management Cash flow statements - monitoring overall cash flows Raising cash - levels of borrowing, gearing Spending cash - an outline of capital expenditure appraisal 6 Budgeting Why budget? - good and bad practice Determining why budgets play a key role and should not be simply an annual ritual Justifying your budgets - the link between the strategic plan and day-to-day budgeting - alignment of company culture Budgets as motivators - the importance of the right culture Techniques to improve budgeting - whether day-to-day or capital budgeting 7 Costing The type and detail of costing very much depends on your business - eg, manufacturing piston rings is quite different from the construction of a power plant Issues with overhead allocation Accounting for R&D 8 Reading financial statements Annual financial statements - why they are produced, what's in them and what you should look for Learning what a set of accounts reveals about a company's current situation, profitability and future prospects 9 Performance measurement - analytical reviews and ratio analysis ROI/ROCE Profitability, margins and cost control Sales - asset turnover Efficiency (asset / stock turnover, debtor / creditor days) 'City' measures Investment (interest / dividend cover, earnings per share, dividend yield)

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Data Modelers Participants will learn the full scope of the metadata modeling process, from initial project creation, to publishing a dynamic cube, and enabling end users to easily author reports and analyze data. Introduction to IBM Cognos Dynamic Cubes Define and differentiate Dynamic Cubes Dynamic Cubes characteristics Examine Dynamic Cube requirements Examine Dynamic Cube components Examine high level architecture IBM Cognos Dynamic Query Review Dimensional Data Structures Dynamic Cubes caching Create & Design a Dynamic Cube Explore the IBM Cognos Cube Designer Review the cube development process Examine the Automatic Cube Generation Manual development overview Create dimensions Model the cube Best practice for effective modeling Deploy & Configure a Dynamic Cube Deploy a cube Explore the Estimate Hardware Requirements Identify cube management tasks Examine Query Service administration Explore Dynamic Cube properties Schedule cube actions Use the DCAdmin comment line tool Advanced Dynamic Cube Modelling Examine advanced modeling concepts Explore modeling caveats Calculated measures and members Model Relative Time Explore the Current Period property Define period aggregation rules for measures Advanced Features of Cube Designer Examine multilingual support Examine ragged hierarchies and padding members Define Parent-Child Dimensions Refresh Metadata Import Framework Manager packages Filter measures and dimensions Optimize Performance with Aggregates Identify aggregates and aggregate tables In-memory aggregates Use Aggregate Advisor to identify aggregates User defined in-memory aggregates Optimize In-Memory Aggregates automatically Aggregate Advisor recommendations Monitor Dynamic Cube performance Model aggregates (automatically vs manually) Use Slicers to define aggregation partitions Define Security Overview of Dynamic Cube security Identify security filters The Security process - Three steps Examine security scope Identify scope rules Identify roles Capabilities and access permissions Cube security deep dive Model a Virtual Cube Explore virtual cubes Create the virtual cube Explore virtual cube objects Examine virtual measures and calculated members Currency conversion using virtual cubes Security on virtual cubes Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics Define IBM Cognos Analytics Redefined Business Intelligence Self-service Navigate to content in IBM Cognos Analytics Interact with the user interface Model data with IBM Cognos Analytics IBM Cognos Analytics components Create reports Perform self-service with analysis and Dashboards IBM Cognos Analytics architecture (high level) IBM Cognos Analytics security Package / data source relationship Create Data modules Upload files Additional course details: Nexus Humans B6063 IBM Cognos Cube Designer - Design Dynamic Cubes (v11.0) 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 B6063 IBM Cognos Cube Designer - Design Dynamic Cubes (v11.0) 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.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This overview-level course is ideally suited for professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Ideal attendee roles include software developers, system architects, technical managers, and IT professionals who are part of teams transitioning to a microservices approach. It's also an excellent starting point for non-technical roles such as product owners or business analysts who work closely with technical teams and want to better understand and become conversant in the language and principles of microservices. Overview This course combines engaging instructor-led presentations and useful demonstrations with engaging group activities. Throughout the course you'll explore: Understand the Basics of Microservices: Get to know the fundamental principles and characteristics of microservices and how they revolutionize traditional software development approaches. Explore the Design of Microservices: Gain an overview of how microservices are designed based on business requirements and what makes them unique in the software architecture world. Overview of Managing and Scaling Microservices: Get an introduction to how microservices are managed and scaled independently, and understand the significance of these features in your business operations. Familiarize with the Microservices Ecosystem: Learn about the typical patterns, best practices, and common pitfalls in the microservices world, setting a foundation for future learning and implementation. Introduction to Microservices in a Business Context: Acquire a basic understanding of how microservices can be aligned with specific business capabilities, and get a glimpse into how they can coexist with legacy systems in a business setting. Microservices have rapidly emerged as a popular architectural style, breaking down applications into small, independent services that can be developed, deployed, and scaled individually. Microservices offer a robust method to address a variety of projects, such as e-commerce platforms and content management systems, enhancing scalability and boosting productivity. This technology, when employed correctly, can greatly increase software delivery speed and system resilience, making it a crucial skill set for modern technology professionals.Understanding Microservices - A Technical Overview is a one-day course ideally suited for technical professionals seeking an introduction to microservices architecture and its application within a business context. Under the guidance of an industry expert, this engaging class combines lecture-style learning with lively demonstrations, case study review and group discussions.Throughout the course you?ll explore the principles and characteristics that define microservices, how to identify suitable projects for a microservices approach, the factors to consider when designing them, and the strategies to effectively manage and scale them within complex systems. You?ll also learn about the best practices, patterns, and anti-patterns, arming you with the knowledge to make the right architectural choices. This course also explores the real-world implementation of microservices in a business enterprise. We'll discuss how to align the application of microservices with your organization's specific business capabilities, and offer strategies for smoothly integrating this technology within existing legacy systems. Introduction to Microservices Understand what microservices are and their role in modern software development. Introduction to Microservices: what they are and why they matter. Monolithic vs Microservices: highlighting the shift and benefits. Key principles and characteristics of microservices. Identifying suitable applications for microservices transformation. Demo: Analyzing a sample application and identifying potential microservices Architecting and Managing Microservices Learn the basic strategies for scaling and managing microservices. Scaling Microservices: from a single service to hundreds. Key components of a microservices architecture. Introduction to resilience patterns: Circuit-Breakers and Bulkheads. Load management and provisioning in a microservices setup. Understanding the role of cloud services in microservices. Optional Demo: Illustrating how a microservice-based application scales in real-time Designing Microservices Learn the key aspects to consider when designing microservices. Defining microservice boundaries: Deciding the scope of a microservice. Communication patterns in microservices. Understanding Microservice endpoints. Exploring data stores and transaction boundaries in microservices. Overcoming challenges in Microservices design. Demo: Designing microservices for a hypothetical business requirement Implementing Microservices in a Business Enterprise Understand the process and considerations for implementing microservices in an enterprise context. Assessing enterprise readiness for microservices. Building the business case for microservices: strategic advantages and potential challenges. Aligning microservices with business capabilities. Organizational changes: Team structures and processes for microservices. Dealing with Legacy Systems: Strategies for microservices integration. Demo: Exploring a case study of successful microservices implementation in a business enterprise The Microservices Ecosystem Understand the key tools and best practices in the Microservices ecosystem. Understanding the typical Microservices Stack. Monitoring and Logging in Microservices. Introduction to Docker: Containerization of Microservices. Deployment strategies in a Microservices setup. Introduction to Orchestration in Microservices Demo: Containerizing and deploying a simple microservice Microservices Deployment Strategies Understand various ways to safely introduce changes in a microservices environment. The concept of Blue-Green Deployment: changing services without downtime. Canary Releases and Feature Toggles: slowly rolling out changes to users. Database changes in a microservices environment: keeping data consistent. Demo: Examining various deployment strategies Microservices Best Practices and DevOps Learn key strategies to ensure a smooth operation of your microservices setup. The DevOps culture in Microservices: collaboration for efficiency. Defining a Minimum Viable Product in a Microservices setup: building small, delivering fast. Dealing with data in a distributed setup: managing Data Islands. The importance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a microservices setup. Governance: Keeping track of your services and their consumers. Demo: Visualizing a simple continuous delivery pipeline Microservices Patterns and Anti-Patterns Learn about common do's and don'ts when working with microservices. Understanding patterns that help with efficient microservices operation. Recognizing and avoiding anti-patterns that can hinder performance. Dealing with common challenges: dependencies between services, managing service boundaries. Demo: Examples of real-world patterns and anti-patterns Simple Overview of OAuth and OpenID for Microservices Introduction to OAuth and OpenID: What they are and why they matter in Microservices. The role of tokens in OAuth 2.0: How they help in securing communications. A simplified look at OpenID Connect: Linking identities across services. Demo

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is ideal for experienced Salesforce Administrators, business analysts, and implementation specialists looking to gain a greater technical understanding of Salesforce CPQ Administration. It's also designed for experienced administrators, solution architects, implementation consultants, and developers looking to understand the full capabilities of Salesforce CPQ in order to formulate solutions for their business. This class is also a great foundation builder for anyone looking to earn the Salesforce CPQ Specialist credential. Overview When you complete this course, you'll be able to: Set Up Products, Bundles, and Product Rules Build Price Rules to Automatically Populate Field Values While Quoting or Configuring a Bundle Set Up Appropriate System Discounts and Pricing Methods Configure Dynamic Output Document Generation Manage Subscription Products (Including the Processes for Renewing and/or Amending Them) Formulate Sound Solutions to Common CPQ Business Requirements Make Significant Progress in Preparing for the Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist Exam Discover how to configure an end-to-end Salesforce CPQ solution with out-of-the-box functionality. In this 5-day class, our CPQ experts will give you an in-depth look at Salesforce CPQ and its applications. You?ll learn how to set up and manage products, configure discount and pricing methods, create and manage subscriptions, and formulate solutions to meet common CPQ business requirements so you can successfully implement a Salesforce CPQ solution for your company. Course Introduction Review Course Objectives Set Learner Expectations Review Housekeeping Rules Explore Additional Course Resources Review Exam Quick Facts Introduction to CPQ Understand the Business Case for CPQ Watch an End-to-End Solution Demo Build a Quote Object Model Foundations Get Familiar with Products, Price Books, and Price Book Entries Review Product Fields Integral to Basic Salesforce CPQ Functionality Product Selection Modify Out-of-the-Box Button Behavior for Product Selection Review Guided Selling Bundle Configuration Define and Build Product Bundles Enforce Business Logic with Product Features Option Selection Guidelines Enforce Business Logic with Option Constraints Product Rules Define Product Rules Enforce Business Logic with Product Rules (Including Validation Rules, Alert Rules, Selection Rules, and Dynamic Bundles) Build Product Rules Using Supporting Objects (Including Error Conditions, Product Actions, Summary Variables, Configuration Rules, and Configuration Attributes) Pricing Methods Discover Pricing Waterfall Default Flows Review List Pricing, Cost Plus Markup, and Block Pricing Use Contracted Pricing for Negotiated Prices Subscription Pricing Configure Subscription and Proration Pricing Methods Understand How Subscription Pricing Methods Affect List and Regular Price Discounting Compare Discounting Strategies Build a Discount Schedule Price Rules Set Values for Quote and Quote Line Fields Declaratively Review CPQ Advanced Quote Calculator Calculation Events and Conditions Understand Price Action Sources (Including Static Values, Summary Variables, Formulas, and Lookup Tables) Create Lookup Queries to Outsource Evaluation to a Lookup Object Advanced Approvals Compare and Contrast the Advanced Approval Package Versus Native Approvals Define Approvers, Approval Chains, Approval Variables, and Approval Rules to Meet Specific Business Requirements Quote Templates Generate Dynamic Output Documents Create Conditional Template Content Localization and Multicurrency Make Accommodations for Localization Define Localization and How It Works in CPQ Orders Review Business Purposes of an Order Define the Data Model for Orders Define Data Requirements to Generate Orders Contracts, Renewals, and Amendments Generate New Contracts to Manage Active Subscriptions Related to an Account Review Amendment and Renewal Processes Review Renewal Pricing Methods Capstone Class Project: Troubleshoot Common Scenarios in Salesforce CPQ Design a Solution