Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone engaged with teams or looking to live a more fulfilling life. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, participants will gain a new perspective on themselves and their emotions, and increase their value to society. In this course, participants will learn how beneficial becoming more self-aware can be and see how a highly self-aware person becomes more equipped to deal with daily life and its challenges. Getting Started Workshop Objectives Action Plan What is the Self? The Physical Self The Emotional Self The Mental Self The Spiritual Self Practical Illustration Awareness of the Physical Self Scanning Progressive Relaxation Physical Stressors Exercise Practical Illustration Time Management Organization Goal Management Priorities Procrastination Practical Illustration The Emotional Self Validity of Emotions Utility of Emotions Emotional Arousal Emotional Valence Practical Illustration Mood Management Emotional Intelligence Categories of Emotion Increasing Arousal Decreasing Arousal Practical Illustration The Mental Self Thinking Style Learning Style Personality Stinking Thinking Practical Illustration Interpersonal Awareness Addressing Different Thinking Styles Addressing Different Learning Styles Active Listening and Body Language Transactional Analysis Practical Illustration The Spiritual Self Mindfulness Meditation Cultivating Positivity Gratitude Practical Illustration Limitations of Self Awareness Navel Gazing Excessive Self Discipline Developing Humility Developing Empathy Practical Illustration Independence versus Interdependence What is Interdependence? Systems Theory More Than the Sum of All Parts Team Building Practical Illustration Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Additional course details: Nexus Humans Improving Self Awareness 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 Improving Self Awareness 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Built for IT Professionals working with Citrix ADC and Gateway, with little or no previous Citrix networking experience. Potential students include administrators, engineers, and architects interested in learning how to deploy or manage Citrix ADC or Citrix Gateway environments. Overview Identify the functionality and capabilities of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway Explain basic Citrix ADC and Gateway network architecture Identify the steps and components to secure Citrix ADC Configure Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Integrate Citrix Gateway with Citrix Virtual Apps, Citrix Virtual Desktops and other Citrix components Expand your Citrix networking knowledge and skills by enrolling in this five-day course. It covers Citrix ADC essentials, including secure load balancing, high availability and operations management, and also focuses on Citrix Gateway. You will learn to deliver secure remote access to apps and desktops integrating Citrix Virtual Apps and Citrix Desktops with Citrix Gateway Getting Started Introduction to Citrix ADC Feature and Platform Overview Deployment Options Architectural Overview Setup and Management Basic Networking Networking Topology Citrix ADC Components Routing Access Control Lists ADC Platforms Citrix ADC MPX Citrix ADC VPX Citrix ADC CPX Citrix ADC SDX Citrix ADC BLX High Availability Citrix ADC High Availability High Availability Configuration Managing High Availability In Service Software Upgrade Troubleshooting High Availability Load balancing Load Balancing Overview Load Balancing Methods and Monitors Load Balancing Traffic Types Load Balancing Protection Priority Load Balancing Load Balancing Troubleshooting SSL Offloading SSL Overview SSL Configuration SSL Offload Troubleshooting SSL Offload SSL Vulnerabilities and Protections Security Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing Configuring External Authentication Admin Partitions Monitoring and Troubleshooting Citrix ADC Logging Monitoring with SNMP Reporting and Diagnostics AppFlow Functions Citrix Application Delivery Management Troubleshooting Citrix Gateway Introduction to Citrix Gateway Advantages and Utilities of Citrix Gateway Citrix Gateway Configuration Common Deployments AppExpert Expressions Introduction to AppExpert Policies Default Policies Explore Citrix ADC Gateway Policies Policy Bind Points Using AppExpert with Citrix Gateway Authentication, Authorization, and Secure Web Gateway Authentication and Authorization Multi-Factor Authentication nFactor Visualizer SAML authentication Managing Client Connections Introduction to Client Connections Session Policies and Profiles Pre and Post Authentication Policies Citrix Gateway Deployment Options Managing User Sessions Integration for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Virtual Apps and Desktop Integration Citrix Gateway Integration Citrix Gateway WebFront ICA Proxy Clientless Access and Workspace App Access Fallback SmartControl and SmartAccess for ICA Configuring Citrix Gateway Working with Apps on Citrix Gateway RDP Proxy Portal Themes and EULA
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The target audience for the SRE Practitioner course are professionals including: Anyone focused on large-scale service scalability and reliability Anyone interested in modern IT leadership and organizational change approaches Business Managers Business Stakeholders Change Agents Consultants DevOps Practitioners IT Directors IT Managers IT Team Leaders Product Owners Scrum Masters Software Engineers Site Reliability Engineers System Integrators Tool Providers Overview After completing this course, students will have learned: Practical view of how to successfully implement a flourishing SRE culture in your organization. The underlying principles of SRE and an understanding of what it is not in terms of anti-patterns, and how you become aware of them to avoid them. The organizational impact of introducing SRE. Acing the art of SLIs and SLOs in a distributed ecosystem and extending the usage of Error Budgets beyond the normal to innovate and avoid risks. Building security and resilience by design in a distributed, zero-trust environment. How do you implement full stack observability, distributed tracing and bring about an Observability-driven development culture? Curating data using AI to move from reactive to proactive and predictive incident management. Also, how you use DataOps to build clean data lineage. Why is Platform Engineering so important in building consistency and predictability of SRE culture? Implementing practical Chaos Engineering. Major incident response responsibilities for a SRE based on incident command framework, and examples of anatomy of unmanaged incidents. Perspective of why SRE can be considered as the purest implementation of DevOps SRE Execution model Understanding the SRE role and understanding why reliability is everyone's problem. SRE success story learnings This course introduces a range of practices for advancing service reliability engineering through a mixture of automation, organizational ways of working and business alignment. Tailored for those focused on large-scale service scalability and reliability. SRE Anti-patterns Rebranding Ops or DevOps or Dev as SRE Users notice an issue before you do Measuring until my Edge False positives are worse than no alerts Configuration management trap for snowflakes The Dogpile: Mob incident response Point fixing Production Readiness Gatekeeper Fail-Safe really? SLO is a Proxy for Customer Happiness Define SLIs that meaningfully measure the reliability of a service from a user?s perspective Defining System boundaries in a distributed ecosystem for defining correct SLIs Use error budgets to help your team have better discussions and make better data-driven decisions Overall, Reliability is only as good as the weakest link on your service graph Error thresholds when 3rd party services are used Building Secure and Reliable Systems SRE and their role in Building Secure and Reliable systems Design for Changing Architecture Fault tolerant Design Design for Security Design for Resiliency Design for Scalability Design for Performance Design for Reliability Ensuring Data Security and Privacy Full-Stack Observability Modern Apps are Complex & Unpredictable Slow is the new down Pillars of Observability Implementing Synthetic and End user monitoring Observability driven development Distributed Tracing What happens to Monitoring? Instrumenting using Libraries an Agents Platform Engineering and AIOPs Taking a Platform Centric View solves Organizational scalability challenges such as fragmentation, inconsistency and unpredictability. How do you use AIOps to improve Resiliency How can DataOps help you in the journey A simple recipe to implement AIOps Indicative measurement of AIOps SRE & Incident Response Management SRE Key Responsibilities towards incident response DevOps & SRE and ITIL OODA and SRE Incident Response Closed Loop Remediation and the Advantages Swarming ? Food for Thought AI/ML for better incident management Chaos Engineering Navigating Complexity Chaos Engineering Defined Quick Facts about Chaos Engineering Chaos Monkey Origin Story Who is adopting Chaos Engineering Myths of Chaos Chaos Engineering Experiments GameDay Exercises Security Chaos Engineering Chaos Engineering Resources SRE is the Purest form of DevOps Key Principles of SRE SREs help increase Reliability across the product spectrum Metrics for Success Selection of Target areas SRE Execution Model Culture and Behavioral Skills are key SRE Case study Post-class assignments/exercises Non-abstract Large Scale Design (after Day 1) Engineering Instrumentation- Instrumenting Gremlin (after Day 2)
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Security administrators Security consultants Network administrators System engineers Technical support personnel Cisco integrators and partners Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features This course gives you knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco© Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). You will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. You will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting. Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview Examining Firewall and IPS Technology Firepower Threat Defense Features and Components Examining Firepower Platforms Examining Firepower Threat Defense Licensing Cisco Firepower Implementation Use Cases Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration Firepower Threat Defense Device Registration FXOS and Firepower Device Manager Initial Device Setup Managing NGFW Devices Examining Firepower Management Center Policies Examining Objects Examining System Configuration and Health Monitoring Device Management Examining Firepower High Availability Configuring High Availability Cisco ASA to Firepower Migration Migrating from Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control Firepower Threat Defense Packet Processing Implementing QoS Bypassing Traffic Cisco Firepower NGFW Address Translation NAT Basics Implementing NAT NAT Rule Examples Implementing NAT Cisco Firepower Discovery Examining Network Discovery Configuring Network Discovery Implementing Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policies Examining Access Control Policy Rules and Default Action Implementing Further Inspection Examining Connection Events Access Control Policy Advanced Settings Access Control Policy Considerations Implementing an Access Control Policy Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Examining Security Intelligence Objects Security Intelligence Deployment and Logging Implementing Security Intelligence File Control and Advanced Malware Protection Examining Malware and File Policy Examining Advanced Malware Protection Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems Examining Intrusion Prevention and Snort Rules Examining Variables and Variable Sets Examining Intrusion Policies Site-to-Site VPN Examining IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Configuration Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting Implementing Site-to-Site VPN Remote-Access VPN Examining Remote-Access VPN Examining Public-Key Cryptography and Certificates Examining Certificate Enrollment Remote-Access VPN Configuration Implementing Remote-Access VPN SSL Decryption Examining SSL Decryption Configuring SSL Policies SSL Decryption Best Practices and Monitoring Detailed Analysis Techniques Examining Event Analysis Examining Event Types Examining Contextual Data Examining Analysis Tools Threat Analysis System Administration Managing Updates Examining User Account Management Features Configuring User Accounts System Administration Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting Examining Common Misconfigurations Examining Troubleshooting Commands Firepower Troubleshooting
Financial Wellness: Managing Personal Cash Flow Course Overview This course provides a comprehensive guide to managing personal cash flow effectively, empowering learners to take control of their finances with confidence. Covering essential concepts such as budgeting, borrowing, credit management, and tax strategies, it equips participants with the knowledge to plan and optimise their financial wellbeing. Learners will develop a clear understanding of personal money management, insurance, and the relationship between mental health and finances. By the end of this course, individuals will be able to create and maintain a realistic budget, manage debts responsibly, and make informed financial decisions to enhance their overall financial stability and security. Course Description Delving deeper into the foundations of personal finance, this course explores key topics including cash flow planning, accounting principles for personal use, and effective money management strategies. Learners will gain insight into borrowing options, credit systems, and how to manage debt wisely. The course also covers personal insurance, tax considerations, and the design of tailored financial strategies. Emphasising the connection between financial health and mental wellbeing, it offers a well-rounded approach to managing money. Throughout the learning experience, participants will build critical skills to plan budgets, evaluate financial choices, and implement strategies that support long-term financial security in a clear and structured manner. Financial Wellness: Managing Personal Cash Flow Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction To Personal Cash Flow Module 02: Understanding The Importance Of Personal Finance Module 03: Accounting And Personal Finances Module 04: Cash Flow Planning Module 05: Understanding Personal Money Management Module 06: Borrowing, Credit And Debt Module 07: Managing Personal Insurance Module 08: Understanding Tax And Financial Strategies Module 09: Designing A Personal Budget Module 10: Money And Mental Health (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their personal financial management skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their understanding of personal cash flow. Beginners with an interest in personal finance and budgeting. Anyone wishing to gain confidence in managing debt and credit. Career Path Financial Planning Assistant Personal Finance Advisor Budget Analyst Credit Management Officer Insurance Consultant Tax Support Specialist
Sage 50 (Updated v.29) Course Overview This updated Sage 50 (v.29) course offers a comprehensive guide to using the latest version of Sage 50 for accounting and financial management. Designed for learners at all levels, it covers essential functions such as setting up your company, managing invoices, reconciling accounts, and generating reports. With the focus on providing valuable insights into financial management software, this course helps learners develop the skills to manage and control financial data with efficiency. By the end of the course, learners will have a solid understanding of Sage 50’s features and be able to use it confidently in real-world applications. The course is ideal for professionals looking to expand their software skills or those pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Course Description In this updated Sage 50 (v.29) course, learners will delve into all aspects of the software, from installation and company setup to mastering functions like invoicing, payroll management, and producing detailed financial reports. Key topics include maintaining the chart of accounts, tracking expenses, and reconciling bank statements. Learners will also gain a thorough understanding of Sage 50's advanced features, including managing VAT returns and automating financial processes. This course offers an engaging experience where learners can explore the various capabilities of Sage 50, ensuring that they can apply their knowledge effectively in the workplace. Upon completion, learners will possess the expertise to confidently utilise Sage 50 for efficient financial management. Sage 50 (Updated v.29) Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Sage 50 (Updated v.29) Module 02: Setting Up Your Company and Preferences Module 03: Managing Customers and Suppliers Module 04: Invoicing and Payments Management Module 05: Bank Reconciliation and VAT Returns Module 06: Producing Financial Reports Module 07: Advanced Features in Sage 50 Module 08: Troubleshooting and System Maintenance (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their accounting software knowledge. Professionals aiming to advance in finance or accounting roles. Beginners with an interest in accounting software and financial management. Business owners or administrators seeking to streamline financial processes. Career Path Accounts Assistant Financial Administrator Sage 50 Support Specialist Bookkeeper Payroll Officer Financial Analyst
Course Overview: This Personal Productivity Course is designed to equip learners with the essential skills and techniques to enhance their productivity, both personally and professionally. Covering key principles of time management, goal setting, and focus, the course provides valuable strategies to help individuals manage their tasks more efficiently, reduce distractions, and achieve their goals effectively. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of how to prioritise, manage workloads, and stay motivated, all while cultivating a mindset for continuous improvement. Upon completion, learners will be able to apply these skills to increase productivity and performance in various aspects of life and work. Course Description: The Personal Productivity Course delves into essential topics such as setting achievable goals, mastering prioritisation, eliminating distractions, and fostering self-motivation. Learners will explore strategies to optimise their time management, cultivate focus, and develop a systematic approach to tackling tasks. With practical insights, the course will guide individuals in overcoming procrastination, managing stress, and ensuring long-term success. The course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike, providing the foundation for enhanced productivity and a more balanced, goal-oriented life. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to effectively plan, execute, and measure their productivity in both personal and professional settings. Course Modules: • Module 01: Introduction • Module 02: Core Principles of Focus & Productivity (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to improve their personal productivity. Professionals aiming to enhance career development through better time management. Beginners with an interest in learning productivity techniques for professional or personal growth. Anyone looking to optimise their focus, organisation, and performance. Career Path: Personal Assistant Project Manager Executive Assistant Operations Manager Team Leader Entrepreneur Administrative Coordinator Freelance Consultant
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Curing Eczema Course Overview This comprehensive course on "Curing Eczema" provides an in-depth exploration of eczema and its effective management. Learners will gain essential insights into the condition, its causes, and the various treatments available to help alleviate symptoms. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with knowledge about lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and holistic approaches to eczema care. The course offers practical value for those looking to manage or support others with eczema, delivering a well-rounded understanding of both short-term relief and long-term management strategies. Course Description This course covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the fundamental concepts of eczema, common triggers, and scientifically backed treatment methods. Learners will explore eczema in children and its particularities, and they will also examine advanced techniques to beat eczema, offering both preventative and management strategies. The course delves into lifestyle factors that contribute to the condition and practical tips on how to incorporate changes that may improve skin health. By completing this course, learners will gain a thorough understanding of eczema and the ability to apply various strategies for its management. Curing Eczema Curriculum Module 01: Introduction & First Concepts Module 02: Beating Eczema-Part 1 Module 03: Beating Eczema-Part 2 Module 04: Eczema & Children Module 05: Final Idea & Tips (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand eczema management Professionals aiming to expand their expertise in skin health Beginners with an interest in dermatology and wellness Anyone looking to improve their quality of life by managing eczema symptoms Career Path Dermatology Assistant Health and Wellness Consultant Healthcare Educator Public Health Specialist Eczema and Skin Care Specialist
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is geared toward Windows system administrators, network administrators, and other system administrators who are interested in supplementing current skills or backstopping other team members, in addition to Linux system administrators who are responsible for these tasks: Configuring, installing, upgrading, and maintaining Linux systems using established standards and procedures Providing operational support Managing systems for monitoring system performance and availability Writing and deploying scripts for task automation and system administration Successful completion of Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is recommended. Experienced Linux administrators seeking to accelerate their path toward becoming a Red Hat Certified System Administrator should start with the RHCSA Rapid Track course (RH199). Overview You should be able to demonstrate these skills: - Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux using Kickstart - Manage file systems and logical volumes - Manage scheduled jobs - Access network file systems - Manage SELinux - Control firewalls - Perform troubleshooting tasks Red Hat System Administration II (RH134) is designed as the second part of the Red Hat© Certified System Administrator (RHCSA©) training track for IT professionals who have taken Red Hat System Administration I (RH124). The course goes deeper into core Linux© system administration skills, including storage configuration, security feature management, task control, and installation and deployment of Red Hat© Enterprise Linux. Prerequisites Successful completion of Red Hat System Administration I (RH124) is recommended. 1 - Automate installation with Kickstart Automate the installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with Kickstart. 2 - Use regular expressions with grep Write regular expressions that, when partnered with grep, will allow you to quickly isolate or locate content within text files. 3 - Create and Edit text files with vim Introduce the vim text editor, with which you can open, edit, and save text files. 4 - Schedule future Linux tasks Schedule tasks to automatically execute in the future. 5 - Manage priority of Linux processes Influence the relative priorities at which Linux processes run. 6 - Control access to files with access control lists (ACL) Manage file security using POSIX access control lists. 7 - Manage SELinux security Manage the Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) behavior of a system to keep it secure in case of a network service compromise. 8 - Connect to network-defined users and groups Configure systems to use central identity management services. 9 - Add disks, partitions, and file systems to a Linux system Manage simple partitions and file systems. 10 - Manage logical volume management (LVM) storage Manage logical volumes from the command line. 11 - Access networked attached storage with network file system (NFS) Access (secure) NFS shares. 12 - Access networked storage with SMB Use autofs and the command line to mount and unmount SMB file systems. 13 - Control and troubleshoot the Red Hat Enterprise Linux boot process 14 - Limit network communication with firewall Configure a basic firewall. 15 - Comprehensive review Practice and demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in this course.