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Course Overview: This course provides a comprehensive guide to preparing for a successful retirement life. It explores the key aspects of retirement planning, including financial strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and health considerations. Learners will gain a clear understanding of how to approach their retirement years with confidence and clarity, ensuring that their future is financially secure and personally fulfilling. This course covers vital topics such as budgeting for retirement, managing time effectively, staying healthy, and maintaining a positive mindset for life after work. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with essential knowledge and actionable strategies to create a balanced and enjoyable retirement lifestyle. Course Description: In this course, learners will explore various dimensions of preparing for a fulfilling retirement. Topics include financial planning, understanding pension schemes, managing healthcare needs, and making the most of personal time. The course delves into how to set achievable retirement goals, how to adjust to life post-retirement, and the importance of staying mentally and physically healthy. Learners will be guided on how to maintain a sense of purpose and continue developing new skills in retirement. By the end of the course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of what is required to ensure a rewarding and enjoyable retirement. They will be able to confidently navigate the financial and emotional shifts that come with retirement, equipping them with skills that will help them thrive in this next phase of life. Course Modules: Module 01: Preparing for Retirement Module 02: Financial Planning for the Future Module 03: Health and Wellness in Retirement Module 04: Creating a Purposeful Retirement Lifestyle Module 05: Adjusting to Life After Work Module 06: Managing Time and Staying Active Module 07: Legal and Estate Planning for Retirement Module 08: Social Connections and Community Engagement Module 09: Transitioning to Retirement: Emotional Considerations Module 10: Maintaining a Positive Mindset in Retirement (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to plan a secure and fulfilling retirement. Professionals aiming to prepare for life after their career. Beginners with an interest in retirement planning and lifestyle management. Those who want to make informed decisions about their financial future and well-being. Career Path Financial Advisor specialising in retirement planning Retirement Consultant Life Coach for retirees Social Worker focusing on elderly care Retirement Planning Specialist Healthcare Planner for retirees

Conflict Resolution and Mediation in International Relations Course Overview This course, "Conflict Resolution and Mediation in International Relations," offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities of global conflicts and the mechanisms used to resolve them. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the theories, practices, and institutions that play a key role in mediation and conflict management within the context of international relations. Emphasising the practical application of conflict resolution, the course explores contemporary case studies, providing learners with the essential skills to engage in diplomatic negotiations. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to navigate the intricate dynamics of international diplomacy and contribute meaningfully to peace-building efforts globally. Course Description "Conflict Resolution and Mediation in International Relations" delves into the foundational theories and methods that underpin the field of conflict resolution within the international sphere. Key topics include the historical context of international conflicts, the roles of global actors, and an analysis of the major theories of international relations, such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism. Students will explore contemporary challenges such as global economic tensions, regional conflicts, and the role of international organisations in peace-building. This course is designed to offer learners a comprehensive understanding of conflict dynamics and the strategies for resolution, equipping them with essential diplomatic, negotiation, and analytical skills. Learners will emerge with the capability to analyse complex international issues and formulate effective strategies for conflict resolution in the global context. Conflict Resolution and Mediation in International Relations Curriculum Module 01: Understanding International Relations Module 02: Historical Context Module 03: Actors in International Relations Module 04: Theories in International Relations I: Realism and Liberalism Module 05: Theories in International Relations II: The Marxist, The Constructivist and The Feminist Tradition Module 06: International Political Economy Module 07: Recent Issues in International Relations Module 08: War Module 09: International Organisation (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to understand the dynamics of global conflict and its resolution. Professionals aiming to enhance their career in international diplomacy or global governance. Beginners with an interest in international relations and global issues. Students considering careers in international organisations or conflict resolution. Career Path Diplomat International Relations Consultant Conflict Resolution Specialist Political Analyst Foreign Affairs Advisor International Development Officer United Nations/NGO Specialist

AAT Accounting Training Course Fast Track: AAT Level 2 & 3 are the Beginner and Intermediate levels of AAT qualification in Accounting. These two levels are a part of three mandatory qualification levels required to be an AAT Certified Accountant.  AAT Level 2 course covers the foundational areas and is suited for people with limited or no accounts knowledge. It is the first step for aspirants intending to build a successful career in accounting. The course by taking you through basic accounting principles will enable you to work in an entry-level role in the accounting or finance department.  AAT Level 3 is an intermediate or advanced level of AAT accounting qualification. By the end of this course, you'll be competent enough to work in finance, accountancy, or bookkeeping role. Why Take This Course? Build a remarkable reputation: Complete all the three AAT Levels to earn the highly regarded 'MAAT' status. A bright future: With an opportunity to progress to chartered accountancy. Increase your salary: Up-skill yourself and increase your earning potential. Work overseas: AAT qualifications are recognised internationally, giving you the freedom to work abroad. The AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting covers the following areas: Bookkeeping Transactions Bookkeeping Controls Elements of Cost Work Effectively in Finance Using Accounting Software (i.e SAGE) The Level 3 Diploma in Accounting covers the following areas: Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Indirect Tax Management Accounting: Costing Ethics for Accountants Spreadsheets for Accounting

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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators or network administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture Describe the NSX Advanced Load Balancer components and main functions Explain the NSX Advanced Load Balancer key features and benefits Explain and configure Local Load Balancing constructors such as Virtual Services, Pools, Health Monitors and related components During this one-day course, you gain an understanding of the architecture and features of VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) solution. This course provides hands-on labs to provide a solid foundation to load balancing fundamentals and work with most common load balancing functionality offered by VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) solution. Course Introduction Introductions and course logistics Course objectives Introduction to NSX Advanced Load Balancer Introduce NSX Advanced Load Balancer Discuss NSX Advanced Load Balancer use cases and benefits Explain NSX Advanced Load Balancer architecture and components Explain the management, control, data, and consumption planes and their respective functions Virtual Services Configuration Concepts Explain Virtual Service components Explain Virtual Service types Explain and configure basic virtual services components such as Application Profiles, Network Profiles, Pools and Health Monitors Profiles and Policies Explain and deep dive on Advanced Virtual Service creation Explain and deep dive on Application Profiles and Types such as L4, DNS, Syslog and HTTP Explain and configure advanced application HTTP Profile options Deep dive on Network Profiles and Types Explain and configure SSL Profiles and Certificates Explain and Configure HTTP and DNS policies Pools Configuration Concepts Explain and deep dive on Pools configuration options Describe available Load Balancing algorithms Explain multiple Health Monitor types Explain multiple Persistence Profiles Explain and configure Pool Groups

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Senior Linux system administrators responsible for maximizing resource utilization through performance tuning. Overview Analyze and tune for resource-specific scenarios Applying tuning profiles with the tuned tool Tune in virtual environments (hosts and guests) Trace and profile system events and activities Tune resource limits and utilization using systemd-integrated cgroups Gather performance metrics and benchmarking data Red Hat© Enterprise Performance Tuning is designed to teach senior Linux© system administrators the methodology of performance tuning for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This course discusses system architecture with an emphasis on understanding the implications of system architecture on system performance, methods for testing the effects of performance adjustments, open source benchmarking utilities, methods for analyzing system and networking performance, and tuning configurations for specific application loads. Prerequisites Become a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE©), or demonstrate equivalent experience 1 - Introduction to performance tuning Understand the basic principles of performance tuning and analysis. 2 - Collecting, graphing, and interpreting data Gain proficiency in using basic analysis tools and in evaluating data. 3 - General tuning Learn basic tuning theory and mechanisms used to tune the system. 4 - Hardware profiling Understand and analyze hardware. 5 - Software profiling Analyze CPU and memory performance of applications. 6 - Mail server tuning Learn about basic storage tuning using an email server as an example. 7 - Large memory workload tuning Understand memory management and tuning. 8 - HPC workload tuning HPC workload tuning 9 - File server tuning Understand storage and network tuning in the context of a file server application. 10 - Database server tuning Tune memory and network performance using a database application as an example. 11 - Power usage tuning Tune systems with power consumption in mind. 12 - Virtualization tuning Tune ?host? and ?guest? for efficient virtualization.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone whose role requires them to use existing Power BI Reports or Dashboards to consume the contents. Roles can include management at all levels, team leaders or anyone who needs to commission the production of reports or dashboards. It is assumed that attendees on the course are familiar with charts. Please note that this course is not suitable for new Excel users, delegates need Ability to create charts Ability to use filters in data Overview This course covers the use of Power BI Desktop and the Power BI service hosted in Office 365 to identify core features, terminology and processes applicable when using reports or dashboards.Delegates will learn how to: Power BI Concepts and Main Features How a report is created Navigating reports and dashboards How to apply filters and slicers To use Insights, Analytics and Natural Language Queries Power BI provides a variety of methods for using reports and dashboards within which data can be viewed and analyzed visually. Getting Started with Power BI Power BI Concepts and Versions Introduction to Main Features: Jargon buster From Data to Reports and Dashboards Visualizations Overview Visualizations Available Visualizations as Filter Reports and Dashboards Similarities and differences Understanding what you are looking at Understanding what you are looking at Using a Report in Power BI Filters, sorting and using slicers See the actual data See Data and See Records Drill visualizations Off the shelf data analysis Quick Conditional Formatting Analytics lines Use Insight for Increases and Decrease Forecast Analytics Changing calculations and Show As Working with Dashboards Dashboards in Power BI Defined How is a dashboard different from a report? Working in the Dashboard window

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2) 201 training is suitable for individuals with roles of: System administrator Network administrator Technician DevOps Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: measure hardware resource and network bandwidth, identify and troubleshoot resource problems monitor resource usage to predict future resource needs utilise kernel components that are necessary to specific hardware, hardware drivers, system resources and requirements properly configure a kernel to include or disable specific features of the Linux kernel as necessary manage and/or query a 2.6.x, 3.x or 4.x kernel and its loadable modules query and modify the behaviour of system services at various targets / run levels properly manipulate a Linux system during both the boot process and during recovery mode properly configure and navigate the standard Linux filesystem configure automount filesystems using AutoFS configure and implement software RAID configure kernel options to support various drives create and remove logical volumes, volume groups, and physical volumes use system tools to back up important system data. This course prepares students to take the 201 exam of the LPI level 2 certification. To gain LPIC-2 certification, an individual should have an active LPIC-1 certification. Capacity Planning Measure and Troubleshoot Resource Usage Predict Future Resource Needs Linux Kernel Kernel components Compiling a Linux kernel Kernel runtime management and troubleshooting System Startup Customising system startup System recovery Alternate Bootloaders Filesystem and Devices Filesystem and Devices Maintaining a Linux filesystem Creating and configuring filesystem options Advanced Storage Device Administration Configuring RAID Adjusting Storage Device Access Logical Volume Manager Networking Configuration Basic networking configuration Advanced Network Configuration Troubleshooting network issue System Maintenance Make and install programs from source Backup operations Notify users on system-related issues

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for networking and security professionals involved in the day-to-day management of a FortiAnalyzer appliance and FortiGate security information.. Overview Describe key features and concepts of FortiAnalyzer Deploy an appropriate architecture Manage ADOMs on both FortiAnalyzer and the devices that log to it Configure RAID Register supported devices Encrypt log transmission (SSL / IPSec) View & analyze current and historical logs (FortiView) Monitor events Apply disk quotas to log data from devices Backup, restore, and forward log data Use content archiving (summary and full) Understand the different stages of data processing, from receiving logs to compiling reports Understand SQL queries and datasets used by FortiAnalyzer reports Design datasets, charts, and custom reports Generate reports by schedule or on demand. In this 1-day class, you will learn how to use FortiAnalyzer. You will explore setup, registering supported devices and securing communications, managing logs and archives, and configuring both predefined and customized reports. Introduction to FortiAnalyzer Key features Key concepts Different FortiAnalyzer models Configuration & Administration Deployment requirements Configuration tools Configuring network settings Backing up system configuration Configuring administrative users Configuring, enabling, and assigning ADOMs Configuring RAID Device Registration Registered and unregistered devices Device registration methods Modifying options of a registered device Methods available to secure communication Configuring SSL encryption and encryption levels Configuring an IPsec tunnel Logs & Archives Logging basics The FortiView tab Configuring log arrays and event handlers Reports Reports and functionality Relationship between reports, charts, and datasets Effect of ADOMs on report settings SQL SELECT queries and clauses SQL functions and operators FortiAnalyzer-specific functions and macros Building or customizing charts Report features--creating, cloning, configuring

This workshop is being run jointly by LMI UK and LMI Ireland and offers a framework and toolkit for setting and achieving personal goals in all all areas of your life.