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Learn how to use Master Projects and Resource Pools to create better visibility across projects. Course overview Duration: 4 hours This course shows you how to create Master Projects allowing you to roll several sub projects into a master view. It also shows techniques to create resource pools to share resources between projects to enable you to better manage your resource teams and check resource loading. This half day course looks at how to practically do this and setup both elements. This is aimed at existing users of Microsoft Project who need to create master schedules and share resources and loadings. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create master projects Insert and update sub projects Create a resource pool Share resources between projects Check resource loadings between projects Content Working with multiple projects Consolidating projects Linking to sub projects Setting the master project as read only Saving consolidated projects Working on consolidated projects Setting task links between projects Getting source project information Removing projects from the consolidation Sharing resources Creating a resource pool Sharing resources Opening projects that share resources Updating the resource pool Refreshing the resource pool Opening a resource pool Removing resource sharing

Learn how to use Microsoft Project to create and resource robust project plans and how to maintain and track throughout the project lifecycle. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Project Planning and Control course gives you the essential skills to use Microsoft Project to build, resource and monitor project schedules. It looks at initial setup, building plans, using a work breakdown structure and managing resources through to baselining and progressing your schedule. This course is designed for new or existing users of Microsoft Project, and no previous experience of Project is required. Knowledge of planning techniques would be an advantage. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create project schedules Build a Work Breakdown Structure Create relationships Set baselines Manage resources Set deadlines and task properties Print and report on your project Update and track project schedules Content Creating a new project Project defaults Project start date Setting default hours per day/week Setting daily working times Project timeline Building a project Creating a work breakdown structure Adding tasks and durations Estimated durations Setting milestones Recurring tasks Linking, Baselining and Resourcing Setting start dates and dependencies Task Inspector Resourcing Assigning resources Filtering available resources Baseline Setting a baseline Removing a baseline Managing resources Resource properties Dealing with over allocations Tasking information Constraint dates Setting deadline Assigning task specific calendars Task types Updating your project Completing work Completing work per resource Updating tasks Updating the project Rescheduling work Change highlighting Printing and reporting Setup and Printing Visual reports Using the Timeline Creating Dashboard reports

Learn how create and structure enterprise projects and programmes. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Our P6 Project Planning and Controls Fundamentals course is an intensive two day course aimed at experienced planners and project controllers who need to use Primavera to create and manage detailed plans. It includes creating EPS levels, projects, WBS levels and detailed activity and resource planning. Experience of project planning and scheduling techniques is essential. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Create a programme structure Create projects and set project properties Create programme milestones Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Create detailed plans including activities, links and resources Progress the schedule Manage actuals Customise layouts Use the reporting tools in Primavera Content Programme Management Creating EPS elements Defining the programme structure Navigating the EPS structure Finding programmes Project Management and WBS Creating projects Setting project properties Validating projects Assigning project codes Building a work breakdown structure Creating a WBS structure Creating WBS elements Work package management Top Down budgets Allocating top down budgets Budget change Programming milestones and activity planning Creating programme milestones Setting constraints Linking milestones Scheduling Using the schedule function Detailed activity planning Creating activities Relationship types Creating relationships Adding milestones Assigning activity codes Resourcing, workloads and baselining Resource types Creating resources Resource attributes Assigning resources Switching resources Split load resource assignment Reduced hours resource assignment Checking workload Reviewing workload Dealing with resource conflicts Assignments view Baselining Creating baselines Assigning baselines Working with layouts Creating layouts Customising columns Setting filters Sorting and grouping Changing the timescale Customising the Gantt Creating activity code breakdown structures Progressing the schedules Updating task status and remaining duration Setting the data date Monitoring and reporting Exporting and importing information Primavera standard reports Creating custom reports Creating portfolios Printing Printing your schedule Printing to other packages

Use the features in project to report effectively on your plans. Course overview Duration: 4 hours Our Project – Reporting course is aimed at experienced users of Project who need to create reports in their project plans. It looks at using the different types of report in Project, exporting data to other packages, building new reports and sharing reports between projects. Experience of using Project to create and resource plans is required. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Print and PDF data from your project Use timelines Setup filters and groups Import and export data Create and share dashboard reports Content Printing and reporting Setup and Printing Creating PDFs Visual reports Using the Timeline Filtering and grouping Applying filters Applying grouping Creating your own filters and groups Importing and exporting data Importing data into Project Exporting data Creating and saving data maps Dashboard reports Using dashboard reports Creating dashboard reports Adding widgets Customising data shown

Look at some of the more advanced planning features available in Project. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Our Project – Advanced Planning and Control course looks at advanced planning and resourcing techniques in Microsoft Project and how to customise your schedule to give better visibility and flexibility. The course is designed for experienced users of Project who have attended our Project Planning and Control introduction course or have equivalent knowledge. You must be confident using Project to build and resource schedules and create task dependencies. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Work with different types of task Amend resource load on a task Work with multiple resource rates Create custom tables Add custom fields Create calculated fields Add drop down lists in fields Filter and extract information Create new views Export information Content Advanced planning techniques Splitting tasks Task types Spreading work across activities Advanced resourcing techniques Resource types Assignment views Effective dates Work contours Overtime work Using multiple resource rates Creating custom tables Customising tables Adding fields Creating custom fields Adding text, number, date and time fields Using flag fields Defining pick lists Renaming custom fields Creating calculated fields Creating formulas Using graphical indicators Uploading and tracking progress Completing work Completing work per resource Updating tasks Updating the project Working with the status date Rescheduling work Viewing baseline against schedule Project overview statistics Working with filters Building standard filters Building interactive filters Task and resource filters Using highlight filters Creating custom views Creating customised views Customising text styles Using grouping techniques Exporting information Exporting to Excel

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for individuals who want to become more confident and relaxed when speaking in front of an audience. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful speaking event. In this course, students will learn some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Identifying Your Audience Performing a Needs Analysis Creating an Audience Profile Identifying Key Questions and Concerns Creating a Basic Outline Outlining the Situation Identifying the Task That Had to Be Performed Listing the Actions You Took Revealing the Results Organizing the Program Making Organization Easy Organizational Methods Classifying and Categorizing Fleshing It Out Identifying Appropriate Sources Establishing Credibility The Importance of Citations Putting It All Together Writing Your Presentation Adding a Plan B Reviewing, Editing, and Rewriting Being Prepared Checking Out the Venue Gathering Materials A 24 Hour Checklist Overcoming Nervousness A Visit from the Boss Preparing Mentally Physical Relaxation Techniques Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd Delivering Your Speech (I) Starting Off on the Right Foot Using Visual Aids Checking the Volume of Your Voice Delivering Your Speech (II) Adjusting on the Fly Gauging Whether Breaks Are Required Wrapping Up and Winding Down Questions and Answers Ground Rules Answering Questions That Sound Like an Attack Dealing with Complex Questions Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for anyone who is responsible for day-to-day management of many FortiGate devices via the FortiManager platform. Overview Describe capabilities of FortiManager Add FortiGate devices to Device Manager and import their running configuration Use provisioning templates and scripts for device-level changes across many devices Identify the synchronization states Manage the revision history of managed devices Offer a local FortiGuard Distribution Server to your Fortinet devices Deploy administrative domains (ADOMs) to support multiple customers on a single FortiManager Manage firewall policies across multiple FortiGate devices using policy packages with shared and dynamic objects Deploy policies and objects from the global ADOM to multiple ADOMs Explain high availability, backup, and recovery options for FortiManager Compare methods for centrally managing IPsec VPNs Explain the restricted ''admin'' profile and API high-level usage Use workspaces and workflow mode Identify steps to replace a managed FortiGate device Manage FortiGate devices' firmware centrally In this 2-day class, you will learn the fundamentals of using FortiManager for centralized network administration of many FortiGate devices. Example use cases include large enterprise and carrier networks. Course Outline Module1 - Introduction and Initial Configuration Module2 - Administration and Management Module3 - Device Registration Module4 - Device Level Configuration and Installation Module5 - Policy and Objects Module6 - Manager Panes Module7 - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Module8 - Advanced Configuration Additional course details: Nexus Humans FortiManager 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 FortiManager 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 In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Overview Upon successful completion of this course, students will take ownership of their time management in order to achieve their goals and lead a more productive life. In this course, students will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to use their time more effectively. Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Setting SMART Goals The Three P's The SMART Way Prioritizing Your Goals Evaluating and Adapting The Power of Routines What is a Routine? Personal Routines Professional Routines Six Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life Scheduling Yourself The Simple Secret of Successful Time Management Developing a Tracking System Scheduling Appointments Scheduling Tasks Keeping Yourself on Top of Tasks The One-Minute Rule The Five-Minute Rule What To Do When You Feel Like You're Sinking Tackling New Tasks and Projects Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog! Using Project Management Techniques The Triple Constraint Creating the Schedule Using a RACI Chart Creating a Workspace Setting Up the Physical Layout Ergonomics 101 Using Your Computer Efficiently Organizing Files and Folders Organizing Paper Files Organizing Electronic Files Scheduling Archive and Clean-Up Managing E-Mail Using E-mail Time Wisely Taking Action! Making the Most of Your E-mail Program Taking Time Back from Handheld Devices Tackling Procrastination Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals in a variety of fields who are seeking improved time-management skills, so that they can meet their long-term goals and perform more effectively will benefit from this course. Overview State your goals. Analyze how you are currently allocating your most precious resources: energy and time. Identify elements of your personal work style that contribute to your effective use of time. Assemble a collection of time-management tools and strategies that you can use to take control of your time. Create an action plan for your time-management process and identify ways to evaluate and improve your efforts. Time is a form of currency, and the ways you talk about it illustrate its value: people say ?Time is money,? and ?My time was well spent,? or ?It's a waste of time.? Like most professionals, you've probably struggled with managing time effectively. In this course, you will acquire day-to-day time-management tools that will help you more effectively use your time so you can direct your energy towards fulfilling your short- and long-term professional and personal goals. Your time is a precious and limited resource. Too often, you may feel frustrated that there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you hope to do. Effective time managers enjoy the satisfaction of directing their talents and energy towards productive, goal-centered activities. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Prerequisites To ensure your success, we recommend you have some level of work experience in any of a variety of organizational settings, and general end-user computer and Internet skills. 1. Defining Goals Define Time Management Describe Your Dreams Identify Regrets State Goals 2. Analyzing Energy Allocation Create a Time Long Analyze Tasks Analyze Time Usage Analyze Energy Flow 3. Identifying Personal Style Review a Successful Day or Project Analyze Your Preferences Identify Personal Strengths Identify Personal Motivators Reduce Time Wasters 4. Assembling the Toolbox Negotiate for Success Delegate Tasks Choose Tools that Work for You 5. Creating a Time-Management Action Plan Create the Action Plan Evaluate the Time-Management Process Additional course details: Nexus Humans Effective Time Management 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 Effective Time Management 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.

Meetings are a traditional and essential component of local government. For both elected members and officers, meetings serve as a forum for discussion and agreement, planning and monitoring, communication and leadership, and decision-making. Used appropriately, meetings can challenge, inspire, illuminate and inform. And while they are not the only meetings that elected members will be asked to attend, committee meetings, in particular, are a mainstay of the political management process. Effective chairing is important because it can provide clear leadership and direction, ensure that debates are focused and balanced, enable decisions to be reached and ensure that resources are used to best effect. This two-hour 'masterclass'-style workshop will help elected members to understand their role, offer some approaches and ideas that will help to tackle typical challenges, and help to generally improve their effectiveness as a chair. To understand the skills and qualities of a good chair To learn ideas and approaches for chairing a successful meeting that is on time and achieves its outcomes To understand the protocols and boundaries for appropriate meeting etiquette and the chair's role in managing this effectively To appreciate how to manage yourself and others appropriately To take away personal actions to apply to your role 1 Welcome and introductions Objectives What's the challenge for you? 2 We can't go on meeting like this Common meeting challenges for chairs and why they succeed or fail Consequences and impact for the Council What's the context? 3 Roles and responsibilities of an effective chair Activities and input that explore the role, skills and qualities needed Role of the chair: what is it and how to do it well 4 Chairing for success - ideas and approaches to meet the challenges Managing time and boundaries Preparation and planning Creating the right environment Self-management Challenging personalities and good meeting behaviour 5 Final plenary session What's your plan? Take away actions