Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Learners taking this course are interested in employee experiences or Microsoft Viva and want to learn how to assess, plan, strategize, design, and manage digital employee experiences that use Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform. A learner in this role will collaborate with multiple teams to scope, design, and implement new digital employee experiences, such as onboarding, career and skill development, rewards and recognition, employee wellbeing, and employee retention. Learners should have a foundational understanding of Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and a deep understanding of Microsoft Viva features and capabilities. They may have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: human resources, people development, change management, information technology, or culture development. Overview By the end of this module, you'll be able to: Evaluate existing systems and identify requirements Identify stakeholders and users Recommend employee experience solutions and strategies Describe the four experience areas of Connection, Growth, Purpose, and Insights supported by Viva. Explain what Microsoft Viva apps are. Identify resources needed to set up each Viva app. Create an adoption plan to use Viva to solve business scenarios for the four employee experience areas of Connection, Insight, Purpose, and Growth. Describe the main features of Viva Connections List technical requirements/prerequisites for Viva Connections implementation Explain the differences between desktop and mobile experiences Identify 2-3 business use cases for Viva Connections Identify key stakeholders for the deployment of Viva Connections Align and prioritize scenarios for Viva Connections Plan and design for the Dashboard, the Feed, and Resources by scenarios and audiences Consider how your organization will scale adoption Assess your organization's existing learning experiences. Plan and strategize for Viva Learning. Coordinate the implementation of Viva Learning. Recommend an adoption strategy for Viva Learning. In this course, you'll learn how to bring people together to create an optimal employee experience that enables your organization to improve productivity, develop empathetic leadership, and transform how employees feel about their work. In your organization today, are people being treated well, or are their needs neglected? Are your teams aligned on goals with a sense of purpose? Are you driving the business outcomes that you need? The Microsoft Viva employee experience platform provides the infrastructure to create the culture of trust, collaboration, well-being, and active listening that you envision. This training course will provide Microsoft Employee Experience Platform Specialists with a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Viva, as well as Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint. It will cover how to identify requirements for designing experiences for employee onboarding, career and skill development, rewards and recognition, compensation and benefits, employee wellbeing, and employee retention. It will also cover how to design solutions to meet these requirements, and how to collaborate with senior executive leadership, human resources, IT, adoption and change management, and learning and organizational development departments. Finally, it will cover how to continuously improve employee experiences based on data-driven insights and feedback. Design digital employee experiences Introduction Case study - Tailwind Traders Evaluate current employee experiences Consider employee privacy and data requirements Assemble business stakeholders and define goals Explore Viva experience areas Understand Viva licensing Knowledge check Summary and resources Introduction to the Microsoft Viva suite Introduction to Microsoft Viva Understand Viva apps Get started with Microsoft Viva Use Viva to keep everyone informed, included, and inspired Use Viva to get actionable insights to foster well-being and productivity Use Viva to align people's work to team and organization goals Use Viva to help employees learn, grow, and succeed Knowledge check Summary Introduction to Viva Connections Introduction What do users experience? When to use Viva Connections? What technical requirements must be met to deploy Viva Connections? Knowledge check Summary Plan for Viva Connections Introduction Build your team and meet requirements Analyze tasks and scenarios for Viva Connections Plan for Viva Connections Dashboard, Feed and Resources Plan to announce, launch, and scale adoption Knowledge check Summary Design skilling and growth experiences with Viva Learning Introduction Case study - Tailwind Traders Plan for Viva Learning Assemble Viva Learning admins and stakeholders Understand content sources with Viva Learning Coordinate setup and configuration of Viva Learning Develop adoption strategies for Viva Learning Develop an org-wide learning culture Knowledge check Summary and resources Additional course details: Nexus Humans MS-080T00: Employee Experience Platform Specialist 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 MS-080T00: Employee Experience Platform Specialist 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 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Leaders & Managers Overview The practical emotional intelligence tools every manager needs to build performance, communication, trust and leadership skills. Management Essentials with applied Emotional Intelligence delivers crucial tools for professionals to learn more about the people side of the organization. Strengthening performance with a powerful framework to understand the job of managing people. Provides practical tools for effective management and leadership. This course blends engaging learning and powerful content with the perspective of emotional intelligence experts. It provides tools to help navigate through today?s challenges, foster innovation, and build organizations where people thrive. What is Emotional Intelligence? Learn about business EI - a practical, work based approach that helps individuals and teams. Discover 18 key brain talents essential to fuel performance. Essentials of Trust Where does Trust originate? Do we trust from the head or the heart? Explore the science of emotional intelligence with a practical approach. Use the EI tools to help you earn trust. The Challenge of Change Untangle and rewire to affect change. Understand the stages of change and the emotional transitions needed to support change. Recognize our own patterns; a key step to being more effective at change. Igniting Motivation The surprising truth about what motivates us. Find meaning in your work and help the people that work for you find meaning. Delve into Purpose, Skill and Autonomy, and find what motivates you and your team? Enhancing Teamwork What blocks us from utilizing Divergence in our Teams? What helps us? Learn to know the EI talents you have in your group. Understand working with differing personalities. Discover strengths and weaknesses and how can they be positive. Accelerating Execution Higher and lower talents and how they assist? Learn the impact of optimizing talent. Discover your EI talent to help you grow and optimize your execution.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Security professionals, System engineers, channel partners, service partners, and end users with 1+ years of experience in implementing IT security technologies (Network, Applications, and Systems) and are also SNSAcertified. Overview The students will learn how to monitor, investigate, analyze, and configure SonicWall Next-Gen firewalls running SonicOS to enable advanced functionality related to Secure and Remote Connectivity, Network Optimization, and Threat Prevention. Upon successful completion of the SNSP program, the students will be able to demonstrate SonicWall product expertise and the application skill sets required to mount a proactive, effective defense against current and evolving network and cyber security threats. A key issue affecting an organization?s business productivity and employee efficiency today is its ability to respond to dynamic changes in the cyber threat landscape. Coming up on the heels of the highly successful SNSA program launched earlier this year, SonicWall now presents the SonicWall Network Security Professional (SNSP) course, an expert-level training and certification program that builds on the enterprise security skills learned in the SNSA course. Previously known as the Network Security Advance Administration (NSAA) course, the revamped SNSP curriculum expands on the topics covered in SNSA and features advanced SonicWall firewall configuration and administration tasks aimed at helping enterprises adapt to dynamic security environments. Relevant changes to the curriculum include an enhanced and deeper scope of SonicOS 6.5.x features and functionality, as well as changes in the learning and delivery methodologies to better balance the professional needs of the students and the business requirements for network and cyber security. Course Outline Course Introduction and Overview Configuring VPN Auto Provisioning Configuring Advanced Routing Configuring Advanced Interface Settings Using SonicOS CLI Configuring Capture Client Capturing and Replaying Packets Configuring DPI-SSL/TLS Server Configuring DPI-SSH Configuring App Rules Configuring App Control Configuring Advanced High Availability Excluding Trusted Content Resolving and Reporting False Positives Configuring Content Filtering Implementing Best Practices
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for IoT practitioners who are looking to improve their skills and knowledge of IoT security and privacy. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CertNexus Certified Internet of Things Security Practitioner (CIoTSP) certification and who want to prepare for Exam ITS-110. Overview This program will validate that the candidate has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to secure network environments for IoT devices, analyze vulnerabilities and determine reasonable controls against threats, and effectively monitor IoT devices and respond to incidents. This course is designed for practitioners who are seeking to demonstrate a vendor-neutral, cross-industry skill set that will enable them to design, implement, operate, and/or manage a secure IoT ecosystem. Managing IoT Risks Map the IoT Attack Surface Build in Security by Design Securing Web and Cloud Interfaces Identify Threats to IoT Web and Cloud Interfaces Prevent Injection Flaws Prevent Session Management Flaws Prevent Cross-Site Scripting Flaws Prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery Flaws Prevent Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards Securing Data Use Cryptography Appropriately Protect Data in Motion Protect Data at Rest Protect Data in Use Controlling Access to IoT Resources Identify the Need to Protect IoT Implement Secure Authentication Implement Secure Authorization Implement Security Monitoring on IoT Systems Securing IoT Networks Ensure the Security of IP Networks Ensure the Security of Wireless Networks Ensure the Security of Mobile Networks Ensure the Security of IoT Edge Networks Ensuring Privacy Improve Data Collection to Reduce Privacy Concerns Protect Sensitive Data Dispose of Sensitive Data Managing Software and Firmware Risks Manage General Software Risks Manage Risks Related to Software Installation and Configuration Manage Risks Related to Software Patches and Updates Manage Risks Related to IoT Device Operating Systems and Firmware Promoting Physical Security Protect Local Memory and Storage Prevent Physical Port Access
Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Course Overview: This Deep Tissue Massage Therapy course offers learners a comprehensive understanding of deep tissue massage techniques and their therapeutic benefits. Covering essential massage strokes, full-body sequences, and detailed methodologies, the course provides the skills necessary to perform effective treatments that address muscle tension and stress. Learners will develop a solid foundation in massage therapy, enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the expertise to confidently practice deep tissue massage and potentially enhance their career prospects in the health and wellness sector. Course Description: In this course, learners will explore the key techniques of deep tissue massage, starting with an introduction to the basic principles of massage therapy. The course covers a range of massage strokes, including both correct and incorrect methods, ensuring participants understand the importance of precision in each movement. Learners will also delve into the structure of a full-body deep tissue massage, alongside an organised sequence that ensures effective results. The course is designed to enhance knowledge of therapeutic practices, helping learners to confidently carry out treatments that support relaxation and muscle recovery. By the end, participants will be able to perform a deep tissue massage sequence with confidence, improving both their skill set and therapeutic approach. Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: The Massage Strokes – Correct and Incorrect Ways Module 03: Full Body Deep Tissue Massage Module 04: Full Massage Sequence (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of massage therapy. Professionals aiming to expand their skill set in the wellness industry. Beginners with an interest in developing massage therapy expertise. Those pursuing a career in health and wellness practices. Career Path: Massage Therapist Health and Wellness Coach Spa Therapist Sports Massage Specialist Wellness Centre Staff
Course Overview The Complete Front-End Web Development Course! offers a comprehensive journey through the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of web development. Covering foundational and advanced topics in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap, this course is designed to equip learners with a strong understanding of front-end technologies. Through structured learning and carefully crafted projects, participants will build confidence in creating dynamic and visually appealing websites. By the end of the course, learners will possess the technical skills and creative insight needed to produce professional-grade web interfaces and interactive experiences. Whether aiming to launch a new career, enhance existing knowledge, or develop a portfolio of work, students will emerge with capabilities that are highly valued in the modern digital landscape. Course Description This course delves deeply into the fundamentals and advanced aspects of front-end web development, starting with the core principles of HTML and CSS before progressing into JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap frameworks. Learners will explore how to structure web pages, style them effectively, and implement interactivity to enhance user experience. Throughout the modules, participants will engage with real-world concepts, build functional projects, and understand the relationships between various web technologies. The curriculum has been thoughtfully curated to ensure a progressive learning journey, empowering students with the ability to create responsive, accessible, and modern websites. From coding basic layouts to constructing browser extensions, each step is designed to broaden technical fluency and creative problem-solving skills. Upon completion, learners will have acquired a robust skill set applicable to numerous roles within the technology and design sectors. Course Modules Module 01: Welcome to the course! Module 02: Web Development Basics - HTML Module 03: Advanced HTML Concepts Module 04: Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Module 05: Advanced CSS Module 06: JavaScript for Beginners Module 07: More JavaScript Concepts Module 08: Getting Started with jQuery Module 09: More jQuery Module 10: Bootstrap Basics Module 11: Project #2 - Pipboy from Fallout 4 Module 12: Project #3 - Google Chrome Extension Module 13: Final Thoughts Module 14: BONUS - Coding Another Google Chrome Extension (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in web development. Professionals aiming to enhance their career prospects in the digital industry. Beginners with an interest in web design and front-end technologies. Career changers looking to enter the field of web development. Students wishing to expand their technical skill set for future opportunities. Career Path Front-End Web Developer Junior Web Developer UI/UX Developer HTML/CSS Developer JavaScript Developer Web Designer Technical Assistant within a digital agency Freelance Web Developer
AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting AAT Level 4 is the highest level or final stage of the AAT Accounting qualification. This qualification provides the skills necessary for a 'Finance Officer' role including the complex management accounting tasks, general management skills, drafting financial statements and specialist learning areas. This provides you with an opportunity to become a professional member of AAT and use MAAT after your name. You are also entitled to exemptions in the UK's chartered and certified accounting qualifications. Besides, if you want to pursue your career further in University, you are entitled to exemptions for up to two years in various universities in the UK. You will be awarded âAAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting certificateâ from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), once you have passed all the professional-level qualification exams and skill tests. Once you finish Level 4 you become a professional member of AAT and you may use MAAT after your name to stand out from the crowd as an officially Accredited Accountant. What you will gain? Here you'll learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills, perform tax calculation for business & individuals and other specialist learning areas. The Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting covers the following areas: Management Accounting: Budgeting Management Accounting: Decision and Control Financial Statements of Limited Companies Accounting Systems and Controls Business Tax Personal Tax
Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Account and project managers Contact Center Enterprise (CCE) administrators Deployment engineers Technical sales Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Navigate CCE configuration and scripting tools Configure a dialed number, call type, and media routing domain Build a basic Cisco Intelligent Contact Management (ICM) script Configure agents and skill groups Configure basic Interactive Voice Response (IVR) functionality Implement attributes and precision queues Configure Ring-No-Answer (RONA) using CCE configuration tools Configure and populate an agent team and primary supervisor Improve agent efficiency through finesse enhancements Build and test a basic Voice XML (VXML) application Implement roles, departments, and business hours Run Cisco Unified Intelligence Center (CUIC) reports using the Reporting tool The Administering Cisco Contact Center Enterprise (CCEA) v1.0 course teaches you the contextual information around call flow between components in the Cisco© Unified Contact Center Enterprise (UCCE) solution including intelligent contact routing, call treatment, network-to-desktop Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), and multichannel contact management over an IP infrastructure. You receive hands-on practice using administrative tools to perform routine adds, moves, and changes in an inbound contact center environment. Cisco Unified Contact Center Review Contact Center Basics Components and Architecture Deploying Basic Call Settings Associate Basic Call Settings Explore Media Routing Domains Building a Basic Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise Script Introduce Script Editor Use Script Editor Nodes Configuring Basic Agent Functionality Introduce Agent Functionality Configure Agent Desk Settings Configuring Basic Call Treatment and Queuing Explore Media Server and Files Introduce Microapps Implementing Precision Routing Introduce Precision Routing Basics Examine the Migration Path Configuring RONA Support Introduce RONA Functionality Identify RONA Timeout Considerations Configuring Agent Teams and Supervisors Configuring Teams and Supervisors Explore Agent Roles Administering the Cisco Finesse Desktop Administering Cisco Finesse Desktop Introduce Cisco Finesse Administration Implementing Voice XML Applications Introduce VXML Build a Basic Call Studio Project Configuring Roles, Departments, and Business Hours Examine Post-Call Survey Functionality Configure Post-Call Survey Running Unified CC Enterprise Reports with Unified Intelligence Center (IC) Configure Unified CC Enterprise Administrators Configure Departments
This training day will help managers explore what they need to do to create a motivating environment at work and learn some theory, tools and ideas to inspire motivation at individual and team level. Motivation is a key factor in effective people management and successful team performance. It involves engaging and inspiring your people and developing them in such ways as to improve their effectiveness and thus have a greater benefit to customers. It can also involve having tough conversations with those who do not seem to be motivated. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Identify key motivating factors at work and learn and create ideas to better engage staff Learn a conversation tool to use for challenging discussions Explain their role in motivating staff and understand a range of techniques and approaches to use in the workplace Review learning and have an action plan to take back and implement at work 1 Welcome, housekeeping, objectives Breaking the ice Setting personal objectives 2 Group work: identifying personal motivators and where they come from 3 Defining motivation The characteristics of a motivated team Input and group discussion 4 Factors impacting on motivation at work Using pre-work to identify challenges, hotspots and obstacles Feedback in plenary Exploring the benefits of motivation that address current challenges and agreeing outcomes for change 5 Commitment vs. compliance - organisational engagement and the manager's approach to buy in 6 Team challenge task using a theory about motivation Trainer input and review in plenary 7 Group task - complete a plan for individuals identified in pre-workshop task 8 Skill / will - a motivation tool: trainer input, followed by tasks that are assessed and discussed in peer groups 1-2-1 feedback task on approaches and plans to be taken back and used at work Feedback and plenary review 9 DEAL - a conversation tool: how to construct a conversation plan about motivation with an individual Peer professional 1-2-1s to practice the discussion planned and gain feedback 10 Review, evaluation and action planning
Understand what Emotional Intelligence is and how it impacts you and others around you. Course overview Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours) Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly being regarded as a major key to personal success. IQ measures our ability to problem solve and is pretty difficult if not impossible to change. Our emotional intelligence is our ability to problem solve about emotions and like any other skill can be developed and honed. Some of the most successful people in life today are those who are regarded as having a high level of emotional intelligence whatever their level of IQ. Being able to manage themselves and others successfully is often a crucial factor in their success. With a growing emphasis on ‘soft skills’, leaders and managers need to be able to sensitively handle other people, both within and outside the organisation. Emotions are important in work life. They drive motivation and commitment; they are an inherent part of what we do whatever our job role. Effective individuals are proficient at recognising, using, understanding, and managing emotions in themselves and others. This one day course will help participants improve their understanding and skill in these areas. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the aspects of your role where emotions are important Recognise the four key elements of Emotional Intelligence Use a range of skills to build and maintain key relationships Develop an emotionally intelligent ‘culture’ in your part of the organisation Create a personal action plan to continue to enhance and monitor your Emotional Intelligence Content Emotional Intelligence (EI) What is Emotional Intelligence? Where does it sit in the “whole person model” IQ, Personality Traits, Skills and Knowledge and EI Dispelling the myths and legends about EI The RUUM Model of EI Recognising emotions in self and others Using emotions Understanding emotions Managing emotions Developing Skills in each of the 4 areas of EI Short and long-term strategies to develop EI Developing compensating strategies where needed Practical application of EI Leveraging EI strengths Practice using RUUM Model Case studies and scenarios Video analysis Examples in the public eye we can all relate to Incorporating EI into your day to day role Practical steps Peer coaching Action planning Optional Follow-up After completing this course, you have an opportunity to complete a psychometric to understand more about emotional motional drivers and derailers. If you would like to do this, you will be invited to complete a psychometric questionnaire called Lumina Emotion.It can be done online and takes between 30-60 minutes. The results are compiled into a report which one of our trained and accredited coaches will go through with the participant individually to work up an action plan to leverage their EI strengths and develop strength where needed.This can be very powerful in building EI into your people and your organisation.