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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

Take your sales people from average to high performance. Motivate and develop experienced sales professionals with some new insights and learning. Applying NLP principles, techniques and models, this workshop will introduce the core attitudes and behaviours that differentiate the excellent sales person from the average one. The programme will help participants: Understand and adopt the mindset and beliefs needed for sales excellence Build rapport and connect with buyers at a deeper and more personal level Recognise some of the thinking and language patterns that make each individual unique Ask powerful questions to further understand the unique world of the individual and how they make decisions Apply tools and techniques to empathise with clients - seeing things from their perspectives Tailor their sales approach to the individual buyer's style, and talk in their language Influence with integrity and sell to organisations and individuals successfully 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the programme Personal introductions and objectives Workshop overview 2 An introduction to NLP and sales excellence with NLP An overview of NLP and applying it to selling The pillars of NLP The NLP model of communication The difference that makes the difference 3 Building enhanced rapport Defining rapport and why it is important when selling Going beyond the initial small talk Building relationships with individual decision-makers Matching and mirroring Levels of rapport 4 Understanding the buyer's personal buying map How we take in, filter and process information How we judge others based on our own experiences of the world The different ways in which we communicate when selling Recognising and understanding the language and thinking patterns of others Adapting your sales communication style to different buyers 5 Making sense of the buying process How we filter information through our senses Understanding how we see, hear and experience the world Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic buyers Listening for key insights What different buyers want from you to help them to buy Applying sensory awareness to the sales process 6 Successful sales mindset The connection between thoughts and actions The sales beliefs of excellence Identifying negative thoughts and beliefs that are holding you back How to change your mindset Adopting the sales beliefs of excellence 7 Powerful questions Reviewing and honing your questioning skills Understanding the questions that great sales people ask Avoiding assumptions Clean language questions Getting to the bottom of it - precision questions Turbo-charging how you qualify 8 Influencing with integrity Understanding empathy Stepping into the buyer's shoes Speaking the buyer's language Tailoring your sales approach to the individual Match, pace, lead - how to take your buyer with you 9 Putting it all together Personal learning summary and action plans

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Anyone with the need to understand how business analysis is performed to support agile projects or who must transition their existing business analysis skills and practices from waterfall to agile. Overview In this course, students will: Understand the fundamentals of agile delivery and agile business analysis Compare and contrast business analysis on waterfall and agile projects Explain the value proposition for agile product development Define the 4 main types of project life cycles Complete an in-depth walkthrough of the agile delivery life cycle Explain the major flavors of agile Understand the major standards available to assist in transition of skills Define business analysis tailoring and understand how to apply it Learn over 20 business analysis techniques commonly used on agile projects In this course, students will gain an understanding about agile business analysis. Students will learn how business analysis on an agile project is ?the same? and ?different? than business analysis performed on waterfall projects. Students will understand how the business analysis role changes on an agile team. A number of business analysis techniques suited for supporting agile teams will be introduced as will the various standards available to the community to help teams and organizations transition. Since few organizations are pure agile, students will also learn about delivery approaches that use a combination of practices from waterfall and agile and will also be introduced to the important concept of business analysis tailoring ? the key skill used to adapt business analysis skills to all environments ? regardless of the delivery life cycle selected. Introduction What is agile The Agile Manifesto Agile principles Agile benefits Hands-on activity Learning and course objectives The current state of agile Agile trends Agile skills Value proposition The business case for agile The BA role changes on an agile project Hands-on activity Understanding project life cycles Project life cycle Product life cycle Incremental versus Iterative Hybrid approaches to delivery Choosing a project life cycle An in-depth look at Agile The agile development life cycle A sequence of iterations Essential concepts Inside each iteration Iteration goal Iteration planning Sequence of tasks Work period Testing End of iteration activities Evaluation and feedback Structured walkthroughs Evaluation guidelines The BA role in structured walkthroughs Scripting scenarios Defect list Retrospectives Hands-on exercise Type of Agile Delivery Approaches The flavors of agile Scrum Scrum roles Extreme Programming (XP) Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) Feature Driven Development (FDD) Testing Best practices used by FDD Kanban Kanban Boards Agile Unified Process Scaling Frameworks Introduction to Agile Business Analysis What is business analysis? What is agile business analysis? Framework for agile business analysis Business analysis components International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA©) Project Management Institute (PMI©) Context to business analysis Our industry BA standards Our industry Agile BA standards Product Owners What stays the same What is expected to change Agile requirements deliverables Lightweight documentation Requirements repository Where business analysis fits in The BA workload Hands-on exercise Business Analysis Tailoring Business analysis tailoring (defined) Tailoring considerations What tailoring looks like The PMI Guide to Business Analysis Determining the ?best? BA approach Methodology vs Standard Why use methodologies Determining your methodology Business analysis impacts Tools and techniques for agile business analysis Agile BA techniques Backlog refinements Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Burndown chart Collaborative games Definition of done Definition of ready INVEST Iteration planning Kanban board Minimum marketable features (MMF) Minimum viable product (MVP) MoSCoW Narrative writing Persona analysis Product roadmap Progressive Elaboration Prototyping Purpose alignment model Retrospectives Story slicing Hands-on Exercise Prioritization Techniques Requirements prioritization Prioritizing on agile projects Prioritization criteria Business benefit MoSCoW Pair-choice comparison Setting priorities with multi-voting Cost to acquire and operate Determining business value Story point estimating Planning poker Project velocity Hands-on activity Course wrap-up Making the transition to agile How my role will be different Course summary Retrospective Questions Additional course details: Nexus Humans BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts 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 BA08 - Agile for Business Analysts 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.

Following on from the Macros course look at how you can write your own Visual Basic code within Excel to fully automate tasks and save time. Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) Our VBA in Excel course is an introduction to using the Visual Basic for Applications language for programming in Excel. It looks at structures, syntax and coding standards. This course is designed for existing experienced users of Excel who can record and run macros and those who have dabbled in VBA but would like some formal training and help to put some structure to their code. Objectives  By the end of the course you will be able to: Write visual basic procedures Create event and general procedures Use commands from the Excel data model Use statements and functions Use a selection of debugging tools Create and use variables and constants Use different types of loops Create an Excel user form Content The VBA environment Project explorer Excel objects Modules Properties window Code window Code structure Code structure Navigating within your code Adding comments Using WITH Steps to creating a VBA procedure Procedures Sub procedures Event procedures Calling procedures The Excel data model Workbook commands Worksheet commands Excel selection methods Data manipulation commands Debugging Using breakpoints Stepping through code The immediate window The watch window The locals window points Variables and Constants Declaring variables Declaring multiple variables Variable data types Concatenation Scope of variables Constants Declaring constants Using constants Scope of constants Looping Do while loops Do until loops For next loops Conditional Statements IF statement SELECT CASE statement Comparison statements Logical operators Creating a User Form Form layout The control toolbox Naming conventions Adding objects Naming objects Captions Displaying the form Object properties Object properties Setting properties at design time Setting properties at run time Interconnectivity between the user form and Excel Comparing values Transferring information Running code

Learn about both short-term and long-term resilience, the types of situations where you need each, and a range of different NLP strategies

This session is a quick fire session into designing your vision and aligning your life. 90 minutes dedicated to your own development to ignite your reticular activator into setting yourself up for success in 2024.

Have you ever felt that you are living life on autopilot? Going through the motions and being buffeted by life’s storms? If so, during this workshop, you will discover how to disengage your autopilot, to understand why we do what we do, gain clarity and a new perspective on what is happening in your life, plus explore the wonderful opportunities for positive change using NLP in order to take back the controls of your life.

JavaScript Project – Game Development with JS Course Overview: In the "JavaScript Project – Game Development with JS" course, learners will gain a solid foundation in developing games using JavaScript. The course offers a comprehensive look at the game development process, covering key concepts like game mechanics, logic implementation, and interactive design. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to build functional browser-based games from scratch. This course provides valuable skills for those wishing to enter the game development industry, helping learners not only understand JavaScript in-depth but also apply their knowledge to real-world projects. Course Description: This course delves deep into the world of game development using JavaScript. Learners will explore essential concepts such as creating game loops, handling user input, collision detection, and integrating audio and visuals. By following a structured curriculum, students will work on practical projects, gaining an understanding of how to plan, design, and implement game logic. The course focuses on providing the learners with skills that can be directly applied to creating interactive web-based games, while also enhancing their problem-solving abilities. Upon completion, learners will be prepared to develop simple yet engaging games for both personal and professional use. JavaScript Project – Game Development with JS Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Beware of the Jolly Roger (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop strong JavaScript programming skills. Professionals aiming to enhance their game development expertise. Beginners with an interest in web development or game creation. Enthusiasts wishing to turn their passion for games into a technical skill. Career Path Web Developer Game Developer Front-End Developer Software Engineer Interactive Media Specialist

Modern OpenGL 3D Game Course Overview This course in Modern OpenGL 3D Game Development introduces learners to the essential concepts and techniques required to build sophisticated 3D games. It focuses on the OpenGL API, guiding learners through the process of setting up a game engine, handling lighting, loading models, and applying advanced graphical techniques. By the end of this course, participants will have developed a solid understanding of 3D rendering fundamentals, allowing them to create visually compelling games. The course is designed to empower learners with the skills to enter the world of game development, with applications across various industries. Course Description In this course, learners will explore the powerful features of Modern OpenGL, diving into topics such as setting up an OpenGL environment, creating 3D models, and implementing advanced graphical effects. The course covers essential subjects like lighting, model loading, and resource management, preparing learners to tackle complex game development challenges. It provides an opportunity to understand and apply 3D rendering techniques used in professional game development. Participants will learn to create fully rendered, interactive game environments using OpenGL, gaining the ability to build and optimise performance in modern 3D games. The course provides a structured approach to developing foundational and advanced graphics skills, relevant for careers in the gaming industry. Modern OpenGL 3D Game Curriculum Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Setup Module 03: Getting Started Module 04: Lighting Module 05: Model Loading Module 06: Advanced Module 07: Resource (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enter 3D game development. Professionals aiming to enhance their graphics programming skills. Beginners with an interest in gaming or computer graphics. Developers looking to expand their knowledge in OpenGL. Career Path 3D Game Developer Graphics Programmer Game Engine Developer Visual Effects Artist Technical Artist

Refactor Javascript Course Overview This Refactor JavaScript course provides learners with essential techniques to improve and optimise their existing JavaScript code. Focusing on enhancing code readability, maintainability, and performance, the course guides learners through identifying common code issues and applying structured improvements. By mastering refactoring principles, participants will be able to transform complex, inefficient scripts into clean, modular, and scalable solutions. The course is designed to boost problem-solving abilities and coding discipline, preparing learners to write more efficient and professional JavaScript. This knowledge is vital for developers aiming to improve legacy codebases or enhance collaboration within development teams. Course Description This course covers core refactoring concepts specific to JavaScript, starting with recognising problematic code patterns known as code smells. Learners will explore techniques for refining code elements such as functions, variables, and classes, followed by strategies to reorganise overall code structure for improved clarity and performance. The content emphasises systematic approaches to restructuring code without changing its external behaviour, helping participants understand best practices and coding standards. Through detailed explanations and examples, learners will gain confidence in evaluating and improving existing JavaScript projects. The course aims to develop skills crucial for maintaining high-quality software and supporting ongoing development in dynamic environments. Refactor Javascript Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction Module 02: Code Smells Module 03: Code Elements Refactoring Module 04: Code Structure Refactoring Module 05: Conclusion (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their JavaScript coding quality. Professionals aiming to advance their software development skills. Beginners with an interest in JavaScript programming and software design. Developers involved in maintaining or improving existing codebases. Career Path Front-End Developer Full-Stack Developer Software Engineer JavaScript Developer Web Application Developer