This course will create insight about carbon,carbon emission, Green House Gases ( GHG's) and the voluntary carbon market. It will enable learners understand the concept of climate change, as well as nature based solutions to mitigate climate change
PfMP® Exam Prep: Virtual In-House Training This is an intensive PfMP® Exam preparation course. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. First and foremost, this is an intensive PfMP® exam preparation course. Over the course, we go beyond exam prep to provide selected practice in applying key portfolio management skills, tools, and techniques. This learning experience guides you through the multi-faceted discipline of portfolio management by focusing on the related technical, leadership, and business skills required to navigate it in the real world. The journey zooms in and out between governance context and specific operational activities. The ultimate goal is practical application, with the bonus of certification along the way. What You Will Learn By the end of this program, you will be able to: Align and manage the portfolio, strategically, to satisfy organizational objectives and priorities, through benefit realization Articulate and emulate the role of a portfolio manager Apply the principles and skills of a portfolio manager to your real-world environment Study and prepare for the PfMP® Examination Apply for the certification, per the PMI PfMP Handbook and pass the initial panel review on your application Getting Started Course Overview Details of the PfMP® Certification process Foundation Concepts Projects, program, and portfolios A portfolio management process Strategy and value The role of the portfolio manager The role of key stakeholders Life cycle management The Portfolio Life Cycle Overview of Life Cycle Portfolio Management Information System (PMIS) Governance within the Portfolio Life Cycle Strategic Management Strategy concepts Supporting documentation and the strategic plan Planning and optimization Organizational risk appetite Managing strategic change Governance Management Overview and Guiding Principles The Concept of Governance Effective Design Factors Governance Roles Capacity and Capability Management Overview and Guiding Principles Capacity Management and Planning Supply and Demand (Management and Optimization) Organization Capabilities (Assessment and Development) Performance Management (Reporting, Analytics, and Balance) Stakeholder Engagement The Importance of Stakeholders Overview and Guiding Principles Definition and Identification Analysis and Planning Communications Approaches and Management Value Management Overview (Guiding Principles, Definition, and Components) Negotiating Expected Value Maximizing Value Assuring Value Realizing Value Measuring and Reporting Value A Look at Tools Risk Management Overview and Guiding Principles Portfolio Risk Planning Portfolio Risk Identification Portfolio Risk Assessment Portfolio Risk Response Examination Content Outline (ECO) Overview Structure Strategic Tasks Mapping Governance Tasks Mapping Performance Tasks Mapping Risk Tasks Mapping Communication Tasks Mapping List of Knowledge and Skills Exam Prep and Practice Overview Documenting experience Submitting the application Preparing to sit for the exam
Develop the commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, to influence the direction of the business Course overview Duration: 2 days (13 hours) This course is aimed at managers who want to develop their commercial awareness, financial knowledge and strategic thinking capabilities, so that they can influence the direction of their business and deliver to their full potential. Day one of the course provides the skills and insights to make sense of your company’s financial position and performance. Day two helps delegates to consider the strategic thinking tools required to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. As well as looking at how to make effective business decisions, this course gives a good grounding in finance and profitability. As a two day programme, day one provides the skills and insights to make sense of the company’s financial position and performance. Day two then considers the strategic thinking tools needed to plot the forward course needed to maximise the potential of the business. Objectives By the end of the course you will be able to: An understanding of the balance sheet, profit and loss account, cash flow and statutory and management accounts Learnt to correctly employment key financial ratios to analyse your business A practical definition of strategy analysis tools to examine the current environment and capabilities Steps to devise a mission and vision statement Recognition of the skills and resources needed to achieve the vision Generation of appropriate strategic and tactical commercial objectives Content What is Strategy Defining Strategy Strategic thinking Strategic models Commercial thinking – what is money? Where are we now STEEPLE analysis SWOT Analysis P&E forces at work Political distortions in capitalist markets Where are we trying to get to Setting the mission and vision Creating a BHAG Strategies for deflation and inflation The role of banks Commercial and investment banking Fractional reserving Securitisation How to get there Skill gap analysis Business Process Re engineering The role of creativity How to get there Getting the team on board Individual and team motivation The power of the brand Overcoming challenges Debt and deleveraging Change management Creating value Discounted Cash Flows Building the business case Asset Valuation techniques Making it happen Turning Strategic Thinking into Strategic Plans Scenario planning for an uncertain future Creating commitments and lock in Discussion and review Time will be set aside during the course for review sessions with time for questions, answers and action learning.
Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Leaders, Managers, Individuals who lead meetings This course is designed to help leaders run effective virtual meetings as well as managing their team virtually. We will explore communication styles and understanding their team as well as productivity. This course involves a lot of open discussion as well as teaching leaders how to manage the virtual workplace and run productive meetings. Defining the Virtual Workplace What does it look like? Tools available Communication strategies Understanding communication styles Leading different communication styles Building a Virtual Workplace Strategy Goals & agenda Check-ins Communication strategies Virtual Leadership Strategies Making connections & check ins Managing virtual meetings with team members Defining availability & creating schedules Open Discussion & Action Plan
Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is most suited for IT professionals who have a need to understand the current requirements and core competences for managing IT in mission-critical environments. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: 1. Provide guidance and implementation for IT strategy as set by senior IT and business management 2. Select and manage staff, implement training programs, career plan development and job rotation programs 3. Select, evaluate and negotiate vendors using RFI, RFP and selection criteria 4. Provide guidance for developing, testing and implementing business applications 5. Manage and/or assist in IT project management 6. Design and implement service management processes for incident, problem and change management 7. Understand the need for business continuity and design the business continuity plan 8. Review and implement information security practices and controls 9. Assist and initiate risk management practices 10. Understand and select new technologies such as cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things and social media to support business change demands 11. Select strategies for information management 12. Measure and improve quality of IT services CITS is designed to teach the skills, knowledge and competencies required of the modern IT specialist working at the senior professional, team-leader, supervisor or management level in IT management. IT Strategy The need for Information Technology Enterprise architecture Service catalogue Service level management Sustainable development IT Organisation Personnel need Roles and responsibilities Sourcing Selection process Hiring staff Managing staff Career planning Training / job rotation Performance appraisal Staff departures Vendor Selection / Management The importance of vendors Vendor selection Request For Information (RFI) Request For Proposal (RFP) Proposal evaluation Vendor reference checks Contract negotiation Contract management Vendor management Re-compete vendors Project Management Methodologies Project organisation Starting up / initiating Planning / initiation a project Risk Quality Scope Work / Product Breakdown Structure PERT diagram / Gantt chart Cost Communication Application Management Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Requirements Development Testing Adoption (implementation) Maintenance Service Management Incident management Problem management Change management Business Continuity Management Standards and guidelines Objectives Context Interested parties Scope Roles and responsibilities Resources and competences Awareness and communication Documentation Business Impact Analysis Risk Management Guidelines Context establishment Identification Analysis Evaluation Treatment Communication Monitoring and control Information Security Management Standards Confidentiality Integrity Availability Controls types Guideline for controls selection Control categories Information security awareness Security incident response Information and Knowledge Management Information management Data management Information management - technologies Business intelligence Data management - technologies Best practices in data governance Pitfalls in data governance Business Change Management Business change Frameworks, models and techniques Needs identification Cloud computing Social media / digital marketing Big data Internet of Things (IoT) Quality Management Standards, guidelines and frameworks Objectives Activities Services review Customer feedback Customer survey Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Metrics Scorecards and reports Quality register Exam Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Introduction to Design Thinking: Virtual In-House Training Innovation is the cornerstone of highly successful companies, especially those that continue to be successful over the years and decades. Design thinking practices fuel this continual innovation, as they are the critical links from inspiration to delivery, concept to showroom floor, and start-up to global business. Design thinking is a structured approach to promoting innovation and creative problem-solving. It is not a new approach. It has been around for centuries, as the art, architecture, and inventions of mankind illustrate. By examining the steps to achieving great design and maximum utility of product, design thinking approaches provide a framework in which to develop new solutions to problems and new products to sell. This highly interactive course is designed to help participants think like designers to generate innovation, and to help teams to produce more innovation and creativity. Since design thinking is based on doing rather than thinking, we participants are challenged to apply the techniques, in the classroom, to create new ideas and solutions to a case study project. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain the underlying principles and value of using Design Thinking for innovation Describe the basic concepts of the Stanford Model for Design Thinking Evaluate a set of basic Design Thinking techniques for application to your projects Apply tools, techniques, and skills aligned with the 5 stages of the Stanford Model Drive innovation through Design Thinking at some level in your work environment Foundation Concepts Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks Stages of Design Thinking Problems and solutions The Design Thinking difference Design Thinking skills and abilities Design Thinking mindset Design Thinking frameworks General Practices Team formation Visualization Improvisation Personalization Empathize Practices Overview of Empathize techniques Observation Engagement Interviews Define Practices Overview of Define practices Unpacking techniques Defining the customer techniques Integrating the Define experience Ideate Practices Overview of Ideate practices Reusable techniques for the Ideate stage New Ideate techniques to explore Prototype & Test Practices Overview of Prototype practices Examples of prototypes Overview of Testing practices Forms of testing techniques Adopt and Adapt Design Thinking Overview of Design Thinking implementation Design Thinking implementation challenges Success in implementing Design Thinking Summary and Next Steps Workshop summary Next steps: Personal Action Plans
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for Business Leaders, including managers/supervisors in the following roles: Developer Architect Video Operator Overview In this course, you will learn to: Articulate the essential terms and concepts fundamental to video compression and distribution Describe the four fundamental stages of video streaming workflows: ingest, process, store and deliver Explain the importance of security in the AWS Cloud and how it is applied in video streaming workflows Analyze video streaming workflow diagrams using AWS services, based on simple to complex use cases Describe some of the key variables that influence workflow decisions Recognize how other AWS services for compliance, storage, and compute, interact with AWS Media Services in video streaming workflows and the functions they perform Describe strategies to test or prototype workflows to mitigate risk and cost impacts and optimize video streaming workflows Use the AWS Management Console to build and run simple video streaming workflows for live and video-on-demand content Recognize the automation and data analytics available for Media Services when used with AWS AI and explore media-specific use cases for these services Identify the next steps in exploring migration to the cloud for one or more Media Services This course covers the media and cloud fundamentals that will empower you to develop a cloud migration strategy for media workflows in support of business goals. The course covers important concepts related to video processing and delivery, the variables that can impact migration decisions, and real-world examples of hybrid and cloud use cases for AWS Media Services. It also introduces security, artificial intelligence, and analytics concepts to help you consider how AWS Media Services fit into your overall cloud strategy. Module 1: Important video concepts Video Metrics Video Compression Video Distribution Major Protocols Used in Video Streaming Module 2: Anatomy of streaming workflows Ingest Process Store Deliver Module 3: Using AWS services in media workflows video-on-demand (VOD) Introduction to AWS Media Services Security Variables Impacting Workflow Design VOD Simple Use Cases VOD Advanced Use Cases Lab 1: Build and run a simple video streaming workflow for VOD content Module 4: Using AWS services in media workflows live streaming Challenges of Live Streaming Live Streaming Simple Use Cases Live Streaming Advanced Use Cases Lab 2: Build and run a simple video streaming workflow for live content Module 5: Optimizing Workflows Cost Considerations Mitigating Risk Monitoring and Automation Exploring Migration Options Additional course details: Nexus Humans AWS Media Essentials for IT Business Decision Makers 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 AWS Media Essentials for IT Business Decision Makers 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 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is designed for individuals who are (or will soon be) supporting a Salesforce implementation in a decision-making capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, business analysts, IT managers, project managers, executive leaders, and executive sponsors. This class is not recommended for individuals tasked with solution-building. Overview When you complete this course, you will be able to: Identify key stakeholders needed for a successful Salesforce implementation. Describe the Salesforce data model as it relates to Customer 360, Salesforce Clouds, and the Salesforce Platform. Communicate the appropriate security measures needed to control org and data access. Discuss which standard or custom objects and applications should be implemented based on specific requirements and use cases. Effectively strategize how to migrate data into your Salesforce org while maintaining high data quality. Understand Salesforce automation tools and how they solve for various business challenges. Analyze Salesforce data with Reports and Dashboards. Navigate the key phases and milestones of a Salesforce implementation. Explore Salesforce features and functionality and gain the knowledge to make Salesforce implementation decisions with confidence. In this 3-day, heavily discussion-based class, learn about standard and custom objects and applications, data management, data visualization, flow automation tools, security mechanisms, and more. Successfully navigate the key phases and milestones of a Salesforce implementation, effectively communicate business needs, and provide directives to team members tasked with solution-building to deliver a robust Salesforce solution that achieves business goals. Salesforce Data Model Discover the Customer 360 Platform Examine Salesforce Clouds Navigate the Salesforce Platform Review the Salesforce Platform Data Model Understand Data Visualization Security & Access Create Users Access the Org Control Data Objects & Applications Review Standard Objects Understand Custom Objects Explore Standard Applications Discover Custom Applications Salesforce Customizations Work with Fields Design Page Layouts Understand Record Types Review Dynamic Capabilities Successful Data Management Determine Data Strategy Create Data Ensure Data Quality Process Automation Streamline Business Processes Using Automation Tools Learn Purpose-Driven Automation Automate With Flow Data Analysis Using Reports & Dashboards Organize Reports and Dashboards Build Reports Create Dashboards Create an Analytics Strategy Adoption & Continued Improvement Adopt Your Implementation Evaluate Continued Improvements Additional course details: Nexus Humans Understand and Drive Your Salesforce Implementation ( BSX101 ) 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 Understand and Drive Your Salesforce Implementation ( BSX101 ) 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 Participants who have actual experience in the data centre and/or IT infrastructures are best suited. Attendance of the CDCP© course is recommended but not a requirement. Overview After completion of the course the participant will be able to: 1. Develop and review their data centre strategy 2. Use different risk assessment methodologies together with practical tips specifically for data centre migrations to reduce the risk during a data centre migration 3. Understand different migration strategies 4. Understand the legal aspects when migrating a data centre 5. Understand the importance of Business Service Reviews and Service Level Objectives 6. Size and design the target data centre 7. Understand the importance of detailed discovery and how dependencies influence migration waves 8. Understand the safety requirements during migration 19. Get lots of practical tips when moving to another data centre This course is designed to expose participants to a step-by-step methodology which will enable them to reduce the risks involved when undertaking a data centre migration. It will also give participants a lot of valuable practical hints and tips by trainers having extensive experience in moving and consolidating mission critical data centre. Data Centre Strategy Data centre lifecycle Reasons to migrate a data centre Alternatives to data centre migration Consolidation Outsourcing Cloud computing Upgrade existing data centre or build new Project Management Project management and methods Scope statement Statement Of Work (SOW) Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Allocate time to the project Cost and estimation methodology Project communication Risk Management Risk management and methods Risk identification Risk assessment methodologies Qualitative approach Semi-quantitative approach Quantitative approach Risk evaluation Risk treatment Risk in data centre migrations Migration Strategies Different data centre migration strategies Heterogeneous migration Homogeneous migration Physical migration Different IT transformations Pre-migration transformation Migration transformation Post-migration transformation Legal Aspects Regulatory requirements Contractual considerations Legal aspects when decommissioning High Level Discovery & Planning The importance of Business Service Reviews The concept of Availability The concept of Recoverability The importance of Service Level Objectives Requirements on designing the target IT architecture Information needed for high level planning Design Target Data Centre Requirements for the target data centre Sizing the data centre Architectural requirements Cooling requirements Power requirements Security Detailed Discovery and Planning The importance of discovery Automated discovery tools Asset management Network and system dependencies Detailed migration planning Migration waves Staffing Warranties and insurance Safety Safety precautions Technical safety review Electrical safety Lifting Personal safety during migration Fire safety during migration Security Controversy between access and security Access control Managing security during migration Security during migration Key management Practical hints and tips Continuous improvement Implementation Rehearsal Route investigation Resourcing Logistics team Packing Transport Installing the equipment Post migration support End of Project Why project closure Lessons learned Phased completion of project Criteria for project closure The outcome of the project End of project Exam: Certified Data Centre Migration Specialist Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for The course is designed for individuals who want to gain in-depth knowledge and practice in the discipline of Business Analysis (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants) Overview Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and application of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Key areas are: The breath of the role of a Business Analyst The processes and techniques of strategy analysis Investigation of an organization's business systems Techniques used within stakeholder analysis and the need for analyzing perspectives Conceptual modelling and business activity models Business improvements through gap analysis The Business case within the business change lifecycle The Business Analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered.The course provides in-depth knowledge and practice in Business Analysis Course Introduction Let?s Get to Know Each Other Course Overview Course Learning Objectives Course Structure Course Agenda Introduction to Business Analysis Practice Exam Details Business Analysis Certification Scheme Rationale for Business Analysis The role of the BA throughout the stages of the Business change lifecycle The scope of the BA role within the context of the range of analysis activities Three areas of competencies Understanding the Strategic Context Techniques in practice: MOST Resource audit PESTLE Porter's Five Forces SWOT analysis CSF, KPI and Performance target Balanced Business Score Card Understanding the Current Situation Identification of stakeholder categories Identification of relevant investigation techniques The rationale for taking a holistic view Rich pictures, Mind Maps and Fishbone diagrams Stakeholder Analysis and Management Power/interest and level of interest Appropriate stakeholder management strategy Stakeholder perspectives and CATWOE technique Analysing and Modelling Business Activities Conceptual models of a business situation Five types of high level activity Planning activities Enabling activities Doing activities Monitoring and control activities Three types of business events The consensus business activity model Identifying Potential Solutions Different categories of business rules Gap analysis (through conceptual business activity model and as-is business situation) Components of a new business model Building the Business Case Rationale for the development of a business case Contents of a business case Identification of tangible/intangible costs and benefits, risks and impacts Rationale for the financial case and appraisal techniques Business case review in the business change lifecycle Additional course details: Nexus Humans Business Analysis - Practice 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 Business Analysis - Practice 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.