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Better Business Cases™ Foundation and Practitioner Using this best-practice approach will allow organizations to reduce unnecessary spending and improve the decision-making process which gives you a greater chance of securing necessary funding and support for initiatives. The goal of the combined foundation and practitioner course is to develop a candidate's ability to deliver a comprehensive business case through encouraging expanded knowledge to guide the practical application of theoretical foundations. Upon the completion of this course, a candidate will be able to start applying the model to a real business case development project. The outline presented in the course overview will be addressed in the first 2 days, with the Foundation exam conducted on the morning of Day 3. Then the topics will be revisited at a deeper level, for 2 more days, with the Practitioner exam conducted on the afternoon of Day 5. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Develop the lifecycle of a business case and establish the relationships between the five cases Apply the steps in the business case development framework, in order to support the production of a business case, using the Five Case Model, for a given scenario. Overview of Better Business Cases Alignment with the strategic planning process Importance of the Business Case using the Five Case Model Overview of the Five Case Model Purpose of the key stages in the development of a spending proposal Purpose of a Business Justification Case Business Case Development Process Purpose of project / programme assurance and assurance reviews Responsibility for producing the Business Case Determining the Strategic Context and Undertaking the Strategic Assessment Scoping the Scheme and Preparing the Strategic Outline Case Planning the Scheme and Preparing the Outline Business Case Procuring the Solution and Preparing the Full Business Case Implementation and monitoring Evaluation and feedback Making the Case for Change Agree on the strategic context Determine spending objectives, existing arrangements, and business needs Determine potential business scope and key service requirements Determine benefits, risks, constraints, and dependencies Exploring the Preferred Way Forward Agree on critical success factors Determine long list options and SWOT analysis Recommend a preferred way forward Determining Potential Value for Money Revisit the short list Prepare the economic appraisal for short-listed options Undertake benefits appraisal Undertake risk appraisal Select preferred option and undertake sensitivity analysis Preparing for the Potential Deal Determine the procurement strategy Determine service streams and required outputs Outline potential risk apportionment Outline potential payment mechanisms Ascertain contractual issues and accountancy treatment Ascertaining Affordability and Funding Requirement Prepare the financial model Prepare the financial appraisals Planning for Successful Delivery Plan programme / project management Plan change and contract management Plan benefits realization Plan risk management Plan programme / project assurance and post-project evaluation Procuring the Value for Money Solution Revisit the case for change Revisit the OBC options Detail procurement process and evaluation of best and final offers (BAFOs) Contracting for the Deal Set out the negotiated deal and contractual arrangements Set out the financial implications of the deal Ensuring Successful Delivery Finalize project management arrangements and plans Finalize change management arrangements and plans Finalize benefits realization arrangements and plans Finalize risk management arrangements and plans Finalize contract management arrangements and plans Finalize post-project evaluation arrangements and plans

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is recommended for technical professionals who support, install, deploy or administer Check Point products. This course is recommended for technical professionals who perform advanced deployment configurations of Check Point products. Overview CCSA Know how to perform periodic administrator tasks. Describe the basic functions of the Gaia operating system. Recognize SmartConsole features, functions, and tools. Understand how SmartConsole is used by administrators to give user access. Learn how Check Point security solutions and products work and how they protect networks. Understand licensing and contract requirements for Check Point security products. Describe the essential elements of a Security Policy. Understand the Check Point policy layer concept. Understand how to enable the Application Control and URL Filtering software. Blades to block access to various applications. Describe how to configure manual and automatic NAT. Identify tools designed to monitor data, determine threats and recognize opportunities for performance improvements. Describe different Check Point Threat Prevention solutions for network attacks. Articulate how the Intrusion Prevention System is configured, maintained and tuned. Understand the Infinity Threat Prevention system. Knowledge about Check Point's IoT Protect. CCSE Provide an overview of the upgrade service and options available. Explain how to perform management upgrade and migration. Articulate the process using CPUSE features. Articulate the purpose and function of Management High Availability. Explain Primary vs Secondary, Active vs Standby and Synchronization. Explain disaster recovery steps in case the primary management server becomes unavailable. Provide overview of Central Deployment in SmartConsole. Articulate an understanding of Security Gateway cluster upgrade methods. Explain about Multi Version Cluster (MVC) upgrades. Discuss Gaia Commands and how they are used. Explain the main processes on s and s. Describe how to work with scripts and SmartTasks to configure automatic actions. Explain the Management Data Plane Separation (MDPS) Explain kernel operations and traffic flow Articulate Dynamic and Updatable Objects in Security Gateways Explain the policy installation flow and files used. Describe the use of policy installation history. Explain concurrent and accelerated install policy. Describe an overview of APIs and ways to use and authenticate. Explain how to make changes in GAIA and management configuration. Explain how to install policy using API. Explain how the SecureXL acceleration technology enhances and optimizes Security Gateway performance. Learn basic concepts and develop skills necessary to administer IT security fundamental tasks. CCSA Outline Configure the Security Management Server. Use the WebUI to run the First Time Wizard. Install the Smart Console. Install the Alpha Gateway using the network detailed in the course topology. Demonstrate how the Security Management Server and Gateway communicate. Test SIC Status. Create multiple administrators and apply different roles and permissions for simultaneous administration. Validate existing licenses for products installed on the network. Create and configure host, network and group objects. Create a simplified Security Policy. Demonstrate how to use Security Zones in policy. Demonstrate how to share a layer between Security Polices. Configure Network Address Translation for server and network objects. Enable Identity Awareness. Deploy user access roles for more granular control of the security Policy. Generate network Traffic and use traffic visibility tools to monitor the data. Use SmartConsole and SmartView Monitor to view status, alerts, and block suspicious traffic. CCSE Outline Prepare for a Security Management Server Upgrade Upgrade the Security Management Server Deploy a Secondary Security Management Server Configure a Distributed Log Server Upgrade a Security Gateway from SmartConsole Work with the Command Line Use Scripts and SmartTasks Configure Dynamic Objects Monitor Traffic Verify Policy Installation and Status Work with Gaia and Management APIs Work with Acceleration Features Configure a Locally Managed Site to Site VPN Configure a Site to Site VPN with an Interoperable Device Configure Remote Access VPN Configure Mobile Access VPN Configure a High Availability Cluster Work with ClusterXL Configure Policy Compliance Deploy SmartEvent

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Experienced system administrators, system engineers, and system integrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the business challenges that VMware Cloud on Dell EMC addresses Configure access to the vCenter Server instance Recognize the network configurations necessary to set up the VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Describe the NSX-T Data Center architecture in VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Recognize the storage options for VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Link a VMware Cloud on Dell EMC vCenter Server instance with an on-premises vCenter Single Sign-On domain Migrate workloads between your on-premises data center and VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Differentiate who is responsible for which maintenance tasks that correspond either to administrators or to VMware Recognize how VMware add-on solutions support VMware Cloud on Dell SDDC This course, equivalent to 4 days of training, provides you with the knowledge, skills, and tools for deploying and managing a VMware Cloud? on Dell EMC infrastructure. You explore the common use cases of the VMware Cloud on Dell EMC infrastructure that allows you to modernize, protect, and scale applications based on VMware vSphere© as well as workloads with compliance and residency requirements. In this course, you are introduced to various rapid and easy migration options for workloads based on vSphere to VMware Cloud on Dell EMC. In addition, you are presented with an overview of VMware HCX an application mobility platform that allows you to migrate your workloads between on-premises VMware vSphere and VMware Cloud on Dell EMC SDDC. Course Introduction Course Introduction Introduction to VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Choosing VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Management and operational structure Ordering and Site preparation Getting started with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Ordering VMware Cloud on Dell EMC SDDC vSphere permissions on VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Billing and pricing on VMware Cloud services SDDC management Accessing vCenter Server SDDC Host management SDDC cluster management Creating Virtual Machines in SDDC Networking and Security SDDC Networks Networking and Security Options Storage Storage in VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Working with On-Premises vSphere Hybrid linked mode Migration Solutions for VMware Cloud on Dell EMC VM Migration with VMware HCX Maintaining and Troubleshooting Maintenance, Support, and Common Troubleshooting Steps Working with other VMware Products VMware vRealize Log Insight Cloud VMware Horizon with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC VMware vRealize Automation Using VMware vRealize Operations with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Using VMware vRealize Network Insight? with VMware Cloud on Dell EMC Additional course details:Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud on Dell: Deploy and Manage 2022 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 VMware Cloud on Dell: Deploy and Manage 2022 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 This course is recommended for technical professionals who automate, orchestrate, and troubleshoot Check Point secured environments. Overview Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the advanced concepts and skills necessary to automate and orchestrate tasks relating to managing Check Point Security Policies Course Ouline Explain how automation and orchestration work together Understand the key drivers for incorporating automation and orchestration into security management Execute a shell script that demonstrates how to build a comprehensive Security Policy. Recognize how the Check Point API framework integrates with R80 Security Management to support automation and orchestration of daily tasks Describe Check Point API tools and demonstrate how they are used to manage Check Point Security Management solutions Demonstrate how to define new objects and modify existing ones by using the Check Point API Demonstrate how to create API commands to efficiently maintain the Check Point Security Management Server database Demonstrate how to use different methods to update the database with API commands Become familiar with client-side and server-side scripting and scripting languages Understand how to use the Bash shell to develop APIs Recognize and describe many of the open source tools that are available to assist with API development Demonstrate how to use a custom REST application to update the database of a Security Management Server Demonstrate how to use Postman to manage the Security Policy database through the Check Point API Understand what steps to take to troubleshoot and debug API scripts Demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques by reviewing debugging messages in various forms Understand how to use self-service portal capabilities to provide general IT services Recognize how automation tools work with Check Point APIs to automate security management tasks and orchestrate workflow behind service portals Demonstrate common tasks that are automated in a Web portal to manage the Security Policy LAB Exercises Demonstrate Check Point automation and orchestration Manage objects using the Check Point API Create a management API shell script Use a variety of methods to execute API commands Use a custom REST tool for API calls Use Postman for API calls Debug the Check Point management API Automate tasks using a Check Point API enabled Web portal Additional course details: Nexus Humans CCAS Check Point Certified Automation 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 CCAS Check Point Certified Automation 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 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for the following participants:Cloud professionals interested in taking the Data Engineer certification exam.Data engineering professionals interested in taking the Data Engineer certification exam. Overview This course teaches participants the following skills: Position the Professional Data Engineer Certification Provide information, tips, and advice on taking the exam Review the sample case studies Review each section of the exam covering highest-level concepts sufficient to build confidence in what is known by the candidate and indicate skill gaps/areas of study if not known by the candidate Connect candidates to appropriate target learning This course will help prospective candidates plan their preparation for the Professional Data Engineer exam. The session will cover the structure and format of the examination, as well as its relationship to other Google Cloud certifications. Through lectures, quizzes, and discussions, candidates will familiarize themselves with the domain covered by the examination, to help them devise a preparation strategy. Rehearse useful skills including exam question reasoning and case comprehension. Tips and review of topics from the Data Engineering curriculum. Understanding the Professional Data Engineer Certification Position the Professional Data Engineer certification among the offerings Distinguish between Associate and Professional Provide guidance between Professional Data Engineer and Associate Cloud Engineer Describe how the exam is administered and the exam rules Provide general advice about taking the exam Sample Case Studies for the Professional Data Engineer Exam Flowlogistic MJTelco Designing and Building (Review and preparation tips) Designing data processing systems Designing flexible data representations Designing data pipelines Designing data processing infrastructure Build and maintain data structures and databases Building and maintaining flexible data representations Building and maintaining pipelines Building and maintaining processing infrastructure Analyzing and Modeling (Review and preparation tips) Analyze data and enable machine learning Analyzing data Machine learning Machine learning model deployment Model business processes for analysis and optimization Mapping business requirements to data representations Optimizing data representations, data infrastructure performance and cost Reliability, Policy, and Security (Review and preparation tips) Design for reliability Performing quality control Assessing, troubleshooting, and improving data representation and data processing infrastructure Recovering data Visualize data and advocate policy Building (or selecting) data visualization and reporting tools Advocating policies and publishing data and reports Design for security and compliance Designing secure data infrastructure and processes Designing for legal compliance Resources and next steps Resources for learning more about designing data processing systems, data structures, and databases Resources for learning more about data analysis, machine learning, business process analysis, and optimization Resources for learning more about data visualization and policy Resources for learning more about reliability design Resources for learning more about business process analysis and optimization Resources for learning more about reliability, policies, security, and compliance Additional course details: Nexus Humans Preparing for the Professional Data Engineer Examination 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 Preparing for the Professional Data Engineer Examination 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 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is intended for anyone who is new to software development and wants, or needs, to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of coding and basics of Java and object-oriented programming concepts. Attendees might include: Technically-minded attendees who want or who want to begin the process of becoming an OO application developer Technical team members from non-development roles, re-skilling to move into software and application development roles within an organization Recent college graduates looking to apply their college experience to programming skills in a professional environment, or perhaps needing to learn the best practices and standards for programming within their new organization Technical managers tasked with overseeing programming teams, or development projects, where basic coding knowledge and exposure will be useful in project oversight or communications needs Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in basic coding with Java, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn: The steps involved in the creation and deployment of a computer program What OO programming is and what the advantages of OO are in today's world To work with objects, classes, and OO implementations The basic concepts of OO such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction The basic constructs that all programming languages share The basic Java constructs supporting processing as well as the OO orientation How to use Java exception handling About and how to use classes, inheritance and polymorphism About use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations How to take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Getting Started with Programming, OO and Java Basics for Non-Developers is a skills-focused, hands-on coding course that teaches students the fundamentals of programming object oriented (OO) applications with Java to a basic level, using sound coding skills and best practices for OO development. This course is presented in a way that enables interested students to embrace the fundamentals of coding as well as an introduction to Java, in a gentle paced environment that focuses on coding basics.Students are introduced to the application development cycle, structure of programs, and specific language syntax. The course introduces important algorithmic constructs, string and character manipulation, dynamic memory allocation, standard I/O, and fundamental object-oriented programming concepts. The course explains the use of inheritance and polymorphism early on so the students can practice extensively in the hands-on labs. Structured programming techniques and error handling are emphasized. The course includes the processing of command line arguments and environment variables, so students will be able to write flexible, user-friendly programs. Students will leave this course armed with the required skills to begin their journey as a Java programmer using modern coding skills and technologies. Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to Programming Programming Tools Programming Fundamentals Thinking About Objects Program Basics Programming Constructs Java: A First Look The Java Platform Using the JDK The Eclipse Paradigm Writing a Simple Class OO Concepts Object-Oriented Programming Inheritance, Abstraction, and Polymorphism Getting Started with Java Adding Methods to the Class Language Statements Using Strings Specializing in a Subclass Essential Java Programming Fields and Variables Using Arrays Java Packages and Visibility Advanced Java Programming Inheritance and Polymorphism Interfaces and Abstract Classes Exceptions Java Developer's Toolbox Utility Classes Enumerations and Static Imports Formatting Strings Collections and Generics Introduction to Generics Collections

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for application programmers who need to write embedded SQL COBOL or PL/I programs in either a DB2 9 or DB2 10 for z/OS environment. Overview Incorporate static SQL statements in an application program Prepare the program for execution Validate execution results are correct Produce code to support multiple rows being returned from the database manager using cursors Identify considerations regarding units of work, concurrency, and restart of programs Identify differences between static and dynamic SQL Provide test data for applications Discuss program and DB2 options relative to performance of static SQL This course enables you to acquire the skills necessary to produce application programs that manipulate DB2 databases. Emphasis is on embedding Structured Query Language (SQL) statements and preparing programs for execution. CV720G;CF82G;DB2 Concepts Identify DB2 family products Explain DB2 workstation component functions Identify DB2 objects Identify the key differences between static SQL and other application alternatives for accessing DB2 data Program Structure I Embed INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE and single-row SELECT statements in application programs Effectively communicate with DB2 when processing NULL values and determining success of statement execution Demonstrate use of DB2 coding aids Code CONNECT statements within an application program Identify connection types and impacts on a unit of work Program for the Call Attach Facility (CAF) Program Preparation Identify the additional steps necessary to prepare a program that contains embedded SQL for execution Describe the functions of the DB2 PRECOMPILE and BIND processes Describe factors relevant to the BIND process, including RUNSTATS positioning, package status, parameters, and authorization requirements Program Structure II Use DECLARE, OPEN, FETCH, and CLOSE CURSOR statements to handle select criteria that may return multiple rows in application programs Issue positioned UPDATE and DELETE statements Identify how scrollable cursors can be used Recovery and Locking Concepts Define a unit of recovery Identify the basic locking strategies used by DB2 Dynamic SQL Introduction Describe the difference between static and dynamic SQL List the types of dynamic statements Code dynamic SQL in a program Managing Test Data Identify methods to insert data into a table Use the LOAD or IMPORT utility Identify the purpose of the RUNSTATS utility Identify the purpose of the REORG utility Performance Considerations Use programming techniques that enhance DB2 application performance by following general guidelines, using indexable predicates, and avoiding unnecessary sorts Identify the access paths available to DB2 List common causes of deadlocks and avoid such causes when possible Use the EXPLAIN tools as aids to develop applications that emphasize performance Additional course details: Nexus Humans CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop 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 CV722 IBM DB2 11 for z/OS Application Programming Workshop 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.

Course Overview The "Creative Writing Course: Writing Storybooks for Children" is designed to guide aspiring writers through the process of crafting captivating children's storybooks. This course covers essential aspects of writing for a young audience, including coming up with creative ideas, mastering writing mechanics, and understanding the specific requirements of children's literature. Participants will gain insight into various types of children's books and advanced fiction techniques to elevate their storytelling. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin creating engaging, well-structured, and age-appropriate narratives for children, enhancing their confidence in writing for the children's literature market. Course Description This course takes learners through the fundamental steps of writing children's storybooks. It starts with generating ideas for stories, exploring the mechanics of effective writing, and addressing key technical issues that are crucial in writing for younger readers. Learners will examine different types of children's books, from picture books to chapter books, and gain an understanding of how to tailor their writing for different age groups. Advanced fiction techniques will be introduced to help learners develop a unique voice and create compelling narratives. Throughout the course, learners will engage with practical exercises and examples that refine their writing skills. By the end, participants will be confident in their ability to craft engaging stories that resonate with children, understanding both the creative and technical aspects of children's literature. Course Modules Module 01: Introduction Introduction to the course and key objectives Overview of the children's book market Understanding the target audience for children's books Module 02: Coming Up With Ideas Techniques for generating story ideas Understanding children's interests and developmental stages Crafting a compelling central theme Module 03: The Mechanics of Writing Essential writing techniques for children's books Building engaging plots and subplots Developing well-rounded characters Module 04: Important Technical Issues Addressing language and style in children's books Formatting and structure considerations Navigating word count and pacing Module 05: Types of Children's Books Overview of different children's book genres Writing for picture books, early readers, and chapter books Genre-specific writing tips and techniques Module 06: Advanced Fiction Techniques Incorporating advanced storytelling techniques Creating depth and emotional impact Writing memorable endings Module 07: Conclusion Final thoughts on writing children's books Preparing for submission or publication Next steps for budding authors (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to write children's storybooks Professionals aiming to develop their creative writing skills Beginners with an interest in writing for children Writers looking to specialise in children's literature Career Path Children's book author Children's editor or publisher Freelance writer for children's media Creative writing teacher or tutor Literary agent specialising in children's books

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for It is appropriate for Managers, Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators. Overview Describe business process improvement (BPI) business drivers.Plan, manage and close requirements for a Business Process Improvement project Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Understand the essential elements of a successful BPI initiative.Identify candidate business processes for improvement.Apply a methodology to business process improvement projects. This 2-day course aims at introducing its attendees to the core values, principles, and practices of Business Process Improvement. Introduction - A Business Process Improvement (BPI) Overview Why are we here today? What is BPI? Benefits of BPI Specific challenges/obstacles and successes Process improvement examples: Industry specific examples Famous debacles to avoid and successes to emulate Your role in helping to identify problems Overview of the Joiner 7-Step Method What is the Joiner 7-Step Method? Walkthrough of the Joiner 7-Step Method Template: Introduce and review Process Improvement Template Case Study Exercise: Read and discuss introduction to the Case Study Step #1: Initiate the Project Types of business problems typically encountered at insurance companies and banks How to recognize a business-related problem Identifying the gaps (delta between current and future states) Ownership of the project and the business problem Defining measurable success criteria Case Study Exercise: Complete the Problem Statement section (Step #1) of the template Step #2: Define Current Situation What are symptoms of a problem? Looking for symptoms of the problem Performing Stakeholder Analysis Technique: View a RACI Matrix Defining the impacts caused by the problem Technique: Business Process Modeling (As-Is) Understand how to draw an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Current Situation section (Step #2) of the template Step #3: Identify Root Causes What are root causes? Performing Root Cause Analysis Technique: Fishbone Diagram using the cafeteria example Case Study Exercise: Discuss a Fishbone Diagram Technique: Pareto Chart (discuss and show example) Case Study Exercise: Complete the Identify Root Causes section (Step #3) of the template Step #4: Develop Solutions Identifying options for problem resolution Avoid jumping to conclusions Technique: Brainstorming Case Study Exercise: Conduct a Brainstorming Session Recognizing pros and cons for each option Technique: Kempner-Tregoe (?Must-Have? vs. ?Nice-to-Have?) Case Study Exercise: Determine best solution using a ?simple? Kempner-Tregoe model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Develop Solutions section (Step #4) of the template Step #5: Define Measurable Results Prototyping the solution Technique: Business Process Modeling (To-Be) Measuring results against the success criteria (Step #1) Case Study Exercise: Review changes to an As-Is Business Process Model Case Study Exercise: Complete the Define Measurable Results section (Step #5) of the template Step #6: Standardize Process Defining how the process will be documented Plan and understand organizational readiness Discuss how employees are empowered to identify and act upon their ideas Identifying follow-up needs (i.e., training) for the staff that will be impacted Technique: Communication Plan Case Study Exercise: Complete the Standardize Process section (Step #6) of the template Step #7: Determine Future Plans Monitoring the process for Continuous Process Improvement (The ?Plan-Do-Check-Act? Cycle) Understand how to sustain the improvements made by the Joiner 7-Step Method Technique: PDCA form Case Study Exercise: Complete the Determine Future Plans section (Step #7) of the template Going Forward with a Plan of Action Identifying process problems in your organization Individual Exercise: Name three (3) possible areas for improvement Prioritize and define the next steps Individual Exercise: Using a new template complete Step 2 & Step 3 for one possible area for improvement you have identified

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for IT Professionals with expertise in designing and implementing solutions running on Microsoft Azure. They should have broad knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance. Azure Solution Architects use the Azure Portal and as they become more adept they use the Command Line Interface. Candidates must have expert-level skills in Azure administration and have experience with Azure development processes and DevOps processes. Overview Recommend solutions to minimize costs Recommend a solution for Conditional Access, including multi-factor authentication Recommend a solution for a hybrid identity including Azure AD Connect and Azure AD Connect Recommend a solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a solution that includes KeyVault Recommend a solution that includes Azure AD Managed Identities Recommend a storage access solution Design an Azure Site Recovery solution Recommend a solution for autoscaling Recommend a solution for containers Recommend a solution for network security Recommend a solution for migrating applications and VMs Recommend a solution for migration of databases This course teaches Solutions Architects how to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Lessons include design considerations related to logging, cost analysis, authentication and authorization, governance, security, storage, high availability, and migration. This role requires decisions in multiple areas that affect an overall design solution. Design a Compute Solution Recommend a Solution for Compute Provisioning Determine Appropriate Compute Technologies Recommend a Solution for Containers Recommend a Solution for Automating Compute Management Design a Network Solution Recommend a Solution for Network Addressing and Name Resolution Recommend a Solution for Network Provisioning Recommend a Solution for Network Security Recommend a Solution for iInternete Connectivity and On-Premises Networks Recommend a Solution for Automating Network Management Recommend a Solution for Load Balancing and Rraffic Routing Design for Migration Assess and On-Premises Servers and Applications for Migration Recommend a Solution for Migrating Applications and VMs Recommend a Solution for Migration of Databases Design Authentication and Authorization Tips for Identity and Access Management Recommend a Solution for Multi-Factor Authentication Five Steps for Securing Identity Infrastructure Recommend a Solution for Single-Sign On (SSO) Recommend a Solution for a Hybrid Identity Recommend a Solution for B2B Integration Recommend a Hierarchical Structure for Management Groups Design Governance Recommend a Solution for using Azure Policy Recommend a Solution for using Azure Blueprint Design a Solution for Databases Select an Appropriate Data Platform Based on Requirements Overview of Azure Data Storage Recommend Database Service Tier Sizing Dynamically Scale Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instances Recommend a Solution for Encrypting Data at Rest, Transmission, and In Use Select an Appropriate Storage Account Understanding Storage Tiers Recommend a Storage Access Solution Recommend Storage Management Tools Design Data Integration Recommend a Data Flow Recommend a Solution for Data Integration Design a Solution for Logging and Monitoring Azure Monitoring Services Azure Monitor Design a Solution for Backup and Recovery Recommend a Recovery Solution for Hybrid and On-Premises Workloads Design and Azure Site Recovery Solution Recommend a Solution for Recovery in Different Regions Recommend a Solution for Azure Backup Management Design a Solution for Data Archiving and Retention Design for High Availability Recommend a Solution for Application and Workload Redundancy Recommend a Solution for Autoscaling Identify Resources that Require High Availability Identify Storage Tpes for High Availability Recommend a Solution for Geo-Redundancy of Workloads Design for Cost Optimization Recommend Solutions for Cost Management Recommended Viewpoints for Minimizing Costs Design an Application Architecture Recommend a Microservices Architecture Recommend an Orchestration Solution for Deployment of Applications Recommend a Solution for API Integration Design Security for Applications Security for Applications and Services Recommend a Solution using Key Vault Recommend Solutions using Azure AD Managed Identities