Project management can seem scary and rather intimidating. The whole aim of this programme is to give people a simple and straightforward way of dealing with projects without having to use complex and confusing systems. This two-day course is designed to introduce the apparently complex world of project management in a simple and practical manner. The programme is for anybody who has to run a project of any nature. It has been attended by people from as diverse fields as events management, fashion, charities, oil companies and so on. The programme is run without using any IT project management systems although an introduction can be given if required. At the end of the programme participants will leave understanding: What a project is and why projects are so important today The roles of a project manager Some key language and concepts A simple 5-step model for organising projects How to make sure you understand what your 'client' really wants A set of three simple tools to plan the project How to make decisions What to monitor when the project is running How to close the project 1 Introduction What is the aim of this programme? 2 Background thinking What is a project? The project manager's eternal triangle (cost-quality-time) What are the characteristics of successful projects? Who are the key characters in a project? What are the roles of a project manager? 3 The project process Why have one? 4 Project initiation What is the aim? Identifying key information Key skill: mission analysis Initial risk analysis Document and sign-off 5 Decision-making - 'Stop, Think, Act!' The 'Stop, Think, Act!' technique Recognise the opportunity to make a decision The 3 Cs - making sure we understand the decisions we have to make Identifying options Making your decision Taking it to action 6 Creativity 7 The planning stage Identify all discrete tasks Sequence and dependencies Time line - critical path Resources Project base-line 8 Execution stage - delivering the result Monitor Evaluate Adapt Control Review 9 The project close Review Documentation Have we delivered? What have we learned?
Duration 69 Days 414 CPD hours Cisco Learning Library: Security offers a subscription to all Cisco online cybersecurity and cyber operations training, including extensive sk This comprehensive technical training library offers full-length, interactive certification courses, product and technology training with labs, and thousands of reference materials. Security Library Certification Courses CCNP Security Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) v4.0 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.0 Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.0 Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 CCIE Security Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Product and Technology Training Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) v1.0 Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0 Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND) v1.0 Implementing Cisco Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) v1.0 Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN) v1.0 Implementing an Integrated Threat Defense Solution (SECUR201) v1.0 Integrated Threat Defense Investigation and Mitigation (SECUR202) v1.0 Securing Cisco Networks with Snort Rule Writing Best Practices (SSFRules) v2.0 Securing Cisco Networks with Open Source Snort (SSFSNORT) v3.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.0 Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA) v3.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) v4.0 Introduction to 802.1X Operations for Cisco Security Professionals (802.1X) v2.0 Securing Industrial IoT Networks with Cisco Technologies (ISECIN) v1.0 Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE) v3.0 Protecting Against Malware Threats with Cisco AMP for Endpoints (SSFAMP) v5.0 Introducing Cisco Cloud Consumer Security (SECICC) v1.0 Securing Cloud Deployments with Cisco Technologies (SECCLD) v1.0 Configuring Cisco ISE Essentials for SD-Access (ISESDA) v1.0 Securing Branch Internet and Cloud Access with Cisco SD-WAN (A-SDW-BRSEC)
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This one-day workshop is intended for participants who have a basic understanding of Outlook but who want to know how to use its advanced features to manage their email communications, calendar events, contact information and other communication tasks. This course will help participants: Gain confidence using Outlook and its advanced features Organise and prioritise email messages Archive messages for safe-keeping Use rules to process received or sent messages automatically Manage scheduled meetings with others Give others permission to view and manage their folders and items Use contacts and commands to find out more about a person or company Prioritise work-flow using tasks and assigning tasks to others 1 Email messages Combining multiple clicks with quick steps Following up flag options Saving multiple attachments Attaching a folder of files Recalling and replacing a message Categorising messages with conditional formatting 2 Message options Adding options to messages Marking a message as private Receiving quick responses with voting buttons Directing replies to specific users Delaying sent messages Inserting links in messages 3 Stay organised with rules Using rules to automate message flow Moving messages with rules Using the rules wizard Setting up rules with conditions Using rules that work whilst you are away 4 Message clean-up Using conversation clean-up Using mailbox clean-up Moving messages to the archive folder Archiving folder properties Auto-archiving properties 5 Managing calendars Creating calendar groups Sharing calendars with permissions Setting up working days and times Managing time zones Categorise appointments with conditional formatting Publishing a calendar 6 Schedule meetings Scheduling a meeting Managing meeting responses Proposing new meeting times Adding attendees to a meeting Viewing multiple appointments 7 Using contacts Merging contacts to letters Merging contacts to labels Mail merging contacts in Word Exporting contacts to Excel 8 Managing tasks Organising your workload with tasks Categorising tasks Assigning tasks to others Sending a task status report Allocating time for tasks Regenerating a new task Viewing your tasks in the calendar 9 Adding message items Adding calendars to messages Adding business cards to messages 10 Email accounts Adding multiple user accounts Adding account permissions